Maker Faire Orlando returns with a theme park panel and more
The 11th annual Maker Faire Orlando returns Nov. 4-5, 2023, including a new stage presented by Universal Creative with a theme park panel.
The family-friendly celebration at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Fla., features local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities that showcase invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
“Maker Faire Orlando is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do,” said founder Ian Cole. “From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these ‘makers’ to show their hobbies, experiments, or projects for others to glimpse the future and get inspired.”
Individuals behind the exhibits – known as “makers” – include tech enthusiasts, crafters, scientists, and this year, even “theme park makers” like Bill Butler of Garner Holt Productions and Scott Harkless of Alcorn McBride, who will be featured along with a panelist from Universal Creative during a special discussion on Nov. 4, 2023, at 11 a.m.
Additional presentations on the new Maker Faire stage presented by Universal Creative include:
- Jen Schachter – The mastermind behind large-scale public art projects and collaborative builds.
- Michael Corrie – Film historian and model maker
- Allison Chase – Award-winning cosplay creator
- Christine Getman – Magic Wheelchair Executive Director
- Caleb Kraft – Contributing editor for Make: Magazine
You can see the full stage schedule here.
Maker Faire Orlando Includes:
- Exhibits & Hands-on Workshops
- Robot Ruckus featuring BattleBots builders from the Discovery Channel and Discovery+
- Power Racing Series, where makers construct their own machines.
- Award-winning Cosplay Makers, including Allison Chase with her Puppeted Catbus, a full-sized Guardian from Zelda Breath of the Wild, and the cart titan from anime sensation Attack on Titan.
Click here for the event schedule.
Tickets
Maker Faire Orlando will take place on Nov. 4 and 5, 20233, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Fla. On-site parking is free.
Pre-event online tickets start at $15 for youth and students and $20 for adults (pre-event savings end Nov. 3, 2023). Add a second day to your one-day ticket for $10. Children under age three are free.
First responders, active military, and Veterans receive free admission to Maker Faire Orlando with identification. Employees of schools, colleges, universities, homeschool educators, and libraries also receive free admission to Maker Faire Orlando with identification.
Click here to order tickets online (a nominal fee applies). Tickets are also available at the gate.
