Thousands of visitors attended the two-day exhibition to admire dozens of cat breeds and watch the highly anticipated “Best in Show” finals.

One of the event’s biggest stars was Archie, an 8-year-old Maine Coon from Bulgaria, who won the “Audience Favorite” award to loud applause from spectators.

Visitors also showed strong interest in rare breeds, including a seven-month-old Canadian Sphynx named Morianne Shadow.

Beyond the competition, the expo featured expert advice on pet health, nutrition and responsible breeding practices.