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Sunday, March 22, 11am -5pm

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.

OpenELAB Inc. – Hands-on Robotics & AI Hardware for Makers

OpenELAB provides high-quality developer electronics for students, makers, and engineers who want to learn by building real projects. Visitors can explore projects such as a smart pet box built with M5Stack controllers that monitors and controls temperature and humidity, an AI-powered instant photo camera based on Raspberry Pi that creates stylized prints, a smart energy system using Arduino to demonstrate solar power management, and a LEGO-based robotics demo featuring a programmable motor and digital dashboard. Each project is designed to be approachable and engaging, allowing attendees to see how sensors, controllers, and embedded systems work together in real-world applications. Our booth encourages curiosity, experimentation, and learning through hands-on interaction.

Nufar Studio Designs

Nufar Studio Designs is a jewelry business that I started 5 years ago that displays handmade jewelry inspired by the earth. These eclectic pieces feature natural resources, some even being local (like "sea" glass from the James River). My "Trash to Treasure Project" focuses on repurposing glass found on the shores of the James River. The glass is then cleaned, polished, and wire-wrapped into pendants used for varies styles of necklaces and keychains. Not only is each piece unique, it's also a statement: one that emphasizes the importance of keeping our local rivers clean. Apart from that project, I also offer handmade rings made out of buttons, and eclectic earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Blue Ridge Astronomy Club - Solar Observing

View the sun safely with the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club.

TheMIKEShow & Radio434 Live & On Location

TheMIKEShow & Radio434 broadcasting live & on location from Maker Faire with Live Interviews, Prizes, Announcements & Entertainment!

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.