The listings below include locations in northern and central New Jersey (the parts of the state in the NYC metro area). See the Philadelphia guide for locations in South Jersey. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

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Staff Report | Apr 22, 2025

This weekend’s steampunk calendar includes the return of the Rock N Roll Steampunk Fair to New Jersey along with events in Arkansas, Colorado, and Northern California. Meanwhile, goths and steampunks will gather in North Yorkshire, U.K. for the spring edition of Whitby Goth Weekend.

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Staff Report | May 28, 2024

A new steampunk convention is happening this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, while the Freaky Mutant Weirdo fest returns under new branding and a museum in Virginia hosts a steampunk art exposition.

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Staff Report | May 17, 2024

The Morris Museum is hosting AutomataCon, described as “a convention for automata collectors, artists, historians, and enthusiasts.” Automata are mechanical devices that function much like robots, but dating back as far as ancient and medieval times.

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Staff Report | Jun 8, 2022

Amalgamations... A Steampunk Collective features works by 14 artists in a variety of media. It runs from June 11 through July 9 at duCret School of Art in Plainfield, with an opening reception set for Saturday evening.

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Staff Report | May 10, 2022

Other guests include Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter plus Montague Jacques Fromage, Eve Riot, SteamFunk Studios, Leanna Renee Hieber, and a host of steampunk makers. It takes place May 13-15 at the APA Hotel Woodbridge.

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Staff Report | Aug 19, 2021

The in-person course at duCret School of The Arts will be taught by Christine Myshka, a professional artist who has been following steampunk for the past 15 years. Students will explore the steampunk aesthetic and complete a series of assignments.

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Staff Report | Jul 19, 2021

The steampunk duo is slated for multiple performances Saturday and Sunday at the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, which drew 170,000 attendees in 2019. They’re also planning steampunk meetups and promenades at the festival.

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Staff Report | Sep 11, 2020

The online festival will include appearances by Frenchy and the Punk, The Eternal Frontier, A Halo Called Fred, and more. It replaces an in-person festival held annually in historic Belvidere, New Jersey.

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The new steampunk convention emphasizes entertainment, but also includes panels and more
Staff Report | Jun 5, 2019

Stabbing Westward, Rasputina, Victor Sierra, and a host of other musical acts will take the stage as Steampunk Con debuts June 21-23 in Piscataway, New Jersey. The convention will also feature panels, parties, vendors, and a costume contest.

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All-star makers and musical guests lead the program for the steampunk fest in New Jersey
Staff Report | May 7, 2019

C.O.G.S. Expo, which arose in 2018 from the rubble of the Steampunk World’s Fair, will return May 17-19 to North Jersey with a program that includes panels, workshops, musical acts, gaming, contests, parties, vendors, and more.

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This juried art exhibition is tied to the Morris Museum’s Murtogh D. Guinness Collection
Staff Report | Feb 20, 2019

The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey plans a March 15 opening for “Simply Steampunk,” a juried exhibition featuring 18 kinetic sculptures by 12 artists. Running through August 11, it’s the second installment in the “Cache of Kinetic Art” series.

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The Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in New Jersey will host the steampunk event in May 2019
Staff Report | Jul 31, 2018

The organizers of C.O.G.S. Expo announced the location, theme and pricing for next year’s event. Scheduled for May 17-19, 2019, it will be held at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in New Jersey, notable for its medieval castle exterior.

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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.

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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.

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Misconduct allegations against organizer Jeff Mach sink the Steampunk World's Fair
Staff Report | Mar 13, 2018

The Steampunk World's Fair (SPWF), 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.