Saturday | April 26th, 2025 | 10am-7pm

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The FIFTH annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair is coming to Washington Borough, NJ on April 26th, 2025! This is a free to attend event, no tickets are required to come enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes and general steampunk shenanigans. We have some big plans to expand the event this year so keep an eye out for some amazing new things in 2025!

You are not going to want to miss out on this musical lineup! The streets will be lined with unique artisan vendors and there are plenty of local shops to explore!

After the festival is over stick around town, there is always more music going on somewhere. Come dressed for the occasion or come as you are!

Rain or Shine

2025 Music Lineup:

11:15am: Puppy Grease

An array of musicians, artists, and troubadours telling contemporary mythological folktales through song and dance and audience interaction. The band consists of uke's, mandolins, washtubs, and trombones along with your traditional vocal musings, guitars, and drums.

1:00pm: Durty Rotten Parrots

The Durty Rotten Parrots Pirate Band are a far cry from your average “yo ho ... shiver me timbers” pirate shows. Silly yet historically based original music, all perfectly timed to some of the funniest banter you will ever hear. They are 3 Fat Guys Dressed as Pirates! What more do you need ?!?

3:00pm: Dust Bowl Faeries

A faerie-tale medley of dark cabaret and gothic polka music, infused with a dose of witchcraft and a dusting of woodland magic. The accordion driven freak-folk ensemble also includes singing saw, piano accordion, lap-steel, electric bass, percussion and acoustic guitar to create an otherworldly sound.

5:00pm: This Way to the Egress

This Way to the Egress is an ole tymey gypsypunk-cabaret band that draws from many influences. They are a tapestry of worldly influences and an alchemy of sounds modern with those of the past. Equal parts unruly vaudeville, ebullient world-beat, and a three-ring circus” that you can’t help but want to dance to!

7:00pm: A Halo Called Fred

The greatest band in all reality and nonreality return to Buttzville Brewing Company for the official Steampunk afterparty. Halo has spent the last two decades making the geekiest sounds ever to spring from guitar, bass, violin, and Tupperware.

2025 Other Entertainment:

12pm & 2:30pm: Professional Monstrosity Sideshow

Dangerous feats of skill, tricks to amaze and circus style showmanship that will be both surprising and entertaining!

All Day: Keith Engle, Phonofiddler

Traditional Irish fiddle music in the Sliabh Luachra style on a unique steampunk style Phono-Fiddle. Catch this accomplished fiddler as he busks around town all day!

All Day/1:45pm Demonstration: The Museum of Interesting Things

The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions inspiring innovation and creativity - learning from the past to create a better future.

12pm-2pm: Cheryl Schruefer, Stilt Walker

Look up and marvel at this professional circus performer as she wanders the streets bringing wonder and her amazing talent to town!

12:30pm: NJ Belly Dancers

Join the NJ Belly Dancers as they demonstrate this traditional middle eastern dance style.

6:40pm: Holly Ween, Angle Grinder Performance

Popular NJ burlesque performer Holly Ween will be donning metal plates and in a marriage between art and power tools will be lighting up the evening with a display of sparks not to be missed!

All Day: Steampunk Photo Booth

Brought to you by NJ American Water. Have your own fabulous outfit and want to get a photo? Want to try on some Victorian clothing and get in the spirit? Stop by for a FREE photo opportunity!

TBA: Tea Time at Kathy's Kove

Join fellow tea enthusiasts for a special tea time! $10 per person gets you a pot of tea, a scone and a biscuit in this quaint tea room.

All Day: FREE Hands On Activities

Art, STEAM, Maker & craft activities will be hosted by the following businesses:

TBA!

2025 Local Specials & Activities:

Buttzville Brewing Company: 30 E. Washington Ave.

Afterparty with music from A Halo Called Fred starting @ 7pm!

More to be announced soon!

Vedor Info

2025 Vendor Spaces Now Open!

This is an outdoor rain or shine event. Vendor spaces are 10'x10' and are $45 per space. If you are interested in becoming a vendor please download the application below.

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