Steampunk at Strathearn
October 3rd and 4th!
10:00am to 4:00pm
Designed with something for everyone!
~ Where Imagination Meets Invention ~
A Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Event
There is probably no better place to enjoy the whimsical magic of Steampunk than on the historic 6 1/2 acres at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum. Surrounded by buildings form the 1800’s guests will enjoy live bands, presentations, food, vendors and contests. Families can spend time in the Kids Fun Factory where they can make giant bubbles, have antique water pump races, play yard games, try out old time washboards and tubs, and even make a calligraphy postcard!
Feeling competitive? Sign up for the Makers’ Challenge, Tea Dueling or even try your hand at Tea Pot Racing.
Into music? Grab something to eat and take a seat and take in the sounds to two top-notch live bands on the big stage.
There is so much going on at this event and always something for everybody.
For Entertainment we have two amazing bands!
October 3rd from 10:00am to 3:00pm we have The Brandon Ragan Project.
- The Brandon Ragan Project is a standout 7-piece funk, blues, Motown, and R&B group based out of the Ventura and Los Angeles areas.
- We’ve built a solid regional reputation for high-energy live shows, bringing a mix of tight grooves, soul, and jazz-infused improvisation that gets crowds up and dancing.
- What Makes the Project Stand Out
- Southern Roots Meets SoCal Groove: Front man Brandon Ragan originally hails from Talladega, Alabama, bringing gospel-jazz influence and soulful saxophone chops into Southern California’s beachside venue scene.
- Deep Musicianship: The lineup packs serious veteran talent. Across drums, bass, keys, guitar, and vocals, the members bring decades of combined experience backing major industry names and performing across local staples.
- Versatile Repertoire: Their sets seamlessly bridge classic funk anthems, smooth R&B covers, lowdown blues, and dance-heavy Motown hits.
October 4th from 10:00am to 3:00pm we have the Vanise Terry Band
- Vanise Terry Band (VTB) is a classic rock cover band that redefines the genre with a fierce and talented female lead singer at the helm. With a captivating blend of nostalgia and modern energy, VTB pays homage to legendary rock anthems while infusing them with their own unique style.
- The powerful vocals of frontwoman Vanise Terry bring new life to timeless hits. She is backed by guitarist Eric Barnett of legendary Iron Butterfly, local favorite with a smile Michael Velasquez on bass, John Tarascio rocking on drums, and featuring Steve Jacobsen on keys. Get ready to rock out and dance on a musical journey that feels both familiar and exhilarating.
805 Body Art
Andi started her body art business in 2009, but has been drawing and painting since she was old enough to hold a brush. She enjoys connecting with people and bringing their imaginations to life. Co-creation is the most inspiring part of the gig and pushes her to develop her talent, expand her ideas and skill sets, and improve her portfolio with every customer and guest. She hopes that the people she touches feel the love she shares in the experience.
Aramania Balloon
Hello! I’m Nadia Muñoz, a balloon artist with over four years of experience. I’ll be bringing amazing balloon figures and some toys. Kids love our incredible balloon figures, and even teenagers and adults request them. We always bring joy and smiles to every event we attend. See you soon
C&J Goods
C & J Goods L.A.– The brainchild of two leathersmiths who create bespoke leather goods that fit your needs whether for daily use or adventure. Our sturdy items are sophisticated designs that are at home everywhere and anywhere.
Craft your very own custom cuff in our booth!
Cindy & Jo
Captain Marley Zax
Marthyter’s Mooring Introduction
Welcome to Marthyter’s Mooring! An interdimensional rest stop for time travelers of all types, the Mooring is the perfect place to kick your feet up and talk shop with some of the most well-versed pilots, pirates, and parachutists around! We have a variety of casual games, intense theoretical conversations, and bold characters to interact with for an afternoon you certainly won’t forget to remember. Basically, if you’ve been longing for a place to call home on the long road that is the entirety of history and existence, we welcome you.
