Something for Our Victorian Cousins

Most Dieselpunks that I've met also have an interest in Steampunk. I often joke that Steampunk is a gateway drug to Dieselpunk. In fact, it was through Steampunk that I learned of Dieselpunk. So with that being said, I would like to put in a word for The Steampunk World's Fair.

May 18 -20, 2012, Piscataway, New Jersey will see the annual extravaganza of the Steampunk World's Fair. The Steampunk World Fair promotes itself as "the largest steampunk festival this planet has ever seen." The 2011 festival garnered about 3000 guests. According to Jeff Mach, creator of the event, "We wish to create unbelievable and unforgettable pleasure, camaraderie, friendship, and joy for each and every single person who walks into our event." The event has seen guests of all ages, from senior citizens, to toddlers. Festivals of the past have featured everything from Why Not Cake, an imaginative company of gourmet cake artists; to visits from award-winning author Leanna Renee Hieber.

The basic tickets for the entire weekend are $50.00. However, the Fair offers a variety of packages.

Level I: The Artful Dodger $60.00 includes express registration for the festival (no standing in lines, get your badge in advance), and invitation to the special VIP exclusive Guest/Staff "Meet and Greet" event.

Level II: The Gentleperson’s Gentleperson $70.00 includes express registration for the festival (no standing in lines, get your badge in advance), invitation to the special VIP exclusive Guest/Staff "Meet and Greet" event, and a special SPWF Poster containing exclusive artwork from one or more talented Steampunk artists.

Level III: The Gentleperson-Adventurer $95.00 includes express registration for the festival (no standing in lines, get your badge in advance), invitation to the special Enabler exclusive Guest/Staff "Meet and Greet" event, a special SPWF Poster which contains exclusive artwork from one or more talented Steampunk artist, a mention on this year’s "Hall of Heroes", along with a special VIP only absinthe pastry.

Level IV: The Mad Scientist $120.00 includes express registration for the festival (no standing in lines, get your badge in advance), invitation to the special VIP exclusive Guest/Staff "Meet and Greet" event at the con, a special SPWF Poster which contains exclusive artwork from one or more talented Steampunk artist, a mention on this year’s "Hall of Heroes", a special VIP only absinthe pastry, a special t-shirt along with a mention in their blog plus a thank-you in their playbill.

If you’re interested check out their web site.