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Holiday Inn & Suites, Cincinnati-Eastgate, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
16th - 18th June 2023

Welcome to the NEW International Steampunk Symposium
with your host, Captain Medea Asherah

Founded in 2012, The International Steampunk Symposium is an annual three day festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. The weekend’s programming includes workshops, music, entertainment, exhibits, an eclectic vendor hall, and our signature event…The Steampunk Olympiad.

With the help of a stellar Symposium crew, many enthusiastic guests, volunteers and creatives, this annual Steampunk celebration “Under the Big Top” is sure to be the best one yet!

Since 2014, the Steampunk Symposium has partnered with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to help them increase awareness and stop the stigma of mental illness. All ticket sales for the Olympiad games goes to support this wonderful organization, and the fact that anyone can participate in the games mirrors the inclusivity that we want to see in the world.

Make sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss this great event! This is YOUR circus and YOUR monkeys!

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Save $10 on each ticket purchased until March 31st, 2023. Ticket prices go up after March 31st, 2023

Our Dedicated Organizer of the International Steampunk Symposium

In 2022 the doors looked to be closing forever on the dandiest Steampunk weekend event in Cincinnati, Ohio. Things looked bleak. That is, until one plucky Steampunk inspired Captain Asherah to try her hand at running a convention. The rest… is history.

CAPTAIN MEDEA ASHERAH

Jennifer Noran

Captain Medea Asherah (she who walks above the sea) a.k.a. Jennifer Noran, has been the Captain of the Airship Caduceus out of Lexington, Kentucky since 2016. The inspiration for becoming Captain of an Airship was fueled by a friend who suggested visiting The International Steampunk Symposium in 2015, “to find out what this “steampunk business” was all about. She immediately fell in love with the clothing, competitions and camaraderie of Steampunk. Along with attending Steampunk events, she started creating logos and designs for such projects as the Kentucky Steampunk Society, The Chicago Steampunk Exposition, The Traveling Revelers, The Atlanta Steampunk Exposition, The Airship Caduceus and in 2022 for The International Steampunk Symposium.

Captain Medea Asherah (she who walks above the sea) a.k.a. Jennifer Noran, has been the Captain of the Airship Caduceus out of Lexington, Kentucky since 2016. The inspiration for becoming Captain of an Airship was fueled by a friend who suggested visiting The International Steampunk Symposium in 2015, “to find out what this “steampunk business” was all about. She immediately fell in love with the clothing, competitions and camaraderie of Steampunk. Along with attending Steampunk events, she started creating logos and designs for such projects as the Kentucky Steampunk Society, The Chicago Steampunk Exposition, The Traveling Revelers, The Atlanta Steampunk Exposition, The Airship Caduceus and in 2022 for The International Steampunk Symposium. In late 2021 when it was secretly announced that the International Steampunk Symposium was going to be closing its doors after 10 years, Jennifer sprang into action. With the coercion of her soon-to-be co-convention owner Captain Malarkey Obvious, a.k.a. Michael Gruen, many meetings were held and soon both Captains found themselves the owners of a Steampunk convention! Through the International Steampunk Symposium, The Airship Caduceus crew, our fellow Steampunks and the wonderful genre that is Steampunk itself, Jennifer hopes that good deeds can be achieved, kindness and friendships can be kindled and creativity can be cultivated…all while having fun!

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. They provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Buy Your Tickets TODAY!

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Weekend Pass


$70

All Weekend for 1 Adult 21 and Over

$50

All Weekend for 1 Young Adult 13-20

$30

All Weekend for 1 Child 6-12


  • Panels
  • Fairway Games
  • Entertainment
  • Workshops

Friday


$30

Just Friday for 1 Adult 21 and Over

$25

Just Friday for 1 Young Adult 13-20

$20

Just Friday for 1 Child 6-12


  • Panels
  • Fairway Games
  • Entertainment
  • Workshops

Saturday


$45

Just Saturday for 1 Adult 21 and Over

$35

Just Saturday for 1 Young Adult 13-20

$25

Just Saturday for 1 Child 6-12


  • Panels
  • Fairway Games
  • Entertainment
  • Workshops

Sunday


$20

Just Sunday for 1 Adult 18 and Over

Free!

For father's day, anyone under 18 will get into the event free so long as they have an accompanying adult.


  • Panels
  • Fairway Games
  • Entertainment
  • Workshops

 

Tickets are non-refundable. We do allow reselling or transferring of admission tickets, but we do request notification for our records when the sale has occurred. Please contact us to let us know who the new ticket holders are.

Don't Forget to Book a Room!

High Tea

Introducing "High Tea" - a delightful event that will take you on a journey of refined taste and elegance. Our exquisite selection of teas will tantalize your taste buds, from the robust English Breakfast to the delicate Darjeeling. We also have a decaf option for those who want to indulge without the caffeine rush.

But that's not all. Our spread of baked goods and tea sandwiches will transport you to a world of luxury and sophistication. Enjoy a range of decadent treats, including eclairs, petit fours, tartlets, and much more, all lovingly prepared by an expert chef.

Whether you're looking for a sophisticated afternoon with friends or an indulgent solo treat, High Tea is the perfect choice. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling pampered and satisfied. Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in the finer things in life. Reserve your spot at High Tea today!

High Tea - $35 (limited number - pre-registration only) TICKET PRICES CAN NOT BE REFUNDED OR USED FOR FOLLOWING SYMPOSIUMS. We do allow reselling or transferring of High Tea tickets, but we do request notification for our records when the sale has occurred. Please contact us at info@steampunksymposium.com to let us know who the new ticket holders are. We will be having two seating sessions for High Tea. The seating space for the area can accommodate up to 45 people. Please choose which seating group you'd like to be in by clicking the preferred time below. Times for each group will be announced later as we approach the convention date.