Steampunk Alchemy Fest

06/01/2026

Greetings citizens! 📯 Prepare your coin purses, because Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026 is bringing you a curated bazaar of the most unique, mystical, and brilliantly engineered creations in the realm!

Here are a few of our crowd-favorite vendors:

Binx' Brew - Moon Water Soaps
Non-toxic, mystical body care. Stunning Moon water artisan bar soaps, herbal infused body oils, and lip butters made with pristine natural ingredients.

Black Dragon IGR LLC
Live glassblowing and molten magic. Hand-blown glass ornaments, jewelry, and tabletop wonders. Step into Professor Draggie’s "Steampunk Cave" to watch live glassblowing demonstrations, or craft your very own glass necklace with expert help.

Blueberry & Onion
Eco-friendly, upcycled glass wizardry. Ingenious upcycled glass bottle creations—from hand-cut lanterns and windchimes to gorgeous hydroponic planters fitted with biodegradable 3D printed lids.

Jekyll Hyde Jewelry
Dark fantasy meets brass-plated metalcraft. Intricate, original jewelry featuring hand-sculpted creatures, semi-precious stones, and mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark accents.

The Oil Well Scent Co.
Pure, masterfully engineered botanical perfumery.100% plant-derived, gender-neutral oil fragrances and home scents. Responsibly sourced, vegan, and completely free of synthetics.

Come out to shop, support independent makers, and immerse yourself in a day of live musical acts, sideshow performances, outdoor games, adult cabaret, and much more!

📅 Date: June 6, 2026
📍 Location: 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ (Budd Lake)
🎟️ Tickets & Info: https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/

VENDORS: https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/vendors
*We are no longer accepting applications.

FREE PARKING - FAMILY FRIENDLY - SERVICE DOGS WELCOME
❌ NO PETS

05/29/2026

Getting mentions from all the way on the other side of the Atlantic!

05/29/2026

🎩ATTENTION CITIZENS: Calling All Fashionable Persons, Costume Creators, and Cosplayers: The moment to showcase your finest finery has arrived! We are thrilled to announce the FIRST EVER Steampunk Alchemy Fest Costume Contest.

Whether you are sporting a meticulously crafted ensemble, an elegant Victorian gown, or a daring sexy dino fit, we want to see your vision come to life. Parade beginds at 3:45 PM with our contest following immeidtaely after. OPEN TO ALL AGES with a variety of categories for every kind of creativity. Plus, our panels of all-star judges—pulled directly from our incredible lineup of performing acts—are ready to inspect your threads with a keen eye! 🤩💫

We are also incredibly grateful to the talented artisans and vendors who have helped make this year’s festivities possible. Be sure to stop by and visit our amazing supporters:

Rosemarycat5
Into Leather
Mark Piggott, Fantasy/Steampunk Author
Blueberry & Onion
Celtic Hammer Club

Finish those final touches and prepare to strut your stuff at the most inventive event of the summer! Keep an eye on our socials or subscribe to our list for any last-minute updates.

GET TICKETS: https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/

📍 Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026
📅 June 6 | 10am-7pm
📍 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ
FAMILY FRIENDLY - FREE PARKING - NO PETS - SERVICE DOGS WELCOME

05/27/2026

The gears have aligned and the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here—the full schedule for Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026 is officially LIVE! 📜✨Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at Vasa Park in NJ, for a day of retro-futuristic wonder. Whether you're a seasoned sky-pirate or a young adventurer, SPAF has something for every explorer.

What’s in the works:
🎶 Musical Marvels: Get ready to dance to the infectious sounds of A Halo Called Fred the dark cabaret magic of Dust Bowl Faeries, the unruly vaudeville of This Way to the Egress and more!
🎭Thrilling Spectacles: Hold your breath for Dr JR King of the Impossible masterful whip-cracking show and witness the jaw-dropping curiosities of Professional Monstrosity.
☀️ Family Fun: From our high-stakes Tea Dueling competitions to the curious inventions displayed by the Museum of Interesting Things, there is endless wonder for explorers of all ages. All day lawn games!
📖 Classes & Workshops: Belly dancing, glass blowing, and more!
🎉 Friday Night PREPARTY Activities
🌙 OVERNIGHT CAMPING & CAMPFIRE

🔗 View the full expedition plan here: https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/schedule/steampunkalchemy-fest-2026

🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com

📅 SATURDAY, JUNE 6 | 10AM-7PM

📍Vasa Park NJ
1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ (Budd Lake)
FREE PARKING - SERVICE DOGS WELCOME

05/12/2026

We are less than a month away from the greatest festival in space and time - Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026. TICEKTS NOW AVAILABLE! See Vasa Park transform into a retro-futuristic wonderland where the gears of creativity and imagination never stop turning...

