SAVE THE DATE: The Kent Nerd Party will return to Downtown Kent on Saturday, June 7

Prepare for Kent’s biggest celebration of fandom on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. in historic downtown Kent – the Kent Nerd Party is returning.

This FREE event promises an afternoon of fun for nerds of all ages!

The Kent Nerd Party, presented by The Game Shelf, 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.

This year, attendees will find more than twice the number of attractions they found last year! The event will feature:

• Artists, Authors, and Vendors
• Special Guests & Signings
• Miniature Painting Contest presented by The Game Shelf
• Level Up! Vocal Ensemble Performance
• Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Prerelease Tournament presented by The Game Shelf
• Cosplay Contest
• Beer & Cider Garden presented by 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seapine Brewing Company
• Lego Museum by SeaLUG
• LARP Combat Demos by the Kingdom Boffer Association
• Indie Game Demos by Seattle Indies
• Shakespearean Era Performances by the Washington Shakespearean Festival
• Craft Workshops by the Kent Library
• Live Music by Cool Nerd Mark
• Art Cars

Watch exciting performances and contests, play indie game demos or try your hand at live-action role play (LARP) combat, 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 7th.

For more information and updates, visit: https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/knp25/
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kent-nerd-party-2025-tickets-1075874592869?aff=press

This event is brought to you by the Kent Downtown Partnership (a 501c3 non-profit organization), The Game Shelf, and Page Turner Books.