Maker FAQ - Philadelphia Maker Faire

We are looking for applications from all types of makers!

Please see the categories below for some examples

Student projects
Robotics
Homegrown Drones
Arduino projects
Raspberry Pi
Space projects
Interactive art projects
3D Printers and CNC Tools
Textile Arts and Crafts
E-Textiles
Rockets and RC Toys
Sustainability & Green Tech
Radios, Vintage Computers and Game Systems
Electronics
Electric Vehicles
Science, Biology/Biotech, and Chemistry projects
Puppets, Kites, and Other Whimsical Creations
Bicycles
Large-scale Art
Shelters (Tents, Domes, etc.)
Music Performances with audience Participation
Unusual Tools or Machines
DIY Repairs

Maker applications can be submitted for individuals, hobbyist clubs, schools, commercial makers, crafters, startups, and companies.

Types of Entries

Maker Exhibits

Show and tell style with a table set up all day.

Presentations

Scheduled time slots on stage or inside.

Demos, how-tos, panel discussions, stories, etc.

Performances

Scheduled time slots on our main stage. Non-stage performances can be arranged.

Workshops

Hands on workshops for makers of all ages

Tiers

Maker: (FREE!)

Almost all makers exhibit for free! Anyone looking to show off their projects and engage with the public can get involved for free.

Commercial Maker: ($100)

An exhibit fee may apply to makers or organizations planning on do marketing or sales, such as the following:

* Any exhibitor with marketing intentions

* Exhibitors selling or promoting a product or service

* Tuition-based schools and paid educational programs or camps

* Registered non-profits marketing their organization

Each applicant will be considered case by case as everyone does not necessarily fit neatly into categories, please contact the organizers for confirmation of costs.

Facilities

Booths

Unless you have requested otherwise, your booth will have:
A 8′ table and 2 chairs provided.

Additional space and resource requests should go to info@phillymakerfaire.com

Plan to bring any supplies you would like to exhibit your work: Table cloths, power strips, heavy duty extension cords, etc.

Hardware and supplies needed to display your project is your responsibility. We trust that you will supply any equipment or supplies you need to make your project functional. Feel free to make signs for your exhibit that help the attendees understand what you have done.

Indoor and Outdoor Exhibit Areas

Most exhibits will be outdoors. These may be within a tent or uncovered.

Indoor Exhibit Area: The indoor exhibit area is limited.

Electrical

We will work to be sure you have power available in your booth area, if you provided power requirement details in your application. Please bring your own surge protectors and/or grounded power strips for power distribution at your exhibit.

Load-in and Load-Out Schedule

Times and details will be provided to accepted applicants.

Hospitality

A hospitality room with drinks and snacks will be available to Makers only.

Safety

Maker Faire is all about getting your hands dirty and we encourage you to provide some hands-on activities for attendees. But with that, there’s always safety concerns, so please know:

Safety Waivers

We will do safety waivers for people participating in various activities like the hands on workshops, final details to follow.

First Aid

We will have people trained in first aid available throughout the event. Please notify us if you have an injury at your booth so we can follow up with the attendee.

Be Smart

Safety precautions protect all of us and enable us to keep hosting Maker Faire. Just be smart and have a plan to respond. Thank you!

Application Photos

Applications require a project (or presentation) photo and a bio photo. Please have these ready before you start your application. Image file must be at least 500px wide or larger and you must have rights to the image used.

For project photos: landscape images are preferred (eg: 960 width x 640 height). Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg. Maximum file size is 8Mb.

This image will be the public image used relating to your exhibit or presentation content. The photo should be descriptive and informative about your exhibit or presentation.

Advance tickets are 30% off!

Meet the Philly Makers!

CNC Carving and Wood Block Printing

Check out a Carvey CNC router cutting custom designs on-site, and take part by using our CNC-carved wood block prints to make your own art to take home with you.

Stephan Copeland Studio

Copeland Studio designs and builds products to enhance human mobility. Taking utilitarian products and enabling their mobility to release user potential.

FOLKFUTURISM! Parade of Spirits, Liberty Lands

"The Parade of Spirits is one of my favorite Philadelphia traditions. It's like being *in* a Miyazaki movie, and that's a wonderful place to be." -- (a Mystery Participant) Make, become, and vanquish monsters. Folkfuturist-friendly.

Day Cycle Clock

The Day Cycle Clock, simulates the Philadelphia Skyline at the current time, with accurate Moon Phases, Sunrise and Sunset times. At Maker Faire, you'll be able to control the inputs and watch the display change in real time.

Temple Formula Racing

Temple Formula Racing is a student professional organization within Temple University's College of Engineering that uses hands-on automotive engineering skills to fully fund, prototype and assemble a formula racecar that competes internationally.

Battlebot SubZero

Battlebots!! Come see the combat robot SubZero who fought on the tv series that was filmed in April 2018. Ask the builder questions about the bot and how its like to fight in the battlebox. KIds, get your picture taken with this 250 lb beast!!

East Falls Glassworks

A team of Glass Artists will show various techniques out of a Mobile Glassblowing furnace, creating all kinds of objects, including drinking vessels to home decor, and demonstrating a variety of other techniques as well as explaining the process!

Shapes the Game

Shapes the Game is a shape stacking dexterity game with cards.

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