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 14,000 attendees and includes 250+ 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
Save Money and Skip the Line with Pre-Sale Tickets
- Pre-sale tickets online (nominal fee applies): www.makerfaireorlando.com/attend/
- Kids aged two and under are free
- One-day youth/student (age 3-17) – $15
- One-day adult – $20
- 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.
- Tickets are available at the gate Nov. 9 and Nov. 10
“Maker Faire Orlando is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire Orlando 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.
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
See your favorite robot builders having fun destroying each other’s toys! Experience robots competing in multiple weight classes and meet combat robot builders and enthusiasts. Robot Ruckus runs continuously throughout Maker Faire Orlando with action in various arenas. It is designed for families and kids of all ages to have a place to learn, build, and compete.
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.
New for 2024: Maker Faire Orlando Education Day (not open to the public)
In partnership with Orange County Public Schools, Maker Faire Orlando debuts Education Day. More than 200 eighth-grade students from eight schools across the district will experience a private preview of Maker Faire Orlando on a field trip filled with interactive STEAM-related activities, including:
- Universal Creative – learn about career opportunities in themed entertainment
- Create an interactive mural – meet local muralist, SKIP, and hear how he creates art that improves our community
- Drone Zone – learn to fly an FPV drone and learn how drones are used in the workplace
- Combat Robot – learn to drive a combat robot and meet Andrea Gellatly, captain of the Witch Doctor BattleBots team
- Discover block printing with local artist Warren Hart
- Make-A-Shirt with the FIRST Robotics team GRA-V
- Explore additional exhibits with local Makers who create professionally
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.
