Live Music
A full afternoon of Hudson Valley performers. The 2026 lineup will be announced here.
Benefiting Mid Hudson Animal Aid
Cats. Community. Catoberfest.
Join us for an afternoon of craft beer, food, live music and family fun, all to support the fabulous felines of Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), a no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon, New York.
Admission is FREE · Rain or Shine
The 14th Annual Catoberfest
Have fun. Help cats.
Every Catoberfest purchase, raffle entry, sponsorship and donation helps Mid Hudson Animal Aid provide shelter, veterinary care, food and love to cats awaiting forever homes.
Local Food & Drink
Enjoy Beacon favorites while participating businesses support MHAA through event sales.
Raffles & Family Fun
Local prizes, Catoberfest merchandise, kid-friendly activities and memorable feline-themed fun.
Why it matters
Providing a safe haven since 1979.
Mid Hudson Animal Aid is a no-kill cat sanctuary in Beacon, New York. Its free-range environment gives abandoned and abused cats humane, compassionate care while they wait for loving homes.
Meet Adoptable Cats1979Serving cats and the community since
100%Powered by donors, volunteers and friends
BeaconProudly based in the Hudson Valley
ForeverThe kind of homes every cat deserves
Event day
2026 schedule
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Welcome to Catoberfest
Merchandise, raffles, food and refreshments begin.
Merchandise, raffles, food and refreshments begin.
Live music and activities
Local performers and family-friendly fun throughout the event.
Local performers and family-friendly fun throughout the event.
Raffle announcements and closing celebration
Thank you for supporting the fabulous felines of MHAA.
Thank you for supporting the fabulous felines of MHAA.
Community partners
Become a 2026 sponsor.
Show the Hudson Valley that your business supports compassionate care for cats. Add sponsor levels, benefits and a downloadable sponsor form to this section.
Presenting SponsorMusic SponsorCommunity SponsorRaffle Donor
Give today
Make every day feel like Catoberfest for a cat in need.
Your gift helps provide food, veterinary attention, a safe place to live and the chance to find a forever family.
Donate to Mid Hudson Animal Aid