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Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

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Excellent and beloved Steampunk convention in Tucson, AZ with amazing guests and even more amazing plans for this year's show!

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Make sure you don't miss out on the FINAL YEAR of Steampunk Shenanigans with the Wild Wild West Con family, get your passes here: steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-we....

Don't miss out, we'll see you there! (4/4)

27.02.2026 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WWWC14 Special Events! - Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention For our final spectacle, prepare to step into a smoke-and-brass dreamscape where legends slip out of the shadows. This drag & burlesque extravaganza

Find her at @calamity_dawn on Instagram and
@Calamitydawn9 on TikTok!

Get tickets to her LIMITED AVAILABILITY panels, from absinthe tasting to mocktails and everything in between here: www.wildwestcon.com/wwwc14-speci... (3/4)

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Renowned for her taste in gin, herbal liquors, and Malort, Calamity is a charming and welcoming host for evening parties. She shares her knowledge of distillation, history, and beverage science in an approachable, fun way that livens up classy, black-tie affairs and raucous celebrations alike. (2/4)

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Calamity Dawn is pictured in sunglasses and a black blouse with long sleeves, outdoors amongst flowering trees, holding a small bottle of Malort and a book titled "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit" by Josh Noel, the book is upside down and open, our subject is smiling gleefully.

Calamity Dawn is pictured in sunglasses and a black blouse with long sleeves, outdoors amongst flowering trees, holding a small bottle of Malort and a book titled "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit" by Josh Noel, the book is upside down and open, our subject is smiling gleefully.

Happy #ThirstyThursday !

Celebrate one of our favorite days of the week with our guest, Calamity Dawn!

Calamity Dawn brings masterfully built beverages from her home bar in Ohio, where she hones her craft as a premier bartender. (1/4)

27.02.2026 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Westward Look Resort - Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention Nestled on 80 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills, the historic Westward Look, originally a 1912 hacienda, offers steampunk-styled sanctuary with modern

Come for the steampunkery, stay for the incomparable scenery and service!

Follow this link for info on how to book at our rate while it's still available: www.wildwestcon.com/westwardlook/

See you so so soon, friends! (3/3)

14.02.2026 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whether you're with us for all of #WWWC14 or off on a trail ride or hike during that weekend, the Westward Look Resort does NOT disappoint and we are happy to announce there are limited rooms available at our special room block rate for con weekend. (2/3)

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A drone photo of the Westward Look Resort, overlooking the main building and pool area. A mountainous landscape is in the background, and the photo is littered with hearts

A drone photo of the Westward Look Resort, overlooking the main building and pool area. A mountainous landscape is in the background, and the photo is littered with hearts

Love is in the air, and it's time to think about your next mini-vacation!

You won't want to miss a minute of our final event, where we plan on going out with a bang! From the #clockworkkingdom all the way down to the #rustrebels, the best way to catch every minute is to be here! (1/3)

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Let’s gather in the halls, raise a toast, and make this final chapter worthy of the community that built it.
With love and gratitude,
Jason & Deena (6/6)

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If you’ve ever planned to come, this is the year. If WWWC has ever mattered to you, we want you there. Bring your friends. Bring your crew. Bring your best look. Let’s be a community, together again. (5/6)

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creates something rare together, and leaves with stories that stick.
WWWC14 is not a quiet goodbye. WWWC14 is a celebration. A grand finale. A last ride. Our wonderful team is working together and pouring everything we have into making this the strongest, most joyful, most memorable WWWC ever! (4/6)

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and what it means to people, we’re choosing to end it intentionally, with pride, and with our hearts still in it.
What matters most to us is that this final year of our convention reflects what WWWC has always been at its best: a place where our Steampunk community shows up for each other, (3/6)

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Con.
We do want to be clear that there was no single event or reason that brought us to this decision. It’s a recognition that the level of care, time, and real effort this convention deserves is no longer something we can sustainably carry year after year. And because we respect what WWWC is, (2/6)

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The Wild Wild West Con 14 badge logo set against a setting sun background

The Wild Wild West Con 14 badge logo set against a setting sun background

Happy Monday! We have an important announcement to share from our owners today:
Hello everyone,
This is one of the hardest messages we’ve ever written. After a lot of thought, long conversations, and no small amount of emotion, we’ve decided that WWWC14 will be the final year of Wild Wild West (1/6)

09.02.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 Get tickets online for Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 here.

as we return to the Westward Look Resort! Get your passes here: steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-we...

Make sure those rooms are booked, folks! Info here: www.wildwestcon.com/westwardlook/

Stay tuned here and to all our socials for updates as they're available! (4/4)

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across the Midwest and beyond. Known as a β€œcauser of shenanigans” and presenter, Steampunk Xena brings high-energy performances and warrior spirit to life, thrilling audiences with her custom-crafted costumes and daring feats.

