Hundreds fans who like their sci-fi with a Victorian touch descended on Leicester's National Space Centre dressed in period costumes.
They had gathered from up and down the country for the Steampunks in Space 2014 weekend - based on the form of literature pioneered by Jules Verne and HG Wells.
There were stalls, writers with their work, food, a saloon and art.
There was also a cake and jam competition, a huge market and many other attractions.
One of the visitors, George Ashby, 17, from Market Harborough, said: "It was the second time it was held at the Space Centre. It was a very friendly event and full of interesting activities. The great thing was that you could wear any kind of costume and you felt as if you fitted in."
He said: "There were people from around the country who have an interest in the steampunk genre. People think that Jules Verne and HG Wells are the first exponents of steampunk.
"I love the fantasy and I based my GCSE art portfolio on steampunk elements."
Mechanical engineer Robert Ludecks, 25, from Loughborough visited the event on Saturday and Sunday.
He said: "It was a very entertaining weekend with a great deal to see and do. It was great to meet other people who had similar interests."
