The STEAM TEAM Needs YOU! – Next Meeting March 27th
We are building a new STEAM TEAM to energize COLDWATER STEAMPUNK & ODDITY DAYS.
If you are community minded, with an affection for Steampunk culture,
a determination to revive a great event and a few hours each month to meet;
– We Need You.
Thanks to our sponsors!
This quiet historic village will become a 19th Century world of Retro-Futuristic creativity, celebrating the splendid styles of STEAMPUNK.
A Free, Family Friendly event, with entertainment and discoveries for all ages. The incredible costumes as well as the Artisan & Oddites markets will dazzle you.
STEAMPUNK combines retrofuturism with 19th-century themes.
An ODDITY is someone or something unusual.
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that combines retrofuturistic technology and aesthetics with 19th-century settings and themes. It often features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology, creating an alternative history where steam power remains dominant.
Steampunk can also refer to a style of design and fashion that blends historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by science fiction. This includes clothing, accessories, and art that evoke the Victorian era or the American frontier, but with imaginative, futuristic twists.
An oddity is a noun that refers to something or someone that is strange or unusual. It can describe a peculiar person, thing, or trait, as well as the quality of being strange or peculiar. For example, you might say, “She was regarded as a bit of an oddity,” or “The oddity of the situation made everyone laugh.”
Words that exemplify the concept of oddity:
- Eccentricity
- Peculiarity
- Weirdness
- Quirkiness
- Strangeness
- Curiousness
- Unconventionality
- Anomaly
- Aberration
- Singularity
These words capture the essence of something or someone that stands out as unusual or different from the norm.
An oddity market is a type of marketplace or event where vendors sell unusual, strange, and often rare items. These markets are known for their eclectic mix of goods, which can include anything from antique medical instruments and taxidermy to unique art pieces and vintage curiosities. They often attract collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone with a taste for the bizarre and extraordinary.
Barrie’s Oddity Market in Ontario offers a variety of oddities, from haunted artifacts to two-headed cows, along with live music and sideshow performances.
These markets provide a unique shopping experience where the unusual is celebrated, making them a fascinating destination for those looking to explore something out of the ordinary.
