POP Cats Austin 2026
POP Cats Austin 2026
Catio Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Venue: Palmer Events Center
Saturday: August 8, 2026 • 11 AM to 5 PM
Sunday: August 9, 2026 • 11 AM to 4 PM
Address: 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
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🚗 Parking Info
🎟️ Tickets & Deals!
Day Passes from $18 • Weekend $28 • Bundles from $50
⭐️ Bundle Deals (from $50)
🎨 Perfect for Hands-On Cat Lovers!
Your weekend pass plus five hands-on activities — paint, craft, and leave with one-of-a-kind creations that are yours to keep.
What’s included
- Weekend pass (both days)
- Art painting New 2026
- Felt backpack charm or catnip toy New 2026
- Vinyl art toy painting
- 3× temporary tattoos
- Button making
All supplies included — just show up ready to create.
🛍️ Perfect for Cat Merch Collectors!
Weekend admission with $50 in shop credit — good at the POP Cats booth right at the event. The credit alone covers the bundle price.
What’s included
- Weekend pass (both days)
- $50 POP Cats shop credit — redeemable at our event booth
Spend it at our booth on
- Cat accessories
- Accessories for you
- Stickers, magnets & pins
- Cat treats
Shop credit is redeemable exclusively at the POP Cats booth at the event.
🔥 Most Popular — Attendees’ #1 Choice!
The full POP Cats experience: weekend admission, every activity, and $80 to spend at our event booth. The most value for a single purchase.
What’s included
- Weekend pass (both days)
- $80 POP Cats shop credit — redeemable at our event booth
- Art painting New 2026
- Felt backpack charm or catnip toy New 2026
- Button making New 2026
- Vinyl cat toy painting
- 3× temporary tattoos
Spend your credit at our booth on
- Cat accessories
- Accessories for you
- Stickers, magnets & pins
- Cat treats
Shop credit is redeemable exclusively at the POP Cats booth at the event.
🎟️ General Passes (from $18)
Your Ticket Counts
Your ticket helps bring our festival to life while donating a portion of proceeds directly to participating cat rescues.
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🎨 Activities
Event Highlights for the Texas Cat Expo Lover
Cat Scenery
POP Cats™ transforms the venue into an enchanting cat-themed environment, making it one of the most unique feline festivals in the USA. Explore whimsical street art, interactive exhibits, and photo-perfect moments.
Bring Your Cat
POP Cats™ Austin is one of the only cat events in Texas that allows guests to bring their own cats! Show off your furry friend as they explore photo ops, interact with cat lovers, and enjoy a day out. Guidelines apply.
Adoptable Cats
POP Cats™ partners with local rescues to create catios, where you can meet adoptable cats in an interactive environment. Whether you’re looking to adopt or just spend time with cats, this feature is a heartwarming highlight.
Cat Art Exhibit
Enjoy artwork by talented artists, including customized Noah Pooh vinyl toys and more.
Come in Cat Cosplay
Get creative and express your inner feline with cosplay! POP Cats™ Austin encourages attendees to wear costumes, whether it’s a fun cat onesie or intricate feline-inspired designs.
Marketplace
Shop from exhibitors offering rare and exclusive cat-themed products. From handcrafted toys to stylish apparel, this marketplace is a treasure trove for cat enthusiasts. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Texas cat expo experience.
Gaming Zone
Unwind with retro cat-themed video games or enjoy cat-centric board games with friends.
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DYI Cat Wand
Learn how to make a personalized cat wand toy for a session of entertainment. This free activity is included with your general admission.
Coloring
Color a custom cat illustration to take home. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
DYI Bracelet
Design your own “catified” bead bracelet using the supplies we provide. A free activity that lets you craft a unique keepsake or gift!
Cat-Themed Painting
Use our materials to create your own masterpiece inspired by our feline themes.
Cat Vinyl Toy Painting
Paint your own Noah Pooh vinyl art toy and take home a unique souvenir.
DYI Felt Cat Toy
Create your own catified felt catnip toy or backpack charm.
