{"id":107743,"date":"2021-08-16T22:05:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T02:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107743"},"modified":"2021-08-16T22:05:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T02:05:33","slug":"pa-steam-video-game-festival-returns-to-steelstacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107743","title":{"rendered":"PA STEAM &#038; Video Game Festival Returns to SteelStacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>The annual event returns to the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pa. Aug. 21 and 22, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PA STEAMFest, the annual STEAM &amp; Video Game Steampunk Festival, returns to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUb0NltIqt8vrFmCxnn-2FYXBmFlg8G5-2F7IfvB9CCmSZb2V2Yv6_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ioAHq3BDy84wRgFGV687U0bEGxU39twwUPPqsi-2FkaanFEnfo-2BlWttq9PPiiLZUqQZDevY9Q4WqfMut98x263sWnb2oB4D891i3DmRkT4oRtn-2BAFM9Nqo3Hr8kg5ud-2Bdurt2S6AVZ8ipkVnQLSzZ-2B5buMGtpferyJ0-2BS0sH4dlf-2FGpodTFJsHyM1TB8XKfDvwh4MGHv8JrkmIHLAuE2hfFB0wCOX0cjgzc7AUQFbt76U3M-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUb0NltIqt8vrFmCxnn-2FYXBmFlg8G5-2F7IfvB9CCmSZb2V2Yv6_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ioAHq3BDy84wRgFGV687U0bEGxU39twwUPPqsi-2FkaanFEnfo-2BlWttq9PPiiLZUqQZDevY9Q4WqfMut98x263sWnb2oB4D891i3DmRkT4oRtn-2BAFM9Nqo3Hr8kg5ud-2Bdurt2S6AVZ8ipkVnQLSzZ-2B5buMGtpferyJ0-2BS0sH4dlf-2FGpodTFJsHyM1TB8XKfDvwh4MGHv8JrkmIHLAuE2hfFB0wCOX0cjgzc7AUQFbt76U3M-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1629229613837000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEWtJWUJEFFD-AxxI5BKZUX8zpMRA\">SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0Aug. 21 and 22, 2021 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The ticketed festival, presented by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbfQnRYCPsc50AsKr2lAB3Z6-2BWkvLmwNceHseCXXnnJB4r8i_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ioAHq3BDy84wRgFGV687U0bEGxU39twwUPPqsi-2FkaanFEnfo-2BlWttq9PPiiLZUqQZDevY9Q4WqfMut98x263sWnVM2PigktOw4e051GCy5qSC-2FDG4vBh5AorOGIeD6ZZut-2BigYMmL9XYLjObT1cyXgceeZlexrfGuDodDTLQBWUZusX1tfrk1RI2NU4PMoVjuSYJ41v6LsUe84seavrDyzrlgYXQQcVhImFVrOb5vSH-2BA-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbfQnRYCPsc50AsKr2lAB3Z6-2BWkvLmwNceHseCXXnnJB4r8i_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ioAHq3BDy84wRgFGV687U0bEGxU39twwUPPqsi-2FkaanFEnfo-2BlWttq9PPiiLZUqQZDevY9Q4WqfMut98x263sWnVM2PigktOw4e051GCy5qSC-2FDG4vBh5AorOGIeD6ZZut-2BigYMmL9XYLjObT1cyXgceeZlexrfGuDodDTLQBWUZusX1tfrk1RI2NU4PMoVjuSYJ41v6LsUe84seavrDyzrlgYXQQcVhImFVrOb5vSH-2BA-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1629229613837000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHVbtOB1HO4BOlqTeNiaW1z1NUfrg\">TheGeekGrid Studios<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTzG-2BRkoMw8AZC5s4LP8R3GjSv8mQuI8W70PZB2m8yfazNRf_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ioAHq3BDy84wRgFGV687U0bEGxU39twwUPPqsi-2FkaanFEnfo-2BlWttq9PPiiLZUqQZDevY9Q4WqfMut98x263sWnWN5oXs274UZI-2BnysDvnHxCqLwNJz3xWbtX-2Ff2y1n9WTi4GNo7svIG79V8VApl-2FV3O0TwjFMpVP35zWVzzEfu565svLynkEmG4tTzoTUecrMqCr83VAaOujQnyhUfic5A9YRYbg-2BhF8xKHYON-2Fldd48-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTzG-2BRkoMw8AZC5s4LP8R3GjSv8mQuI8W70PZB2m8yfazNRf_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ioAHq3BDy84wRgFGV687U0bEGxU39twwUPPqsi-2FkaanFEnfo-2BlWttq9PPiiLZUqQZDevY9Q4WqfMut98x263sWnWN5oXs274UZI-2BnysDvnHxCqLwNJz3xWbtX-2Ff2y1n9WTi4GNo7svIG79V8VApl-2FV3O0TwjFMpVP35zWVzzEfu565svLynkEmG4tTzoTUecrMqCr83VAaOujQnyhUfic5A9YRYbg-2BhF8xKHYON-2Fldd48-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1629229613837000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGB0mfXu-iM3mDDprd_BdDl4td-CA\">ArtsQuest<\/a>, focuses on educational entertainment and gamification featuring science, technology, engineering, art and maker programs and activities; video game workshops; cosplay and more, all based around a Steampunk theme. The festival will have a strong family component best suited for families with pre-teens ages 10+ featuring Steampunk Music by The Eternal Frontier, Cosplay appearances by the Star Wars 501<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Garrison Carida, and a Super Smash Bros and Valorant Esports Tournament intertwined to attract all ages and bring them in to learn, play, and discover STEAM &amp; Electronic education.<\/p>\n<p>Among the fun and educational workshops and activities to be enjoyed are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A full 3D printed Cosplay Armor set constructed by Verde Mantis 3D Printers and TheGeekGrid Studios.<\/li>\n<li>Super Smash Bros, Valorant Esports Tournaments and Virtual Reality games and demos<\/li>\n<li>Tea Pot Racing, Tea Dueling, belly dancing, musical bands, musicians and more<\/li>\n<li>STEAM workshops such as voice over acting, anime drawing, architectural design, pyrography, wearable technology and custom guitar making<\/li>\n<li>Steampunk and Post-Apocalyptic cosplay, designs, props and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The PA STEAM &amp; Video Game Festival was Founded by Kat Mahoney, Owner &amp; Director of TheGeekGrid Studios based on her Computer Science &amp; Video Game educational background and experiences with alternate learning methods for her own children on the Autism Spectrum.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors and activities hosted by 100.7 WLEV Radio, XR Studioz, Verde Mantis 3D Printers. For tickets and more information visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasteamfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pasteamfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nKAT MAHONEY<br \/>\nTheGeekGrid Studios<br \/>\nOwner\/Visionary Director<br \/>\nFounder of the PA STEAM &amp; Video Game Festival<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegeekgrid.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thegeekgrid.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The annual event returns to the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pa. Aug. 21 and 22, 2021. 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