Bourbon City Steam’s “A Weekend At The Races!”

Currently the only Steampunk convention in Kentucky, Bourbon City Steam bring focus to our beautiful Bluegrass State with the 2026 theme: “A Weekend At The Races!”. Bourbon City Steam happens a few days after the famous Kentucky Derby, showcasing racing, bourbon, horses and all things quintessentially Kentucky.

Steampunk is a genre that mixes the Victorian Era (1801-1900) with science fiction that is dominated by historical or imagined steam-powered technology. This convention is considered a cosplay (or costume play) event where people are encouraged, but not expected, to dress up in period wear and step into an alternate reality for a weekend.

Bourbon City Steam has a wide variety of entertainment and all ages are encouraged to attend.

“A Weekend At The Races” features vendors, live entertainment, parties, workshops, costume contests and The Steampunk Olympiad: a series of games throughout the weekend. All convention attendees are welcome to participate in all activities!

We also have an extensive list of special guests that will be on site.