Louisiana Cat Festival With a Cause in Mandeville

MANDEVILLE. La. – Big Sky Community Animal Resource and Education Services (CARES), a non-profit animal rescue organization and animal care provider, and Art for Cats’ Sake, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for feline health, will host The Louisiana Cat Festival in Mandeville on Saturday, June 27.

Big Sky CARES, located in Folsom, has more than a dozen programs to help keep animals out of shelters, including the Barn Cat Program, which pairs suitable cats with families or farms to live outdoors on their property.

Art for Cats’ Sake, based in New Orleans, has traveled across the country selling artwork and jewelry to further its cause while also providing veterinary care.

Continuing its commitment to caring for cats, both organizations will use proceeds from the Louisiana Cat Festival to support critically ill cats, make veterinary treatment more affordable for families and fuel research into feline diseases.

About the Louisiana Cat Festival

When: Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Fleur de Lis Event Center (1645 N Causeway Blvd.)

Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for children, $75 for family packs and free for ages seven and under. Tickets available online.

Organizers share that the Louisiana Cat Festival is a celebration of all things cats, filled with feline fun, engaging activities and opportunities to connect with fellow cat enthusiasts. Highlights include:

• Cat-themed marketplace featuring local makers & national brands
• Live entertainment & educational demos
• Cat costume contest (virtual and live)
• Cat photo and video contests
• ​Food, drinks, specialty vendors and photo zones
• ​Adoptable cats and kittens
• Curated Silent Auction
• VIP Cocktail Pawty at 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Cocktail Pawty

The Louisiana Cat Festival will have its VIP Cocktail Pawty after the fest, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Presented by American Bank, the VIP event features an open bar and classic New Orleans hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music.

The festival shares the following lineup of Louisiana Music Commission Hall of Fame Artists:

• Bernie Cyrus
• Grace Darling
• Brian Stoltz
• Mark Trentacosta
• Roger Kennedy
• Jonny Cyrus
• Rick Stelma
• Ricco Hitt

The VIP event is limited to 100 guests. Admission is $125, and tickets can be purchased online. Like the Louisiana Cat Festival event, all proceeds go toward supporting critically ill cats, making veterinary treatment more affordable for families and fueling research into feline diseases.