Rock and Roll Steampunk Fair

The fourth annual Rock and Roll Steampunk Fair is coming to Washington Borough, NJ on May 4th, 2024. This is a free to attend event, no tickets are required to come enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes and general steampunk shenanigans. You are not going to want to miss out on this musical lineup. The streets will be lined with unique artisan vendors and there are plenty of local shops to explore. After the festival is over stick around town, there is always more music going on somewhere. Come dressed for the occasion or come as you are. Rain or Shine.

Schedule:

11:30 a.m: Crash Gordon and Debra Dynamite
Old school rock and roll vibes with a rockabilly twist will be opening this years stage. With guitar riffs, strong vocals, and an upright base to pull it all together this will be sure to get your dancing shoes moving.

1:30 p.m: Frenchy and the Punk
A little bit punk, a sprinkle of cabaret, a dash of folk and a smidge of rock still doesn't fully describe the unique fun of this fantastic duo.

3:30 p.m: Victor and the Bully
All the way from London, England this gothic steampunk band creates a Carnival blend of music inspired by pop, punk, swing, mariachi, classical and metal to blow the cobwebs away and get the feet tapping.

Other Entertainment:

1;00 a.m and 3:00 p.m: Professional Monstrosity Sideshow
Dangerous feats of skill, tricks to amaze and circus style showmanship that will be both surprising and entertaining.

All Day: Kernel Cornelius and his Rakish RagMuffins
Performance artist Nathan "Maker" has been entertaining festival audiences for decades. This year Nathan brings us "Kernel Cornelius", the itinerate puppeteer (and sometimes grifter) busking all day downtown.

6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: A Halo Called Fred
The greatest band in all reality and nonreality return to Buttzville Brewing Company for the official Steampunk afterparty. Halo has spent the last two decades making the geekiest sounds ever to spring from guitar, bass, violin, and Tupperware.

12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Cheryl Schruefer, Stilt Walker
Look up and marvel at this professional circus performer as she wanders the streets bringing wonder and her amazing talent to town.

2:30 p.m: Tea Time at Kathy's Kove
Join fellow tea enthusiasts for a special tea  time. $10 per person gets you a cup of tea, a scone and a biscuit in this quaint tea room.

All Day: Hands On Activities
Art, Steam, Maker and Craft activities will be hosted by the following businesses:
Bricks, Bots and Beakers (Steam Activities)
Cellar Door (Make and Take Craft)
Confidence Builders (Kids Crafts)
M Galleries (Art Activity)

11:00 a.m and 1:15 p.m: Plant Talks with the Rooted Lion
Lets talk plants. Come down to the local plant shop and meet with our resident horticulturists and learn about the fascinating side of plants and Victorian planting techniques.