Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival
(Visit El Dorado)
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — The Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival promises to be a unique and fun experience for all. Perhaps, take a moment in Buckaroo Bend or at the Staggering Peak Saloon, and listen to a story from one of our many enthusiastic stewards of history. Gather around for tall tales, heroic deeds, and perhaps gain the trust of that mysterious someone, to learn their secrets of where they stashed their golden fortunes.
Enjoy your experience at Hangtown. Perhaps, take a moment in Buckaroo Bend or at the Staggering Peak Saloon, and listen to a story from one of our many enthusiastic stewards of history. Gather around for tall tales, heroic deeds, and perhaps gain the trust of that mysterious someone, to learn their secrets of where they stashed their golden fortunes.
Located just off the beaten path, the Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival is worth the adventure to get there. Just bring yourself—we’ll handle the rest.
Start:
May 21 @ 10:00 am
End:
May 22 @ 6:00 pm
Venue
El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville drive
Placerville, CA 95667
Entertainment
Hangtown Marshalls Shoot Outs
The Black Flag Gang
World Gold Panning Championship
Bearworthy Architectural Levitation
The Bearded Axe
Whoop Axe
Hickory Wind
The Sky Kings
The Random Strangers
Exhibits
Hangtown Marshalls
Foot Parade
Wagon Train
Spinning Wheels
Mountain Men
El Dorado Historical Society
El Dorado Western Railroad
Miwok Village
CA Pioneer Living History/Mormon Battalion
Georgetown Regulators
Gold Panning
EDC Museum
Druids Lodge
Gold Rush Fire Brigade
Good Eats & Drink
Strad Meadery
Sugar Cakes and Bakery
Crepes & Coffee
Dave’s Dawgs
Wani’s Tacos
Hungry Hog/Weasel Inn Sassparilly
Capital Sierra Catering (Sunday ONLY)
Marketplace
Evermore Steel
The Amber Wench
Event Horizon Designs
Fantasy Books
Three Wizards Wares
Fabrefaction Studio
Enchanted Circle Jewelry
Gothic Rose Antiques
Scentsy
Madame Huffen-Bustle’s Steam Couture
Chain Maille by Dusty
Medicine from the Wild
Thee Dragons Hoard
Book Haus
Bella Branch
B Coole Designs
Beaded Hats by Leanne Snowbear
Joyful Vida
Clockwork Monster
Gathered Goods
Become a vendor, volunteer or supporting sponsor. All Proceeds from this event will go directly to El Dorado Gold 1848, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) to continue with their mission.
“The Specific purpose of this corporation is to create a Museum to display heritage and enhance future endeavors through education, the preservation of historical buildings and historical artifacts.”
Vendor Fees:
Booth fees are $2.25 per sq foot.
For food vendors, there is an additional fee of $56 for health inspection.
https://www.hangtownwildwestfest.com/participate
About Post Author
I’d like to volunteer as part of a living history group. I am new to the area. I have tons of public speaking experience, 2nd generation living history participation and several character’s apparel.
Maybe you need a docent. I can do a Dry Diggins miner, rancher, civil war soilder and have been practicing a Mark Twain impersonation.