Staff Report | May 30, 2023
It’s another jam-packed steampunk weekend with events across the U.S., along with Steampunk NZ in New Zealand and Portsmouth Comic Con in the U.K. U.S. highlights include Cogs & Corsets and the Freaky Mutant Weirdo Festival.
Staff Report | May 11, 2023
It’s been a tough week for science fiction and fantasy fans on the U.S. West Coast as two major conventions announced that they’ve been cancelled. Westercon memberships will be honored at Loscon 49 in November.
Highlights from the fashion show and Artists’ Gallery at the Bay Area steampunk con
Staff Report | Apr 13, 2023
Much of the best costuming was on display in Saturday's Fashion Show, while the weekend-long Artists’ Gallery was a showcase for paintings, kinetic sculptures, costumes, props, contraptions, and other works.
Music, panels, authors, Tea Scouts and more at the Bay Area steampunk convention
By Stephen Beale | Apr 13, 2023
“Villains and Heroes” was the theme as Clockwork Alchemy took place April 7-9 near San Francisco. Attendees could choose between a “Hero” and “Villain” ribbon when receiving their convention badges, and it appears that most opted for “Villain.”
Staff Report | Apr 11, 2023
This will be another big weekend for steampunk-related gatherings, especially in the U.S., with events in Chicago, Maryland, Connecticut, and Atlanta, plus the Shrewsbury Steampunk Spectacular in Shropshire, UK. Here’s a rundown.
Makers, a book launch, and more at the first-ever Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore
Staff Report | Apr 4, 2023
The new convention from The Baroness Alexandra and Kolleen Kilduff drew steampunk fans and creators from points across the U.S. The program included panels, workshops, entertainment, and a launch event for a new steampunk anthology.
Staff Report | Apr 3, 2023
Attendees at the steampunk convention can expect a full program of panels, workshops, musical performances, a fashion show, art gallery, authors’ alley, martial arts, game room, the Alchemist Tea Parlour, and more.
Staff Report | Mar 28, 2023
The weekend is jam-packed with steampunk events in the U.S., including two new gatherings: The Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore and Galveston Steampunk Festival in Texas. Also happening are MegaCon, WhimsyCon, and 13 Gears.
Staff Report | Mar 8, 2023
The Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention is happening this weekend with a “Steampunk Roaring 20’s” theme. Meanwhile, the first-ever Louisiana World Steampunk Exposition will take place in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Staff Report | Jan 11, 2023
Steampunk events returned full bore in 2022 after tip-toeing back the previous year from pandemic-induced hibernation. Here’s a look at many of the major gatherings on both sides of the Atlantic.