GDPP Cat Festa Ilsan 2026: Parking, Booth Map & Pet Rules
GDPP Cat Festa Ilsan 2026 runs September 4–6 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10 in Goyang, just outside Seoul. If you are visiting, the most useful things to check before leaving are the official booth map, KINTEX parking status, and the event’s strict pet-entry rule. Dogs and cats cannot enter the show; only assistance dogs are exempt.
GDPP Cat Festa Ilsan 2026 Dates, Hours, and Location
The 39th GDPP CATFESTA ILSAN is a cat-focused consumer expo with exhibitors covering cat food, treats, litter, litter boxes, furniture, grooming and hygiene products, toys, apparel, art, and pet-related services.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 4–6, 2026 |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Venue | KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10 |
| Address | 217-59 Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
The organizer’s foreign-visitor guide lists KRW 10,000 admission for international visitors, with tickets purchased on site. If you have trouble with registration or entry, the guide tells foreign visitors to ask event staff for help.
Check the Booth Map Before You Start Shopping
A large cat fair is easier to navigate if you choose a few priority brands before you arrive. The official organizer has released the Ilsan booth map and says visitors can view or download it through the GDPP app or website.
Instead of walking every aisle from one end to the other, mark the booths you most want to see and group nearby exhibitors together. That is especially useful if you are comparing cat litter, automatic litter boxes, cat furniture, food, treats, or small accessories from several brands in one visit.
KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 Parking
If you are driving, KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 is the practical parking choice for Hall 10. KINTEX’s current parking service lists 2,319 spaces for Exhibition Center 2 and shows operating status online.
The standard daily maximum is KRW 19,000. KINTEX also lists parking reductions or discounts for eligible compact cars, low-emission or electric vehicles, visitors with disabilities, national merit beneficiaries, and vehicles using eligible parking passes.
Because weekend expo traffic can change quickly, check KINTEX Parking Mongttang before you leave. It can show the current operating status of KINTEX lots and nearby paid parking options.
If you recently visited another pet event at the same venue, do not assume the rules are identical. MyPetFair Ilsan 2026 also used KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10, but its pet-entry policy was different. MyPetFair Ilsan 2026: Tickets, Booths & KINTEX Parking
Can You Bring a Dog or Cat to GDPP Cat Festa?
No. The organizer states that cats and other pets are not allowed inside GDPP Cat Festa for safety reasons. Assistance dogs are the exception.
That means a dog in a stroller or carrier is still not permitted, and bringing a cat in a carrier does not change the rule. If you normally attend pet expos with your dog, this is one detail worth checking twice because some Korean pet fairs do allow dogs while this cat-focused event does not.
What Should You Check Before Leaving for KINTEX?
For the smoothest visit, save the booth map, choose your priority exhibitors, and check the live parking situation before driving to KINTEX. Foreign visitors should also plan to buy the KRW 10,000 ticket on site.
The main thing not to overlook is the pet policy: GDPP Cat Festa Ilsan 2026 is for people who love cats, but pets themselves cannot enter. Going without your dog or cat will save you from having to change plans at the entrance.
Source:
GDPP CATFESTA — Visitor FAQ; GDPP CATFESTA Official Kakao Channel — 2026 Ilsan Booth Map Notice; KINTEX Parking Mongttang; KINTEX ParkingPay
