Think your kitty is Festmeister material? Here are a few FAQs:

• Who is eligible to be nominated for Festmeister?
  • Living felines of all breeds, makes, models, temperaments, and backgrounds are eligible! We're looking for that magical combination of purr-sonality and cattitude in our fest leader.
     
• Does the Festmeister need to be a male?
  • No! Festmeister is an overarching, gender-nonconforming title. The Festmeister can be a boy, girl or unassigned.
     
• What are the Festmeister's responsibilities?
  • The Festmeister will be provided with an official Festmeister hat, and their family will receive two tickets to Oktopurrfest, plus appropriate swag on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
  • The Festmeister reigns over Oktopurrfest (from the safety and the comfort of their own home, of course!). Their family will be asked to provide additional photos and/or video to be shared at Oktopurrfest 2026.
     
• How is the Festmeister chosen?

  • A panel of distinguished judges comprising the Festmeister Nomination Committee will make the decision based on the entry information and photo, so make it purr-suasive!
     

• How long is the Festmeister's reign?
  • Each Festmeister holds the title for one year, after which they become a member of the Festmeister Hall of Fame.