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The Maine Coon Cat Club Show 3rd October 2026

Our annual show takes place in early October each year. Maine Coon exhibitors travel from all over the UK to compete and almost everyone enters the show with the dream of possibly winning Overall Best in Show Exhibit. The show is held just off the M42 near Tamworth, in the Midlands, it is easily accessible as major routes from north, south, east and west converge in that area. 

It is the largest gathering of Maine Coons under one roof, anywhere in the UK.

The first Maine Coon Cat Club Show took place in 1994, and since then, apart from 2020 and 2021 when no shows took place because of the Covid pandemic, we have held a show every year.  You can see a full list of all the previous winners in our history section document. 

We are already busy organising our 2026 show - 3rd October 2026, our 25th Championship Show, so we are celebrating this silver anniversary with some extra special things! More information can be found further down on this page and watch out for further announcements closer to the time. 

We have also produced a video showing photos of every Overall Best in Show Winner from our first show in 1994, right through to 2025. 

Maine Coon owners - why not enter your cat? If you aren't sure what to do, then email Carole or Lindsay for help and support. Help and a buddy system will be available on show day if you haven't shown before.Classes for lots of different Maine Coon colours.
Classes for Nebulungs, Non-Pedigrees and Pedigree Pets.Special prizes to celebrate our 25th Championship show, our silver anniversary.
£50 cash prize to each to our Overall Best Maine Coon, Best Assessment Breed Exhibit and Overall Best Household Pet. 
View the show schedule and entry form (hard copy) & GCCF online entry form link:

Visitors are very welcome on the day - the show is open to the public from 12.30 - 4.00 pm. You can buy advance tickets online at Eventbrite, or pay cash on the door at the show.
Want to know more about the breed? Considering owning a Maine Coon?Curious about cat shows? Fancy a day out meeting lots of cat people and cats? Want to learn more?Come and join us at our 2026 show for a "purrfect" day out.
Meet lots of Maine Coons and household pets in the flesh, all under one roof.Talk to owners and breeders.Stalls selling items for cats and cat lovers.Watch the judging and the grand finale - Overall Best in Show.
Who will be crowned 2026 Maine Coon Cat Club's Overall Best in Show?

Frequently asked Questions

Where's the show? Wilnecote Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 5LF - Download directions and map here
What time does it open for Visitors? 12.30pm until 4pm
Can I book visitor tickets in advance? Yes, using the Eventbrite link
Can I pay on the day at the door? Yes but cash only on the day.
Can I bring my cat on the day? Only if you have already entered your cat into the show by the show's closing date.
How much do tickets cost? Visit Eventbrite for prices, only a few pounds with discounts for OAP, children and families. 
Will there be information about Maine Coons at the show? Yes, our information table will be there, people will be able to answer any questions that you may have.
Can I buy a kitten and take it home from the show? No, cats and kittens are not allowed to be sold at shows, but you will be able to chat to breeders who may have kittens available. 

How do I enter my cat (Maine Coon or Household Pet)? - you can enter online (follow the link to the online entry page) or by posting a hard copy of the entry form. If you need any help or support, then contact one of our team, either Carole or Lindsay (email links are above). First, view the schedule, read through and then contact one of the show team if you need help to complete the entry form or any advice closer to show day.
I've not shown before, can anyone help me on the day? Yes, please let the show team know and we can arrange for a buddy to support you on the day.
What do I need to prepare and what do I need to bring with me on the day? What to expect at the show? A great guideline for new GCCF exhibitors can be found here https://www.gccfcats.org/shows-activities/shows-events/getting-started/
Show Whites - what are they? All cats being shown with GCCF must have blankets, litter trays, water bowls and food bowls in their cages. These four items must be white. You can buy "show whites" before the show and we will have a limited stock of show whites for sale at the show (please speak to one of the shown team for advice on where to buy or if you need to buy them at the show).
Does my cat need to be vaccinated? Yes, it must be up to date with vaccinations. Unvaccinated cats or cats where their vaccinations have lapsed cannot be shown. 
If its warm can I use a cooling blanket or battery fan? Yes, but please contact the show team for further advice on what is acceptable. Fans must be safe so the cat cannot get paws into it and cause injury to itself. 

What is the club doing to celebrate the silver anniversary? Lots of things - celebration cake, special goodies for exhibitors, spot cash prizes for exhibitors, to name a few.

We had a fantastic entry for our 2025 show, over 100 cats have entered - Maine Coons, Non-Pedigrees and Pedigree Pets and hope that our 2026 show will be well supported. More details of how to enter the 2026 show or planning to visit on the day will be published here in in late June/Early July 2026. 

If you are looking for a Maine Coon to join your family, this is the ideal place to come to see the wide variety of Maine Coon colours, chat to owners and breeders and find out more about the breed. We always have cats and kittens of many different colours and patterns there, it is a chance for any cat lover to see these fabulous cats in the flesh, find out more about the breed or just come along to get "up close and personal" with them. Take a look at our videos of previous winners and a snapshot of our previous 2024 show, this will give you an idea of what to expect at the 2026 show. Scroll down for links to both videos. 

Our 25th Championship Show will take place on Saturday 3rd October 2025 at Wilnecote High School Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5LF. It is the largest gathering of Maine Coons under one roof in the UK, a "must see" for anyone interested in the breed or just wanting to see what showing cats is all about. We will have a wide range of stalls catering for both humans and felines, as well as the highlight of the event, Best in Show. Which fabulous felines will be chosen next time as Overall Best in Show and Best Household Pet? - you won't want to miss this great show! 

The venue is just a few minutes, less than 3 miles, away from Junction 10 of the M42, close to the central motorway network. Come and join us to celebrate our lovely cats or learn more about the Maine Coon breed.

The Maine Coon Cat Club Show 3rd October 2026

Find out more about cat shows and showing by following links below

Showing With The GCCF