Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction fantasy featuring advanced technology infused with Victorian design. It has become an entire subculture and lifestyle full of badass accessories, girls in hot corsets, very creative costuming and armoring and more.
Motor City Steam Con in Livonia is one of the best steampunk conventions in the Midwest. They have a ton of great authors, media guests, live musical acts, panels, and more lined up.
Also, a Beard and Mustache Competition sponsored by the Detroit Beard Collective!
Drinks by Rusted Crow Distillery based in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The event will be a fun time, check it out!
What: Motor City Steam Con!
When: Friday, July 22nd-Sunday, July 24th, 2016
Where: Holiday Inn Livonia Hotel (17123 N. Laurel Park Dr, Livonia, Michigan)
Cost: Weekend Pass $65.00/ Day Pass (cash only) = Friday ($25), Saturday ($40), Sunday ($20)
Contact: [email protected]
Homepage
http://www.motorcitysteamcon.com/
Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1407321476264360/
Attractions
http://www.motorcitysteamcon.com/attractions.html
Rusted Crow Distillery
http://www.rustedcrowspirits.com/index.php
Glossary of Victorian Steampunk words
http://www.metrov.org/victorian-steampunk-glossary/
