Milwaukee

The listings below include locations in the Milwaukee area. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

Stories

Cog County Faire Turns Six

This year’s edition of the Wisconsin steampunk event will add an all-day makers’ room

Staff Report | May 22, 2019

Vourteque, Sons of Temperance, Mermaid Echo, and Chicago theatrical troupe Phantasmagoria will provide the entertainment as Cog County Faire returns May 30-June 2 to the White Lake Beach Resort in Montello, Wisconsin.

“More Than Just a Convention”

TeslaCon 9 will offer an immersive alternate-world experience with a surprise ending

Staff Report | Oct 31, 2018

“The Battle of Britain” will be fought near Madison, Wisconsin, as TeslaCon 9 takes place Nov. 15-18. It's billed as "North America's largest and best known immersion Steampunk Convention." Gail Carriger is author GOH.

Steampunk by the Lake

Two self-confessed “steampunk geeks” will host Cog County Faire V in Montello, Wisconsin

Staff Report | May 14, 2018

Carnival games, a Victorian swimsuit competition, and a Steamboat Regatta are among the highlights of the Cog County Faire, June 1-3 at the White Lake Beach Resort in Montello, Wisconsin.

Welcome

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American regions, with more to come. We also have several pages of resources for artists, writers, and people with an interest in 19th century history. The site launched in March 2018 and is currently in public beta (meaning "please excuse our dust"). Read more. . .