CATLADYPALOOZA CATWALK FASHION SHOW CONTEST RULES

Submit your FASHIONABLE /FUNNY / CUTE PHOTO of the cat in your life and win great prizes from Cat Ladies for America in honor of CATLADYPALOOZA - celebrating National Cat Lady Day on April 19, 2026!

RULES:

• There is NO FEE to enter
• Each photo must feature a real cat. Bonus points if in a fashionable outfit or costume
• Each contestant may submit up to three (3) different photos
• RESCUES OR NONPROFITS CAN SUBMIT UP TO 10 PHOTOS
• INCLUDE TITLE in your submission!
• All photos must be submitted in keeping with all rules by the deadline: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, BY 11:59PM EASTERN TIME. 
• 5 FINALISTS will be featured during CATLADYPALOOZA on April 19, 2026 AND featured across Cat Ladies for America’s social media platforms and get a limited edition CATLADYPALOOZA 2026 T-shirt designed by @Kilkennycat_art!
• In addition, THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive a sweet Cat Ladies for America gift basket including Cat Ladies for America merch, the latest album from GriefCat, a copy of the book “Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism” and other cool stuff!
• Cat Ladies for America may disqualify any entry at its own discretion for any reason, including but not limited to: Mocking or other cruelty based on an person or group’s race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental disability or other characteristics used to historically marginalize said person or group; Any actual, suggested or pretend animal cruelty; Any actual, suggested or pretend scenario involving a minor that would be inappropriate for a minor; Any depictions or nudity, violence or illegal drug use that would have a video restricted by instagram; Being a jerk
• POST YOUR PHOTO ON INSTAGRAM! (& tag us if you want to)
• YES! You CAN use social media, friends and fam to help get more votes for your entry! INDIVIDUALS MAY VOTE ONCE PER DAY EACH DAY OF THE CONTEST