Nathan the CatLady. Maddie Bear the Ragdoll Kitty Cat. That Cat Pluto. Mountain Mowzer. Jennifer Catpurr.

Those are just some of the cat-lebrities who will make an appearance at Cat Fest Colorado this Saturday at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs.

Returning to the Springs for its third year, Cat Fest Colorado is, as its name implies, about all things cat — featuring educational programs, adoptions, celebrity cat meet-and-greets and cat goods.

“It’s a day to celebrate cats — all things cat. So we try to kind of cover all the bases of what cats are about and why people love cats,” said event organizer Dana Cain.

Adoption is one of the main focuses of Cat Fest Colorado, Cain said. Since its debut in 2022, the festival has helped adopt out 152 feline friends in need of homes. This year, the expo will host eight shelters and rescues on site in hopes of adopting out even more kitties.

The festival will have two stages, an educational stage and a main stage. Veterinarians and cat experts will be presenting on the educational stage, while the main stage will be host to several contests and showcases. The International Cat Association will also be presenting a cat show throughout the day.

Perhaps the most anticipated part of the show is the meet-and-greets, where attendees can connect with their favorite internet-famous cats.

“Anybody can go up and meet them, pet them, get their photo, all that kind of good stuff,” Cain said.

There will also be several human guests, including Nathan the CatLady, a viral “cat dad” who shares his fun adventures with his pets.

“His just amazing. He does a lot of advocacy work, but the main thing is, he’s so freaking funny. He’s hilarious,” Cain said. “He does a lot of videos with cats; he just got a new kitten, so that’s how he sort of sprang onto the scene.”

The festival will have a section where individuals can remember their cats who have passed away. This area, decorated as an Egyptian cat temple, will have a gold memory wall where those paying tribute to their pets can post their photo and leave notes.

“Our mystical Egyptian temple is one of the cornerstones of the show,” Cain said. “That wall is always just, there’s not even a spare inch of space on it. People love it. It’s very powerful.”

As far as bringing your cat to the expo, Cain welcomes accompanying feline companions — even though most, she joked, won’t want to go. Just make sure they’re leashed or contained, and up-to-date on all their vaccinations (the festival will require you to sign a waiver).

“Let me just say, flat out, most cats don’t like this,” Cain said. “Some cats are into it. In Colorado, there’s a lot of what they call ‘adventure cats’ who like to go out.”