Southern Maine Steampunk Fest
Coming Saturday, August 16, 2025
Step into an alternate timeline at the Southern Maine Steampunk Fest, where Victorian steam power meets modern imagination! This day-long celebration of all things steampunk explores the question: What if steam technology had powered our future?
Held across the historic Brick Store Museum campus, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of retro-futurism inspired by the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Enjoy eclectic vendors, one-of-a-kind art, lively discussions, and hands-on activities that explore the “future of history”—how the past continues to shape the worlds we dream of.
Come in costume, bring your curiosity, and prepare to journey 20,000 leagues into a world where gears turn dreams into reality!
Explore the Fest
Admission
Entry to the Southern Maine Steampunk Fest is complimentary with your Museum Admission (Learn More about Admission prices). Prices range from $2 – $5 per person, and are Free for Museum Members.
You are welcome to purchase your admission tickets ahead of time via our Calendar, or simply purchase them at the Front Desk on August 16th!
Fest Vendors & Performers
Do you make art or craft that relates to steampunk, Victoriana, gothic or retro aesthetic? Do you speak on history, fantasy, science, or historical fiction? Perhaps you are an entertainer? Or you serve a delicious treat? Join us!
Vendor Registration: ONLINE
Questions? Interested in performing or speaking? Email us at info@brickstoremuseum.org
Visiting
Learn more about general Museum guidelines and information on our Visit page. Dogs are allowed at the event – but MUST be on leash and well-behaved.
Snacks & tea are available for purchase at a variety of vendors. If you’re looking for lunch options, check out our Downtown Map (link below) to find walkable eateries!
Tickets can be purchased via our Calendar.
View our Downtown Map (via Google) to see where to park and suggestions for eateries while visiting the Museum.
Costume Contest
All costumes must be family-friendly. Gore, graphic violence, nudity, swearing, or other objectionable elements may be grounds for disqualification as determined by the Museum staff.
Categories:
- Best Adult Costume
- Best Children’s Costume
- Best Group/Duo
- Most Creative
- Crowd Favorite
Guidelines for 2025 will be updated here as the event approaches!
More Information about the Steampunk Fest:
This event began in 2015 and has since grown to an incredible visitor-favorite event over the past ten years. As of 2025, the Brick Store Museum changed the name of our Steampunk Fair to Steampunk FEST, to better describe the atmosphere and function of this event.
Despite its niche fandom, the Steampunk Fest gathers participants from throughout New England. This event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraisers annually, raising funds for the Museum’s educational mission in the southern Maine region. Thank you for your support!
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PARKING is available throughout downtown Kennebunk:
- public lots on Main Street and Green Street
- street parking on Main and Dane Streets
- parking lots at Kennebunk Savings Main St branch and Griffon Security (Fletcher Street)
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Interested in volunteering at this event? Learn more and sign up.
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Would you like to sponsor or support this event? Contact Cynthia Walker at cwalker@brickstoremuseum.org or (207)985-4802.
