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!
Rochester Arc + Flame Center
The Rochester Arc + Flame Center is an 11,000 square-foot training facility designed specifically for welding, glass, and blacksmithing. The mission of Arc + Flame Center is to foster exciting and innovative classes for people of all skill levels!
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!
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!
Women in Computing Arcade Cabinet and Magic Mirror
Women in Computing at RIT is displaying previous projects made by our Projects Committee. We have our Arcade Cabinet available to play retro games. We also have our Magic Mirror on display. Stop by to play some games and check out our mirror!
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
Learn to Solder
Learn to solder and make your very own light up Badge!
Backyard Lander
My project is to build a half-size lunar lander to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon. The anniversary is July 2019. This project was the first award of the Rochester Awesome Foundation for the month of August.
Pumpkin Sculpting Demonstration
Watch a pumpkin develop personality as artist Zion Yerman sculpts expressive faces on lucky pumpkins throughout the day.
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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