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Adult Partners Can Can Dance (Adults Only)
4:30pm, September 5, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD30 Add To Cart
Afternoon Tea
You are invited to a lovely afternoon tea party. There are not many traditions that are universally accepted as "steampunk" and Tea Time is one of them! Conversation, treats and, of course, tea will help you relax on what is sure to be a gorgeous summer afternoon.
Please RSVP by purchasing a ticket. It's the polite etiquette to ensure that the hostess has plenty to offer her guests!
2:30pm, September 5, 2026 (session one)
3:30pm, September 6, 2026 (session two)
Noblewares, 101 N Main Street
USD30 (per session)
Add To Cart (September 5, 2026) Add To Cart (September 6, 2026)
Atomic Flow Party
9:00pm, September 5, 2026 Tanyard Garden, 320 S 3rd Street Free
Belly Dance Instruction with Hazan
11:00am, September 5, 2026 (session one)
11:00am, September 6, 2026 (session two)
Noblewares, 101 N Main Street
USD30 (per session)
Add To Cart (September 5, 2026)
Add To Cart (September 6, 2026)
Burlesque
Having performed for over two decades, the ScallyWags are one of the longest running Pirate Acts in the U.S. and have been a most entertaining part of the Big River Steampunk Festival since our very first year! Be prepared for drinks, adult humor and typical ScallyWag shenanigans! This is a 21+ event!
11:00pm, September 5, 2026 Main Street Social House, 408 N Main Street USD60
Can Can Dance Instruction
Yes, you CAN CanCan! Taught by Sue McGuinness, professional dancer who has extensive experience in performing and teaching CanCan this workshop is open to all levels and abilities, genders, from beginner to advanced! Wear comfortable shoes. Practice ruffled skirts are available on a first come basis or bring your own circle skirt. Come and have fun!
1:00pm, September 5, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD30
ComicSteam Costume Contest
Steampunk-up your favorite comic book character and show us you true power! Creativity? Super speed? Imagination? Charity? We want to see!
Thank you Hannibal Heroes Unlimited!
4:00pm, September 4, 2026 Broadway Stage Free
Costume Contest
Show off your costume creations and creativity by entering our Costume Contest! It's free to enter, a lot of fun, plus you could win a special prize!
Day One - September 5, 2026
Preliminaries
12:30pm
Broadway Stage
Free
Finals
2:00pm
Main Stage
Free
Day Two - September 6, 2026
Preliminaries
11:30am
Broadway Stage
Free
Finals
1:30pm
Main Stage
Free
Facial Hair Contest
Braid it. Wax it. Twirl it. Curl it. Show it off for a chance to win a prize in our Facial Hair Contest.
12:00 noon, September 5, 2026 Broadway Stage Free
Festival Closing with the ScallyWags
and Best Booth Award
2:00pm, September 7, 2026 Main Stage Free
Festival Opening with the ScallyWags
and Time Warp
10:30am, September 5, 2026 Main Stage Free
Ghost Tour
9:00pm, September 5, 2026 (session one)
9:00pm, September 6, 2026 (session two) Pickup at Broadway Stage USD35 (per session)Add To Cart (September 5, 2026)
Add To Cart (September 6, 2026)
Hat Contest
Show off your chapeau! Did you create it yourself, add accoutrements or even buy it from one of our vendors? Come show us how you have chosen to top off your ensemble. Win a prize for what's above your eyes!
11:00am, September 6, 2026 Broadway Stage Free
Jason - Chicago Steampunk Exposition
3:00pm, September 4, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD20Add To Cart
Jefferson Parker Dance Instruction
5:30pm, September 5, 2026 (session one)
5:00pm, September 6, 2026 (session two) Broadway Stage Free
Kids Costume Contest
Let's play dress up! Costume contests are fun for all ages, but this one is for infants, toddlers, children, preteens and teenagers. Show us your best costume, don't be shy... You could win a prize if you try!
1:00pm, September 5, 2026 Broadway Stage Free
Meet and Greet
- Block Party with Casey A Blaze
6:30pm, September 4, 2026 Wasteland Free
Murder Mystery Dinner
Have you ever wanted to catch a murderer? Join us to unravel a twisted plot while drinking and dining during an audience participation Murder Mystery Game Dinner.
