A look back at the year’s major steampunk gatherings as the world slowly returned to normal
Staff Report | Dec 20, 2021
After a year or so of pandemic-induced restrictions, steampunk gatherings in 2021 slowly returned to the real world, and it was clear from the enthusiasm surrounding the events that folks were eager to meet again in person. See the highlights in our gallery.
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 9, 2021
The long wait will soon be over for many steampunk fans eager to congregate in the eastern U.S., as three events are scheduled for this weekend: The Key City Steampunk Festival in Central Pennsylvania, the Southern Maine Steampunk Fair at the Brick Store Museum, and MegaCon in Orlando.
Staff Report | Jun 24, 2021
Another sign that steampunks are emerging from pandemic-induced hibernation: Professor Elemental and Frenchy and the Punk have both announced concert dates for 2021. Frenchy and the Punk also announced a new line of themed merchandise.
Staff Report | May 7, 2021
The organizers previously announced that they would hold off on selling tickets until they were sure they could run the convention within safety protocols. This year’s theme is “Cthulhu vs. The Martians.”
Staff Report | Apr 24, 2020
Virtual SteamCon, a new Facebook group, is the latest effort to replicate a convention experience online.
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.
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.
