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
Power Racing Series - OKei Fire Co
The Power Racing Series started as a small group of hackers racing stock Power Wheels toys in a parking lot in Chicago in 2009 and have grown to present DIY faires and race exhibits for Maker Faires and other public events. The OKei Fire Co team hails from the Baltimore, Lancaster, and York areas, racing a tiny version of an already-tiny firetruck. Stop by the Power Racing Series track during the day to watch the action!
Shake tables
Join Randolph College to explore what makes a building safe in an earthquake. Build a structure to support a ping pong ball and then test it on our shake tables!
Brewers' Tasting by Rosetta Coffee Company
Stop by to learn a little (or a lot!) about coffee and how the brewing process impacts the flavor! Check out how coffee is processed around the world, how it's roasted to bring out different flavors, and taste different brewing methods and roast levels. We'll be set up with at least 4 different brewing methods and showcasing some of our most popular light, medium, and dark roasts to give you a chance to learn about the best ways to brew coffee, and maybe even find a new favorite!
BattleBot Armageddon and Creature Combat in 2026
Armageddon is back! After our first trip to the big bot arena in Las Vegas last September, the infamous 250-lb BattleBot Armageddon returns—battle-tested, upgraded, and hungry for more. We laughed, we cried, and we learned some hard lessons live, in front of an audience (no pressure!). Those lessons helped push Armageddon from raw prototype to a seriously dangerous, dual-armed combat machine. Stop by this year to see the 250-lb BattleBot helping usher in the future of BattleBots and Creature Combat in 2026—and talk with the team building it from the ground up.
Dancing Fabric
Eight fans form a circle and point towards the midle where two pieces of long light weight fabric dance in the resulting air turbulence.
Magic Forest Arch- by Vector Space
This interactive exhibit will showcase a forest themed Archway into a tent full of creativity! There will be various stations (approx 3 tables) of different crafts for individuals to do to add their own artistic flare to the archway and faux garden beds. This will include various wooden figures to paint, different materials to create with (such as 3D printed items, paper, yarn, etc). This is really an opportunity for people to add a part of their own creativity to bring to life a whimsical arch and faux garden.
Vector Space Lynchburg's Makerspace
Make something magical and learn about your local community makerspace, VECTOR SPACE! We are so excited to share projects we love, get your hands into some making and let you know how we can be maker friends year round!
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.