Tickets are USD50 per person. Bar opens and seating begins at 5:30pm. Game begins promptly at 6:00pm so don't be late! Seating is limited!
6:00pm, September 4, 2026 (session one)
6:00pm, September 5, 2026 (session two) Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD50 (per session)
Add To Cart (September 4, 2026) Add To Cart (September 5, 2026)
Nerf Duels
Bobbi and Dale started the original concept of NERF Duels for YEAR ONE of the Big River Steampunk Festival and it continues to be a fun staple for kids and adults to this day! They've let their idea be spread across other steampunk festivals but they are the Original NERF Duelists. They've dueled for charity and community projects and they invite YOU to join them at High Noon.
12 noon, September 5, 2026 (session one)
12 noon, September 6, 2026 (session two) Wasteland Free
Nerf Your Weapon with Bobbi and Dale
4:00pm, September 4, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD20Add To Cart
Parade
Lineup for the parade begins at 9:00 am at the Tanyard Garden. There is no sign up sheet, just dress to impress and strut your stuff!
10:00am, September 5, 2026 Tanyard Garden, 320 S 3rd Street Free
Parasol Dueling with Madame Alexandria
1... 2... 3... 4... Let's have a parasol war! (Well, a duel anyway!) Join the free fun and learn how to perform this "Rock, Paper, Scissors" style of dueling!
2:30pm, September 5, 2026 Broadway Stage Free
Pet Parade / Pet Human Costume Contest
Show off your fur-or-feather or -scale-baby's style during our Pet Parade and Costume Contest! Join in the fun and costume yourself to match your pet, if you'd like!
10:00am, September 7, 2026 Lineup at Broadway Stage Free
Rowdy James Whip Demonstration
September 4, 2026
4:00pm
Wasteland
Free
September 5, 2026
11:30am
Tanyard Garden, 320 S 3rd Street Free
September 6, 2026
12:30pm
Broadway Stage
Free
September 6, 2026
4:30pm
Main Stage
Free
Soft Shoe Dance Instruction
1:30pm, September 6, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD30Add To Cart
Steampunks Got Talent
6:00pm, September 6, 2026 Tanyard Garden, 320 S 3rd Street Free
Tango Dance Instruction
4:30pm, September 4, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD30Add To Cart
Tea Dueling
Join us for an epic Tea Dueling contest at the Broadway stage!
1:00pm, September 6, 2026 Broadway Stage Free
Tea Pot Racing
Scoring is based on appearance, fair play, humor, bribing, and race results! We have fun! Be prepared to smile a lot!
3:00pm, September 6, 2026 Wasteland Free
The Mysteries of Steam Presentation
by Magister Aloysius VonDiesel
A student of many disciplines, Magister Aloysius VonDiesel has spent decades in the pursuit of knowledge in such diverse fields as engineering, entertainment, illumination, and even the new sport of horseless carriage racing! As a proud Bavarian, VonDiesel has not only distinguished himself in the pursuit of the perfect brew, but helped to inform and entertain Steampunk audiences across the multiverse. It's even been rumored that he has assisted, on occasion, the seasonal delivery of gifts and trinkets to deserving children, although these rumors are completely unsubstantiated ...
12:30pm, September 6, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD25Add To Cart
12:30pm, September 6, 2026 Noblewares, 101 N Main Street USD25Buy Ticket
UV Body Painting
8:00pm, September 5, 2026 Tanyard Garden, 320 S 3rd Street Free
Wasteland Costume Contest
3:00pm, September 5, 2026 (session one)
2:00pm, September 6, 2026 (session two) Wasteland Free
Wasteland Olympics
2:00pm, September 5, 2026 (session one)
1:00pm, September 6, 2026 (session two) Wasteland Free
Wild West Riverboat Cruise
Join Captain Steve Terry aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat for a beautiful sail on the Mississippi River. Dance to music played by the Midnight Wanderers and marvel at the magic of Thom Bedlam.
9:00pm, September 5, 2026 Mark Twain Riverboat, 300 Riverfront Dr USD50
Wine Tasting
7:00pm, September 5, 2026 Frozen Sippi's, 108 N Main St USD20Add To Cart