Cogs & Clockwork - Fergus Steampunk Festival

01/21/2025

The gears are always turning, we are full steam ahead for the 2025 Festival. We would like to thank everyone for growing with us and coming along for the adventure. Join us on September 6th from 10am to 5pm this year.

New this year is our Robot Racing Event. We will be having early sessions at Local Pieces Gallery for guests to come and decorate their robots and their riverboats for the annual Riverboat races.
Other than the time change we are planning on a central food court this year, as well as a few other things that are in the works.

09/10/2024

Add your photos

We have created a google folder where anyone can add images from the 2024 festival we will make them available on our website soon. Link will be added to our website as well.

Please use this link to upload your images

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16zR6In6O8mJiSRm2J3Q0ws6uEwUUgk1M

09/08/2024

Finally finished.
As an event organizer I know that each of our vendors, volunteers and many of our amazing guests spend a lot of energy to prepare for Cogs and we really appreciate each and every part that makes a show a success. Mother Nature however, was not a welcome guest yesterday as she drizzled and blew, gave a hint of sunshine then returned to drizzling and finally finishing the day off by freezing us all just a bit.

I personally would like to thank my family for all their help and support, without you this event would not happen. We would also like to thank all of our other volunteers, as this is a non-profit volunteer run event, there are too many people to thank individually so thank you all for all your help.

As a part of Cogs & Clockwork’s commitment to sustainability and environmental impact, we painstakingly sort all the trash created by our event. This year we Downtown Fergusce 20 bags of garbage down to 5 bags with compostables, steel, aluminum, cardboard and plastics removed and ready to be recycled.

Again, I hope that everyone enjLocal Pieces Gallerynd wonderful treasures to take home and think of Downtown Fergus as a place to visit and explore between our numerou and varied festivals and events.

Halloween is coming so be sure to come for a visit.
We would like to thank Local Pieces Gallery for being the hub of our festival and would also like to thank our local sponsors.
We will be working diligently to make the 2025 show experience better for all as we learn year how to improve our outcomes.

Tony De Luca
Event Organizer of Cogs & Clockwork

09/06/2024

We are nearly ready for the fun

09/04/2024

For those interested in the fashion shows, we were informed that the link on our website were malfunctioning. They have been fixed. Please register at Cogsandclockwork.com events tab link under the fashion show information

09/04/2024

This year we will be having two virtual scavenger hunts using the Düx app. So download the app to join in on the virtual scavenger hunt and Düx will also be your guided tour to all the in person scavenger hunt store location.
The app is available in your App Store for free.

09/04/2024

Here is the link to our google map that shows all our vendor locations for this year, link below for the interactive map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Dy-DvOdtqnZ5Timtr6fkHe1SJnq_GQM&usp=sharing

09/03/2024

Head to Local Pieces Gallery to enjoy these two amazing artists

08/30/2024

With Cogs just 7 days away, we are getting all geared up for a spectacular day of fun filled events. So join us for a wide range of family friendly fun, get you top has and monocles out, your fascinators and Victorian dresses, your ray guns and rocket packs, and make your way to Downtown Fergus on September 7th.
For those of you staying overnight with us Friday night, remember that tickets for Steam Queens can be purchased online or in person at The Fergus Grand Theatre.

https://secure1.tixhub.com/tcwfergus/Procurement/lindexfmk.asp?cboPerformances=3565&cboEvent=1619&iEvents_id=1619

08/26/2024

13 days away
Downtown Fergus opens its doors to welcome all steampunk enthusiasts and creatives who enjoy the art and style tha5 is steampunk
Saturday September 7th from 11 am to 8pm

Send a message to learn more

08/25/2024

Here is one of the three new photo stands for guests without costumes. Just finishing up the accessories. There will be one for kids, as well as a man and woman version. It’s a great way to get involved.
Remember to hashtag cogsandclockwork when you post images from the festival.

Only 13 days away

08/25/2024

Make sure you find these clockwork treasures in Local Pieces Gallery. Each piece make with care by Sianna Kurji, a your goldsmith a Georgian College, Barrie graduate.

08/20/2024

HEAR YE HEAR YE.

COGS AND CLOCKWORK is here again.
With that comes.

SPLENDID TEAPOT RACING.

Polish up your favorite Teapot racer and come join the fun and frivolity..

Bring your Teapot Racer to the Hamilton Splendid Teapot Racing booth, at the beginning of the Cogs and Clockwork event.
Racers will be displayed and voted on through out the day for people's choice award.
Official Race time will be at 3pm.

A second Race for BRAGGING RIGHTS will be held at 6:30.

If you are looking to make your own Teapot Racer this year, Local Pieces Gallery will be hosting a workshop by Hamilton Splendid Teapot Racing association on September first from 1 to 4 pm. Buy your spot at the gallery website Localpieces.com.