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Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention
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Excellent and beloved Steampunk convention in Tucson, AZ with amazing guests and even more amazing plans for this year's show!
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Theme days for #wwwc14 are ready!

What are your dastardly dirty or amazingly magical plans for March?

Make sure you get your passes and hotel at wildwestcon.com!
October 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Last day!

Make sure you're signed up at wildwestcon.com to participate!
May 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Well folks, here we are, exactly one week (to the minute) after #WWWC13 was cut short and ready to tell you more about 13.5!
That's right folks, WWWC 13.5 is scheduled for May 16-18 ONLINE. We'll have panels, special guests, and even a concert FREE OF CHARGE. (1/2)
An advertisement for Wild Wild West Con 13.5, which will be held completely online and free of charge. Three days, a concert, vendors, and panels all weekend!
March 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Get ready, because we're not done yet! Save the date: May 16-18!
March 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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We will be filling in alt text for these as well as we can (alt text limits us to 2000 characters so some cuts will happen) but!

Here is our press release sent today regarding the abrupt closure of #WWWC13 <3 Please reach out if you need a copy in pdf or docx format!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2025 Tucson, AZ Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 13 (WWWC) Shutdown Amid Ongoing Medical Situation Why Was the Convention Shut Down? We do not have an official reason for the shutdown. We were only informed that the "Tribal Medical Authority" was closing the convention due to an "ongoing medical situation" and no further information has been provided. What we do know is that less than half of our management, staff, vendors, and an unknown number of guests experienced an as-of-yet unknown illness. Affected individuals reported vomiting and diarrhea lasting between 12 and 24 hours (in some cases longer), with some requiring hospitalization. The first case we are aware of was on Wednesday night, March 19th, and it appears that Casino Del Sol (CDS) was made aware of these incidents; sick individuals reported to the hotel front desk as expected. Update: It seems Casino Del Sol has put out a press release this evening confirming norovirus as the cause of their decision to close Wild Wild West Con. We want to be clear that this is the first time we have been made aware of this development and it was provided to the press rather than to our staff or management. How Was the Decision Made to Shut Down the Convention? On Saturday, WWWC owners informed our CDS event coordinator that there was an outbreak or medical situation as the number of cases increased—both owners and several management and staff members had fallen ill with similar symptoms. We had heard an unconfirmed rumor that someone may have had norovirus, so on Saturday at 1:28 p.m. one of the owners sent a text to our event manager at CDS that included a link to the CDC page on Norovirus in the hope of opening a dialogue about the situation. We never stated that this was the confirmed source of the mystery illness; we only shared the information as a potential lead. Prepared to cooperate, we awaited further direction. Less than two hours later, There was no discussion, and we ha… regarding what CDS knew, when they knew it, or any details about the illness prior to the arrival of convention staff on Tuesday. When Was the Convention Shut Down, and Why? On Saturday, March 21, at 3:20 p.m., the convention was notified in a brief meeting between CDS representatives and WWWC owners that the "Tribal Medical Authority" was immediately shutting down the event due to an "ongoing medical situation." This message was reiterated to the entire WWWC management team within 10 minutes. All guests were required to leave and vendors were given two hours to tear down, pack, and depart. We were informed everyone involved with the convention would need to check out of the hotel Saturday, and no one associated with the convention was permitted to stay the night. During that meeting, WWWC management inquired about the reason for the shutdown but received no additional details beyond "ongoing medical situation," despite repeated requests. No assistance was offered for finding lodging for anyone, including out-of-town guests. Guests left very quickly, and the vendors managed to pack up within three hours, with the final departure occurring within five hours due to substantial equipment. The evacuation was orderly and occurred without injury or serious incident despite the fear and confusion caused by the lack of information. Medical Diagnosis and Information To our knowledge, there is no confirmed diagnosis, source, cause, or transmission vector. