It’s back for 2021! The Southern Maine Steampunk Fair, now in its 7th year, returns as the Museum’s most popular and unique events.
Vendors, performers, and lecturers all return to the Museum to celebrate the art of Steampunk, a niche aesthetic that blends Victorian steampower with the future.
This year, the event takes place Saturday, August 14 from 11am to 4pm.
Tickets are $5 each and are a major fundraiser for the Museum. Those under 12 are free.
Schedule of Events:
Your $5 ticket gets you unlimited access to:
+ Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” filmed in 1916, with new musical score! Movie snacks and treats sold at the door! Showings at 11am and 2pm.
+Lecturers:
– Paula Gallucci, costume designer, “Researching Historic Styles for Costuming” (11am)
– Professor Elizabeth DeWolfe, University of New England, “Women’s Industry & the Work of Hair Jewelry in the 19th Century” (12pm)
– Professor Libby Bischof, University of Southern Maine/Osher Map Library, “Victorian America Through Bird’s Eye Maps of Maine” (1pm)
+ Live Music – Bellamy Jazz Band (2-4pm)
Throughout the day:
+ Vendors & costumes
+ Rug hooking demonstration station
+ Explore museum exhibitions
+ Free make + take activities!
+ A potential visit by a “steampunk-ed” Kenny Bear from Kennebunk Savings Bank!
Learn more about the event on the Museum’s Steampunk Fair page.
Pre-order your tickets and skip the line! Order HERE.
HEALTH NOTE:Due to the rising case numbers of COVID-19 in York County, the Museum continues to monitor safety. At this time, we ask that all visitors wear masks when indoors; and outdoors if in crowded areas while unvaccinated (or if you’re just more comfortable wearing one). We are working to ensure that most of the Fair takes place outside. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
It’s back for 2021! The Southern Maine Steampunk Fair, now in its 7th year, returns as the Museum’s most popular and unique events.
Vendors, performers, and lecturers all return to the Museum to celebrate the art of Steampunk, a niche aesthetic that blends Victorian steampower with the future.
This year, the event takes place Saturday, August 14 from 11am to 4pm.
Tickets are $5 each and are a major fundraiser for the Museum. Those under 12 are free.
Schedule of Events:
Your $5 ticket gets you unlimited access to:
+ Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” filmed in 1916, with new musical score! Movie snacks and treats sold at the door! Showings at 11am and 2pm.
+Lecturers:
– Paula Gallucci, costume designer, “Researching Historic Styles for Costuming” (11am)
– Professor Elizabeth DeWolfe, University of New England, “Women’s Industry & the Work of Hair Jewelry in the 19th Century” (12pm)
– Professor Libby Bischof, University of Southern Maine/Osher Map Library, “Victorian America Through Bird’s Eye Maps of Maine” (1pm)
+ Live Music – Bellamy Jazz Band (2-4pm)
Throughout the day:
+ Vendors & costumes
+ Rug hooking demonstration station
+ Explore museum exhibitions
+ Free make + take activities!
+ A potential visit by a “steampunk-ed” Kenny Bear from Kennebunk Savings Bank!
Learn more about the event on the Museum’s Steampunk Fair page.
Pre-order your tickets and skip the line! Order HERE.
HEALTH NOTE: Due to the rising case numbers of COVID-19 in York County, the Museum continues to monitor safety. At this time, we ask that all visitors wear masks when indoors; and outdoors if in crowded areas while unvaccinated (or if you’re just more comfortable wearing one). We are working to ensure that most of the Fair takes place outside. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Details
Venue
Kennebunk, ME 04043 United States