Our lineup is so dense it’s practically radioactive!
🕰️ Market of Curiosities: Curated artisan and vendor market.
🎻 Live Music: A rotating stage of incredible bands to keep your gears shifting. Visit our site for the full lineup.
🤖 Robotics Demos: Witness the cutting edge of steam-powered (and modern) ingenuity.
⚔️ Medieval Combat: Knights of the realm clashing in a display of steel and skill.
🎯 Games: Test your hand at games of skill and leisure on the green. Featuring Tea Dueling!
👧🏻 Fun for Littles: Face painting, outdoor playground, ice cream, more!
🏆 Fashion Fête Costume Contest: Strut your clockwork finest for a chance to win magnificent prizes!
💃 Saturday Cabaret: When the sun goes down, the steam gets hotter! (21+, separate ticket required). LIMITED SEATING!
🌚 Overnight camping and much more!

🎟️ Tickets & Info: www.steampunkalchemyfest.com
Preliminary Schedule: www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/schedule

📍 WHERE: 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ
📅 WHEN: June 6, 2026 | 10am-6pm
FREE PARKING - FAMILY FRIENDLY
No pets. Service dogs permitted.

Grab your tickets today and join the revolution! 🚀⚙️

05/08/2026

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05/03/2026

Greetings good Citizens! We bring news of a FREE concert this afternoon in Randolph, NJ. One of our featured Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026 performers will be hosting a FREE performance at the Randolph Library. In these economic times, what is better than no coin required?! Littles welcome. ✨💐

Good morning ☀️ Don't miss today's FREE concert in honor of Motherhood and Mother's Day at the Randolph Township Library. Music starts at 2pm! With selections from medieval, renaissance, and baroque eras and cultures. Featuring recorders, cello, harp, guitar, and voices. See you there!

A Mother's Song: An early music FREE CONCERT
TODAY SUNDAY @ 2pm
Randolph Public Library
28 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ


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05/01/2026

Citizens of the realm, we have some exciting news! The fine folk at Sword & Teapot will be hosting their debut TEA DUELING event at SPAF 2026. What is Tea Dueling? Only the most high-brow, cutthroat, and whimsical game you will ever play!

Visit the link below to learn more and sign up to compete during our Saturday festival! No previous knowledge necessary. 🫖

SWORD & TEAPOT
https://www.swordandteapot.com/tea-dueling.html

Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026
Saturday, June 6 - 10am-6pm
TICKETS: https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/



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Photo Details: Mallory, Randy. [Steampunk Tea Duel] University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Libraries Special Collections.

04/29/2026

Calling all bards, sirens, shameless partiers, curious cats, and natural performers:

This year we are adding a Friday Night "Boiler Room Bash" featuring... STEAMPUNK KARAOKE! 🎤

A very big thanks to DJ Draggie from Black Dragon IGR LLC for hosting. Meet us at the main Pavilion stage, Friday June 5th, for some chromatic and steam-tacular fun! Music starts at 7pm.

Dress to impress. Singing ability not required.

Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026

🎟️ TICKETS & INFO
https://www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/

📅JUNE 5 - Market Preview & Welcome Party
📅JUNE 6 - Main Festival 10am-6pm; Cabaret 7pm

📍Vasa Park
1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ (Budd Lake)
Overnight camping available. No pets; service dogs welcome.

04/28/2026

Greetings Citizens! 🎩✨Dust off your finest garb for Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2026 returns this June! We are preparing to transform Vasa Park into a retro-futuristic wonderland where the gears of creativity and imagination never stop turning!

Our lineup is so dense it’s practically radioactive! Join us for a day of industrial-strength fun, including:

🕰️ Market of Curiosities: Curated artisan and vendor market.
🎻 Live Music: A rotating stage of incredible bands to keep your gears shifting.
🤖 Robotics Demos: Witness the cutting edge of steam-powered (and modern) ingenuity.
⚔️ Medieval Combat: Knights of the realm clashing in a display of steel and skill.
🎯 Lawn Games: Test your hand at games of skill and leisure on the green.
🏆 Fashion Fête Costume Contest: Strut your clockwork finest for a chance to win magnificent prizes!
💃 The Late-Night Cabaret: When the sun goes down, the steam gets hotter! (21+, separate ticket required).
🌚Overnight camping and much more!

🎟️ Tickets & Info: www.steampunkalchemyfest.com
Preliminary Schedule: www.steampunkalchemyfest.com/schedule

📍 WHERE: 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ
📅 WHEN: June 6, 2026 | 10am-6pm
FREE PARKING - FAMILY FRIENDLY
No pets. Service dogs permitted.

Don’t let time slip through your fingers like sand in a broken hourglass—grab your tickets today and join the revolution! 🚀⚙️