# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: A Full Day of Art, Cats, & Giving Back

We’re turning the studio into a full-on cat-loving, creativity-filled, feel-good kind of day… and you’re invited.

Join us for Caturday, a special all-day event where we paint, shop, and come together to support homeless animals in the best way we know how—through community, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Walk in anytime to paint

Face painting 12:00-3:00 by Gypsy Shack

Vendors all day 
(Vendor Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_P9ISLJiARVQ5dHBIwCIqw7LS40_jA7_JlQ5dPbIxCbyZIQ/viewform?usp=header)

Ticketed Events: 

- 11:00 Painting with Kittens 

- 1:00 Painting with Kittens 

- 7:00 Paint and Sip with Kittens 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

    Special Cat-Themed Pottery

    Exclusive pieces just for this event

    Cats, paws, bowls, mugs, and more while supplies last!

    Ticketed special events 

    Local Vendors + Pop-Ups

    Unique handmade goods

    Pet-themed items, gifts, and surprises

    Support small businesses while you’re here!

    Extras throughout the day including giveaways, little surprises and a studio full of good energy

WHY WE’RE DOING THIS:

All net proceeds from the day will be donated to the Ruffugees Foundation ruffugees.com 

This volunteer run 501(c)(3) works to:

* Fund spay & neuter surgeries

* Provide medical care to homeless animals

* Reduce overpopulation and suffering

Every piece painted = real impact

Every purchase = lives changed

 A FEW NOTES:

* No reservations — walk-ins only and welcome all day

* Seating is first come, first served

* Finished pieces will be ready for pickup in 7–14 days
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elizabeth-city/annual-caturday-a-benefit-day-for-the-ruffugees-foundation/200029991181435
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, nonprofit, volunteering, sip-and-paint, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elizabeth City
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 201 N. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909
- **lat**: 36.3005
- **long**: -76.21882
- **full address**: 201 N. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation being held?
  - **A:** Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 201 N. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation?
  - **A:** Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation is organized by Lily Pad Pottery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elizabeth City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Annual Caturday: A Benefit Day for The Ruffugees Foundation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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