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!
The Royal Trumpets
Automated kinetic sculptures modelled after the midevil trumpts which greeted kings and queens. With a firey twist!
Lichtenburn: The Nature of Electricity
Come check out what happens when you supercharge a piece of wood with 1,100 volts of electricity. The result is beautiful, one-of-a-kind Lichtenberg Figures. We'll be doing demos all day, selling finished pieces, and handing out dozens of burns.
Girl Scouts of Western New York
We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. With programs all across Western New York, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
Homemade 8-bit Computer
A homemade 8 bit computer utilizing LEDs that will respond to user input. Come check out how cool it is!
Light Painting Photobooth
Make your own Light Painting using a long exposure camera LED throwies, lightsabers, light up wands, and anything else that lights up with the Maker Faire Rochester Crew!
Thimble: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers through Hands-on Kits
Thimble helps parents and educators teach children a basic understanding of engineering and computer science principles through a monthly subscription kit service.
Aquarium 3.0
The Aquarium Project 3.0 is our leading project in 2018. Its prototype, “Loryfish”, has been completely realized by Catalin Montanaro and consists in a Robot Fish which can move freely in its habitat and avoid any obstacles.
Rochester Lego User Group
The Rochester Lego User Group is a recognized LEGO fan organization focusing on advanced building and public events! Come see our amazing Great Ball Contraption, working Carnival and other masterpieces made 100% from LEGO!
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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