Fri., April 17 – 7 PM reception
Sat. & sun., April 18-19 Registration Opens at 10:30 am
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A primer on the use of the cane as a defense in the Victorian era. Victorian Cane Defense with Kevin M Houghton 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Want to go down a rabbit hole of technological change? My panel is for the arms enthusiasts interested in the weapons of the Victorian era. I'm a collector specialising in […]
Dad, people who wish to participate will face off against each other best 2 our of 3 per round, jokes will be judged by me for fairness and by the audience for hilarity, with the winner advancing until they are deemed the top dad. The winner will receive a starboard Sky watch (to be shipped […]
Come try out Poly-Prop paints on a foam eye patch, workshop is free but limited to the first 30 participants. Welcome to Poly-Props US, your ultimate destination for top-quality coatings, primers, and paints designed to elevate your creative projects! Unleash your creativity with Hex Flex Paints – where innovation meets imagination! Our revolutionary paint line offers […]
Don't be nervous! Join our cast of crows (aka authors) for a madcap game of Mad Libs. The authors will take you on a wild ride of steampunk, Poe, and pure madness with stories that need some help from the audience to finish. Why do we insist they're mad? Yell out while the crazy, creative, […]
Josh Widdowson will guide four panelists through a game of verbal dexterity and improvisation as they speak on various topics for sixty seconds at a time. The problem is that the panel must refrain from hesitation, repetition or deviation. The game sounds impossibly simple, but when you try to play it, it's simply impossible! Panel […]
You're staring at 10 yards of ribbon. This shouldn’t be this hard, right? Pull laces, tie knot. Right? Don’t let the panic set in. Bring your favorite corset buddy to […]
Learn to design, cut, texture, color, and assemble a copper flower (planned flower is a peony but may be subject to change for time constraints) Copper Flower Workshop w/Samantha Elliott from Metal Mixologist
Author Round table, Basics of Indie Publishing (I've written book, now what?) with JC Wade
An interactive poetry reading encouraging original poetry or poetry by Poe. Arrive early to sign up and get on the schedule. Each participant will be limited to 3 poems or […]
Take on the role of a Bakerstreet Irregular in this mystery solving game. It is you and your fellow detectives against the mind of Sherlock himself. You will have an hour to try and solve a case, be it a murder, a theft, or one of Sherlock's many cases. If you and your team can […]
Ticket needed for this event. Enjoy victorian punch and cocktail tasting with Sara from Calamity Labs.
Join local author and paranormal investigator Lennon Gross for a discussion of the history of paranormal fascination since the rise of spiritualism as well as tips, tricks, and live demonstrations […]
Make a small chore broom for all your tiny cleaning needs: keyboards, tabletops, counters, etc. Add a cute steampunky charm to the handle if you desire. Hang it from your […]
Paranormalist Vince Wilson is the #1 Authority in the US on séances and paranormal entertainment and a recognized international expert on the supernatural. You will feel the presence of spirits from the past!
"Enjoy some rounds of Cards Against Humanity with a con themed twist."
The musical equivalent of reading “Treasure Island,” Night Watch Paradox brings the audience along on a participatory journey of musical performance and storytelling as they travel in their imaginary, steam-powered airship through time and space.
The panel begins with an introduction into basic electronic tools and techniques. The remainder of the panel focuses on repurposing electronics from inexpensive toys and decorations to add LED lights […]
Repurposing odds and ends of jewelry into steampunk pins, barrettes and other accessories. Tools and some supplies will be provided. Participants may also bring their own treasures to recycle.
So what is Tea Dueling? Tea Dueling , the main sport of the Steampunk world, is not what it sounds like. A game that involves nerves of steel, patience, and a willingness to be part of the fun is all you need - that and a pot of tea and a plate of biscuits!
