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Historical, educational long-weekend event built around steam engine trains, with stalls, activities and a miniature railway. Ideal for steampunk costumes; single-day and three-day passes available.
Long-running celebration of steam history and industry, with vintage train rides, market stalls and live entertainment. Costumes are encouraged, making it a popular steampunk dress-up weekend. Low entry fee; children under 16 free.
Large arts festival marking the birth of steel in Australia, drawing steampunk, goth, medieval and alternative crowds. Features artists, performers, historical reenactments and jousting. Recognised by the NSW government as an event of state significance.
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Meet an eagle? Cheer for warriors? Selfies with a unicorn? Find out what to do at Winterfest.
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Community goth, Lolita and steampunk festival in a historic goldfields town, drawing on local history of spiritualists, secret societies and bushrangers. Free entry, with costume parades and craft stalls.
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Primarily Australia's largest medieval event (30,000+ visitors), but attendees are encouraged to wear steampunk, medieval and alternative costumes. Includes costumed reenactors, performances, food and handmade stalls.
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From warriors on the battlefield to unicorns and mermaids, there is something for everyone at Winterfest.
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Annual picnic and a staple for Brisbane-area goth, Lolita, steampunk, rockabilly and alternative-style enthusiasts. Free (BYO food), with prizes for best-dressed. Registration required for a wristband. Details via Facebook events.
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Queensland's largest single-day pop culture event, with cosplay, special guests from TV, film, comics and gaming, and a strong steampunk presence. Family friendly across all fandoms.
Family-friendly maker market with stalls, live-action role-playing, costume designers and workshops where attendees can learn to make their own steampunk accessories. Free entry.
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RejectaCon returns for an even bigger and more immersive weekend celebrating horror, villains, Halloween and pop culture. RejectaCon 2 is more than a convention—it's a complete horror festival designed for collectors, cosplayers, families, thrill seekers and fans of everything dark and unusual. What Awaits You
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