There’s quite a lot of incredible Steampunk literature out there, some of it written after the Steampunk phenomenon, some of it predating us. Join your passionate panel of readers as they discuss some of the genre’s delightful divers offerings!

Chris Cyanide’s relentless Steampunk/Cyberpunk/maniac-inspired bass playing will blow your mind (or gears, as applicable.)

You’re in for a treat! Mister Mysterio is the world’s funniest magician and will be entertaining and amusing all and sundry with his modern sorcery and retrofuturistic thaumaturgy.

A faerie-tale fusion of dark Victorian cabaret, gothic polka and post-punk music, Dust Bowl Faeries are a dark-carnival band from the New York Hudson Valley. The band’s eclectic repertoire of songs draw inspiration from circus songs, murder ballads and Eastern European folk music.

The Wicked Cast consists of an assortment of characters from fantasy, science fiction, Steampunk, and assorted Fandom worlds. You can encounter them throughout the event, interacting with each other–and with you! Feel free to play along!

Angela weaves engaging and haunting tunes and melodies, mixing traditional 19th century music with her own unique sonic experience!

We’re bringing together several of our musical guests, and we’re going to have an intimate discussion about the crafting of melody and tone, writing lyrics, and the whole creative process of inventing sounds for and by the strange.

Sip the most fabulous teas, nibble snacks, and hobnob with other guests! Our Friday Tea Party is for those who dare to dream, to invent, and to explore, and sometimes to put WAY too many sugar cubes into their tea (we won’t judge.)

As the poet said, what they lack in looks, they make up for in sheer piraticality, airship and otherwise. Check out their latest album, “Ship Happens”.

Tea dueling is a sport of honor, skill, and soggy biscuits. Two opponents dunk their cookies in hot tea and then lift them to their mouths. The first one to drop their biscuit or flinch loses the duel. The winner is the one with the steadiest hand and the strongest stomach.

Xentrifuge

Xentrifuge’s dark melodic attack, heavy guitars, and hypnotic performance have mesmerized audiences at shows and festivals throughout the United States!

A convention (or festival) is a world of its own. This is a collection of hints, tips, tricks, and suggestions–for newbies and experienced conventiongoers alike. Come on by and exchange ideas!

The Hoop Mistress is a Steampunk circus legend. You might have seen her at The Steampunk World’s Fair, or The Anachronism NYC.