May 10 2025 / 11am – 7pm
Gaukel Block, Kitchener
Get ready for an adorable adventure at Poyo Fest, a special event celebrating Kirby and all things cute in pop culture! This charming festival brings together local artists and vendors offering delightful handmade goods, fan art, plushies, accessories, and more inspired by your favorite lovable characters.
Free Entry at Gaukel Block, the Creative center of Downtown Kitchener!
Full Activity Schedule Coming Soon!~
The Ultimate Poyo Fest Experience with over $50 in value!
Get the star treatment at Poyo Fest with the VIPoyo Pass, a limited-edition bundle packed with exclusive goodies and special perks for our biggest fans! Your purchase supports KW Creators events directly!
Your VIPoyo Pass includes:
KW Creator Pin – Show off your support for local creators with this collectible enamel
1x Poyo Surprise Pull – Try your luck and pull a mystery Kirby-themed prize, guaranteed to include:
• 1x Keychain
• 3x Stickers
Exclusive Sticker Sheet
Double-Sided Festival Postcard – Made by contest Winners!
10% Off All Workshops
$5 Coupon for Marx Keychain
With over double the value packed inside, the VIPoyo Pass is your all-access pass to making the most of Poyo Fest. Whether you’re here for the art, the collectibles, or the chaos, this pass levels up your day in the cutest way.
Workshops
But that’s not all, Poyo Fest also features interactive workshops where you can create your own cute crafts and participate in fun activities!
Whether you’re a lifelong Kirby fan, a collector of all things kawaii, or just looking for a fun-filled day with friends, Poyo Fest is the perfect place to shop, create, and celebrate cuteness!
Think you’ve got lucky gacha energy? Take a chance on the ultimate mystery pack, only at Poyo Fest!
Each Poyo Surprise includes:
🔑 1 random keychain (8 total designs – with a 1 in 50 chance to pull the Legendary Marx Keychain!)
✨ 3 random stickers (from 6 designs)
💸 Just $10 per pull
Get it included with the VIPoyo Pass for only $20, which also comes with even more exclusive bonuses and perks!
Poyo Fest Poster Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our winners: @shiftystory & @zeigarian!
A huge thank you to everyone who entered the Poyo Fest Poster Contest! We were blown away by the creativity and talent in every submission.
Your posters will be featured at Poyo Fest and attendees can get a double sided postcard featuring your work!