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!
FIRST LEGO League Teams exhibit
Roanoke College/Salem Montessori school FLL teams will demonstrate their robots on the robot game table and talk about their innovation projects. Are you curious about FIRST LEGO League? Come learn more!
Recyclable Creations
Come learn how to use aluminum foil to make action figures or paper to make origami creations. In this exhibit, two expert artists will help you get started!
R.C.M. Rural connection module - A cell tower you can make your self
The RCM is a 3g/2g cell tower made by a 13 year to be used to provide cellular service in rural America. This cell service can be used with any modern cell phone as long as it is unlocked and supports the right bands.
Crystal Critters
Marla Moock uses chemistry in order to grow real crystals on organic objects. Each chemical grows different colors and structures.