Washington, DC

Washington, DC

The listings below include locations in the D.C. area, including its suburbs in Maryand and Northern Virginia. You can find other nearby locations in the Baltimore section. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

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Steampunk Cherry Tree

A Steampunk Cherry Tree Near D.C. Pays Tribute to the First President

Staff Report | Feb 21, 2022

As the U.S. celebrates Presidents’ Day, folks in Alexandria, Virginia may encounter an unusual tribute to the first President: A 14-foot mechanical cherry tree recently created by steampunk artist Bruce Rosenbaum and sculptor Jon Bander.

Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Steampunk Makers Head for Maryland

Maker demos, author panels, concerts and more are on tap at the Key City Steampunk Festival

Staff Report | Aug 1, 2019

An all-star cast of steampunk makers will help celebrate the “Worlds of Jules Verne” as the Key City Steampunk Festival returns August 16-18 to Frederick, Maryland. The Slambovian Circus of Dreams will headline a Saturday night concert.

Old Map

Mark Your Calendars

Plans announced for gatherings in Chicago, Cincinnati, San Francisco, and Maryland

Staff Report | Oct 20, 2018

Organizers of several major steampunk events have announced plans for next year, including dates, locations, themes, and guests. In addition, some deadlines are approaching if you’d like to participate in upcoming events as a vendor or artist.

Doc Stone

Steampunk Fest Returns to Maryland

Organizer Wheeler Stone has ambitious plans for the Key City Steampunk Festival in Frederick

Staff Report | Apr 28, 2018

Some of the best-known makers in the steampunk world will converge this summer in Frederick, Maryland, as the Key City Steampunk Festival rolls into town. It will likely be the largest paid-admission steampunk event on the East Coast.

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