Gaslight Steampunk Expo
Gaslight Steampunk Expo is hosting an all-ages fantasy-themed festival. Guests of honor include: Tim Powers, World Fantasy Award winning author of Last Call and Anubis Gates; LGBT Fine Artist & Illustrator Alex Ferruzca, whose artwork evokes his love of steampunk with classic Disney characters; and local San Diego electrical engineer (retired) and 3D artist Greg Barnhart, who goes by the artist name of Vandegraaff Gearheardt, who uses variety of electronic contraptions to create motion and light activated works of art using Victorian mantle clocks.
This year’s theme is “Steam Worlds of Wonder,” and we will be hosting a wide variety of special presentations including: the curator of the Cassidy Lewis Carroll (author of Alice In Wonderland) Special Collection located at the University of Southern California (USC), Zofia Lewinsky; a Flights of Fancy Fashion Show; tea dueling; various maker and costume workshops; the Steam Fantasy Ball, with music by the San Diego Vintage Jazz Band; competitive tea pot racing; and two short film festivals, including a special screening of the short student film Steamwrecked. The event also includes a Vendor Hall, Maker Display Room, Gaming Lounge, Outdoor Stage, and a variety of presentations by industry professionals and enthusiasts.