Cogs and Corsets Festival

Cogs & Corsets festival will take place at the historic Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts building (BCPA) at the north end of Downtown Bloomington. This gorgeously restored 1921 building is a gorgeous backdrop to all our steampunk festivities, and just blocks from all the shops and restaurants of Downtown. The Downtown area is home to over 90 shops, galleries, and restaurants… many in historic buildings with ties to Abraham Lincoln. The galleries will be featuring local artists’ new work and pieces that exude that Steampunk vibe. See you in Bloomington June 2-4, 2023!

All activities at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) and grounds unless noted.

Schedule:
Vendors’ Market
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Walk through the Steampunk Vendor Market to find your next treasure. Located in the Ballroom of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA). View the full vendor list here.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP: Make & Take Candles. (note 2 hour activity) East Lounge.
$25 materials fee (cash only, please) at the door.

Tea Room
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tea Room is self-service on Sunday. Choose from an array of brewed teas from Bloomington SpiceWorks. Tea room passes purchased on Sunday are $6 for unlimited visits, available at the door. Sponsored by Bloomington SpiceWorks.

Tea Demo & Tasting: Travel the World with a Cup of Tea
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Journey around the world with Tea Captain Sam as we taste tea from China, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Japan, and more. We’ll discuss history, culture, and culinary appreciation while drinking tea. (Note: this is the only ticketed event not included in the Ticket to Ride Event Pass.) SOLD OUT

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
WORKSHOP: Fairy Garden Workshop by Casey’s Garden Shop. Room 221.
$15 (cash only, please) at the door. Advance signup appreciated so we can get a supply count, but walk-ins are welcome!

11:30 am
WORKSHOP: REALLY Getting into Character – An Introduction to Steampunk LARP. West Lounge