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
Wooden car races
Try your hand racing wooden car and learning the physics of ramps.
Adelita’s Flora & Clay
Adelita’s Flora & Clay is a newly established small business creating works such as polymer clay earrings and accessories.
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!
Musical Geodesic Dome
An amazing 7 foot tall geodesic dome that acts like a piano only with this "instrument" the musician just touches one (or many) of the 25 struts of the geodesic dome to trigger musical sounds. It's a combination of art, geometry, and architecture!
Knex Roller Coaster Model
Come see a huge working model roller coaster built out of K'nex! This coaster is built with thousands of parts, and there will be some epic roller coaster action!
HideWerks Leather Co
I’m an Engineering student and maker who traded a knifemaker’s forge for an industrial sewing machine. My obsession with leather started during an internship at Moore & Giles, where I learned the architecture of world-class hides. What began as a handmade birthday gift for my girlfriend turned into HideWerks after friends and family started commissioning their own. The Build: I focus on small-batch goods. Since I'm still in school, I don't mass-produce anything; every piece is made one at a time. I prioritize quality over profit margins, sourcing only the best materials because I believe a product is only as good as the hide it's cut from. I use my engineering background to ensure every piece is structurally sound and built to develop a beautiful, lifelong story.
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
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.
