New Jersey

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

Stories

A New Steampunk Event in Jersey

The Radisson Piscataway will host Steampunk Con, as C.O.G.S. Expo seeks a new home

Staff Report | Jun 19, 2018

VampireFreaks, an organization best known for hosting a massive social network for the gothic-industrial community, is planning to launch a new steampunk convention next year in Piscataway, New Jersey.

C.O.G.S. in Piscataway

Thanks to a new volunteer effort, there will be a steampunk event this May in New Jersey

Staff Report | Apr 9, 2018

After the collapse of The Steampunk World's Fair, and the ill-fated attempt of the Silver Phoenix Society to put on a replacement event, a group of volunteers has stepped forward to stage C.O.G.S. Expo, May 4-6, 2018, at the Radisson Piscataway.

Steampunk's "Me-Too" Moment

Misconduct allegations sink one of the largest steampunk events

Staff Report | Mar 13, 2018

The Steampunk World's Fair, billed as the largest steampunk festival on the East Coast, has apparently met its demise in the wake of allegations against Jeff Mach, whose company produced the event. . .

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. . .