Which cat will reign supreme?
Feline Festmeister Contest

One cat will be chosen to preside over our Oktopurrfest celebration on Thursday, October 9. Maybe yours!

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Enter Your Cat MEOW!

Nominations are open through Friday, September 11 through Friday, September 18 at 9 pm. There is no fee to enter. All felines are eligible. The winner's family will receive two tickets to Oktopurrfest on October 8, where the current Festmeister will pass on their title.

 

 

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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 8, 2026.
    • 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.