Next up for our vendor roster on May 9th, Ephemera Candle Company offers scent stories drawing from the pages of literature, history & folklore, featuring handmade candles, wax melts, and perfumes. Learn more at ephemeracandleco.com
We welcome the return of the Diamond Jubilee Carousel Organ on May 9th! Built by the Gavioli firm in Paris in 1897 (the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee), The Diamond Jubilee Organ recreates the sound of the traveling fun fair, the Happiest Music on Earth! Learn more at www.carouselorgan.com
A new vendor for us on May 9th will be Poor Man's Attic, featuring antique photos, books, dolls, clothing, tools, masks, original art (photography), taxidermy/skulls (ethically sourced), and general eclectic oddities. Learn more at www.instagram.com/poor.mans.at...
On May 9th check out Fairy Boo Creations, which offers decorative foam-based hot air balloons, airships, and fairy doors, as well as "dragon seer" necklaces and self-mined Herkimer diamond quartz items. Learn more at fairyboo.art
Tick Tock Chocolates makes chocolate truffles/bonbons, bars, bark and other confections using local ingredients as much as possible and using high quality chocolate. Bring your sweet tooth with you on May 9th! Learn more at www.ticktockchocolates.com
They'll be doing demos at the festival on May 9th!
We have been informed that the loss of an hour last night was scheduled maintenance, not another Time Pirate attack. If you feel the need to prepare for a pirate raid, check out Athena School of Arms, a Boston-based Modern School of Historical Fencing and Martial Arts. athenaschoolofarms.org
Citizens of Watch City, please give us a hand! As you know, this Festival is not possible without the small army of volunteers that makes everything run. Please consider signing up. There are a variety of jobs as described in our Google Form application available at: qrco.de/Volunteer202...
David Clarke is an author of Steampunk, progressive, and grimdark fantasy. You can meet him on Festival day, May 9th! Learn more at www.drclarketales.com
Airshipdarklords creates one-of-a-kind pieces (jewelry, guns, hats, googles, bags, etc.) using faux leather and other recycled pieces. No two items are the same! Check them out at the festival on May 9th! www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Skully Kouture creates and curates a collection of mixed media art, jewelry, accessories and vintage housewares — all influenced by nature, folklore and alchemy. Come see them at the festival on May 9th! Learn more at skullykouture.com
Members of the fantastic New England LEGO Users Group will return on May 9th with more amazing steampunk brick creations! Learn more at www.nelug.org
Clean up with Suds Nouveau! On May 9th they'll have handcrafted glycerin soap products and hand-painted sea shells. Learn more at www.facebook.com/suds.nouveau/
The Harlot Queens will perform with us on May 9th! Singing a variety of songs, from originals, faire favorites, nerdcore anthems, and parodies to traditional Irish and Scottish music, the Harlot Queens offer something for every palette. Learn more at www.theharlotqueens.com
Joining us for the first time on May 9th is Consuelo's Revenge, a ragtag crew of musical storytellers from Providence, Rhode Island, known for turning every show into a foot-stomping folktale. Learn more at consuelosrevenge.com
JMSMagid Creations is a sculptor and doll maker specializing in whimsical and fantasy inspired art designed to keep you company. Come see them at our event on May 9th! Learn more at instagram.com/jmsmagid_cre...
On May 9th, come see The Catnip Junkies! Infused with the energy of New Orleans street bands, their stylized pop covers, Tin Pan Alley, and trad jazz favorites combined with hilarious antics guarantee to engage and entertain. Learn more at thecatnipjunkiesband.bandzoogle.com
We're excited that the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum in Boston will be at our event on May 9th, Noon-4:00pm. The museum is a former water pumping station, home to three mammoth steam engines that serviced greater Boston for over 138 years, and it's very steampunk. Learn more at waterworksmuseum.org
The Pen Dragon will be joining us on May 9th from Noon to 4:00pm! Every self-respecting Steampunk needs a way to write down thoughts and ideas, and these hand-turned pens and fine journals are perfect. Learn more at www.instagram.com/markdobrosie...
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. We are very grateful to these organizations for helping us make our festival possible!
We'll have a number of community groups represented at our event on May 9th from Noon to 4:00pm, including Boston Area Steampunk Gatherings, which organizes steampunk-oriented events in and around Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more at facebook.com/groups/bosto...
Another vendor joining us on May 9th from Noon to 4:00pm is Slow Comics, selling their original steampunk fantasy graphic novel titled "Nandi and the Castle in the Sea". Learn more at slowcomics.com
Here's another vendor joining us on May 9th from Noon to 4:00pm! The Fudge Lady creates pre-packaged handmade Specialty Fudge in a variety of fun flavors, sold in 1/2 pound boxes. Yummy! Learn more at www.instagram.com/thefudgelady...
"Drink your fandom! Looseleaf teas inspired by your favorite fandom and nerdy life. Plus our Alchemist’s Dust drink shimmer to make your drinks magical!"
Citizens of Watch City, we are delighted to announce that we do have vendors, performers, and community groups joining us on May 9th from Noon to 4:00pm, and we want to start introducing them!
First off is one of our returning vendors, Tea & Absinthe! Learn more about them at www.teaandabsinthe.com
Your event does not have to be free, and it does not have to be "steampunk", but it does have to be run by someone other than the Festival Committee members, because we're too busy. If you know where some "Extra Hours" can be found, please contact us at info@watchcityfestival.com. Thank you!
We will (hopefully) have a bunch of attendees looking for something more to do after our event is over, and we would love to put together an "Extra Hours" list to tell everyone about. Help us give people a reason to stay in town (but not on Waltham Common) a bit longer!
We believe that the extra hours of entertainment can be found all over Waltham, MA. Do you know of, or would you be willing to organize, an event happening on May 9th after 4:00pm?
Calamity! Catastrophe! Our dear Watch City Steampunk Festival has been plundered by Time Pirates!!! Yes, the notorious Time Pirates have purloined three hours of festival time, leaving us with an event that starts at noon and runs until 4:00pm on May 9th. However, there is a way that YOU can help!
Rest assured that we will look ahead to other options for 2027. Meanwhile we ask for your patience as we plan this year’s event.
If you have questions, please see this post with questions and answers about the 2026 event on our website: www.watchcityfestival.com/2026-festiva...
