The 1893 Exposition’s Adventures in Wonderland

In August of 1893, the Chicago Exposition slipped through a series of mirrors and found itself in a topsy-turvy world of absurdity and wonder. Only a girl by the name of Alice can guide the Exposition back to its prime reality . . . but which of the many Alice reflections is the real one?!

Gail Carriger Returns!

In 2026 we shall be joined again by special guest Gail Carriger, archaeologist and author of the the Parasol Protectorate, Finishing School series, and many more bestselling novels. 

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Nine Months until the Exposition!

Nine Months until the Exposition!

The countdown continues to June 12th 2026 when we shall welcome special guests Gail Carriger, UnWoman, Leanna Renee Hieber, and a number of other people who make Steampunk truly wonderful. Tickets for 2026 are selling, rooms are available to book, the exhibitor halls...

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Ten Months until the Exposition!

Ten Months until the Exposition!

Exposition Gaming at other Conventions We are still ten months away from our "Adventures in Wonderland," but in October and November you can play a variety of table top role-playing games with some of our Chicago Steampunk Exposition game masters. October 11th and...

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Eleven Months until the Exposition!

Eleven Months until the Exposition!

"A dream is not reality, but who's to say which is which?" We are now eleven months away from our "Adventures in Wonderland" and hotel rooms, in which to dream, are now available to book for June 2026! Cabbages, Kings, and Doubles are all $139/night (plus taxes and...

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