Welcome to QWERTYFEST
In 1868, Milwaukee's Christopher Latham Sholes patented one of the first commercially made (and viable) typewriters, creating a new form of communication that revolutionized the world.
Naturally, QWERTYFEST takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – the birthplace of the typewriter and QWERTY keyboard configuration. Whether typing up business documents, writing about the latest news, and even sharing that love letter, Sholes' invention (and his "QWERTY" key layout) changed the world forever.
QWERTYFEST celebrates that legacy, and how this invention manifests today.
Photo by Royal Brevväxling [2024]
Photo by Royal Brevväxling [2024]
Photo by Andrew Hoffman [HoffmanMyster]
Photo by Royal Brevväxling [2024]
Photo by Royal Brevväxling [2024]
Photo by Royal Brevväxling [2024]
Photo by Andrew Hoffman [HoffmanMyster]
Photo by Royal Brevväxling [2024]
What to Expect @ QWERTYFEST
At QWERTYFEST, you'll find writers, history buffs, typewriter collectors and enthusiasts, mechanical keyboard fanatics, and every possible mix of these. You will find spaces to write, learn, play, build, and meet new friends.
Much like their owners, typewriters and mechanical keyboards have their own personality. You'll have a chance to explore the world of clicks, clacks, and thocks You'll find writing stations and breakout sessions and you will find mechanical keyboard enthusiasts sharing their craft. If it's connected to QWERTY, chances are, you'll be able to experience it first hand.
This is a wonderful weekend, packed full of fun!
2025
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