By joining the Make: community and creating a Maker Faire in your town, city, or region, you are empowering makers of all ages and connecting them to a global movement that champions resilience, creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.
Bring Maker Faire to Your Community
Maker Faire is like nowhere else. A science fair, a county fair, a tech expo, a creative hub, an every age carnival, and a really good time. It’s what you make it.
Anyone can make a Maker Faire if they are open to building a community of curious people who want to make, share, collaborate, and learn something new.
Make: provides tools and resources to help individuals and organizations of all sizes create an event that showcases their community’s creativity.
Getting Started
People from all over the world have participated in Maker Faire since the first event was held in San Mateo, California in 2006. In 2008, this community vision expanded and Maker Faires have since been independently produced in over 45 countries in museums, libraries, expo centers, sports arenas, fairgrounds, parks, schools and universities, the White House—anywhere there is room to make together. Making a Maker Faire is not easy; but, the result is nothing short of world changing.
To organize a Maker Faire of any size, you must apply for a license. Our application guide will walk you through what goes into making a Community Maker Faire and how to get started. We encourage you to check out Upcoming Maker Faires—and attend one, if possible. Want to host a school event? Check out our School Maker Faire program.
Building community is a primary goal of Maker Faire. We do that locally—at Maker Faires around the world—and globally, by connecting makers through shared experiences and interests on our platforms. When you make a Maker Faire, you join a global community of curious, inventive people and a movement that prioritizes creativity, resilience, and joy.
