What is Maker Faire?
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.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Featured Makers
Condensation Demonstration
We will have a demonstration with water bottles (that we will also be handing out) to compare with common condensation problems with windows. We will also have a glass demonstration where the participants will use a heat gun to check the amount of he
Make your own button
Join Randolph College to make your own button. We will have science designs on hand for inspiration or you can make your own unique design!
PRS Kart - Safety Third Racing
Safety Third Racing joins the Power Racing Series fun with our custom-built electric kart. Simple, lightweight, and built with off the shelf parts. This kart showcases how everyday materials, recycled parts, and a bit of garage engineering can be turned into a surprisingly capable racing machine. Stop by the Power Racing Series track during the day to see team Safety Third Racing in action, check out the kart up close, and learn how makers, students, and hobbyists are transforming everyday components into wild racing machines.
Stormwater Sandbox
Come learn about the work of Lynchburg Water Resources and get your hands dirty with our Augmented Reality Sandbox. Explore how water moves over land and how we can prevent common pollutants from entering our waterways.
Lynchburg Vintage
Lynchburg is full of history. Scattered across basements, garages, warehouses, and old store fronts are relics from the past waiting for their chance at new life. An old coffee pot or pickle jar can become a beautiful terrarium. Chippy painted floor boards of a porch could be the wings of a bird. A vintage camera can be useful again, displaying family photos. The possibilities are endless for the rusty, crusty, chippy, dented, broken, and bent.
501st Legion & Mando Mercs Costume Clubs
The 501st Legion and Mando Mercs are both charity Star Wars costuming clubs that are recognized by both Lucasfilm and Disney.
Gracie Girl Gifts
Handmade mosaic gifts including crosses, hearts and picture frames. Also funny sayings on dish towels handmade
Live Radio with TheMIKEShow & Radio434
TheMIKEShow & Radio434 broadcasting live & on location with interviews and coverage. We will have games, prizes, & giveaways just for stopping by. Listen Live https://radio434.com/ On Demand https://rss.com/podcasts/themikeshow/follow @themikeshowva
