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
Lynchburg Museum System
The Lynchburg Museum System is excited to share some of the history of STEM in Lynchburg, Va.
COOL PANTS THANKS
I am a self taught artist from lynchburg selling lots of different and unique handmade crafts such as paintings, jewelry, home decor, and more!
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.
Horseless Carriages
Two replica Horseless Carriages the two seater has a hand built frame constructed from 1x1 11gauge steel. And a body constructed from 3/4" maple plywood. The drive system is 2-1000watt brush type motors with a single Q4D controller. The system is powered by a 48v lithium battery. The 4 seat cart has the same frame and body construction but is driven by 2-1800watt brushless motors each having a Kelly KBS-X controller. Also powered by a 48v lithium battery.
Rooted Exhange
Maybe opportunities for people to practice yoga, but also potentially a craft for kids. I also was a participant from CoStarters
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.
MAKE Roanoke
Come engrave a keychain at MAKE Roanoke's booth using our pantograph engraver. Stay and compete in a friendly game of Hextraction while you learn more about Roanoke's first non-profit makerspace!
