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2027 Date Coming Soon

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

Mini Couper Cluckman Power Racer

Come see the Power Racing Series event this year and get a look at the all newly restored and modified Mini Couper Cluckman, back for more racing!!

Nova Labs Racing

Northern Virginia's largest community makerspace, Nova Labs, is excited to join its first Power Racing Series race with entries Barbie & Ken!

EC Glass Hovercraft

The EC Glass Hovercraft is a hovercraft made by a Woodshop teacher at Dunbar a few years ago. It was found behind EC Glass falling apart and dilapidated. Braedon Watson and Kyler Englund saw this project and wanted to take it in to get it running again. Since then they have been working on it in the EC Glass Auto Technology shop for two years. They have added lights horns and a roof to this project and got the engine running again. Braedon and Kyler hope to get some sponsor money and get the hovercraft in full working order again and inspire young makers of all ages.

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!

Finding Pests in Your Home

We will have a model home with pests hidden throughout it for children (and adults) to search for them. Once they have been found, various facts about those specific pests will be discussed along with other ways to prevent pests from infesting their homes.

Pour painting

Join Randolph College to create a pour painting masterpiece while learning about viscosity and color mixing.

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.