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Nerds rejoice! Kent Nerd Party returning to Downtown Kent on Saturday, June 6

Name: Nerds rejoice! Kent Nerd Party returning to Downtown Kent on Saturday, June 6
Start: 2026-06-06T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-06T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Downtown Kent

June 6 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Break out your capes, cosplay, comic books and taped-up glasses – Kent’s biggest celebration of nerddom will take over Downtown Kent from Noon–7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 with the FREE Nerd Party.

This family-friendly event is for nerds, geeks, gamers, collectors and pop culture fans of all ages.

Presented by The Game Shelf, this geeky event will transform the streets of historic downtown Kent and participating businesses into a celebration of nerd culture.

Attendees will find themselves immersed in a world of fantasy, science fiction, anime, cosplay, and more.

The event will feature:

Artists, Authors, and Vendors
Special Guests & Signings
Cosplay Contest with prizes
Level Up! Vocal Ensemble Performance
Indie Game Demos by Seattle Indies
Level Up! Vocal Ensemble Performance
Beer & Cider Garden presented by 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seapine Brewing Company
Lego Museum by SeaLUG
Train Displays
Flash Tattoos by Jurassic Ink Tattoo Co.
Sensory Room for recharging
Aerialist & drag performances
Historical European Martial Arts by Hawkwood’s Troupe
Japanese Arcade Games by 100 Yen Life
Live music by Cool Nerd Mark
Themed food & drinks at local businesses including Sweet Themes Bakery
Food trucks
Kent Nerd Party Tshirts for purchase
Hands on robotics demos by Blaze Robotics Academy
Readings at Moore Than Rocks

Watch exciting performances and contests, play indie game demos or try your hand at Historical European Martial Arts, and shop for nerdy goods—from handmade gifts to retro collectables—to your heart’s content. Don’t miss out on the Kent Nerd Party! Mark your calendar for June 6^th.

For more information and updates, visit: Kent Nerd Party 2026 – Kent Downtown Partnership