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide any verified medical updates as soon as they become available. The health and safety of our guests, vendors, staff, and the public is our highest priority, and we share in the frustration of this uncertainty. As of 5:00 p.m. on March 25, WWWC management has not received any communication from CDS regarding this incident. Our last communication with the venue was on Saturday, as vendors were finishing clearing out, and it was limited to using the boardroom for tempo… required by our event contract and given the pressing health emergency. The deleted post is included below. Consequences It became painfully clear that shutting down the convention was the right step, and had WWWC been part of the decision-making process, our conclusion would have been the same. We are heartbroken over the suffering caused by this baffling illness, and our thoughts and prayers are with every affected individual—particularly those most vulnerable, including our elderly, children, and immunocompromised guests. We truly wish we had more information to ease your concerns. Additionally, we express our sincere sympathy to our vendors, many of whom rely on this business for their livelihood. During this unexpected crisis, our community came together to ensure a safe, orderly evacuation of guests and vendors with no injuries or disputes, reflecting the unity and resilience that characterize our Steampunk family. Additional Questions We Have Been Asked Why did they shut down the convention but not the entire hotel? We have no information regarding this decision as no communication was provided. To our knowledge the restaurants, hotels, and casino all stayed open to the public as we were evacuated. What steps have been taken by the Tribal Medical Authority to identify the cause of the illness? We have not received any reports that affected attendees were contacted or interviewed regarding their symptoms, food intake, or contacts. Do Pima County Public Health Authorities have any role in investigating this, or is it entirely up to the Tribal Medical Authority? We have reached out to Pima County, and they have informed us that "the Pascua Yaqui Health Department is managing the outbreak." The Pima County Health Department recommends that anyone who was at Casino Del Sol between March 19 and 21 and experienced gastrointestinal symptoms contact their health provider and the Pascua Yaqui Health Department at 520-879-6000. === Deleted post: Our first official statement remains on our website, directing people that the convention had been shut down. Our second official statement was originally posted on Saturday at approximately 3:40 p.m. and deleted at about 5:58 p.m. at the insistence of CDS in an effort to maintain a working relationship during a difficult situation: Wild Wild West Con 13 A quick note to our beloved con family and guests: Currently, we do not have an official statement from Casino Del Sol or the Tribal Health Authority, but we wanted to share some of the symptoms reported by individuals who weren’t feeling well. These include abdominal pain, nausea (sometimes accompanied by a headache), vomiting, and food aversion. These symptoms lasted between 1–3 days. For everyone’s safety, we recommend wearing masks when in spaces with immune-compromised individuals or when attending business or work events for the next several days. The safety and well-being of our guests and staff is our top priority, so we want to keep you informed and be as transparent as possible in order to ensure everyone stays safe. #WWWC13 === Media Contact: wwwc.biz.ops@gmail.com Wild Wild West Con remains committed to transparency and to the health and safety of our community. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this challenging time.
March 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Come see our friends with the Western Photographic Historical Society in the vendor hall for a one of a kind memento of your visit to #WWWC13!

