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.

Stories

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.

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.

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.

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. Read more. . .