Join Michael Bracco (The Creators, Adam Wreck, Novo, The Monuments) as he shares his experiences with comic making and self publishing. In this panel we will explore the basics of […]
In the mid-19th century, England experienced an influx of Irish immigrants, who swelled the populations of England’s major cities, including the East End of London. From 1882, Jewish refugees from Eastern Europe and Tsarist Russia moved into the same area. The civil parish of Whitechapel in London’s East End became increasingly overcrowded. Work and housing […]
Amazing restoration are possible! Tindell's Restoration Studios specializes in the conservation and restoration of various artworks and precious items including oil paintings, works on paper, maps, books, textiles, graphics, photos, […]
This is an exciting new class where you can learn how to create your own dice for table top gaming! The molds are hand-made by Kristen Neathery and available for purchase after the class if you so desire. You can learn different pouring techniques for different looks and effects with combinations of alcohol inks, mica […]
Want to go down a rabbit hole of technological change? My panel is for the arms enthusiasts interested in the weapons of the Victorian era. I'm a collector specialising in […]
Demonologist, paranormal investigator Kevin Meares will be giving a workshop on the bsaics of paranormal investigation and recognizing the presence of a demonic being as opposed to ghosts. Kevin will […]
Fiddlefest Alert! Get ready to tap your toes and clap your hands! Clare Lee, the talented fiddler from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is bringing her lively tunes to Fiddlefest! Known for her […]
Join us at the Telltale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore for a weekend of Victorian-inspired fun on March 29-30, 2025!Welcome to the family-friendly Telltale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore, Maryland! Get ready […]
Build and decorate a box car then race them Sunday for fame and glory! Prizes will be awarded during the race. All supplies will be provided.
Mary Shelley was the daughter of social revolutionaries William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, wife of romantic poet Percy Shelly, and mother of Frankenstein and his monster. But beneath the sweeping […]
Join author Brian McKinley for a fun and surprising look at some of the wild and varied vampires from world folklore. Before Bram Stoker's Dracula became the standard template, there […]
Join author Brian McKinley for a fun and surprising look at some of the wild and varied vampires from world folklore. Before Bram Stoker's Dracula became the standard template, there […]
Author Round Table with Ef Deal In the wide variety of settings for steampunk fiction, three elements anchor them all. Let's talk about the role of history and real science […]
In this walk through style workshop, you'll emboss your bookmark with poetry script before a dipping it in a sulphur bath to blacken it and shine the words back up. […]
The authors from An Assembly of Monsters invite you to join us for a madcap session of Literary Improv, where you provide the prompts and we tell the stories! Our […]
From the Arkenstone to Kyber Crystals, games and fiction are full of tempting, shiny objects mined out of the earth for power, glory, or adornment. Join jeweler and rockhound Meredith […]
Choose your remedy or poison and make a bold statement with your own custom apothecary cuff! Join expert leatherworker Donald Dodson in this hands-on workshop, where you'll learn the art […]
Author Christine Norris will discuss her latest novel, A CURSE OF TIME AND VENGEANCE. A reading of the novel and discussion of writing historical fantasy, fairy tale retellings, and the challenges […]
Are you an author who loves vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein's monster and other classic creatures? Aren't sure how to write your own in a way that is either a unique take on the […]
Steamcordia ("STEAM as in water, CORD as in rope, IA as in I, A") is a one-man Steampunk musical act. Stephen Cornelius, the man behind the music, uses the instruments […]
Demonologist and paranormal investigator Kevin Meares will lead a workshop on the fundamentals of paranormal investigation, focusing on how to distinguish between ghostly activity and the presence of a demonic […]
Dacre Stoker’s compelling and informative Keynote presentation, Stoker on Stoker, the Mysteries Behind the Research and Writing of Dracula, weaves together the details of Dracula’s history with Stoker family lore, […]
Monsters and Mocktails - Join Denise Cutair on a journey into genre cookbooks to discover recipes that will enchant you and your guests. We will look at cookbooks, the artistry […]
“In Jessica Lucci's latest book of poems, it's like meeting her at a cemetery gate so to explore the marble gardens she created. Her poems may be eulogies of regret […]
In their novel, Frankenstein: Monsters of the Abyss, John L. French and Patrick Thomas literally rewrote Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. The panel will discuss the why and the how of what they did, […]
Join Michael Lake for an introduction to essential electronic tools and techniques, including wiring, repurposing affordable toys and decorations, and sourcing materials to create fantastical and imaginative costumes, cosplay accessories, […]
Challenge your intellect and artistic flair! Join Louis Wolf (Unlockable Content) for a digital Pictionary game with a unique steampunk twist.
