Get ready for an anachronistically good time with weekend at ÆtherFest, Texas’ oldest three-day steampunk convention and festival! ÆtherFest is full of panels, workshops, musical events, performers, vendors and wonderful unconventional people from the Steampunk community all in an exceedingly historic and immersive hotel environment with an intimate and casual atmosphere for all to enjoy.This event starts Friday, May 4, 2012 at noon at the historic The St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel (300 East Travis Street, San Antonio, TX). You can pre-register now at the early rate of $55 at the ÆtherFest website! You can also apply to become a vendor or volunteer through the site and reserve your hotel room.
Guests announced so far include Marquis of Vaudeville, O.M Grey, Eli August, Unwoman, Doctor Q, Airship Isabella, Cracked Monocle, DJ Fact .50, Hipnautica, Jaymee Goh, Lia Habel, JoSelle Vanderhooft, Chris Holm, Rupert Cornelius, A.N.K.H., Jenn O’Syde, Jesse Thaxton, Mad Raven Productions, Antarctic Press, Mr. Saturday & Sixpence and Steampunk Boba Fett. Check out the website or connect on Facebook for the latest guest announcements and information.
There is an attendance cap of 500 this year for ÆtherFest to maintain the highly-touted intimate atmosphere, so buy your tickets now before the event fills up. Be sure to RSVP on Facebook, as well, so you can get to know your fellow attendees before the con.
Pre-registration is now available at the early-bird rate of $55 for a full 3-day pass., 3-Day Registration prices will be $60 at the door and 1-Day Passes will be $30 per day.
