Who is a Maker?

We believe everyone is a maker, but just to name a few examples, Makers and Making topics include: woodworkers, technology groups, inventors, steampunk, cheese making, fire spectacle creators, repair groups, solar cars, DIY drones, DIY energy, Arduino users, hackers, amateur radio enthusiasts, performers,  gardeners, composters, LEGO user groups, fiber arts. If you are still in doubt about being a Maker, you are likely just a humble Maker that we forgot to list. If you want share what you do and how you do it, you are a Maker, so apply, share, and be celebrated!

Ready to Apply?

Rochester Mini Maker Faire is calling for all makers to apply to exhibit what they love to do! Come out and show your creations to thousands of curious attendees and meet fellow makers.

Apply now athttp://bit.ly/RochesterMiniMakerFaireApplication2016.

We have a few different maker category applications. If you are not sure where you fit, please don’t hesitate to contact us at rochesterfaireinfo@gmail.com.

Acceptance dates

  • Early acceptance: Sunday, September 4
  • Round 2 acceptance: Sunday, September 18
  • Round 3 acceptance: Sunday, October 9
  • Final acceptance: Sunday, October 23

Late applications only accepted under special circumstances.

Looking for Inspiration?

Need inspiration? We recommend flipping through our list of makers, photos from previous years, and searching through Maker Faire’s website to see what other makers have done.