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
Mandala Wellness LLC
Mandala Wellness Apothecary is a local herbal apothecary specializing in education and handmade herbal medicines. this includes Tinctures, tea blends, candles, and syrups.
Tour the Night Sky Planetarium
Explore the night sky in Amazement Square's portable planetarium! Immerse yourself in a 360-degree view of the sky as we discover stars, constellations, and the moon.
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!
Hill City Homebrewers
We are a local club of homebrewers, mostly related to beer, mead & cider, but have had fun with several other categories of fermentation.
Emission spectra
Join Randolph College to learn about how different gases produce distinct light patterns and how we can use these in astronomy.
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!!
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.
