Get Your DIY On At Maker Faire Orlando November 9-10, 2024

- Michelle Snow

Florida’s largest Maker event, Maker Faire Orlando, returns to the Central Florida Fairgrounds

Florida’s largest Maker event, Maker Faire Orlando, returns to the Central Florida Fairgrounds the weekend of November 8-10, 2024, with a ton of fun DIY activities.

Individuals behind the exhibits are known as ‘Makers’ and range from tech enthusiasts to crafters and scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds.

The two-day event is expected to draw more than 15,000 attendees and includes over 300 exhibits, Power Racing, Combat Robots, Nerdy Derby, and much more on display throughout three air-conditioned exhibit halls, as well as green spaces filled with hands-on activities, workshops and competitions.

Make t-shirts and buttons, learn to solder, watch robot battles and drone racing, and so much more throughout this weekend. Maker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Check out our recap of Maker Faire Orlando 2018 by CSO family writer Carol Garreans, featuring highlights and photos from the weekend.

Highlights include:

Robot Ruckus

See your favorite robot builders having fun destroying each other’s toys! Experience robots competing in multiple weight classes and meet combat robot builders and enthusiasts. Robot Ruckus runs continuously throughout Maker Faire Orlando with action in various arenas. It is designed for families and kids of all ages to have a place to learn, build, and compete.

Power Racing Series

Power Racing is a fun-filled racing experience where makers construct their machines to go racing. Racers can spend up to $500 on a racer that looks like a children’s ride or toy. Individuals and teams (friends, businesses, organizations) join in the fun to compete for Power Racing bragging rights.

Award-winning Cosplay Makers

Interact and observe cosplay makers in their element and working on their craft.

Check out our recap of Maker Faire Orlando 2018 by CSO family writer Carol Garreans, featuring highlights and photos from the weekend.

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“Maker Faire Orlando is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire Orlando is a venue for these ‘makers’ to show their hobbies, experiments, or projects for others to glimpse the future and get inspired,” said founder Ian Cole.

Maker Faire Orlando is produced by The Maker Effect Foundation and funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. Ticket proceeds benefit The Maker Effect Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational charity located in Orlando, Fla.

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TICKETS:

  • One Day Tickets In Advance: Youth and Student $15, Adult $20
  • Two Day Tickets In Advance: Youth and Student $25, Adult $30
  • Kids aged two and under 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.

Hours are 10am to 5pm each day, with free onsite parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Purchase in advance at makerfaireorlando.com. Tickets will also be available at the gate.

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Read our recap of Maker Faire Orlando 2018.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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