And the tradition lives on with another Forgotten Lore anthology! (Yes… it’s officially an annual event.) Following in the eerie footsteps of A Cast of Crows and A Cry of […]
Pop music is often thought of as a modern affair, but with the rise of sheet music and the proliferation of pianos it was, in fact, a product of the […]
Round Table Discussions with Michelle D. Sonnier Join us for an engaging reading and discussion on how small changes can have a profound impact when crafting alternate world fantasy and […]
Race your box car and teapots Sunday for fame and glory! Prizes will be awarded during the race.
A discussion of the types of supernatural monsters popular in the Victorian age, from vampires, to ghosts, to werewolves to folklore like Spring Heeled Jack.
Join Kylene Roberts of Clockwise Tea Traders to make an ounce of your very own tea blend! Participants start with a base of black tea and add inclusions from the […]
Come create a bookmark for your favorite book. Workshop is free but space is limited. All adults must be accompanied by a child! Limited space!
Step into the weekend with a delightful Friday evening gathering at the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival! Join fellow travelers, tinkerers, and curious souls as we open the festivities with a cozy […]
Run by Unlockable Content Step through the looking glass and take a seat at The Curious Clockwork Game Salon, a relaxed, social gathering where gears turn, minds whir, and friendly […]
The Jabberwock is stirring… will you be the hunter, or the hunted? Gear up for the ultimate critter-capturing adventure in Hunt for the Jabberwock at Tell-Tale 2026! This is a […]
One card is never enough… but a complete set? That’s pure Wonderland grandeur! Unleash your inner collector with Alice’s Collector Card Scavenger Hunt at the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival! There are […]
Q&A with dynamic duo makers Brian and Sheila Fradosh from Building Steam. Brian and Sheila Fadrosh are the dynamic steampunk cosplay duo behind the YouTube channel Building Steam. This award-winning […]
Capture a moment in time—literally! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll transform a standard 5x7 frame into a festival-themed souvenir to store your favorite Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival photo. […]
With ELF Deal Some see it as a post-apocalyptic future, while others revisit the past and offer an alternate history. Still others set their worlds outside history. Authors of the […]
Inside The Drag Closet with England's Leading Lady. - Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Drag Artist? How about a Drag Artist in the 1500s? Join […]
The table is set… but the madness is just beginning! Step into the whimsical chaos of Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Tell-Tale 2026! Form a team of up to 4 […]
The game of Werewolf steps through Lewis Carroll's Wonderland but not all is whimsical and wondrous. In the world where a Jabberwocky is common there will be villains among us […]
Join Kylene Roberts of Clockwise Tea Traders to make an ounce of your very own tea blend! Participants start with a base of black tea and add inclusions from the […]
Step into the magical world of CRANKIES! These are hand-cranked scrolling storyboxes that bring your art to life! In this all-ages workshop, you'll decorate miniature matchbox size crankie, make a story […]
Great cosplay doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag! Join lifelong cosplayers, makers, models, and expert thrifters Nancy, Becca, and Sami as they share their favorite tips, tricks, […]
Step into a world gone delightfully mad at the Best Friends of Edgar: Twisted Topsy Turvy Tea — an exclusive VIP Tea Party at the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival! Enjoy tea […]
MAP MK1. Artificers (and almost everyone else) across the worlds have come to realize that you can always use another pocket or pouch. The Modular Artificers Pouch MK1 is the […]
Bedazzled: a lesson in simple and creative ways to add depth and beauty to your costumes and cosplay. Sewist and costume creator Sheila Fadrosh will walk you through a variety […]
Callooh, Callay—come out and play at the Red Queen’s Croquet Tournament! Grab a flamingo mallet, line up your hedgehog ball, and show off your skills on one of two teams of four. […]
Learn to roll emboss a copper inlay for your own special teabox! Learn to dip darken the patina and shine the pattern for contrast.
