As we turn the corner from Spring to Summer, you can find me at two different steampunk festivals this summer. These are great family-friendly events where you can dive into the world of gears and goggles, airships and steam. If you’ve ever been curious about the steampunk way of life, stop by to check out the fun and activities at these East Coast festivals.

First up is the Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, June 6, from 10am to 7pm, at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Steampunk Alchemy Fest is a unique summer festival event that celebrates the creativity, innovation, immersion, diversity, and inclusivity. It brings together enthusiasts and creators to showcase unique and imaginative designs, art, fashion, and music steampunk and fantasy inspired. The festival offers a platform for people to immerse themselves in a world of retro-futuristic aesthetics and Victorian-era industrial design and the magical trappings of fantasy.

Steampunk Alchemy Fest aims to promote a unique atmosphere and values associated with steampunk and fantasy culture. It also values creative fun, unique musical exploration, and inclusivity. Tickets are available at SteampunkAlchemyFest.com.

The Key City Steampunk Convention is the yearly gathering of Steampunk enthusiasts, August 7-9, in Gettysburg, PA. Beginning in 2016 in Frederick, Maryland, the convention has continued to grow and evolve into one of the most prominent events on the East Coast, and with attendees traveling from far and wide to join in the festivities.

Currently hosted at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel and Convention Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the event continues to feature award winning makers and panels, vetted and unique vendors, workshops, and most importantly, the opportunity for those in the community to interact and share their love of all things Steampunk. 2026 promises to continue this tradition, as well as continuing to strike out into new and exciting avenues for our attendees to explore and interact with each other and the event. 

This year’s theme is “Worlds of Tomorrow.” Think Metropolis, The Rocketeer, Air Ships. A Place where high technology and high fashion come together in a gleaming city of marvels and wonder. Regardless of the theme, there are some things you will always find here at the Key City Steampunk Convention. All ticket types can be purchased online until August 6. Daily and Weekend Passes will be available at the door during the event. VIP passes must be purchased online prior to the Event. Visit KeyCitySteampunk.com for information and tickets.

You can find me and all my fantasy and steampunk books at both conventions, along with my new releases coming this Summer, The Last Magus Demon Song and A Maker of Magic. Stop by my table to get a signed copy of these new books as well as my other award-winning novels. I hope to see you there!