Activities
Monthly Meetings
3rd Monday at 7:15 pm on the Aether Web aka Internet. Link found on the Facebook page.
Annual Events
The Chrononaut Cotillion
The BrassGears Adventurers Society and the Des Moines Science Fiction Society, LTD host the Chrononaut Cotillion: Steampunk Ball that is held on or near New Years Eve each year at the Holiday Inn Northwest on Merle Hay Des Moines.
Enjoy an evening of dance with DJ Prime, merriment, costumes, photos, games, drinks and prizes. Come raise a glass (or two) to destiny.
Conglomeration Campout
This event that is held on the president's acreage in September. Come camp, gather apples, play croquet, battle the elements, fly kites, parasol dueling, sit around the campfire telling ghost stories or watch an outdoor silent movie or two. Now set for the whole weekend. The Conglomeration is for those steampunk stalwarts who like fashion, but wish to ruff it with the privilege of modern amenities.
BrassGears Birthday Party
Every year in October, the BrassGears Adventurers Society hosts a Birthday Dinner to celebrate the founding of our fellowship.
Bootleggers Ball
A BrassGears Adventurers Society steampunk adventure weekend which will feature a Bootlegger Ball!
Workshops, events and more!
In the past, the BrassGears Adventurers Society has hosted events and workshops. These include:
Fez making workshop
Book binding
Tea etiquette
Persona and costuming workshops
Museum visits
Park explorations
Jules Verne’s Birthday
River boat rides
Tea Parties
Weiner dog races
State Fair outings
And many many more!
Our goal is to have fun! Future activities to be announced!
BrassGears supports some exciting subgroups also.