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INTERNATIONAL WINTER CAT SHOW 2026

Cat Club GDAŃSKIE LWY [„The Lions of Gdańsk”] invites you to the Winter Cat Show, which is held under the slogan: BRITISH ARISTOCATS SHOW, referring to the traditions and culture of the United Kingdom. A thematic costume contest will be held on the topic of the show. This two-certificate 46 & 47 International Show will take place in Gdynia.

Here are the details:

  • Dates: January 10, 2026, to January 11, 2026.
  • Venue: The exhibition will be held at Gdynia – in Naval Academy Sport Center, Colonel Jan Grudziński St. 1, 81-103 Gdynia:
  •  https://www.acs.amw.gdynia.pl/

The online registration link: HERE

Final deadline for accepting applications: until January 5th, 2026 or until all places are filled 

 

Judges invited:

  • Mrs DOROTA SZADURSKA (PL) –  All Breed
  • Mrs JURGITA GUSTAITIENE (LT) –  All Breed
  • Mrs ULRIKA ERIKSSON (SE) –  3, 4 cat.
  • Mr Michael Edström (SE) – All Breed
  • Mrs Wioletta BUSS (PL) – 1, 2 cat.

 

Registration and Schedule:

  • Registration and Veterinary Check: SATURDAY Begins at 8:00 AM / SUNDAY at 8:45
  • Exhibition start: SATURDAY Cat judging starts at 10:00 AM / SUNDAY at 9:30
  • Program Highlights:
    • Best in Show: Takes place both days from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
  • The exhibition follows the BEST IN CATEGORY  & BEST OF BEST system.
  • SATURDAY afternoon, before BIS: BREED BIS BSH/BLH  (OR SPECIAL BRITISH CATS SHOW) and COSTUME CONTEST ON THE TOPIC OF THE SHOW !
  • There will be chairs  available for everyone, in any quantity.
  • Inside the sections, there will be tables for exhibitors to use – you can prepare your cat and eat there.
  • Join us in the fun in the costume contest based on the theme of the show – British AristoCats Show. We’ll be judging the cats and exhibitors’ costumes as the Best-coordinated Cat and Exhibitor Pair and the Best Cage Decoration.
Entry Fees:

Payment in Euro can be made directly in cash when registering for the show Saturday or Sunday, at no extra cost !

  • Single Cat (Classes 1-12):
    • 55 E for one day or 65 Euro for both days
  • Veterans, Guest Cats, and Domestic Cats (Classes 14 and 17):
    • 45 Euro for one day or 55 Euro for both days.
  • Litters: 75 Euro for one day or 85 Euro for both days.
  • Color Determination Fee: 15 Euro.
  • Double cage surcharge (for one cat):
    • One day: 30 Euro.
    • Both days: 40 Euro.

NOTE: Those who register their own cage and only ONE cat in it will be required to purchase a single cage, which is 60x60x60 cm. If it is their own double cage, i.e. larger than the above dimensions (e.g. 100×50; 120×60, Sturdi double type, etc.) – with ONE registered cat, then they are obliged to purchase an additional fee for a double cage (standard 120×60).

Promotions:
  • Each participant will receive a special welcome package at the entrance, including a selection of premium food samples, an effective odor neutralizer, and a large bag of high‑quality cat litter
  • Litter Promotion:
    • When assessing one kitten from the litter individually: 40 Euro for each cat
Exhibition Conditions:
  • All FIFe and Polska Federacja Felinologiczna Felis Polonia exhibition rules apply.
  • Cats must be at least 16 weeks old, registered for the exhibition, and pass the veterinary check.
  • During the exhibition, cats must remain in decorated cages.
  • Submitting the registration form and its confirmation (electronic or written) implies acceptance of all exhibition conditions, including financial terms, and consent to data processing by the organizer.
  • Exhibitors should have the following at the exhibition:
    • Cat’s booklet or passport with up-to-date vaccinations and microchip number.
    • White cats must have a BAER hearing certificate.
    • Proof of payment for exhibition participation – if it was paid by bank transfer

Remember to follow the event on Facebook and check out their Instagram page for updates! 🐾🐱

Hotels and accommodation nearby:
There’s no hotel at the same place, but there are some nearby (see the list below). You may also book something by yourself by booking.com, Skyscanner , Trip.com, etc.
  • APART GDYNIA
  • Hutnicza 1a St., Gdynia
  • tel. 575 552 655
HOTEL ANTARES – GDYNIA – restaurant, swiming pool, pets welcome – no extra charge
Komandorska 59 St.
tel. 58 623 36 39 or 697 076 606
HOTEL BUSINESS FALTOM GDYNIA – Rumia Janowo district  – spa, sauna, pets friendly
Sobieskiego 125 St.
tel: 58 776 55 00
HOLA GDYNIA – Gdynia Center – pets with no extra charge
Starowiejska 1 St.
tel. 58 573 12 05
HOTEL GDYNIA BOUTIQUE – Gdynia Center
Antoniego Abrahama 39 St.
tel. 570 177 888
MERCURE GDYNIA CENTRUM
Armii Krajowej 22 St.
tel. 58 666 28 87
HOTEL NADMORSKI – GDYNIA
Eysmonda 2 St.
tel. +48 58 667 77 77; +48 58 667 52 88; +48 660 784 507
HOTEL OPERA – SOPOT – Pets are welcome. Half of the proceeds from their stay are donated to a shelter for homeless animals.
Moniuszki 10 St. – a historic villa in Upper Sopot, near the Forest Opera
tel. 58 555 56 00
HOTEL AQUA SOPOT – Sopot Kamienny Potok
Zamkowa Góra 35 St.
tel. 58 522 44 00
APARTAMENTY GDYNIA CITY CENTER
Świętojańska 34 St.
tel. +48 601-155-240; +48 58 620 36 02; +48 58 710 43 48
KAMIENICA MORSKA GDYNIA
Morska 162a St.
tel. 500 400 882
HOSTEL MARINA – GDYNIA – Gdynia Center
Jana Pawła II 9 St.
tel. 739 205 580
HOSTEL KEJA – GDYNIA– Gdynia Center
Zygmunta Augusta 2 St.
tel. 881 402 302
24h GDYNIA MINI APARTAMENTY with access code & free parking & no keys
Okrężna 17 St.
tel. 570 780 011
Individual accommodation, guesthouses and villas

WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU !