KW Creators

Serving looks straight out of Dream Land. ✨

From handmade coordinates and cosplay builds to Kirby-inspired fashion and creative original outfits, Poyo Fest was packed with incredible style.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Dreamland Runway and to everyone who came dressed to impress.

Which look was your favourite? 💖

🃏 Get Decked Out at KW Comic Con! 🃏

We’re excited to announce the Decked Out Stamp Rally, a special collaboration between KW Creators and KW Comic Con!

🎨 Explore the show floor and track down participating artists throughout the convention
🗺️ Collect stamps to earn exclusive artist-designed playing cards created just for this event!

📍 KW Comic Con
📅 June 20-21

Can you find every card in the deck?

The DOUBLE Trinket Market is coming soon, and this time we’re making it a two night adventure ✨
2x the trinket trading, handmade treasures, local creators, and twice the discoveries across two unique evenings.

🌙 NIGHT ONE
🏛️ In Collaboration with Uptown Waterloo BIA
🗓️ Thurs, Aug 6th, 7PM–10PM
📍 Waterloo Public Library

🌃 NIGHT TWO
🗓️ Fri, Aug 7th, 5PM–10PM
📍 Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener
ℹ️ CREATOR APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL JUNE 5TH

Seeing Double? 2️⃣
Next Event Reveal: Sat, May 16th

Thank you for making Poyo Fest 2026 so special 💖

Seeing Gaukel Block filled with artists, creators, cosplayers, friends, families, and fans all sharing in something so joyful meant the world to us.

To our creators, volunteers, workshop hosts, performers, partners, and attendees: thank you for helping bring this event to life and supporting a space built around creativity and community.

We are so happy to officially announce that Poyo Fest will return in 2027!! We hope to see you all again!

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Poyo Fest has finally arrived!

Gaukel Block is officially filled with artists, goodies, activities, workshops, prizes, and all the pink energy we’ve been waiting for.
The weather may not totally be on our side, so plan to bring an umbrella! ☔️

📍 Gaukel Block, Downtown Kitchener
⏰ 11AM–7PM

TOMORROW 🌟
It’s happening.

Poyo Fest takes over Gaukel Block tomorrow and everything is ready. Artists, activities, prizes, and so many moments waiting for you.

Bring your friends and we’ll see you there 💖

has lots of Kirby themed items to choose from, including my special Kirbeons! Kirby has been my favourite since I was 7 years old and beat my first ever game all by myself, Kirbys Nightmare in Dreamland.

POYO FEST | SATURDAY, MAY 9
📍 Gaukel Block, Kitchener
🕚 11AM–7PM | 🎟️ Free Entry + Poyo Pass Perks

The only festival inspired by the legendary pink hero.
✨ 50+ local creators
🎮 All-day fun activities
✏️ Exclusive workshops
📸 And So. Much. More.

2 DAYS AWAY 🍰

Get ready to bounce between creators, collect stars, and find all your new favourite things.

Poyo Passes are already 50% SOLD!

POYO FEST | SATURDAY, MAY 9
📍 Gaukel Block, Kitchener
🕚 11AM–7PM | 🎟️ Free Entry + Poyo Pass Perks

The only festival inspired by the legendary pink hero.
✨ 50+ local creators
🎮 All-day fun activities
✏️ Exclusive workshops
📸 And So. Much. More.