Love Rats? Attend the 2025 Ratapalooza

Photo by Evgeniya Litovchenko

Are you a rat enthusiast or simply curious about these intelligent and affectionate little creatures? Attend Ratapalooza this Saturday. 

Ratapalooza is a beloved Pacific Northwest celebration of these cute little creatures. The family-friendly event offers fun activities, adorable rats and a welcoming community of fellow rodent lovers.

2025 Ratapalooza

Ratapalooza is Saturday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. 

Event Highlights

Rat Show: Watch as various breeds of rats compete for top honors in a judged show. Much like a cat or dog show, these little champions are evaluated and awarded ribbons. There’s a special category for people’s beloved pet rats with categories like kissiest and squishiest. 

Raffle Prizes: Try your luck at winning fantastic prizes, including plushies, cages, artwork and more. All proceeds support the club and future events.

Craft Table: Kids (and adults!) can make their own rat ear headbands, coloring pages and solve rat-themed word searches.

RATTO (Bingo!): Join in on a fun, rat-themed bingo game for a chance to win prizes and enjoy some friendly competition.

Schedule of Events

10 AM Doors open to the public

11 AM Kitten (baby rat) class judging

12 PM Pet show & fun classes

12:45 PM First raffle

1 PM Adult rat judging

2 PM RATTO (Bingo!)

3 PM Final raffle

3:30 PM Announcement of show winners

4 PM Event wrap-up & cleanup

Admission

General admission is $15 per person. Kids 5 and under attend for free. 

The event is at Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave. in Hillsboro. Parking is $10. For more information, visit the event website. 

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