When the train comes to town it brings with it all sorts of colorful entertainers, contraptions & crazy spectacles to behold. The festival is one part science fair and one part traveling circus, “The S.T.E.A.M. Festival” sets up a world which co-exists in the old Train and Steam museums that dot the west coast. This time it’s in historic Fillmore, California. There are activities and adventures at every turn. A stage is brought in for the musical entertainment. A curated ensemble of Steampunk music create a festive atmosphere that will be live broadcast online and via AM radio signals by Steampunk Podcast professionals “Dreadfully Punk”. There will also be a vendor alley where patrons can grab their own goggles, top hat or any number of goodies and gadgets from over 20 unique vendors. Steam Machines will run at the Steam Engine and Machine display, a scavenger hunt will send children to all corners of the festival grounds to learn interesting S.T.E.A.M. facts as they complete their quest, and of course the museum will showcase their splendid Steam powered equipment. While all this fantastic fun is unfolding, there will be educational panels about items of historical significance like Antique Cameras, Antique Musical Instruments like the Theremin, Improvisation workshops, Junk build-offs, and more fun workshops at “The S.T.E.A.M. Festival.” Photos by Bob Crum.