Maker Faire Orlando Returns Nov. 9-10: Early Bird Tickets Ending Soon

Maker Faire Orlando is a non-profit, community-organized celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities. The family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness returns Nov. 9-10, 2024, where people show what they are making and share what they are learning at the 12th annual event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.

Individuals behind the exhibits are known as ‘makers’ and range from tech enthusiasts to crafters and scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds. The two-day event is expected to draw 12,000 attendees and includes 200+ exhibits, Power Racing, Combat Robots, Nerdy Derby, cosplay makers, and much more on display throughout air-conditioned exhibit halls, as well as green spaces filled with hands-on activities, workshops, and competitions.

Maker Faire Orlando

Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both days)
Central Florida Fairgrounds (4603 W Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808)
FREE on-site parking
A variety of food choices are available for purchase.
For more information and tickets visit www.makerfaireorlando.com
Stay social @MakerFaireOrlando on Facebook and Instagram, #MFO2024

Early Bird Sale Now through Sept. 4

$15 – This is 50% off the gate price for two-day tickets.
Order tickets online (nominal fee applies): www.makerfaireorlando.com/attend/
Tickets are available at the gate Nov. 9 and Nov. 10
Kids ages two and under are free.
First responders, active military, and Veterans receive free admission to Maker Faire Orlando with identification
Employees of schools, colleges, universities, homeschool educators, and libraries also receive free admission to Maker Faire Orlando with identification.

“Maker Faire Orlando 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 their hobbies, experiments, or projects for others to glimpse the future and get inspired,” said founder Ian Cole.

New for 2024: Maker Faire Education Day on Friday, Nov. 8
Details to be announced.

Exhibits & Hands-on Workshops
From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, makers showcase hobbies, experiments, and projects. Immerse yourself in Maker culture with exhibits, a performance stage, big art, and spectacle. Experience hands-on learning by people who make, play, tinker, and hack, including robotics, cosplay, STEM & STEAM, crafts, science, electronics, tools, and crazy things you’ve never seen!

Robot Ruckus
Robot Ruckus is included with all Maker Faire Orlando tickets. See your favorite robot builders having fun destroying each other’s toys! Meet your favorite BattleBots builders, as seen on the Discovery Channel and Discovery+, and local robots competing in multiple weight classes. Bots of all sizes will compete, and several of your favorite BattleBots will be displayed.

Power Racing Series
Power Racing is a fun-filled racing experience where makers construct their machines to go racing. Racers can spend up to $500 on a racer that looks like a children’s ride or toy. Individuals and teams (friends, businesses, organizations) join in the fun to compete for Power Racing bragging rights.

Award-winning Cosplay Makers
Interact and observe cosplay makers in their element and working on their craft.

Maria H. (ndm#130)

A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin’ wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life – A Community for Neurotic Disney People & a d.i.y. crafty blog, Carousel of Projects – create~inspire~share.

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