iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

The Grand Arbiter 🏳️‍🌈 @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

An amazing conclusion to @wildwestcon.bsky.social with @madameaskew.bsky.social and @everiotartist.bsky.social . While there won’t be another con, we will have more adventures. While I’m here at the airport #askmeanything

193

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

As the #finalitea sets in on the last day of #WWWC14, please accept our thanks for all these years of amazing events. We couldn't do this without all of you and we appreciate and love each and every one of you! Today's theme is: The Keepers of Arcana (1/3)

110

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Alright #ClockworkKingdom and #RustRebels, it's time to come together once again for the last full day of #wwwc14 ! Today's theme is The Enchanted Court! Let's see those fancied up faces of yours! What we're looking forward to on the schedule: (1/7)

120

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

This is the last chance you'll have to see these amazing performances in this setting! TONIGHT, 7pm at the Westward Look Resort & Spa. 18+ $15, Tickets available at the Vigas Patio or at the door (1/3)

100

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

**ANNOUNCEMENT TIME** For those looking to attend the Tasty Tea Tasting this afternoon at 4pm with Mistress Morigianna, it has been relocated from the (outdoor, very warm) Rooftop to the (much cooler and indoor) Room 339 in Building 2. (1/2)

100

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Good morning, it's another beautiful sunny day to be at con! First, big thanks to KGUN 9's Vanessa Gongora for coming out to cover #WWWC14 yesterday: www.kgun9.com/.../the-end-.... Now, on to the day ahead! (1/6)

kgun9.com

110

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

The Grand Arbiter 🏳️‍🌈 @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Day One : Lower Decks Victorian Star Trek @wildwestcon.bsky.social

Grand Arbiter and Madame Askew on a balcony in yellow Star Trek inspired Victorian costumes.

2255

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Don't miss out on this one friends! @WildBillsSoda has created a Wild Wild West Con mug for our last year! Buy one (includes metal etched mug, rubber lid & straw) and get free refills of their craft soda for the day of purchase! You can also purchase refills for your Wild Bills mug for $10/day (1/2)

100

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Good morning friends! It's a beautiful day to start #WWWC14! Today's theme is The Alliance of the Five Realms. Let's see those nobles and lawmakers of all stripes rubbing elbows! On today's schedule: (1/5)

120

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

George Barret @georgebarretwriter.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Got my booth setup for Wild Wild Wild West con. Come see me at my booth and buy some books. @wildwestcon.bsky.social #bookselling #conventionvendor #indieauthor

001

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Heads up everyone: ticket sales are only available for any passes, event tickets, and workshops through 8pm Tucson time tonight! That means you have less than 3 hours to do your online purchasing! These tickets and passes will be available for sale at the Vigas patio on site starting at 9am. (1/2)

110

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

The Grand Arbiter 🏳️‍🌈 @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

At the airport ✈️ waiting to go to Tucson for @wildwestcon.bsky.social for the last time, ama

A stressed out gay guy in a top hat waiting forever at an airport

082

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

For those of you checking in to the Westward Look for #WWWC14: Please be aware of a $50 per night per room hold for incidentals! You will be charged this fee when you check in (over and above any room charges) and refunded back after you check out. (1/2)

100

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Happy #ThirstyThursday ! Celebrate one of our favorite days of the week with our guest, Calamity Dawn! Calamity Dawn brings masterfully built beverages from her home bar in Ohio, where she hones her craft as a premier bartender. (1/4)

Calamity Dawn is pictured in sunglasses and a black blouse with long sleeves, outdoors amongst flowering trees, holding a small bottle of Malort and a book titled "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit" by Josh Noel, the book is upside down and open, our subject is smiling gleefully.

120

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Love is in the air, and it's time to think about your next mini-vacation! You won't want to miss a minute of our final event, where we plan on going out with a bang! From the #clockworkkingdom all the way down to the #rustrebels, the best way to catch every minute is to be here! (1/3)

A drone photo of the Westward Look Resort, overlooking the main building and pool area. A mountainous landscape is in the background, and the photo is littered with hearts

110

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Happy Monday! We have an important announcement to share from our owners today: Hello everyone, This is one of the hardest messages we’ve ever written. After a lot of thought, long conversations, and no small amount of emotion, we’ve decided that WWWC14 will be the final year of Wild Wild West (1/6)

100

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

It's Wednesday night, and you know what that means! Time for a new guest announcement for #wwwc14! This year we will once again be joined by the illustrious and amazing Steampunk Xena! Steampunk Xena is a dynamic fire performer, cosplayer, and entertainer (1/4)

in the background, a young lady spits fire against a sunset backdrop. She is Steampunk Xena, Wild Wild West Con's next guest. She is a fire breather, performer and warrior. See wildwestcon.com for more info!

110

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

For our next guest announcement, we'd like to welcome back to the con, friends and allies of Wild Wild West Con, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter! The Grand Arbiter is an authority on compliments, wit & Tea-based Justice. (1/6)

120

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hello to all our delightful dedicated! We have a new guest announcement today for #WWWC14: please welcome for his first time as a guest, Donald Dodson! Donald R. Dodson Jr. is the founder of Dodson Designs, a maker of fantastical and practical custom leather creations for over 10 years. (1/5)

An older gentleman is pictured looking downward and slightly pitched away from the camera. He has a grey beard and a pipe in his mouth, he wears a tooled leather vest and hat, and is holding a polearm in his right hand, which is almost in the background of the picture.

The verbiage on the photo says Donald Dodson will be attending Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention as a guest at their 14th convention, from March 19-22. It notes that he is an artificer and educator, and founder of Dodson Designs. Also that you can visit www.wildwestcon.com for more information.

