Palouse Empire Fair holds largest cat show to date for upcoming fair

Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette | Aug 17, 20230

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Colton Birrenlott, of Rosalia, and his cat took the title of overall winner during the Palouse Empire Fair Cat Show costume contest segment, Aug. 12, with their rendition of iconic characters Mario and Luigi. See the story on Page 9.

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COFLAX - This year, seven cats made their way to the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds to compete in the annual cat show put on by the fair.

The cats would compete in a series of challenges and tasks, then have their owners compete themselves through 4-H to receive awards, and have their cats shown off at the upcoming fair taking place early September.

4-H is a non-profit organization with an emphasis on engaging the youth to reach their full potential, and advance their development.

In the show Saturday, August 12, the seven cats and their owners had to engage in a competition that took place in fou...