Do you have an idea for your own steampunk or fantasy adventure? Listen to this panel of award-winning steampunk and fantasy authors discuss the process behind creating these fantastic worlds.
Have you spent months putting together the perfect outfit or making your costume? Strut your stuff at our Fashion Promenade and be the envy of all Steam Punks by winning […]
A return of a favorite game panel where team share the description of century word to determine if it is truth or a bull shot that to baffles the brain! […]
Discover the art of chainmaille in this hands-on KrakenMaille class! Learn the fundamentals of basic chainmaille techniques while creating your own unique, themed charm-adorned tea ball. Perfect for beginners and […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to sew your own free croquade from start to finish! Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this class will guide […]
Jump down the Rabbit Hole with Calamity Dawn and discover a Wonderland of Libations! Explore crafted drinks both alcoholic and mock, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!
Sustainability becomes more important as the waste and over- production begins to effect the world in which we live. Find out how and why to become more aware and responsible […]
In this fun filled workshop you can paint and embellish this special flying dragon that attaches to your hand and wrist. A great workshop for the entire family. All materials […]
You are cordially invited by the editor and authors of A Curiosity of Cats to join them in celebrating the release in this fourth volume in the Forgotten Lore anthology series. There […]
Commanding the stage with an air of ethereal power and chilling elegance, Jade DeVere appears as the enigmatic White Queen, your mesmerizing opening act for the evening. Radiant in ivory and […]
BYOB and learn to draw a chibi conveying more adult themes. How to use linework, weight, and pose to convey more adult context in a chibi/cartoon style. All participants will […]
A Halo Called Fred is an irreverently fun, genre-bending musical act from New Brunswick, New Jersey, known for over 25 years of catchy, quirky tunes and live performances that blur […]
When the music pauses… the magic begins 🌙During intermission this Saturday, Aubergine Fae will take the stage with a spellbinding blend of belly dance and faerie fantasy. A moment between […]
Join Unlockable Content for a convention-themed twist on the classic fill-in-the-blank game, where your awkward personality and lackluster social skills turn into pure fun and chaos!
Craft down the rabbit hole with a twist of gears and brass…Transform a simple teacup into a steampunk-inspired piece straight out of a reimagined Wonderland. Think vintage clockwork, tiny cogs, […]
Join Steamcordia, a one-man Steampunk musical experience! Stephen Cornelius, the mastermind behind the music, weaves melodic Steampunk tales filled with both mirth and mayhem using whatever instruments he has at […]
Join the illustrious League of Bearded Ladies for a morning meetup! All are welcome, ladies, gents, theys and thems...just make sure to wear your facial follicles proudly. Natural or nonnatural […]
A panel on the inventive ways to defend yourself in the industrial age. From hat pins and umbrellas, to daggers, canes and shillelaghs, to bladed hats and sundry other items […]
Callooh, Callay—come out and play at the Red Queen’s Croquet Tournament! Grab a flamingo mallet, line up your hedgehog ball, and show off your skills on one of two teams of four. […]
Some of the best steampunk makes use of historical and scientific facts, notable figures, and the gritty details of life on the streets in a Victorian (or pseudo-Victorian) age. Contributing […]
Step through the looking glass and into a world of tiny wonders! 🎩🃏In this whimsical, hands-on workshop, you’ll transform an ordinary playing card into a marvelous miniature masterpiece. Using collage, […]
Children of all ages, Miss Lala implores you to attend her story time where she will read picture books of questionable repute, teach you how to do appalling tricks with […]
Learn to draw a chibi! In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of drawing a chibi, or a simplified cartoon, in a teacup! This workshop will cover the basics […]
Step into a world gone delightfully mad at the Best Friends of Edgar: Twisted Topsy Turvy Tea — an exclusive VIP Tea Party at the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival! Enjoy tea […]
Don’t be late for this very important date! Join us at the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival for a delightfully curious Free Ice Cream Social—with a whimsical Alice in Wonderland twist! 🕑 […]
A discussion of the types of supernatural monsters popular in the Victorian age, from vampires, to ghosts, to werewolves to folklore like Spring Heeled Jack.