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Steamers and Dreamers Festival: Taste the Steam, Chase the Dream

Steampunk Alabama welcomes everyone to Steamers and Dreamers in Downtown Scottsboro on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; a free, family‑friendly festival where Victorian curiosity collides with gears, gadgets, and carnival spectacle. Stroll the historic courthouse square at 102 East Laurel Street to find live music, interactive curiosities and demonstrations, costumed roving performers, eccentric vendors and makers, local authors signing books, tempting food trucks, lively contests, and hands‑on activities for all ages that celebrate imagination, craftsmanship, and playful invention.

What to Expect

• Live music and performances: Depot 41 and Hank Utter deliver high‑energy sets between theatrical interludes, acrobatic stilt walkers from County Road Haunts, and the ever‑popular talent contest that brings surprises and community cheer.

• Vendors and makers: Explore stalls of clockwork curios, leather and brass haberdashery, artisan soaps, Reddog Crafts tabletop treasures, and one‑of‑a‑kind steampunk apparel and keepsakes perfect for gifts or costume finishing touches.

• Authors and storytelling: Meet steampunk authors Paul Edward Turner and Phillip Ligon, browse new releases and signed editions, and catch short readings or story talks that spark imagination.

• Food and treats: Sample a full festival menu from savory food‑truck fare to funnel cakes and carnival sweets, plus craft beverages and playful options like dirty soda to keep you fueled.

• Interactive fun: Test ride whimsical steampunk bicycles and tricycles, enter free vendor‑sponsored contests with prizes, join hands‑on demos, and enjoy activities designed for attendees ages 10 to 71 and beyond.

Community and Purpose

Steampunk Alabama is a grassroots collective of roughly 15 passionate makers and performers who produce year‑round gatherings; picnics, photo shoots, train rides, quoket tournaments; and pour their creativity into a beloved, carnival‑style centerpiece: Steamers & Dreamers. The group built the event to be truly inclusive: admission is always free, many activities and contests award vendor‑sponsored prizes, and visitors can leave with souvenirs or memories without spending a dime. Family oriented and ever‑evolving, the festival grows each season with new acts, vendors, and surprises while staying rooted in community, craftsmanship, and playful Victorian‑inspired invention.

Practical Details

• Date and time: Saturday October 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Location: 102 East Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768

• Admission: Free, family friendly and open to all

• Vendor inquiries: steampunkal@yahoo.com

Final Invitation

Autumn’s crisp breeze brings steampunk to Scottsboro; come play, blow off some steam, and spend a day of live music, inventive makers, eye‑catching costumes, and warm southern hospitality. Spot Mr. Cogsworthy on his purple tricycle and say hello, sample delicious food truck fare, and hunt for curios and keepsakes among the vendors. Come early, stay late, bring friends and family, and arrive however you can; just don’t miss the fun.

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