Cats have more than 9 lives as CatCon celebrates 10th anniversary in Pasadena
It was all about cats and culture at the Pasadena Convention Center this weekend, Aug. 2 and 3.
CatCon, said to be the world’s largest event dedicated to the intersection of cat lovers and pop culture – celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Pasadena hub, both Saturday and Sunday.
The two-day cat-palooza celebrated all things feline.
There were cat products, local small businesses and large global brands, immersive art installations, and meet-and-greets with Instagram’s favorite celebricats.
And crowds of cat-lovers gathered to take it all in.
Proceeds benefited Pasadena Humane and displaced pets from the Eaton fire in Altadena.
Cat cosplayers are taking a photo outside with each other at CatCon 2025 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena CA on Aug. 3, 2025 (Connor Terry)
A photo from outside the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
A festival goer is taking a photo with a big cat cosplayer made out of colorful balloons at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Cat cosplayer is taking a photo inside the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
At the Nessie Marie Art booth, a festival goer is taking a look at one of the cat figures on display at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena CA on Aug. 3, 2025. (Connor Terry)
The massive crowd looking to adopt a cat at the Pasadena Humane Society section of the convention during the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena CA on Aug. 3, 2025.
Double Dagger Studios had a playable demo at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center of there newest cat game called “Little Kitty Big City” where you can play as a cat and run around a city in Old Town Pasadena CA on Aug. 3, 2025. (Connor Terry)
People are making cats themed bracelets at the Forever Feline booth during the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Cat cosplayers Camille and Joshua are taking a photo together inside the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Nathan Kehn & Austin DeShayes, Owners of nathanthecatlady, is taking a photo with there custom made night gowns at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
J. Morrison, Owner of Homocats, is taking a photo with one of his custom made shirts at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
At the Meowtel both, guest are having a opportunity to play an interactive game that is designed to how to correctly pet your cat a the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Cassandra Freeman, a frequent CatCon festival goer, is taking a picture with herself from last years convention at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Australian Firefighter Calendar models are posing for a photo together at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
A photo of the massive Delectables booth where people can buy healthy food for there cats at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
One of the team members from Churu is handing out a gift bag after a guest one a special price playing on of there games at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
One of the many cats available for adoption from the Pasadena Humane Society at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Amber Aki Huang, owner of Deer Cat and Friends, Is taking a photo In her booth at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
A festival goer is taking a photo with a big cat cosplayer at the 2025 CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
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Cat cosplayers are taking a photo outside with each other at CatCon 2025 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Old Town Pasadena CA on Aug. 3, 2025 (Connor Terry)
Organizers say that since its founding, CatCon has drawn more than 100,000 attendees from around the world, and helped more than 1,200 cats and kittens find loving homes.
This year, attendees could explore a massive show floor filled with products for both themselves and their cats, and feature moments included the debut of Purr-oject Catwalk — a new feline-inspired fashion showcase.
Organizers say it’ the “like the Comic-Con for cat people.”
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