Joining us at the ​Vermont Steampunk Expo 

Panelists, Makers & Performers

The Vermont Steampunk Expo will be joined a number of panelists including a series on poisonous plants called "The Druid's Deadly Darlings," by Madame Datura, aka Renée Fleury. Get tips on how to make a Steampunk vehicle at Master Creations Enterprises, Inc. panel "Big Builds - Vehicles." Plus many more!
Renée Fleury
aka Madame Datura
Author & Horticulturist
Renée will be joining us to share her latest novel, Sky Hawke: a steam powered journey. The book comprises of time travel, sky pirates, a government conspiracy, and Nikola Tesla. What more could you possibly ask for?
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She will also be presenting a series on poisonous plants called "The Druid's Deadly Darlings." This panel takes a deep dive into the world of horticulture and shines some light on its darker side. Presented in-character by 19th century horticulturist, Madame Datura, explore the folklore behind some of the world's most poisonous plants. From ancient indigenous legends to famous femme fatales, The Druid's Deadly Darlings brings old world storytelling to the dark garden and doesn't disappoint!
Mike Parodi
Master Creations Enterprises
Maker​
Think you're ready to take the plunge and make yourself a steampunk vehicle? Don't miss Master Creations Enterprises, Inc. panel "Big Builds - Vehicles." Whether you're looking at making a two wheel scooter or a 4 wheel lollapalooza, this panel can help you avoid or overcome some costly pitfalls.

Mike Parodi is the proprietor as well as the master artist, renovator, exhibitor, designer and curator of Master Creations, Enterprises located in Hayes, Virginia. His panels help others to achieve their vision and to build their own steampunk vehicles and contraptions by promoting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) for children and adults. Mike is a member of the Hatton Cross Steampunk family. Check out more of his work here.
Joel Bradley
Steampunk Maker
Custom steampunk weapons hand-made in Vermont. Joel will be presenting a workshop called, "Building and Firing a Steam-Powered Cannon." Don't miss this!



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O'hAnleigh
Musicians
Vermont musicians, O'hAnleigh will share their love for Irish music playing sets both days during the Vermont Steampunk Expo. O'hAnleigh will have you tapping your toes and raising your glass, awakening the true Irish in you! This group bring the spirit of Ireland to New England, through classic tunes, literature brought to music and original songs.
Tea Dueling
​Tea Dueling is back! The intensity is high and the competition is fierce. Are you in!?! Sign up at the expo. We are holding Tea Duels twice a day both days of the Vermont Steampunk Expo with 10 patrons per event.
Never heard of Tea Dueling? The rules are relatively simple. The duel is a contest of wills between two competitors.
  1. Each competitor is provided a cup of tea and their choice of a Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookie.
  2. The competitors must hold the cookie in a two-fingered hold. Any two fingers may be used.
  3. When instructed to dunk, the competitors must submerge at least 75% of the cookie in the tea for a count of five and then pull the cookie out of the drink. This is where the duel begins!
  4. The Winner is the last person to cleanly eat the entire cookie without it breaking or falling apart. One elbow is allowed on the table as a steadying mechanism, but competitors may not use gravity to achieve their goal.
May the best dunker win!

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