HOWEVER, we have a couple options where you can still participate!
Organized by the staff of MAKE magazine, makezine.com and craftzine.com, Maker Faire is a newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft and engineering plus music in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The aim is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become makers. This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers - anyone who is embracing the DIY spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.
We encourage you to join the fun and enter a project to exhibit.
The first step to participating in Maker Faire is to submit an entry that tells us about yourself and your project. Entries can be submitted from individuals as well as from groups such as hobbyist clubs and schools. Please provide a short description of what you make and what you will actually bring to Maker Faire. Please link to photographs or videos of what you make. We particularly encourage exhibits that are interactive and that highlight the process of making things.
Here are some suggested ideas for topics that we're looking for:
Maker Exhibit: Our standard setup for a Maker exhibit is a 6 or 8 ft table and 2 chairs. If you need more space, please let us know. Use this space to display your work and/or demonstrate how you make something.
Application Form: Please go to Detroit entry form and fill out the entry form to enter your project and we'll consider it as a last-minute addition. You will be notified by July 11th if your late entry is accepted.
Review the application process by downloading the list of questions.
NOTE: Makers whose entries are accepted will receive free admission to Maker Faire per the guidelines listed in the Maker Manual. We do not pay for transportation or accommodations.
If you have any questions about participating in Maker Faire, please contact us by email:
Makers: Individuals, groups, schools and organizations that would like to demonstrate what they make and/or how it works in an interactive environment. For Maker groups, schools & organizations, we ask that you have one point person to coordinate your group efforts. Makers do not pay a fee to exhibit at Maker Faire for non-commercial exhibits.
Commercial Makers: Individuals who would like to sell products along with demonstrating what they make at their Maker exhibit. If you are a Maker that has a product that you would like to sell at Maker Faire, please submit a Maker application and indicate that you are a Commercial Maker. For a standard set-up, there is a $100 fee to participate at the Commercial Maker level and the fee is due by July 18th.
Please note, companies or commercial entities do not qualify as Commercial Makers (individuals). If you are a company or commercial entity, please contact
Food Makers: Individuals or groups that showcase/demonstrate food products that they make in an interactive environment. Note: If you plan on serving samples, they must be 2 ounces or less and you may be required to submit a Health Department Permit Application. Details will be given in your Maker manual.
Commercial Food Makers: Individuals pay a fee to show and demonstrate a food product that they make (and plan to sell) in an interactive environment. Samples that are 2 ounces or less may be given away. Prepared packaged foods (defined as food that is not consumed on-site) can be sold. You must comply with Food & Health Regulations. For a standard set-up, there are two options - $75 for one day or $100 for both days to participate at the Commercial Food Maker level. The fee is due by July 18th.
Please note, food companies or commercial food entities do not qualify as Commercial Food Makers (individuals). If you are a food company or commercial food entity, please contact
Exhibitors and Sponsors: We welcome exhibitors and sponsors at Maker Faire. For more information about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact us at
Volunteer: For information about volunteering at Maker Faire, please contact us at
We look forward to seeing you at Maker Faire Detroit.
Sherry Huss
Director
Maker Faire
O'Reilly Media
