Staff Report | Aug 31, 2023
The huge multi-genre fan convention returns to Atlanta over Labor Day weekend with celebrities, authors, musical acts, costume contests, the Dragon Con parade, and programming tracks covering every conceivable fan interest.
Staff Report | Jun 14, 2023
Once again, the list includes many authors and musical acts that will be familiar to steampunk fans. The multi-genre fan convention takes place over Labor Day weekend at multiple locations in downtown Atlanta.
Staff Report | Aug 30, 2022
The convention will return in a somewhat reduced form, but attendees will still have plenty to keep themselves busy, including panels, workshops, social activities, live music performances, multiple costume contests, and more.
Staff Report | Aug 31, 2021
Attendees can look forward to an extensive program of presentations covering all aspects of geek culture, including steampunk. If you can’t make it to Atlanta, this year’s convention will offer multiple tracks of virtual programming.
Staff Report | Aug 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 Delta variant causes a surge in outbreaks, several large fan conventions, including TeslaCon and Dragon Con, have announced stricter health policies that will require all or most attendees to show proof of vaccination.
Staff Report | Aug 11, 2021
Fans can vote for their favorite works in 15 categories covering novels, comics, TV series, movies, and games. Two categories will be of particular interest to steampunk fans. You can register to vote even if you’re not attending Dragon Con.
Staff Report | Aug 3, 2021
The organizers will also reduce room capacities, eliminate onsite membership sales, and limit the audience for the Dragon Con Parade. They expect attendance to be half that of earlier conventions. But they’re also offering streaming memberships.
Staff Report | Jul 13, 2021
Marquis of Vaudeville, Valentine Wolfe, Jess-O-Lantern, and The Cybertronic Spree will take the stage at the geek culture event. The organizers expect a lower turnout this year and will have online programming to accompany the in-person convention.
Organizers plan multiple channels of streaming content, including music, panels, and more
Staff Report | Sep 2, 2020
Dragon Con is happening online, and steampunk fans will find lots of programming for their entertainment and edification. The schedule includes musical performances as well as steampunk-themed panels and workshops. Content will stream for free.
Staff Report | Aug 14, 2020
The online version of Dragon Con will have three channels of programming. One will include the Alternate History Track, which is home to most of the convention’s steampunk activities.
Staff Report | Jul 10, 2020
Dragon Con organizers cancelled this year’s event, but are planning a free virtual happening in its place. “Trust us, we are just as bummed as you are, but know we did not make this decision lightly,” they stated.
A look at steampunk-related happenings at the huge geek culture convention in Atlanta
Staff Report | Aug 21, 2019
Steampunk will have a major presence at Dragon Con, the huge multi-genre geek convention that returns to Atlanta over Labor Day weekend. Most of the steampunk action will be part of the Alternate and Historical Fiction Track.
Staff Report | Aug 16, 2019
The King’s Regret, a steampunk novel by Philip Ligon, is a finalist for the 2019 Dragon Award in the “Best Young Adult/Middle Grade Novel” category.
Staff Report | Aug 31, 2018
Most of the steampunk action happens in the Alternate History Track, where activities will include an Alternate History Museum, a “Lords & Ladies Coiffure Contest,” Splendid Teapot Racing, and “Mechanical Masquerade.”
