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Here is the Info and images surrounding the last year of Cogs & Clockwork!
Here is the Info and images surrounding the last year of Cogs & Clockwork!
Vendors:
Vendors:
Events
Scheduled Events
Scheduled Events
Friday Night
The Steam Queens: Join us for a steampunk drag crossover created by Messy Productions from Toronto. This energetic and exciting event will feature Sanjina Dabish Queen, Messy Margaret and Madee Lovegood. We encourage all Cogs guests who will be staying over night Friday to attend this event as we expect the Saturday night performance to be packed. Buy Tickets Here
Saturday Timed Events
10:45 am - Grand Opening Parade (Tenative): Costumed guests interested in join us for the opening parade should arrive in the marshalling area at 10:15am. If you have a steampunk vehicle that you would like to have in the parade and show off for the day please send us an email to register your participation. The parade will begin along Queen Street West, cross the the ST. David St. bridge, turn into the festival on St. Andrew St. West and conclude behind the Fergus Library where guests will disperse and vehicles will park for the day.
NOTE: this has not been finalized
11:30 am - Opening Remarks: Join Tony DeLuca (Cogs & Clockwork Organizer)to welcome everyone to our second event. Taking place in front of the Fergus Library
1:00 pm - 1st Guest Fashion Show: Come join our fashion show and display your wonderful costume! Guests who sign up have a chance to win one of 3 prizes. whether you've signed up or not, definitely come see everyone's fantastic fashion!
1:30 pm - Tea Dueling in Templin Gardens
2:15 pm - Arc Odyssey Steampunk Belly Dancers: Come see the amazing moves of professional belly dancers.
This is a ticketed event held in the Fergus Grand Theatre $10 per ticket
3:30 pm - Teapot Racing
Bring your teapot racer down beside the Fergus Library to enter into the teapot races.
4:00 pm - Tea Dueling in Templin Gardens
3:00 pm - Steamboat Race: Buy your toy boat kit at the Cogs Merch Cart or at the Midway entrance in Templin Gardens. Decorate your boat to be a winner! Boats must be painted by 3:00pm to allow the paint to dry before the race. 50% of proceed support our local Habitat for humanity. Race begins at 4:45 on the Grand.
5:30 pm - 2nd Guest Fashion Show: Another chance for guests to show off their costumes and win a prize!
6:00 pm - Featured Artist Q&A at Local Pieces Gallery by Jeremy Bennison: Local steampunk artist will be the featured artist at the gallery and will be available for questions.
6:30 pm - Tea Dueling in Templin Gardens
Throughout The Day
Throughout The Day
Artist Demonstrations
Artist demos will be scheduled and will be done in their booths starting at 11:15 and will run throughout the day. Many of our vendors have volunteered to give 10-minute demonstrations, which have been scheduled to allow guests to walk from one demonstration to the next or just plan for a few. The schedule of demonstrations will be posted on our maps when the list is ready.
Steampunk Festival Menu
Come enjoy what the specially created steampunk menu has to offer. Participating local restaurants have joined together to give our guests a taste of Fergus with a steampunk twist.
Food Trucks
This year we are adding 6 food truck to give guest more selection and to alleviate waiting. The Food Trucks will be located in 3 different areas and which will be posted on our maps.
Scavenger Hunts
This year there will be 4 scavenger hunts, 2 traditional and two virtual using Dux.
Traditional hunts will be between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, and a second from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. You just have to find the hidden steampunk item in participating stores and vendor booths, who will give you a ticket for your chance to win one of the multiple gift bags filled with of goodies donated from stores and vendors. Tickets must be dropped off at any of the vendor booths.
Virtual Tours will be between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, and a second from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. You just need to download the Dux app in the app store, click on the Cogs & Clockwork scavenger hunt and follow the instructions to be automatically entered into the scavenger hunt.
