Kelvindays

Kelvindays is a fictional annual cultural festival that celebrates science, arts, and community life in the imagined municipality of Kelvinridge in the fictional nation of Veridia. The event is typically held over two days in late October and is organized by the Kelvindays Collective, a volunteer group formed in 1987.

The festival blends educational programming with neighborhood festivities, featuring public lectures, hands-on demonstrations, live music, theatre performances, and a crafts market. Core activities include a student science fair, an architecture and design exhibit, and a traditional parade through the town center. Food stalls offer regional and seasonal fare, and a community cook-off is often featured.

Historically, Kelvindays traces its roots to earlier harvest and civic days in Kelvinridge, evolving into a multidisciplinary celebration in the mid-20th century and adopting its current two-day format in the 1980s. In recent years the program has expanded to include digital media showcases, environmental workshops, and maker spaces.

Economically, the festival supports local merchants, artists, and venues by drawing visitors from neighboring regions. Culturally, it emphasizes intergenerational participation, public science literacy, and engagement with local heritage.