CatCon featured several booths selling cat themed items for pets and people alike, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Cat lovers descend on Pasadena Convention Center for CatCon, billed as the world’s biggest cat-centric pop culture event, in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Pasadena Humane brought several kittens to be adopted during CatCon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

CatCon featured several booths selling items for cats at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Australian Firefighters brought signed calendars to CatCon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Randi Rau, 38, of Laguna Nigel wears a pair of cat themed shoes for CatCon, billed as the world’s biggest cat-centric pop culture event, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Bob Baker’s Meow-ionettes perform during CatCon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Jeannie Cook, from Ventura County, wears a colorful cat hat during CatCon, billed as the world’s biggest cat-centric pop culture event, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Kenzie Bradley, 25, of San Francisco plays with a kitten that was up for adoption through Pasadena Humane during CatCon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

A kitten hangs onto the side of a cage as it waits for adoption though Pasadena Humane during CatCon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

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Cat enthusiasts from all over the world gathered at the Pasadena Convention Center on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 for a weekend filled with cat-centric activities, entertainment and education.

Dubbed the Comic-Con for cat lovers, CatCon 2024 is a two-day convention that offered a variety of activities. Attendees enjoyed engaging exhibits, celebrity cat meets and greets, and informative presentations dedicated to their favorite furry friends.

A highlight of the event is the Adoption Village sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, where visitors got the opportunity to mingle with their future feline companions.

The event also featured Bob Baker’s Meow-ionettes, a whimsical marionette show that enchanted the audiences with its feline-themed performance, a panel featuring cat-themed fashion and cosplay, educational sessions where health experts provided valuable insights into feline care, as well as more than 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest in cat products.

Throughout the weekend, fans also had the chance to meet their favorite celebrity cats and cat-loving celebrities, including BriAnne Wills & Anka Lavriv, Cat Named Squirrel, Nathan the Cat Lady and One-Eared Uno.

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