Save the date: Maker Faire Orlando returns November 13-14

Call for Makers, Early Bird Tickets on Sale

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2021) – 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 on Nov. 13-14, 2021 where people show what they are making and share what they are learning at the 9th annual event to be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.

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 15,000 attendees and includes 300 exhibits, Power Racing, Combat Robots, Nerdy Derby, and much more on display throughout three air-conditioned exhibit halls, as well as, green spaces filled with hands-on activities, workshops and competitions.

Call for Makers

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 their hobbies, experiments or projects. There is no fee for individuals or community groups to exhibit at Maker Faire Orlando. There is a fee for individuals, small companies and startups to sell products you make at the event.

Register online: https://www.makerfaireorlando.com/exhibit-at-maker-faire-orlando/

The application deadline is Aug. 31, 2021.

Early Bird Tickets – Save up to 40% through Aug. 31

Order tickets online (nominal fee applies): https://www.makerfaireorlando.com/attend/

• One Day Tickets: Early Bird Youth and Student $12, Early Bird Adult $15
• Two Day Tickets: Early Bird Youth and Student $18, Early Bird Adult $25

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 to include robotics, cosplay, STEM & STEAM, crafts, science, electronics, tools and crazy things you’ve never seen!

• Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both days)
• Central Florida Fairgrounds (4603 W Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808)
• FREE on-site parking
• A variety of food choices are available for purchase.
• For more information and tickets: makerfaireorlando.com

Robot Ruckus

Robot Ruckus is back for 2021 and is included with Maker Faire Orlando tickets.  See your favorite robot builders from TV having fun destroying each other’s toys with more than 20 teams from the BattleBots show on the Discovery Channel and Discovery+. For more information visit robotruckus.org.

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, Fla.

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.

We continue to work with local health officials to follow current COVID guidelines with respect to the safety of our staff, exhibitors, and attendees.

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Editor’s Notes: Interviews, preview experiences, and complimentary media/influencer tickets are available by contacting Laura E. Richeson, APR at 407.616.8108 or [email protected].

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