Itä-Suomen Rotukissayhdistys 40-year Anniversary Show
103rd and 104th International Cat Shows April 25th and 26th, 2026 in Mikkeli, Finland
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Venue: Saimaa Stadiumi, Raviradantie 22 B, 50100 Mikkeli, Finland
Dates: April 25th and 26th, 2026
Check-in and veterinary control: Saturday 8:00–9:30, Sunday 7:30–8:30
Judging begins: Saturday at 10:00, Sunday at 9:00
Closing time: Saturday at 17:00, Sunday at 16:00
Open for public: 10:00–14:00 both days
Number of cats: Maximum of 400 cats/day
All categories and show classes 1–17 on both days.
If 10 house cats or more are entered, Best in Show will be awarded for shorthair and longhair house cats separately.
British Longhair and British Shorthair Breed Best in Show is arranged on Saturday. Also, the clubs Cat of the Year awards ceremony is arranged on Saturday.
Other Special Program
Saturday: 10:00-12:00 toy cat competition for children. No participation fee, registration at the venue.
Sunday: Starting at approx. 10 o’clock, Junior Handler competition for 7–14-year-old children who have a familiar cat at the show. Participation fee 5€, registration at the venue.
Cofirmed Judges
Ad de Bruijn, NL – 1, 3, 4
Britta Busse, DE – All breed
Francesco Cinque, IT –1, 3, 4
Michael Edström, SE – All breed
Mira Fonsén, FI – All breed
Arja Martikainen, FI – 2, 3, 4
Donatella Mastrangelo, IT – All breed
Sara Ojaniemi, FI – 1, 3, 4
Christiano Federico Sandon, IT – 1, 2, 4
Glenn Sjöbom, SE – All breed
Anna Wijbrands, NL – 1, 3
More judges may be invited. We reserve the right to make changes.
Entry Fees
Early Bird fee, valid 1–31.1.2026
- ISROK members 75€ / both shows
(Note! 2026 membership must be fully paid by the time of entry) - Other FIFe registered cats 83€ / both shows
Standard fees, valid 1.2–15.3.2026
- ISROK members 40€ / show
- Other FIFe registered cats 44€ / show
- Class 13 and national class 17 veterans 25 € / show when registered also for a normal class
- National classes 15 and 16 free of charge when registered also for a normal class
- Non-FIFE cats 50€ / show
- Brittikissat ry offers a discount of 5€ for its members’ cats on Saturday
- Show catalogue (printed) 6€
Entries are binding and the entry fee must be paid immediately. Possible eliminations may be made based on the date of payment.
A printed show catalogue can be ordered in advance for €6 when registering your cat. A free electronic catalogue will be published in the morning of the exhibition day. BIS, NOM, and BIV rosettes are included in the exhibition fee. Graduation and certificate rosettes cost €5 each.
Parking at Saimaa Stadium is free of charge.
Registration
The registration period is 1.1–15.3.2026. Cats should preferably be entered through Omakissa:
https:/ /omakissa.kissaliitto.fi/ (If you have not used the Omakissa -system before, register first as a user.) For entries outside of Finland, you may also enter by using the FIFe show entry form. Please send in the form by email (cc: your own club secretary) to the show secretary nayttely@isrok.fi.
Entries are paid to IBAN FI43 5397 0820 0463 24 (SWIFT OKOYFIHH) with the reference 83849, recipient Itä-Suomen rotukissayhdistys ry. A copy of the payment receipt must be attached when sending in the FIFe registration form by email.
After registration period, only changes in colour and class are permitted.
Veterinary Control
The cat’s vaccination certificate must be presented upon arrival. Veterinary examination will be done by random checks. FIFe’s and Suomen Kissaliitto’s show rules apply.
Vaccinations against panleukopenia, herpes and calici must be valid and taken at least 15 days prior to the show. Last day for vaccination before the show is 10.4.2026 or, if the cat take part in the show only on Sunday, 11.4.2026. Please note that the rabies vaccine has different precautions dates.
Cage Size: The club’s rental cages are 65x65x56 cm, no double cages available. Your own cage must fit the same space, minimum measurements 50x50x50 cm. Food, water, and a litterbox must be available for the cat at least 50% of the duration of the show day. The show’s supervisor will follow-up the cats’ well-being during the day.
Officials
Show Manager: Jonna Varhama, jonna.varhama@isrok.fi
Show Secretary: Johanna Abgottspon, nayttely@isrok.fi
Chief Steward: Jaana Heikanen, kharnka@gmail.com
Please send your steward applications to the Chief Steward by e-mail. Stewards are provided free lunch and an allowance of 40€ / day.
Vendor’s place reservations and advertisements to show catalogue must be booked by 15.2.2026 through the Show Manager Jonna Varhama, jonna.varhama@isrok.fi.
Accommondation
ISROK has a special deal with Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Mikkeli for accomodation during the show.
Reservation code: BSUO260424
119€ / night / Standard room for one
139€ / night / Superior room for one
139€ / night / Standard room for two
159€ / night / Superior room for two
Pet fee 15€ / night.
Prices include VAT, breakfast, wi-fi and use of guest sauna.
The deal is available for a limited number of rooms, and it must be paid upon booking. The deal is valid until 1.4.2026 based on availability.
Please book via www.sokoshotels.fi using the booking code BSUO260424 or directly from wih the hotel: tel. +358 10 764 2100, e-mail vaakuna.mikkeli@sokoshotels.fi.
PLEASE NOTE! Due to a system issue at Sokos Hotels, the reservation code does not allow information about traveling with pet to be linked to the reservation, so the system will not show availability after this. However, the hotel has plenty of pet rooms and there is sufficient availability (information updated on December 29, 2025). When making online reservations, it is recommended to leave the number of pets blank and enter the information in the additional information field. The hotel will review the reservations and add the pet information to the reservation. Reservations made by phone or email can be made directly with pet information.
There are also other hotels, holiday rentals and cottages available in the Mikkeli area: https://www.visitmikkeli.fi/en/accommodation.
The main sponsor of ISROK shows: Best Friend
