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!
Combat Tops
Are you a fan of Beyblade? BattleBots? Both?! Then come visit the Combat Tops booth at the Roanoke Mini Maker Faire! Bring your own battling tops or borrow some parts from us to build your own and battle it against some of our powerful prototypes for the chance to win some prizes!
Story Animations and Game Making in Scratch Jr.
Learn how 1st grade students animated their stories in the Scratch Jr. app and how 2nd grade students created their own video games. Students will explain the algorithms they used as well.
Ben's Art
Ben is an artist and a Youtuber who creates animation. Come check out his art!
Make a Mini Lightsaber
LIGHTSABERS !- The elegant weapon of a more civilized age that can cut through doors as well as enemies. "Younglings" come complete the ritual of constructing your ultimate Jedi tool through a graceful use of the FORCE! Leave with your very own mini-lightsaber!