URK 84. ja 85. International Cat Shows

URK International Cat Shows, 30-31 January 2027, Riihimäki. The theme of the exhibition is WINTER WONDERLAND. We encourage exhibitors to reflect the theme in their outfits and cage decorations.

Maximum capacity: 420 cats per day. If entries exceed capacity, selection will be made by category and payment date.

Theme: WINTER WONDERLAND

Date: 30.–31.1.2027

Show venue: Cocks Areena, Hj. Elomaan katu 4, Riihimäki

Main sponsor and partners

Confirmed judges

Leslie van Grebst (AB)
Sara Moroni (AB)
Sara Ojaniemi (AB)
Christiano Sandon (1, 2, 4)
Lee Selassa (1,2)
Susanna Piispanen (2, 4)
Lene Glem (1, 2)
Malin Sudqvist (1, 2)
Arja Martikainen (2, 3, 4)
Oppilaana Anne-Marie Michaelssen (4).

More judges may be invited if needed. Subject to changes.

Show schedule

Veterinary Inspection and Check-in
Saturday: 8:00-9:45 a.m.
Sunday: 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Judging Begins
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

Exhibition Closes
By 5:00 p.m. on both days at the latest.

Open to the public
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Valid vaccinations in accordance with the regulations are mandatory and will be checked for all cats entering the exhibition venue. For rules and regulations regarding the import of cats to Finland see https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/en for travelling with a cat from EU / from outside EU. Veterinary inspections will be conducted on a spot-check basis. The exhibition will follow the rules of the Suomen Kissaliitto and FIFe. Owners may present their own cats to the judges.

Standard cage size: 65 × 65 × 56 cm. If you bring your own soft/show cage, its minimum dimensions must be 50 × 50 × 50 cm. The Welfare Officer will regularly inspect cages to ensure they meet the minimum requirements.

Registration

Registration opens: 1.11.2026

Registration closes: Entries open 1 November – 15 December 2026, or until the show is full.

Entries should primarily be submitted via the Omakissa system. Exhibition fees are due immediately upon entry. Unpaid entries will be removed. URK reserves the right to deny participation in future shows to exhibitors who fail to pay their entry fees.

If entry through Omakissa is not possible, entries may be submitted using the domestic show entry form (PDF) and emailed to show@urk.fi. A separate form must be completed for each exhibition day. Late or incomplete entries may be rejected.

For entries submitted by form, the completed form must reach the Show Secretary by email before the show is full. Show fees for form entries must be paid to URK’s bank account:

IBAN: FI27 5092 0920 5147 57
BIC: OKOYFIHH
Reference number: 1300 (URK members: 2600)

A copy of the payment receipt must be attached to the entry.

A separate entry must be submitted for each class. For example, if your cat is entered in both regular judging and the veteran class, a separate entry must be submitted for each.

Show information

Fees

URK members 39 €
Members of other FIFe clubs 44 €
Non-FIFe exhibitors 60 €
Control class 20 €
Show catalogue 5 € (incl. both days)
Companion cat (no own cage) 10 €

The exhibition fee includes prizes such as rosettes.

A digital version of the exhibition catalogue will be available to exhibitors.

If you would like your own printed catalogue, you may purchase one through Omakissa during entry for €5. Catalogues will not be sold at the venue.

After 15 December 2026, only colour and class changes will be accepted. Changes should be emailed to show@urk.fi.

Stewards can send their applications to Chief Steward Pertti Tykki, perttitykki@gmail.com. Stewards will receive compensation.

Hotels and accommodation

Hotels can be found via Booking.com.

Show officials

Erika Aaltonen

Show secretary

show@urk.fi

Sanna-Leena Santapakka

Show manager, Sales Stands and Breed Booths

puheenjohtaja@urk.fi

Pertti Tykki

Chief steward

perttitykki@gmail.com

Linnea Keltanen

Treasurer

rahastonhoitaja@urk.fi

Piritta Lohela

Exhibition Mentor

piritta@urk.fi

Anne Kontula

Welfare Officer

anne@urk.fi

Information Requests

For enquiries, please contact us either through the association’s Facebook page or by email at

puheenjohtaja@urk.fi

Info letter

The info letter will be updated later. Please check this page again before the show.

Previous shows

URK 82. and 83. International Cat Shows

3.–4.10.2026

Pyjama party

Show venue: Juteinikeskus, Opinkuja 2, 13720 Parola

Theme: Pyjama party

Date: 3.–4.10.2026

Show judges

Veikko Saarela (FI), AB
Mira Fonsén (FI), AB
Marina Vinkel (EE), AB
Glenn Sjöbom (SE), AB
Manuela Centamore (IT), 1, 3, 4
Robert Nowak (PL), 1, 3, 4
Ksenia Sjöbom (SE), 2, 3, 4
Tatyana Moraru-Puranen (FI), 2, 3, 4
Riikka Turpeinen (FI), 1, 2, 4 and as a student judge in category 3
Wioletta Buss (PL), 1, 2
Youssef Khaled (CZ), 1, 2
Marianne Roth (DK), 3, 4
Ilona Senderek-Wójcik (PL), 2 and as a student judge in category 1
Student judge Siemen Overboom (NL), 4