International Steampunk City

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Hours:	10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday, May 7th and Sunday May 8, 2011
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

On May 6, 7, and 8, 2011, citizens and visitors to the beautiful and historic city of Waltham, Massachusetts may attend a festival like no other. International Steampunk City, presented by the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, is a sort of Ringling Brothers meets the Industrial Revolution event that encompasses the entire downtown area.

A small “museum that could,” the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation is working with the City of Waltham, the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Waltham Business Partnership, the Waltham Tourism Council, Steampuffin and the New England Steampunk Community to create an event that blends historic Victorian sensibility with the whimsical Steampunk movement.

With five stages, two city streets, three historic mansions, two industrial museums, and over fifteen other venues, International Steampunk City is gearing up to be one of most unusual festivals in New England, “Our hope is to create an experience where visitors believe they have entered a real steampunk city. A city Jules Verne would be proud of,” said Stephanie Bassett, Event Director for International Steampunk City.

Festival organizers have planned over 1000 hours of entertainment including but not limited to: a VIP Dinner on Friday night, three mystery dinners, four art galleries, live bands, historic steam vehicles, an authentic Victorian picnic, a New Orleans style parade, sword dancing, a Civil War Re-enactment, fire eaters, steampunk storytellers, sideshow acts, belly dancers, Morris dancers, scholarly lectures, model engineering exhibits, ham radio operators, Skype stations, workshops, author signings, street performances, gardening experiences, boating, blacksmith demonstrations, shopping, magicians, theatrical performances, film screenings, Live Action Role Playing Games, Victorian history demonstrations, photo opportunities, train rides, and more.

COST

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Weekend Pass is $20.00 for adult, $10.00 per child, a one day pass is $15.00 per adult and $7.00 per child

WEBSITE

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Http://www.internationalsteampunkcitywaltham.org

LOCATION

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154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453 map
Phone: 781 893 5410

From the West: Take Interstate 95/Route 128 to exit 26 (Route 20 east). Follow Route 20 east for approximately 2 miles, and just before Waltham Common turn right onto Moody Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Pine Street. Turn left onto Cooper Street into the City of Waltham Municipal Parking Lot.

From the East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike/I-90 to exit 17 (Newton Corner). Bear right onto Centre Street, which turns into Galen Street in Watertown. Drive 0.6 miles to Watertown Square and turn left onto Route 20. Drive 3 miles west on Route 20. Just past City Hall and Waltham Common, turn left onto Moody Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Pine Street. Turn left onto Cooper Street into the City of Waltham Municipal Parking Lot.

Public Transportation: The MBTA public transit depot on Carter Street, serving both commuter rail and bus lines, drops off in the heart of the city. MBTA commuter rail trains run several times per day from Boston North Station along the Fitchburg/South Acton line. MBTA buses run throughout the day between Waltham and Boston, Cambridge, Riverside, and Newton. For information, visit mbta.com or call 800-392-6100.

Free Shuttle Service will also be provided between the Gore Estate, the Lyman Estate, Stonehurst Mansion, all official Steampunk Village hotels and Parking.

TIPS

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Many events are free, however the a citizenship button provides access to all venues and performances. Purchase the entire weekend citizenship and take in both days a leisurely pace. Don't have goggles, stop by the Visit Center at 200 Moody Street.