Tea Dueling in Templin Gardens
Come join the Toronto Steampunk Society in Templin Gardens where you will learn some history of Tea Dueling and join in on the fun or just watch and prepare yourself for the second and third rounds. Taking place in Templin Gardens with a backdrop of the Enchanted Forest decorations and Galaxy Teas near by this event will be available for 16 participants each session with each person getting a participation prize and first place winners prizes as well.
Come learn how to duel and enjoy a cup of tea and crumpets.
The Enchanta Templin Gardens
The creators of the wonderous Enchanta Forest Show in Fergus (end of September), have taken over Templin Gardens, making it a great place to relax from the crowds, have a cup of tea and enjoy the sculptures that will transport you to an Alice in Wonderland/Fairyland. See more of Enchanta's work at enchantastudios.com enchanta.ca
Activities at Library
Come into the Fergus Public Library to take a break from the crowds and enjoy their steampunk displays, a children's scavenger hunt in the Children's Area, and a STEAM (Science, Technology, engineering, art, math) craft. The library is also participating in our two Cogs & Clockwork scavenger hunts. Get yourself and your kids into gear with fun for all.
Teapot Races
Taking place by the side entrance to the Fergus Public Library, teapot racing is a splendidly silly time in which small decorated teapot cars are piloted via remote control through an obstacle course, come watch the fun unfold! Teapot race practice begins at 11am first race is at 1:30pm and the second is at 5pm. Please bring your racer at the beginning the she show for the peoples choice award. Guests will vote for their favourite racer and the winner will get a prize.
Domestic Bliss Puppet Show
Puppets Elora will be performing their original steampunk puppet show "Domestic Bliss" live for children and adults in front of the Fergus Public Library
1st Showing: 11:30 - 12:00
2nd Showing: 1:30 - 2:00
3rd Showing: 3:00 - 3:30
Bookery Mystic & Diviners Psychic Faire
An enchanting tapestry of mystics, diviners, and fortune tellers await, each offering their unique talents. Visitors can delve into layered readings with tarot cards, explore the mysteries of astrology, compliment a reading with charm casting or bean reading and experience the deep insights of the Celtic Oracle. Ancient divination Romani card readings add a touch of cultural magic. Seasoned practitioners provide in depth interpretations that blend ancient wisdom with personal intuition. The event buzzes with curiosity and wonder, creating a captivating space where seekers can uncover hidden truths and gain profound guidance. Crystals and metaphysical wares also available.
Meet Our Esteemed Judges:
Meet Our Esteemed Judges:
AnJa Sagan
Anja Sagan (they/them) is a filmmaker, bestselling author, artist, standup comic and poet.
Their work centers around spirituality, mythology, transcending labels, and the astounding power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Anja’s greatest passion, and what they aspire to do in all their work is to inspire people to see possibilities even in the face of the greatest adversities, and explore the truly mythic nature of our existence.
A native of Toronto, when Anja is not writing or creating films they can be found cycling, wilderness camping with their son, traveling, or being human furniture for their numerous animal companions.
James Garrow
Dr. Jim Garrow is the Father of 4 and the GrandFather of 3. He and his wife of 46 years reside in Canada. Jim was born in Scotland not far from where Gerard Butler was born. A career in the Education field has had Dr. Garrow as a College President, Teachers College Principal as well as classroom teacher, lecturer and High School Principal. Acting was a hobby as a high school student and during his University days he volunteered with the Salvation Army organizing Saturday Clubs for Mentally Challenged adults. His roles in TV, feature films and shorts have for the most part taken place since February of 2015, a very busy time for this older but budding actor. Much more to come.
Geoffrey Chapman
Geoffrey Chapman is an accomplished model agent and former fashion designer with decades of experience in the fashion and entertainment industries. He has trained thousands of young models to walk the catwalk, many of whom have modelled internationally and appeared on magazine covers, including top supermodel Linda Evangelista. His notable alumni also include Emmy-nominated Tanya Memme, host of A&E’s SELL THIS HOUSE.
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