Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they do.

This family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity brings together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, food artisans, hobbyists, engineers, artists, students and commercial vendors. These makers present their creations and share their discoveries.

Many makers claim they have no other place to share what they do. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is often invisible in our communities, taking place in shops, in garages and on kitchen tables — typically out of the spotlight.

Maker Faire makes visible these projects and ideas we don’t often encounter.

Interested in Applying to be a Maker? Please click the Apply Now button below and complete the application. Applications will be reviewed and adjudicated. All applicants will be notified of approval.

Also, please complete the following two forms, which can be uploaded into your application or emailed to bigmuddymakerfaire@gmail.com

Fire Safety Plan

General Safety Plan

Fees: Approved makers who are exhibiting or showing their ideas and are not selling, taking orders, and/or generating income are welcome to participate; there is no fee.

Approved makers who are selling, taking orders, and/or generating income will be charged $75.

Approved food vendors will be charged $75.

Here are some suggestions for the Makers, topics and exhibits we would like to showcase:

–Drones
–Electric vehicles
–Electronics
–Hands-on demonstrations and exhibits
–How to fix stuff (appliances, clocks, etc.)
–Interactive exhibits and art projects
–Inventions of all types
–Kit makers
–Music performances and participation
–Puppets, kites and clever creations
–Radios, computers, game systems
–Robotics, rockets and remote-controlled toys
–Science, biology, chemistry projects
–Shelter (tents, domes, tiny homes, etc.)
—Student projects
–Sustainability and green technology
–Unique arts and crafts
–Unusual tools or machines