Chloeography
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Chloe Kono
Crunchy’s Fruit
Cunchy’s Fruit is ready to bring a refreshing twist to Steampunk at Strathearn! We’ll be serving a variety of refreshing handcrafted aguas frescas made with 100% real fruit. Whether you like something sweet, refreshing, creamy, or limey, we have something for everyone.
Not sure which flavor to choose? Sample away! We offer free samples so you can discover your favorite. Feeling like an inventor? Mix two flavors together and create your very own refreshing concoction!
Stop by, say hello, and sip on something delicious during your Steampunk adventure!
Drake & McTrrowell
David L. Drake and Katherine L. Morse are the award-winning, San Diego-based authors of “The Adventures of Drake and McTrowell – Perils in a Postulated Past,” a serialized steampunk tale detailing the adventures of Chief Inspector Erasmus Drake and Dr. “Sparky” McTrowell. They have produced four novels since 2010: “London, Where It All Began,” “The Bavarian Airship Regatta,” “Her Majesty’s Eyes and Ears,” and “The Hawaiian Triple Cross.” They’ve also contributed stories to several steampunk anthologies. Additionally, Dr. Morse edits, and Mr. Drake does cover art and design. Drake and Morse won a Starburner Award for the radio show based on their first story that has run multiple times on SciFi.Radio. Dr. Morse runs Auntie Catherine’s Kitchen where she produces tasty goodies for sale at farmers’ markets and other venues based on her own recipes, which she publishes on her WordPress cooking blog.
In addition to books, posters, buttons, and stickers, we’ll be bringing goodies from Auntie Catherine’s Kitchen: preserves, marmalades, apple butter, mustard, cookies, spiced sugars, and vinegar.
Doc Synchronous
The League of Supremely Evil Revolutionaries is a theatrical group that performs as cartoonish style Villains of various and silly portrayals. They comprise, evil geniuses, femme fatales, mad scientists, rogues, pirates, thugs, minions and general evil doers bent on taking over the world.
Their leader is one Doc Synchronous who sells cure alls and assorted medicines of questionable curative properties. He is aided by his Thug E.F. Eegee who remarkably looks like a puppet.
The Doc and his villains will be giving the following presentations
Steampunk Characters aren’t born, they are created – how to create your own Steampunk character
Solving Mysteries and Rewriting History – something mysterious and fun for the family learning Steampunk
Commemorative Pin
Kats Window
Kat styles eclectic elements into unique treasures to wear, to display and to store your other treasures.
find more “katswindow” creations on Instagram and Facebook
OLDE TYME PASTIMES presenters offer an engaging and interactive experience by hosting ongoing activities centered around historic games. They provide opportunities for the public to join in playing, learning and exploring the history of games and various pastimes. Through lively demonstrations and insightful teachings, OLDE TYME PASTIMES creates an immersive and educational environment that brings the past to life for all participants.
Spell Bound
We carry a full line of 3D Printed dragons, snakes and animals. Cats….frogs…..turtles….stingrays….etc. The squishy dumplings have become very popular this season, so we carry a full line of squishy characters. Kids love our assortment of gift items and parents love giving them to them.
Splendid Teapot Racing
John Bollman has been an avid steampunk since attending the very first California Steampunk convention in 2008. Cheering on splendid teapot racers for the first time in 2017 planted a seed that has grown from creating his first winning racer, Steamer Joe, into building obstacles, amassing a loaner fleet, and hosting races throughout NorCal and SoCal.
John loves the creativity, positive spirit, and audience participation that surrounds teapot racing. Everyone young and old, can join in on the excitement of a race.
At Steampunk at Strathearn, I will have a course of fun and challenging obstacles set up each day. For those bringing their own teapot racers, and attendees who would like give racing a spin, there will be multiple demonstrations and open practice sessions. To finish off each day, timed races will be run with each day’s champion taking home a trophy.
Steamed Octopus
Steamed Octopus creates one of a kind full outfits, jewelry, hats and accessories to this crazy group of enthusiasts called Steampunk! I use recycled materials whenever possible (they have charm and history.) What’s your dream outfit? Talk to me!!