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Maker Faire Orlando, the greatest show (& tell) on earth returns this weekend

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

Maker Faire Orlando

Maker Faire Orlando is a non-profit, community-organized celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities.


The family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness returns to Orlando on November 9 - 10, 2024, where people show what they are making and share what they are learning at the 12th annual event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.


Maker Faire Orlando

Individuals behind the exhibits are known as ‘makers’ and range from tech enthusiasts to crafters and scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds. The two-day event is expected to draw 12,000 attendees and includes 200+ exhibits, Power Racing, Combat Robots, Nerdy Derby, cosplay makers, and much more on display throughout air-conditioned exhibit halls, as well as green spaces filled with hands-on activities, workshops, and competitions.



“Maker Faire Orlando is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these ‘makers’ to show their hobbies, experiments, or projects for others to glimpse the future and get inspired,” said founder Ian Cole.

 

Maker Faire Orlando

Exhibits & Hands-on Workshops

From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, makers showcase hobbies, experiments, and projects. Immerse yourself in Maker culture with exhibits, a performance stage, big art, and spectacle. Experience hands-on learning by people who make, play, tinker, and hack, including robotics, cosplay, STEM & STEAM, crafts, science, electronics, tools, and crazy things you’ve never seen!

 

Robot Ruckus

Robot Ruckus is included with all Maker Faire Orlando tickets. See your favorite robot builders having fun destroying each other's toys! Meet your favorite BattleBots builders, as seen on the Discovery Channel and Discovery+, and local robots competing in multiple weight classes.  Bots of all sizes will compete, and several of your favorite BattleBots will be displayed.

 

Power Racing Series

Power Racing is a fun-filled racing experience where makers construct their machines to go racing.  Racers can spend up to $500 on a racer that looks like a children’s ride or toy. Individuals and teams (friends, businesses, organizations) join in the fun to compete for Power Racing bragging rights.

 

Award-winning Cosplay Makers

Interact and observe cosplay makers in their element and working on their craft.


Maker Faire Orlando

Ticket Details

Maker Faire Orlando returns to Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W Colonial Dr., Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 am - 5 pm.


First responders, active military, and Veterans receive free admission to Maker Faire Orlando with identification


Employees of schools, colleges, universities, homeschool educators, and libraries also receive free admission to Maker Faire Orlando with identification.


For more information and tickets visit www.makerfaireorlando.com.


Maker Faire Orlando

About Maker Faire Orlando

Maker Faire Orlando is a non-profit, community-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities.


Maker Faire Orlando is produced by The Maker Effect Foundation and funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. Ticket proceeds benefit The Maker Effect Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational charity located in Orlando.

 

Maker Faire originated in 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area as a project of the editors of Make: magazine. It has since grown into a significant worldwide network of independently-produced events. Maker Faire Orlando is independently organized and operated under license from Make: Community, LLC. This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. 


For more information and tickets visit www.makerfaireorlando.com.


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