Goulburn Steampunk Victoriana Fair photo gallery: Dress-ups, food and market stalls

Many stepped into the 19th century on horse carriage this sunny weekend, to the only Steampunk Fair in NSW. See our gallery celebrating creative outfits and all things steampunk.

Spirits were high at Goulburn’s highly-anticipated Steampunk Victoriana Fair this weekend following a two year Covid hiatus, with hundreds of fans from regional NSW, Sydney, Canberra, and beyond, turning up in creative costumes.

Following the industrial revolution in the 19th-century, steampunk was discovered as a subgenre of science fiction which incorporates retro-futuristic technology and aesthetics inspired by industrial steam-powered machinery.

Now the aesthetic is celebrated in film, music, design, video games, fashion and at unique fairs like this.

The Goulburn Steampunk Victoriana Fair event organisers Julianne Salway and Angela Remington.

Event creator and co-organiser Julianne Salway said she started the only NSW-wide fair in 2014 because she was fascinated with the genre.

“I became fascinated with the steampunk era and sought new ways to get a different audience such as young families to visit the Goulburn Waterworks,” she said.

The Victorian-Georgian style Waterworks museum happens to contain one of the only Appleby steam engines left in the world. It is also the only steam engine in Australia which is still functional and in its original location.

On the weekend, event goers arrived via horse carriage among other forms of transportation, and were greeted by steam, live music, markets, food stalls and activities for both adults and kids.

For some it was just an opportunity to picnic at the Wollondilly River with the sun on their backs, and for others a reason to step into the 19th century in corset dresses, tailcoats, gears with top hats and goggles.

“We were really pleased with the fair and blessed with good weather,” Ms Salway said.

See our gallery celebrating creative outfits and all things steampunk:

Event-goers could catch a ride on a horse carriage to the fair, as well as a steam bus or mini-van. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Nicole and Rebecca looking fabulous and sun safe in their outfits, riding into the fair on a horse carriage. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Sydney actor and model, Rupanty Akid, rocking a cool outfit at the fair.

People could give old forms of transportations a go.

The New Empire Ballroom Dance Orchestra providing a fun listening experience at the 2022 Steampunk Fair, performing an eclectic mix of ragtime songs.

A couple ballroom dancing to the music. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Some western Sydneysiders making the journey to the fair with their 13-year-old dog named Tequila. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

A local wearing a gold corset dress which is matching all her accessories. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

A fan of the Victorian era dressed up in a top hat, tailcoat and vest, holding a cane. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Swordsmen having a duel at the Goulburn's 2022 Steampunk Victoriana Fair. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

The view from above of the Wollondilly River and markets at the fair. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

“We do this all the time”: A man and his furry friend dressed to impress at Goulburn's 2022 Steampunk Victoriana Fair. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Street Performance group, The Brass Harpies, minus one of their members, who are part of a company called the Steampunk Imaginarium. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

A man and his pet dragon because, why not? Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Adults and children playing an old-fashioned carnival game called Stand-A-Bottle. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva

Some gorgeous antique pocket watches being sold at the fair. Picture: Niki Iliagoueva