National Maker Faire
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A collaboration between Maker Media, NationOfMakers.org, and the University of the District of Columbia, the National Maker Faire brings together makers, inventors, and tinkerers of all ages.

National Maker Faire 2016 is a Wrap!
Please stay tuned for details on 2017

On June 18-19, 2016, makers from across the United States convened in Washington, DC, at the Second Annual National Maker Faire. Kicking off the “Week of Making” (June 17-23) National Maker Faire gave curious, inventive people a place to share what they love to make.
Attendees at this free, family-friendly event have the opportunity to interact with such technologies as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, electronics, and 3D printers as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects, textiles, crafting activities, homemade robots, and more.

NATIONAL 2016

Call for Makers Meet the Makers Meet the Sponsors Program & Schedule

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Getting to Maker Faire FAQs Media Registration For Volunteers: Traveler Program Where to Stay

RESOURCES

Sponsor Maker Faire Maker Toolkit Promote Maker Faire Maker Faire in the Press​
Program Guide Event Map
National Maker Faire is brought to you by Maker Media. Maker Media publishes Make: magazine, produces Maker Faire, and offers DIY electronics, tools, kits, and books through its online and pop-up Maker Shed stores. NationOfMakers.org is a Washington, DC based nonprofit focused on broadening participation in Making, and through Making, providing opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) for all. NationOfMakers.org celebrates the creativity, ingenuity, and diversity of America’s Maker Community, and is a co-producer of the DC Mini Maker Faire, and the #MakerMap, in addition to the National Maker Faire.
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