You have to stay, said one of the locals who ran off to get us a brochure, what the hell is a Steampunk Festival, its a celebration of the weird and wonderful, there will be three stages with bands, street performances, lantern processions, trees that glow and buildings that are animated. Market and food stalls will line the main streets and vintage cars will complement the time travelling theme, it goes for three days and last year we had about 5000 people, well that just made Des even more Sceptical, “what” 5000, ya sure, but not me I'm always up for a festival, but what am I to ware.
Well didn’t Dimboola show him, we were both in ore of how this small town could host such an extraordinary event, we had an absolute amazing time. This would have to be one of the most unusual and different festival we have ever attending, even Des is telling everyone we meet on the road about the Steampunk Festival in Dimboola and how awesome it was.
After buying a Punk hat in town I amazingly used my imagination and pinned a scarf and chain to my skirt with my red boots and walla, I have my outfit.
The effort these town people put into their costumes is nothing less than remarkable.
These ladies of the night, or Madame’s of that era.
I could see myself in one of these, with a Chauffeur of course.
Costume’s dating back to the 19th century.
As originally as you can get, what a beauty, NO! Not Des.
The chappie eating his lunch with his misses built this old relic along with his caravan, all I can say is, what a weapon.
Who can remember the pull up hand to indicate you’re turning, just pull it up, another classic.
The Creativeness in this town is truly inspirational.
Des dreaming again, but I must admit she was a pretty one and no you can’t have her.
Event spokesman, Chan Uoy, goes all out with friends in there amazing costumes and he’s also one of the organisers that made this amazing event a huge success.(3rd from left)
1928 CHEVROLET "NATIONAL'
"Nat" was a daily driver until 1966 when it was retired and put on blocks, although Nat was always garaged, sunshine between the boards on the Northern side of its shed faded the paint to produce the attractive patina on the left hand side.
Nat was purchased by us in February 1968 and has been a family favourite ever since. The Holden's body still has all its original woodwork and the Chevrolet engine has never been apart. Although 1928 was the last year for the four-cylinder engine (in production since 1916), many refinements (including longer wheelbase and more power) resulted in a sweet car that is pleasant to drive.
The foot pedal’s are certainly much different to nowadays but I’m sure I could work out how she works, just get me behind that steering wheel of this old girl.
This guy is a Taxidermy’s, and the fox he’s carrying is one of his projects so, if you have a favourite pet and can’t bear to part with it, you can have it stuffed and sit it on your mantelpiece, but it has to be dead first.😂
Doctor D'Eth'S Smoke Enema
Medieval doctors based this procedure of an old Native American practice of blowing smoke into the rear-end of anyone suffering from a cold, drowsiness or gut pain, liquid tobacco enemas were also prescribed, as well. This lasted until the early 19th century, when doctors realised that nicotine was a poisonous substance, but I’m not sure what the Leeches were used for.😬
If you look close there’s a handle that you wind and the lights flash, such innovation.
Des and I were astounded at the amount of the locals who made the effects and dressed up for this auspicious occasion.
The cigar box guitars can be traced back to 1840s, due to its small size and widespread availability, the cigar box made for the perfect body to a low-cost, DIY instrument. Did you know that one of the most famous musicians known to have started on a cigar box guitar was Jimi Hendrix.
There’s not 5,000 people but this is an exceptional turnout and for a small town with a population of 1,730.
The Historic Bank is brought to life with a display of light symbolising the time travellers era.
If you are passing through Dimboola in two years be sure to stop at the Steampunk Festival, it’s a must to put on your bucket list.
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