On October 8th, 2016,
The Gilded Gear Festival enjoyed an amazing 4th annual day of
Steampunk artisans and performers. Located at Bloomer Park in Rochester, Michigan, this market day event was spectacular!
The weather was blustery, but not too cold. The sun was brightly shining on the cosplayers, joggers, park goers, kids, and friendly dogs. It was a day at the market where people picnicked, got tin pictures taken, shopped with local artisans, played Frisbee and watched their kids on the playground.
Handmade Steampunk Doctor Who T.A.R.D.I.S. Cosplay!
The festival was fun for all ages!
Steampunk Furry!
A lovely group shot of artisans and attendees!
Artisans (Memory Lane Revisited) all the way from the West Coast of Michigan!
Old-time silver and tin-type photography done by Sheldon's Silver & Tin Oldtime Studio!
My husband and I as a Steampunk Mechanic and Airship Captain, Sir Bule Valentine III and Captain Valencia Valentine of Wholihan's Wares!
The native bard, Professor Robyn Wyldwood, singing self-written songs and wonderful covers such as Firefly and Serenity classics!
Speaking of Firefly, here's Captain Mal and some automatons!
The Big Icky, amazing traveling salesman!
Happy Market-goers, sporting their new wares!
Lastly, Captain Valencia Valentine, signing off!