What if? Exploring Alternate History in Media - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Presented by Kelsey Josephson Alternate history stories can be found in books, movies, television, comics, games, and more. These reimaginings can range from realistic to fantastical, from serious to ...

Join us for a discussion on some of the most popular and influential works of alternate history in media.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 29th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Captain Wiloby's Emporium - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Captain Wiloby’s Emporium hand makes clothing for men and women. Being inclusive, they build their clothing for every body shape Captain Wiloby’s Emporium find unique and beautiful fabrics as they tra...

Captain Wiloby’s Emporium hand makes clothing for men and women. Being inclusive, they build their clothing for every body shape.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 29th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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11 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition “Whispers in the Dark” – Part Four We are now just 11 weeks away from when the Exposition will once more open the portals that invite you to step back in time to 1893 and experience dimensions of the ...

Exhibitors and the program updates, plus in the latest installment of "The Curse of Cthulhu" Helen Keller becomes possessed by an ancient one!
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Joseph Asphahani, Author - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Joseph Asphahani, a local author, peddling dark, epic fantasy-sci-fi in which animals commit violent acts, much like humanity, and hopefully learn from their mistakes, much like humanity. Joseph Aspha...

Joseph Asphahani joins the Exposition this May with his book series of dark, epic fantasy-sci-fi.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 29th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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The Nerdy Wolf - Chicago Steampunk Exposition The Nerdy Wolf catalog is filled with handmade journals, glass dip pens, and wood gift boxes in-house. With a focus on US based materials, such as leather, glass, and wood, The Nerdy Wolf designs thei...

The Nerdy Wolf joins the Exposition this May with their handmade journals, glass dip pens, wood gift boxes in-house, and more!
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 29th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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"Myth of Man" Screening and Q&A with Director Jamin Winans - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Presented by Jamin Winans & Kiowa Winans No Extra Ticket Required The Exposition is thrilled and honored to announce a bonus exclusive one night only pre-event for the evening of Thursday, May 29th, 2...

The Exposition is honored to announce an exclusive one night only pre-event on Thursday, 5/29/25! We shall be hosting a screening of the new Steampunk epic film "Myth of Man" followed by a Q&A session with film director Jamin Winans & producer Kiowa Winans!
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Dr. Mike's Shaving Emporium - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Dr. Mike’s Shaving Emporium joins the Exposition this year with their classic grooming supplies for shaving, beard maintenance, and hair care. The company was founded in June of 2015 with the idea of ...

Dr. Mike’s Shaving Emporium joins the Exposition this year with their classic grooming supplies for shaving, beard styling, and hair care.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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14 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition “Whispers in the Dark” – Part One Only fourteen more weeks remain until the Exposition once more open the portals that invite you to step back in time to 1893 and experience dimensions of the Chicago ...

Along with all the weekly vendor and program updates, this week we start the “Whispers in the Dark” chapter.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Application for Organizations - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Are you an organization that wishes to promote itself at the Exposition? Are you an organization that provides press coverage for conventions? If the answer is yes to either (or both) of these questio...

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Paper Casting Your Gears (13+) - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Presented by Lady Fontayne Pen-ship – $5 Session Materials Fee  Using paper made from such unlikely contents as bamboo or wheat straw, we will make several castings of a selection of gears. While your...

Using paper made from such unlikely contents as bamboo or wheat straw, make several castings of a selection of gears.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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15 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Stranger in the Mirror Only fifteen more weeks remain until the Exposition once more open the portals that invite you to step back in time to 1893 and experience dimensions of the Chicago World’s Fair...

Our weekly summary of the latest updates to the program and exhibitors, plus the concluding episode to the "Compasses of Columbus" story and clues.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Morse Code Bracelet (13+) - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Presented by Lady Fontayne Pen-ship – $5 Session Materials Fee  One cannot be too careful in these perilous times. Guard your identity with this handmade bracelet in the famous code used ’round the wo...

One cannot be too careful in these perilous times. Guard your identity with this handmade bracelet in the famous code used around the world.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Archimedes Azure Creations & Kittencrochet ‘N Such - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Archimedes Azure Creations and Kittencrochet ‘N Such return to the Exposition this May Archimedes Azure Creations specializes UV reactive and glow in the dark one of a kind jewelry creations! Joining ...

Archimedes Azure Creations and Kittencrochet ‘N Such return to the Exposition this May!
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Nathan Lueth Illustration - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Nathan Lueth joins the 2025 Exposition with his comics, graphic novels, and commissioned art with a fantastical twist! Nathan Lueth is a self-published graphic novelist with 20 years of experience as ...

Nathan Lueth joins the 2025 Exposition with his comics, graphic novels, and commissioned art with a fantastical twist!
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Afternoon Tea Parties - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Both Saturday and Sunday afternoon of the Exposition, we offer you the opportunity to relax with cups of tea, delicious finger foods, and delightful conversation with some of our guests of honor. Each...

Several people have been asking about how to get tickets to the Exposition's formal Tea Parties . . . voila! 🧐
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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17 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition The Journey’s Hunger Each week the clues continue to unfold as we countdown to the opening of the portal that invites you to step back in time to 1893 and experience dimensions of the Chicago World’s ...

