Whisker Lickin' & Tail Twitchin', 18 October | Event in Reno | AllEvents

Whisker Lickin' & Tail Twitchin'

Desert Oasis Cat Club

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Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am

Reno-Sparks Convention Center

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Date & Location

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am - Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm (PDT)

Reno-Sparks Convention Center

4590 S Virginia St, Reno, Nevada, United States

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Whisker Lickin' & Tail Twitchin'
Coming October 18-19 in Reno, NV, COME MEET AND SEE 100+ CATS OF UP TO 40 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦!
* 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 *
This is a family-friendly event that is fun for all ages!
Watch cats and kittens compete for Best in Show IN EACH of the six separate JUDGING RINGS each day!
Shop our Feline Craft & product Vendors, including Feather Wands, Toys, Beds and Cat Swag for the hoomans!
Stop by to meet adorable rescue cats looking for their forever homes!
* 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 *
Adult: $10
Child (5 years old to 11 years old): $5
Seniors (62+): $7
Military Member: $7
Families (up to 5 Members): $25
Please note we can only do cash for entry but there is a ATM in the Lobby.
* 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 *
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia Street
Reno , Nevada 89502
* 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 *
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 3 PM
Come see over 40 pedigreed and household pet cats compete for top cat in different judging rings throughout the day. Meet Maine Coon Cats, Bengals, Siberians, Persians, Siamese, Sphynx, Ragdolls, Abyssinians, American Shorthairs, and up to 30 other breeds!
You can sit and watch cats on the judging table, or walk around and visit with the cats between judging. No matter what time you arrive you’re bound to see your favorite breed being judged.
𝗙𝗔𝗤’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
𝘿𝙤 𝙄 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Cash is needed for admission. There is an ATM in the Lobby. Be aware that some vendors do not accept credit cards. We do not accept checks.
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets may be purchased at the door, using cash or Zelle!
𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙩? Some of the cats in the show may be petted. Always ask permission first, and always sanitize between cats. There may even be some cats that will be "Pet Me Cats" and these cats just love to be petted so be sure to look for them!
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜 (𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧)? No, only cats pre-registered may enter the show. There are rules our association has requiring specific vaccinations, health checks, etc. that cannot be investigated or enforced onto visitors’ cats. It is as much for the safety of your cat as well as those cats competing.
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Judging is continuous all day. All judges see all of the cats entered. Each judge hosts their own mini show.
𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Here is a link to visitor information to read about before you get to the show! https://tica.org/cat-lovers/what-s-a-cat-show
𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨? Photography is permitted but please ask permission first if using a flash or if your camera makes noise when taking a picture. It may scare some cats.
𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙮 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We will have some cat related vendors.
𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚? Rescue groups will be featured with adoptable cats and will give presentations highlighting their organizations and efforts in saving feline lives. You might even spot a few pedigreed cats or kittens available! However, keep in mind that reputable breeders often work from waitlists and rarely have kittens ready on the spot. Think of this as a valuable chance to meet and get to know breeders as you plan for a future feline family member!
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We recommend planning to arrive at least two hours prior to the end of the show so you can have time to see everything. Judging does break for lunch but there will still be plenty of cats and kittens to see while our Judges chow down.
𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚? Have fun! If you have questions, please ask the exhibitors. Some judges will explain what they're looking for throughout their process. There are several of them all judging at once, so find one that you enjoy best from a handling or speaking perspective and have a seat.


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Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St,Reno, Nevada, United States
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Whisker Lickin' & Tail Twitchin', 18 October | Event in Reno | AllEvents
Whisker Lickin' & Tail Twitchin'
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am