Button Making
Design your own button using any of our cat designs. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Temp Cattoo
Visit our Cattoo Parlor for premium designs available for purchase and we will apply them on you right away.
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🐈 Participating Rescues
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🛍️ Exhibitors
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Want to be an Exhibitor? Apply here. Want to be an Sponsor? Write to hello@popcats.co.
Event FAQ
Tickets
Tickets are non-refundable.
Yes, that’s correct! You are welcome to join us on either Saturday – or – Sunday.
Yes, access to the event is granted with any ticket, regardless of the name on it, but tickets may only be used once.
This event is suitable for children 9 years and older.
Child tickets apply to children between ages 4 to 10.
Children between 4 and 10 years old require a child ticket. Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket.
Yes. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Please note that prices may be higher at the door.
Yes, you can certainly gift your ticket to someone else. The name on the digital ticket doesn’t need to match the person presenting it during check-in, but please note that each ticket can only be used once.
Tickets are transferable but cannot be duplicated. Your ticket will be scanned, allowing you access regardless of the name on the order. The original purchaser does not need to be present.
You have options:
- Bring your printed ticket.
- We can scan your ticket from your phone.
- We can look you up by your name.
We strongly recommend not buying tickets to our event from another company or person as not being legitimate.
Event
Yes, re-entry is allowed. After checking in with your digital ticket, you will receive a wristband that allows you to leave and re-enter the event throughout the day.
Yes, toddlers are welcome! Please supervise them around our feline friends. Also, cat rescues managing the catios’ organizers may restrict entry if they deem it necessary to ensure safety for all.
Yes. They are subject to be checked by security. Please note that carry-ons or larger luggage are not permitted.
Yes. All venues will have a concession available inside or outside the event area, offering a variety of snacks and meals.
Smoking, tobacco use, or the use of any vapor emitting device or similar, is prohibited inside the building and restricted to exterior areas away from the general public.
Attendees must respect commonsense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Event Management reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the admission of any attendee not in compliance with this policy.
POP Cats Twin Cities – Union Depot
There are a great variety of parking options at the venue. Click here for more information.
POP Cats Chicago – Artifact Events
There is ample free street parking along Ravenswood Ave.
POP Cats Austin – Palmer Events Center
Onsite parking is available. Check venue’s website for latest parking fee. Click here to visit venue’s website.
POP Cats Portland – Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
Street parking is available in surrounding areas and also at Seattle Center parking facilities. Click here for more information.
POP Cats Portland – Wingspan Event & Conference Center
Onsite parking is available at $10 per vehicle. No overnight parking.
POP Cats Twin Cities – Union Depot
For directions click HERE
POP Cats Chicago – Artifact Events (South Entrance)
For directions click HERE
POP Cats Austin – Palmer Events Center (Exhibit Hall 2)
Details available at the venue’s website: http://bit.ly/2E9UsNb
POP Cats Portland – Wingspan Event & Conference Center
Details available at the venue’s website: http://bit.ly/2E9UsNb
Soliciting of any kind is prohibited.
Yes, our events are wheelchair accessible, unless otherwise noted.
We will be happy to consider you join our squad of on-site and remote volunteers. To apply, visit our Volunteer page here.
If you would like to contact us, please write to hello@popcats.co.
POP Cats™ is organized by Doodles Productions, LLC.
Cats
Yes, we partner with local cat rescues to bring adoptable cats to the event.
YES! You can bring your sidekick. Follow simple but important guidelines before considering bringing your kitty. To review the guidelines, click here. If you have questions now, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@popcats.co
No, there will be no litter boxes available at the event. Kindly make arrangements accordingly.
Cat owners must show proof of their cat’s rabies vaccination when bringing them to the event. Please refer to the provided cat attendee guidelines for more information.
Adoptions are handled by participating cat organizations, each with its own policies. Feel free to contact them in advance. All participating cat organizations will be listed on the website.
You can register your cat on-site. A waiver will be provided for you to sign, and you will need to show a copy of your cat’s current rabies vaccination to the registration team. Refer to the cat attendee guidelines for more information: Cat Attendee Guidelines.