| An exhibitor may show only his/her cat or the family cat. A cat may not be shown by more than one exhibitor except for showmanship classes. An exhibitor can show up to two cats/kittens, but he/she may not have more than one entry per class. |
| Harnesses with identification tags are mandatory. Collars are appropriate but cat must also be on a harnass. |
| Cats must be in the exhibitors possession and be registered at the Extension office by May 1. The cat must be fed and cared for by the exhibitor. |
| Cats/Kittens must be entered in both a Cat/Kitten Class AND Showmanship. |
| The exhibitor must be present while judging takes place. |
| An exhibitor's attire should be neat and clean. The show dress code includes a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark colored pants or jeans. Flat shoes are required, no sandals. Long hair should be tied back. |
| Cat: Older than one year on the date of the show |
| Kitten: 4-12 months old on the date of the show |
| Purebred: Conforms to the standard of the breed. (Registration papers are NOT required.) |
| Cats/Kittens must be checked in at the show area by a superintendent at the appropriate times listed in the current Fair Book on the day of the show. |
| No obviously pregnant females or kittens less than 4 months of age are eligible to show. |
| All cats should have their nails clipped or be declawed for the protection of the judge and exhibitors. This is a youth event. Do not have the cat declawed if you plan to enter other shows. This will be a disqualification at some cat shows. |
| All cats shown at the fair must have a certificate from a veterinarian stating that they have had the following innoculations: Rabies and Distemper, Calias, and Rhinotrach (Feline 3 in 1). It is highly recommended that cats also have feline leukemia and pneumatis innoculations. |
| Cats infected with lice, fleas, or ear mites will automatically be marked down. |
| Cats must be brought to the show in a carrier on the day of the show and kept under control at all times. Cats will not be kept at the fairgrounds overnight. |
| Notebooks will be judged on Saturday and must be displayed throughout fair week. |
| For cage decorations, you must use the cages provided (2'L x 1'H x 1'W) and the decorated cage must fit on the table provided. |