120

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

It's time once again to remind you to get your hotel rooms booked for #WWWC14! As noted recently, rooms are running out, so if you would like to stay at this amazing resort for our event, you'll want to get booked in as soon as possible! (1/4)

120

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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!

010

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Last day! Make sure you're signed up at wildwestcon.com to participate!

031

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

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!

285

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Get ready, because we're not done yet! Save the date: May 16-18!

130

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Good evening friends, we have a couple of FAQs that we wanted to get answered before we resume our regularly scheduled programming! We appreciate everyone's patience while we get things ironed out and wanted to put out some answers to the questions we've been seeing asked most. (1/6)

141

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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.

060

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Hi Bluesky fam! In all this running we've been doing in the last couple of days, I was remiss in posting an update from yesterday, thanks to the friend who pointed this out to me. That update follows below: Wild Wild West Con Marketing Director Cory here again. As of today (1/5)

110

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Hi everyone. Cory here, the Wild Wild West Con Marketing Director. I just want to make a quick post here to express the sadness and disappointment of our organizers and staff over the abrupt closure of Wild Wild West Con this year. (1/2)

192

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Due to ongoing medical concerns, we regret to inform all interested that Wild Wild West Con has been shut down by Casino Del Sol. Unfortunately, we do not have any further information to provide but will give updates as soon as they're available. #WWWC13 (1/2)

141

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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! 🦇🎃

030

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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! 🦇🎃

020

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

The party continues here at Casino Del Sol at #WWWC13! Panels continue, the drag and burlesque show is underway and the gaming area is still open! Hope everyone has a great night! Your humble marketing director is headed off to rest. See you in the morning! 🦇🎃

030

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Having a lovely time at @wildwestcon.bsky.social so far! Come see Cecilia Dominic and yours truly tonight at 10pm as we discuss 19th C. women's mental health (care of/utter brutality towards)! Tomorrow, Sat, catch my Real Ghost Stories panel at 5:30 & snag signed books & goodies at our table! 🖤

Leanna in black satin layered Goth Steampunk regalia with folded jabot around her neck featuring a portrait of Poe. She stands beside a poster of her popular A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN: TRUE STORIES OF AMERICA'S GHOSTS, co-authored with Andrea Janes, with copies of the book ready for sale and signing at her convention booth.

Leanna in black satin layered Goth Steampunk regalia with folded jabot around her neck featuring a portrait of Poe. She stands beside stacks of her Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy novels and her popular non-fiction A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN: TRUE STORIES OF AMERICA'S GHOSTS, co-authored with Andrea Janes, with all copies of the books ready for sale and signing at her convention booth.

4453

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Attention attendees: The Poe Society panel has been moved from 5:30pm to 4pm in Salon A! That is all! Stay spooky, friends! #WWWC13 🦇🎃

000

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Help! Ngineer is into shenanigans again! He might be making friends with...The Monkey? Come see A.S.G.A.R.D. in the hall next to the EMT folks (near the big skeleton) and help Ngineer behave! #WWWC13 🦇🎃 @asgardwheelsworth.bsky.social

162

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Peep'R Pals @peeppals.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Today is the day!! @wildwestcon.bsky.social I wrangled up some little Monsters for Adoption! You can Find Peep'R Pals at A44! #WWC13

031

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Good evening friends! I regret to inform you that Steampunk Xena's performance tonight has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control! We sincerely hope we'll be able to deliver the other performances this weekend for you and apologize for any inconvenience caused! #WWWC13 🎃🦇

040

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Good morning Bluesky! Today's the day! Time to check in to the hotel and get your Halloween on! Got your trick or treat candy? ✅️ Your goggles? ✅️ Belts with pockets? ✅️ Crow party trinkets? ✅️ Ribbons? ✅️ Preview day and badge pickup is today and starts at 7pm at Casino Del Sol! See you there!

041

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Goth Geek @gothgeek.net · 18/03/2025

New item for @wildwestcon.bsky.social this weekend! Our customers have been asking for these for awhile. All in one spinner Dice. #gothgeek #dice #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dicegoblin #wwwc13

021

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Peep'R Pals @peeppals.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Rock'n that Red~ Available for Adoption at @wildwestcon.bsky.social #monsters #art #craft #maquette #peepRPals #peeppals #craft

061

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Juno @junosomething.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

COME BUY STUFF FROM MY FRIEND THE VENDOR HALL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CAPS INTENDED #WWWC13 @wildwestcon.bsky.social

022

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Goth Geek @gothgeek.net · 16/03/2025

Come see us next weekend at @wildwestcon.bsky.social Friday night we have our first panel on Lazy DMing hosted by our founder Nicholas Black and Az Browncoat Zach Hoyt then on Sunday our resin artist and author R.S Orey will be joining the #Browncoats to discuss Steampunk in Space #gothgeek

011

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Peep'R Pals @peeppals.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

"And she was a Fairy"~🧚‍♀️ Available for Adoption at @wildwestcon.bsky.social #monsters #art #craft #maquette #peepRPals #peeppals #craft #adoptables

052

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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)

130

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention @wildwestcon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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)

130

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Goth Geek @gothgeek.net · 10/03/2025

More dice sets just completed for @wildwestcon.bsky.social March 20th and Game On Expo April 4th #dnd #dice #dicegoblin #dungeonsanddragons #gothgeek #goth #geek #nerd #gamer #gaming #steampunk #ttrpg #gothgamer

052

Reposted by Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention

Goth Geek @gothgeek.net · 03/03/2025

Octopus metal dice set ready for our upcoming show @wildwestcon.bsky.social #wwwc #dice #dicegoblin #gothgeek #goth #geek #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

051