The next CFA Cat Show in Latvia – Halloween Edition – is coming soon!
October 31 – November 01, 2026
Show venue – 4* hotel “Bellevue Park Hotel Riga” (Slokas str.1, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia)
(just 20min drive from RIX International Airport; 10min to Riga Old Town)
8 rings – 8 judgments per cat
CH: 2 AB / 5 SSP / 1 SP; KIT/PR: 7 AB / 1 SP; 8 HHP
Invited judges:
Saturday, 31.01.2026
Adkison Larry (USA) – SSP CH, AB KIT/PR, HHP
DelaBar Pam (FI) – SSP CH, AB KIT/PR, HHP
Vargas Teo (SP) – AB, HHP
Webb Russell (USA) – SSP CH, AB KIT/PR, HHP
Sunday, 01.02.2026
Anger Rachel (USA) – SSP CH, AB KIT/PR, HHP
Podprugina Elena (UA) – SP LH/SH, HHP
Schleissner Michael (DE) – AB, HHP
Veach Gary (USA) – SSP CH, AB KIT/PR, HHP
Show hours:
Saturday, 31.10.2026
Veterinary inspection and check-in: 08:00 – 09:30
Judging: 10:00 – 18:00
Closing the show: 18:00
Sunday, 01.11.2026
Veterinary inspection and check-in: 08:30 – 09:00
Judging: 09:00 – 16:30
Closing the show: 16:30
Fees:
Entry fees*:
1st cat – 109 EUR (for club members 99 EUR)
2nd cat – 99 EUR (for club members 89 EUR)
3rd and each next cat – 89 EUR (for club members 79 EUR)
HHP – 40 EUR
Printed catalogue – 10 EUR (optional)
*CFA surcharge (2 EUR) included in the entry fee
Additional options:
Grooming space – 30 EUR
Double space for 1 cat – 30 EUR
Single cage for rent – 30 EUR
TRN (temporary registration for non-CFA cats) – 25 EUR
Ring sponsorship (can be shared) – 100 EUR
Advertisement in show catalogue:
- Colorful A4 – 60 EUR
- Colorful A5 – 40 EUR
Bank account for payments:
Beneficiary: Purrfect Paws Catwalk biedrība
Registration No: 40008344400
Bank account (IBAN): LV49PARX0033418960001
BIC/SWIFT: PARXLV22
Bank: Citadele banka AS
Benching & cages:
Benching space is 70×70 cm per entry. Please note that no more than two kittens or one cat may be benched in a single space.
Each exhibitor must bring own cages. If you don’t have your own cages, we have limited number of cages available for rent. Please contact us for reservations by e-mail info@cfalatvia.org.
Entries:
Entry clerk: Marika Lahti, marika.lahti@gmail.com
Closing date: October 25, 2026 or when entry limit of 120 cats reached (whichever comes first).
Cancellations are not allowed after October 15, 2025. Submit your entries via your eCat account or at https://ecat.cfa.org/EnterAShow
Sanitary requirements:
This is a vetted show – veterinary inspection prior to benching will be required! All cats must be clinically healthy (free of fungus, parasites and infectious diseases). All claws of each entry must be clipped prior to benching.
According to the legal acts of the Republic of Latvia, all cats entering the show hall:
- must have a valid EU or International pet vaccination passport;
- must be microchipped;
- must be vaccinated against feline viral diseases and rabies at least 21 days before the show, if it is the first vaccination. Repeated vaccinations must be done on time and comply with the expiration date indicated in the vaccination passport. If the expiration date is missed, then the vaccination is considered as the first and must be done not later than 21 days before the show;
- lactating and pregnant females in the second part of pregnancy (over 30 days) are not allowed;
- cats, which are permanently living in Latvia, must be registered in Agricultural Data Center.
Kittens under 4 months of age and declawed cats will not be allowed in the show hall.
Important!
According to CFA Show Rule 6.21 all entries must be paid in full within 10 days of receipt or prior to the start of the show, whichever is first. Only after full payment the entry will be confirmed.
Cancellations are not allowed 15 days prior the start of the show and the entry fee must be paid in full.
The exhibitors must accept and comply with the CFA’s rules. All exhibitors in CFA shows are expected to follow the CFA Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics. A violation of the Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics may be considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
All entries in Championship (except Novice), Premiership (except Novice), registered Kittens and registered Household Pets will be scored for CFA awards.
The cats cannot be left in the cage during the night. No Pet Sale or advertising pets for sale allowed in show hall.
It is prohibited to remove cats from the exhibition premises during public opening hours.
According to the legal acts of the Republic of Latvia, cats must have water and litter box available in the cages at least periodically or at all times.
Special offer for hotel reservations:
Hotel Bellevue Park Hotel Riga offers special room rates for show exhibitors:
Single room: 55 EUR/per night; Double room: 65 EUR/per night
The rate includes breakfast and one cat in room! Free car parking available on site.
To book the rooms for special rate, please contact hotel directly by e-mail reservations@bellevue.lv and refer to special code: Purrfect Paws
Dinner on Saturday:
Welcome to join the dinner on the top floor of “Bellevue Park Hotel Riga” with a beautiful panoramic view to the city on Saturday, October 31 at 20:00. Enjoy a served 3-course menu in great company! More details coming closer to the event.
Show sponsors:
Show vendors:
Purrfect Paws Catwalk 