Let the Royal Trumpets Blast with Fire!
Oct 29, 2018
Premiering at the faire this year will be The Royal Trumpets, one of Rochester’s first local kinetic fire sculptures, will be making its first homet
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!
150+ Makers!
Learn to Solder
Learn to solder and make your very own light up Badge!
RIT Theme Park Enthusiasts
Explore the history of the RIT Henrietta campus through a new K'Nex Theme Park exhibit by the RIT Theme Park Enthusiasts. See models of a roller coaster, a ferris wheel, and more, and learn how RIT's campus has changed over the last 50 years.
The Royal Trumpets
Automated kinetic sculptures modelled after the midevil trumpts which greeted kings and queens. With a firey twist!
WXXI Kids
STEAM Fest — Use everyday objects to create and solve engineering challenges from PBS KIDS and NASA. Maker Faire -- Come play with iPads, green screens, cameras and pretend you’re in the PBS KIDS world!
Farrell's Builds
Farrell is a young prop maker from Toronto. He became interested in making props and movie replicas when he was younger. Currently, Farrell is working on many different projects including a spacesuit replica from "The Martian" Feel free to stop by!
Open Source DLP 3D printer
We are a team of designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and artists. We believe that additive manufacturing can revolutionize ideas into conceivable products in the medical, aerospace, art & consumer goods market which is where we seek to educate
Homemade 8-bit Computer
A homemade 8 bit computer utilizing LEDs that will respond to user input. Come check out how cool it is!
Introducing Girls to Robotics
Looking for ways to get more girls interested in engineering and programming? Educator Kathy Ceceri, author of "Making Simple Robots," shares fun, challenging projects like those she helped create for the Girl Scouts' new series of robotics badges.
Maker Faire Rochester Wants You!
With more than 145+ exhibits, performances, kinetic sculptures, hands-on workshops, and more, Maker Faire Rochester really does have something for everyone!
See the full list of exhibits and more!
Maker Faire Rochester can’t happen without Volunteers! We need people willing to help put on the “Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth” for everyone in our community.
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