POP CATS™ 2026 Exhibitor Application
POP Cats™
Where the love of cats meets creativity and community. POP Cats™ is a fun-packed festival with a lively marketplace at its heart—think catios, interactive art, music, photo ops, and adoptable cats, all inside a vibrant city-themed wonderland. Attendees don’t just stroll by—they linger, explore, and shop from artists, crafters, makers, and creative brands. A portion of profits benefits participating cat rescues.
Why exhibit
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Engaged, cat-obsessed crowds that actively discover and support creators and brands
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High-energy “cat city” vibe that keeps foot traffic flowing all day
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Built-in draws (adoptable cats + installations) that boost repeat browsing
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Options for in-person booths or a Remote Exhibitor setup if you can’t attend
Who it’s for
Artists, illustrators, crafters, makers, and creative brands
AS SEEN IN
We are cat people and consumers of pop-culture. We’re also planners, manufacturers, and artists. It needs true participants to engage a like-minded audience and also to effectively serve businesses within the industry.
PRODUCTION
We are cat people and consumers of pop-culture. We’re also planners, manufacturers, and artists. It needs true participants to engage a like-minded audience and also to effectively serve businesses within the industry.
TARGETING
We’re flexing our strategic and marketing muscle to attract the right mix of general and commercial audiences to the show. We develop out-of-the-box action plans to maximize your branding and retail effort at the show.
ASSISTANCE
Our team is here to take care of you during planning, at the show and after. We will facilitate anything we can to make sure you get the best experience ever as an exhibitor. The difference is in the details!
EXHIBITOR CRITERIA for POP Cats™
At POP Cats™, we’re all about celebrating the love for cats, art, and pop culture. We spotlight emerging small businesses, artisans, and brands that are cat-focused. Our mission is to curate a space that brings together a diverse array of modern, inventive voices — all bound by creativity, community spirit, and a shared passion for our feline friends and vibrant pop culture.
How do we get to the heart of what you’re about? We take a deep dive! After reviewing your application, we explore your website and examine your social channels to truly understand your brand’s essence. Here’s what we’re on the lookout for:
- Cat or pop-centric products that stand out in quality, reflect artistry and resonate with pop culture.
- A strong brand identity enriched by top-tier photography that captures the spirit of cats, art, and/or pop culture.
- Items that are priced appropriately for their materials, genre, and craftsmanship.
These are some categories that will inspire our audience:
- Cat furniture, food, litter, supplies, toys, accessories, and services.
- Merchandise and art with cattitude.
- Awesome pop-culture merchandise.
- Paper goods.
- Clothing and accessories.
- Home goods.
- Lifestyle brands.
- Handmade crafts.
- Any artist type: visual, poet, musician, performing, tattoo.
- F&B: Limited spots available, should include vegan & healthy options.
- Propose your own!
If you are interested in showcase, exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities, please complete this form.
Our team will respond promptly with detailed information.
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