This One-Of-A-Kind Festival In Arkansas Is Insanely Fun And Unlike Any Other
Old Timer’s Day has always been a treasured event in Arkansas. This year Van Buren is hosting the newly revamped Old Timer’s Day Steampunk Festival from April 28th-29th, 2018. Let’s see what interesting vendors and activities will be at this one-of-kind festival.
It's been held on the historic main street for decades. This year's event will be held on April 28th-29th, 2018. The festival lasts all day, beginning at 9 AM.
She owns the retro boutique Key Lime Crush. When the festival's committee was looking for ways to revitalize Old Timer's Day, it was Kathy that pitched the steampunk theme.
The shop specializes in '60s and '70s retro along with (you guessed it) steampunk. All the steampunk accessories and clothing are designed and made by Kathy, which is pretty darn cool!
How much more incentive could you need to dress the part for the festival?
Like Professor Jefferson Parker and his penny farthing bike.
Our tall friends are a community focused collective of professional performers, circus artists, fire dancers, aerialists, and creative entertainers.
The madcap group will be showing off odd talents from fire breathing to sword swallowing.
They're an interesting blend of high-wire stunts and steampunk special effects. They also create steampunk flavored cosplay pieces.
Have cake and tea at Madame’s Main Attraction while listening to the steampunk life discussion panel. There will also be tea dueling and Victorian Waltz lessons by Professor Jefferson Parker. Tickets are $12/person.
There will also be live ragtime music by the Ragged Blade Band, teapot racing, a plethora of vendors including a henna artist, magicians, hot air balloon rides, and more.
To stay updated on the happenings of the festival, you can follow the Facebook Event Page right here.
Are you looking forward to the Old Timer’s Day new theme? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
For inspiration, you may want to look through these old pictures of Arkansas from the 1900s.
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