Each week we bring you updates on the latest featured exhibitors and presenters, plus the next clue in our immersive mystery game.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Exposition Clothing Exchange - Chicago Steampunk Exposition HOSTED BY: Mari Rice, Chicago Green Theater Alliance, & Creative Chicago Refuse Exchange. LOCATION: Slate Hall Not sure what to wear to a steampunk convention? Tired of items in your wardrobe? Are the...

Not sure what to wear to the Exposition? Tired of items in your wardrobe? Then bring them to share with your fellow steampunks in our FREE clothing & accessories exchange!
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Chicago Steampunk Expo “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ 5/30/25 to 6/1/25 ~ Schaumburg, IL
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The Sirens from Your Darkest Fears - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Presented by the Blood Sirens Enter if you dare to the domain of the alluring Blood Sirens. Their cove may tempt you with desirable treasures and lush surroundings, but be wary of their magical form. ...

Enter if you dare to the domain of the alluring Blood Sirens.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Sirkles Studio - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Sirkles Studio turns words into artwork using an intricate and complex circular script. At my shop, the designs decorating the jewelry, canvases, keychains, stickers and other items all have literal t...

Sirkles Studio, with their intricate and complex circular timey-whimey artwork script, returns to the Exposition this May.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Cthulhu by Gaslight "Dead Light" (18+) - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Games Master: Father Henry Astur (AKA Kody Raslawski) Gaming System: Cthulhu by Gaslight Players: 4-6 (sign-ups in rooms 1330 & 1332) Duration: 3 hours A chance encounter on a stormy night leads to un...

Dare you venture into a chance encounter on a stormy night that leads into untold horror in rural Massachusetts?
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Raven Designs - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Raven Designs with their plush bots, handmade journals, creative keepsakes, and unique one of a kind art and gifts return again this May to the Exposition’s Underground Market. Raven Design’s art is u...

Raven Designs with their plush bots, handmade journals, creative keepsakes, and unique one of a kind art and gifts return again this May to the Exposition’s Underground Market.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ 5/30/25 to 6/1/25
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19 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition The Compass of Columbus A new series of clues begins this week as read excerpts from a bright young 19-year-old lad who worked for the Chicago Exposition in 1893. Each week the clues continue to unfol...

This week our Exposition countdown begins a new series of clues titled "The Compass of Columbus."
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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20 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition They’re everywhere? The clues continue to mount, but what could they spell out? As we countdown to the opening of the portal that invites you to step back in time to 1893 and experience dimensions of ...

Is it paranoia when "they" ARE out to get you? This week's update takes a turn . . .
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Scandinavian Steampunk - TeslaCon 15 - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Presented by Lord Bobbins (AKA  Eric Larson) For 14 years we have traveled the globe for adventure. This coming year we travel into myth and legend as TeslaCon brings you “The Tear of Odin,” a paranor...

Come find out more about Scandinavian Steampunk and the plans for Teslacon 15 "The Tear of Odin."
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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22 Weeks until the Exposition! - Chicago Steampunk Exposition A is for Agitation The clues continue to mount, but what could they spell out? As we countdown to the opening of the portal that invites you to step back in time to 1893 and experience dimensions of t...

Another week, another clue to the Exposition's mystery.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Cthulhu by Gaslight "Curse of the Swamp Tentacle!" (18+) - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Games Master: Captain Grey Wulfe Gaming System: Cthulhu by Gaslight Players: 2-6 (sign-ups in rooms 1330 & 1332) Duration: 4 hours This Cthulhu adventure in a steampunk setting starts with an emergenc...

Arriving you find blood spilt and your friends missing. Can you use your intellect and skills to rescue them and end this evil plot?~
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Cloud Orchid Publishing - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Cloud Orchid Publishing were at the very first Chicago Steampunk Exposition in 2019, joined us again in 2024, and we are happy to announce that they shall be exhibiting at the Exposition in 2025 as we...

Cloud Orchid Publishing specializes in a variety of indie publication genres of books including novels, poetry collections, and art books.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Exposition Tickets - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Please list Badge Names in the “Order Notes” section of the Check Out. The First 100 Weekend Badges will Receive Our 2025 Exclusive Pin! We are currently working on the design, but you know it’s going...

Looking for an 11th hour holiday gift? 🐙 🎁
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Sweet Steam - Chicago Steampunk Exposition “Purveyors of Fine, Experimental, and Whimsical Confections with traditional and exotic flavourings, created for Appreciation and Consumption by Sophisticated Ladies and Gentlemen” “We live to create ...

Would it really be a steampunk convention without the fantastic chocolates of Sweet Steam?
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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Dungeons & Dragons - "What's in the Swamp?" (18+) - Chicago Steampunk Exposition Games Master: Rhonda Rehmke Gaming Time: 4 hours Players: 3 – 7 (sign-ups in rooms 1330 & 1332) Strange things are happening in the forest where the swamp begins and the rumor filled village is gettin...

Strange things are happening in the forest where the swamp begins and the rumor filled village is getting anxious for heroes to find the cause.
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Chicago Steampunk Exposition “The Curse of Cthulhu” ~ May 30th to June 1st, 2025 ~ Schaumburg, Illinois
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