What/Why:

STEAMPUNK! Then, Now and BEYOND!



On Saturday, April 16, 2011, come on down and show off your Steammie best! Again this Walkabout is COMPLETELY DEVOTED TO STEAMPUNK! This is a general call to ALL STEAMMIES! Victorian, Edwardian, Science Fiction, Anime and all! There will be a booth setup for our beloved Gaslight Gathering Steampunk Convention (landing at the Towne & Country Hotel on May 6-8, 2011) gaslightgathering.org.



This is your opportunity to show off all the hard work that you have put into your Steampunk character! We also encourage all Steampunkers to come on down and cheer on their favorite Steampunk Characters in the Steampunk Gidgets, Gadgets and Gizmos Costume Competition! This Costume Walkabout at the Del Mar Antiques & Collectibles Show is also a great place to show off, be seen, be photographed and find some great treasures. For those new to Steampunk, there are many photos of our Steampunk gear, fashion and events at the Photo Gallery of our very own Steampunk photographer's website - Jerry Abuan Photography at jerryabuan.zenfolio.com.



This show hosts a HUGE building stocked full of wonderful and knowledgeable vendors (over 100) offering fabulous antiques, collectibles and knick-knacks (many affordable to us all). You are sure to find many treasures (and just as many KODAK moments). (Walkabout Attendees please note: Comfortable shoes may work better than period footwear - the floor of this building is an asphalt covering over concrete).



We do need to know how many people are attending on this date, as there are "goodie bags" and tables and chairs set aside specifically for us. In addition to the Steampunk Competition there will be the beloved Costume Walkabout Raffle of gift certificates, CASH prizes and more! There are many wonderful food and beverage vendors at the show to complete your walkabout enjoyment.



Please RSVP (RSVP@costumewalkabout.com) to be put on the gate list as soon as possible. The gates for Walkabout attendees will be manned from 11:00am-11:30am. After 11:30am, you may be REQUIRED to pay the full admission price. Admission into the Antiques Show for Costumed Walkabout attendees is FREE, but the Fairgrounds parking fee is a mandatory $9.00 per car. There is a lovely open shuttle that will transport you from the parking area directly in front of the Antiques & Collectibles Show (another great Kodak moment)!



Remember: FREE ADMISSION is only available to those attending in costumed attire (in the above theme or any fantasy character). And also remember that my Costume Walkabouts are family-oriented entertainment and open to all ages and otherworldly time zones.



There is still time to enter the Steampunk Gidgets, Gadgets & Gizmos Costume Competition! For details: costumewalkabout.com