Kinetic Steam Works Festival | Oakland

Kinetic Steam Works, West Oakland’s very own steam headquarters is celebrating with an all day festival of steam-powered contraptions and monsters.

Meet “Hortense,” the 15-ton Case steam tractor, “Wilhemina,” the 46-foot stern wheel paddle boat, a wicked water cannon, and more vintage steam equipment to geek out on.  A hand-cranked replica of a French guillotine will also be making an appearance, so bring your old jack o’lanterns.

There will be plenty of cottony cloud soft steam, food, beer/wine, a silent auction, mechanical entertainments mammoth and bijou, craft vendors, and live music.

Kinetic Steam Works Roll Out Festival
November 12,  2011
Noon to 10pm
$10 to $100 sliding scale. Kids under 12 get in free (they must be accompanied by an adult), the family rate is $20

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Cost: $10*

*Sliding Scale $10 to $100; Kids Under 12 Free with Adult

Tags: Art, education, Family Friendly, Geek, Geek Event, geeks, kids, Steampunk, vintage machines, Worth the Splurge
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