Tintype photos are wonderful keepsakes, come get one of your own!

See you there, spooky buddies! 🦇🎃
March 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Y'all this is getting out of hand.

He has a mask now.

Day 2 of #WWWC13 is today! Catch Cory with the monkey for treats (and maybe a trick?) While she's out on the floor and stay tuned for all the news you can use! 🦇🎃
March 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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March 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Please welcome to the stage for the #wwwc13 Drag and Burlesque show, K. Yasss!
K. Yasss is a dynamic and self-taught drag queen who began her journey just before the pandemic. Though she’s been experimenting with makeup since 2016, she has officially been performing for about six years. (1/4)
March 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Friends, my last attempt at putting this information out didn't work as well as I wanted, so we're trying all over again!

Please welcome to the stage for the #WWWC13 drag and burlesque show, Pyraddiction!

Pyraddiction is a Phoenix born Indigenous performer coming from the (1/4)
March 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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LAST CHANCE, FRIENDS!

If you have not yet booked your hotel for con, NOW IS THE TIME!

There were still rooms left in the main building (single queen only) for the entire weekend, and other rooms in the Estrella tower as well. (1/2)
an outdoor shot of the main Casino Del Sol hotel building from poolside
March 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Friends, this next several days on our socials will feature highlights from our events happening at WWWC, starting with the performers for our annual drag and burlesque show.

Please welcome to this year's stage, Pyraddiction! (1/3)
February 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Friends, we have two exciting events happening at #WWWC13 featuring the ever-lovely Mistress Morgianna of DragonMarsh Teas!

On Friday between 4 and 6 pm, we have Tasty Tea Tasting, where you can taste a variety of teas and find a new favorite sip! (1/3)
February 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Hear ye hear ye hear ye!

The preliminary schedule for #WWWC13 is live!

You can view all the details here: www.wildwestcon.com/schedule

Please note, this is a PRELIMINARY schedule and will be subject to change before con arrives!

Start planning your days now! It's gonna be a wild one!
February 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Hi again friends!
A thing to note for this year's event: we are once again supporting and encouraging badge ribbon exchanges for #WWWC13 with a badge ribbon scheduled event as well as active trading/ribbon gifting throughout the event. (1/3)
January 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Friends, lend me your ears, I have information to provide!

For #WWWC13 we are starting and participating in a "crow's trinket exchange."

Think about a crow and how they like a shiny--you'll be exchanging your shinies for other shinies from other folks at the event!
A rectangular tin with a hinged lid, filled with small trinkets like buttons, shells, rocks, etc. The inside of the lid has a label that says "be like a crow, collect shiny things, hop happily down the road for no apparent reason, scream loudly when you see your friends"
January 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Happy Boxing Day to all, we have a gift for you...

A new guest announcement!

Please help us welcome Leanna Renee Heiber and Thom A Truelove to WWWC13!

Leanna Renee Hieber is an actress, playwright, ghost tour guide and the award-winning, bestselling author of Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy novels (1/8)
A photo of a woman dressed in a black Victorian style top, with braided hair and a wry smile. The Wild Wild West Con logo is featured along with an announcement of this special esteemed guest, Leanna Renee Heiber, who is an award winning and best selling author, as well as ghost tour guide and so much more! A man in a black dress shirt with longer greying hair, wire framed glasses, and a moustache and goatee stands against the carving of an owl in an alabaster wall. The Wild Wild West Con logo features prominently, text announces this illustrious guest, Thom A Truelove. The other text indicates he is a musician, artist, and scientist; as well as a Lovecraftian author and essayist.
December 27, 2024 at 2:59 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends, hope it was filled with love and light! Gearing up for that big shopping trip tonight/tomorrow? Why not get your loved ones the gift of steampunk for this holiday?

We're giving the largest discount we will have available on Explorer, Maverick, Aristocrat (1/3)
November 29, 2024 at 2:33 AM
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We are very excited to announce our Saturday Night Concert - Marquis of Vaudeville with Madam Misfit!

With over a million video plays and 100k fans worldwide on social media, Marquis of Vaudeville have shared the stage with The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Hozier, and AWOLNATION.
November 27, 2024 at 2:59 AM
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Tricks & Treats: A Drag and Burlesque Spectacle (18+)
Summon your courage and don your finest haunted steampunk attire for Tricks & Treats, the season's most exciting event! On Friday, March 21st, at 7 PM, the doors open and an eerie extravaganza takes the stage, (1/4)
November 23, 2024 at 12:30 AM
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Set up and ready for RinCon tomorrow, come out and see our team and grab a concert poster while you're here to play some games! #SteampunkHalloween #WWWC13
November 17, 2024 at 2:32 AM
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Hey #steampunk fans, what's going on over here? #SteampunkHalloween #WWWC13
An old photo of 4 women in Victorian attire that appears to be witch costumes. The two on the ends are standing and the two in the middle are seated. Standing woman on the left is holding a duster and dustpan, standing woman on the right has a broom. Both standing women are wearing dark pointy hats. The two women seated in the middle appear to be giving affection to an owl on the left seated woman's lap.
November 15, 2024 at 2:57 AM