Come out and see her at this year's event (3/4)

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renowned for her captivating steampunk twist on the iconic Warrior Princess. Blending Victorian gears, brass accents and fierce fantasy armor with breathtaking fire artsβ€”including fire eating, breathing, fans, swords, and orbsβ€”she ignites stages at steampunk conventions, expositions, and events(2/4)

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in the background, a young lady spits fire against a sunset backdrop. She is Steampunk Xena, Wild Wild West Con's next guest. She is a fire breather, performer and warrior. See wildwestcon.com for more info!

in the background, a young lady spits fire against a sunset backdrop. She is Steampunk Xena, Wild Wild West Con's next guest. She is a fire breather, performer and warrior. See wildwestcon.com for more info!

It's Wednesday night, and you know what that means!

Time for a new guest announcement for #wwwc14!

This year we will once again be joined by the illustrious and amazing Steampunk Xena! Steampunk Xena is a dynamic fire performer, cosplayer, and entertainer (1/4)

22.01.2026 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Westward Look Resort - Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention Nestled on 80 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills, the historic Westward Look, originally a 1912 hacienda, offers steampunk-styled sanctuary with modern

Any remaining rooms for the weekend can be purchased here: www.wildwestcon.com/westwardlook/
Want to get involved with #WWWC14? Go here: www.wildwestcon.com/getinvolved/
It's getting close to time, friends, excited to see you all, #ClockworkKingdom and #RustRebels alike! (6/6)

16.01.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When she’s not at conventions, she can be found teaching sewing for cosplay.
We look so forward to seeing them and all their shenanigans back for another year and our return to the Westward Look Resort!
Make sure you've purchased your passes here: steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-we.... (5/6)

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Madame hosts a weekly live talk show with her best friend, the Grand Arbiter, as well as her monthly interview podcast. She has also had the privilege of working on programming, audience development, and outreach behind the scenes at multiple conventions. (4/6)

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media for philosophical and queer themes, leading jovial improv games, and working to build a better fandom through compassion.
Time traveling, tea drinking, and professionally cheeky, Madame Askew is a comic performer, expert panelist, and presenter at fandom conventions across North America.(3/6)

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He leads a deeply hedonistic lifestyle when not judging matters of honor. Beginning as a Steampunk event host, the Arbiter and his best friend, Madame Askew, have grown to encompass more than a single genre. Together they host a weekly live Tea Time Talk Show where they are known for dissecting(2/6)

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For our next guest announcement, we'd like to welcome back to the con, friends and allies of Wild Wild West Con, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter! The Grand Arbiter is an authority on compliments, wit & Tea-based Justice. (1/6)

16.01.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Westward Look Resort - Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention Nestled on 80 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills, the historic Westward Look, originally a 1912 hacienda, offers steampunk-styled sanctuary with modern

And make sure you've got those rooms secured, follow the booking instructions here to make sure you get our special room rate: www.wildwestcon.com/westwardlook/

Keep it tuned in here for more announcements and information as it becomes available, #ClockworkKingdom and #RustRebels alike! (5/5)

08.01.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 Get tickets online for Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 here.

As an artificer of some renown and a former educator, he is passionate about creating and sharing his knowledge and encouraging others.

Come out and meet Mr Dodson at #WWWC14! Get your tickets here: steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-we... (4/5)

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to create new uses, techniques, and effects. Rules, once you learn them, are meant to be broken. Tooling, wet forming, stamping, dye and paint effects are great ways to push boundaries in the craft. With a backwards nod to history and historical techniques, that's the approach he likes to use. (3/5)

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With a degree in history education – and apparently a short memory of that experience – and a background in both design and art, it's no surprise that he is drawn to Steampunk and other fantasy genres.

Dodson enjoys pushing the boundaries of materials (often entirely inappropriately), (2/5)

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An older gentleman is pictured looking downward and slightly pitched away from the camera. He has a grey beard and a pipe in his mouth, he wears a tooled leather vest and hat, and is holding a polearm in his right hand, which is almost in the background of the picture. 

The verbiage on the photo says Donald Dodson will be attending Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention as a guest at their 14th convention, from March 19-22. It notes that he is an artificer and educator, and founder of Dodson Designs. Also that you can visit www.wildwestcon.com for more information.

An older gentleman is pictured looking downward and slightly pitched away from the camera. He has a grey beard and a pipe in his mouth, he wears a tooled leather vest and hat, and is holding a polearm in his right hand, which is almost in the background of the picture. The verbiage on the photo says Donald Dodson will be attending Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention as a guest at their 14th convention, from March 19-22. It notes that he is an artificer and educator, and founder of Dodson Designs. Also that you can visit www.wildwestcon.com for more information.

Hello to all our delightful dedicated!

We have a new guest announcement today for #WWWC14: please welcome for his first time as a guest, Donald Dodson!

Donald R. Dodson Jr. is the founder of Dodson Designs, a maker of fantastical and practical custom leather creations for over 10 years. (1/5)

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Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 Get tickets online for Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 here.

And remember to get those passes! steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-we...

Keep it locked in here for more announcements and news you can use! (4/4)

06.01.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Westward Look Resort - Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention Nestled on 80 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills, the historic Westward Look, originally a 1912 hacienda, offers steampunk-styled sanctuary with modern

and more on-site transportation offered, we're excited to be back in this absolutely gorgeous location.

To get our special room rates, please visit www.wildwestcon.com/westwardlook/ (3/4)

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