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Maker Faire Rochester 2019


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 11/23/2019
This celebration of the DIY spirit and creativity in the heart of Downtown Rochester is a full-on community festival showcasing the intersection of science, technology, arts, and crafts -- many of them immersive and interactive. You'll find everything there from remote-controlled couches, flame blasting projects, life-sized crafts, Lego creations, a massive "Skeebowl" machine, and tons more. You'll also find areas to learn everything from sewing, soldering, welding, and everything in between.

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Maker Faire Rochester is a family-friendly celebration featuring 150+ local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, technology, music, hands-on activities, and more. It’s an event where people show what they are making and share what they are learning.

 

The 6th annual Maker Faire Rochester returns on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

 

Order advanced tickets via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-faire-rochester-2019-tickets-66705224121

 

 

Examples of Makers from previous Maker Faires include:

  • 16ft tall fire blasting trumpets
  • Try out a scaled-up skeeball machine where you have to use a bowling or soccer ball
  • See students take a ride on a robotic, drivable couch
  • Visit our “Dark Room” to see LED art including a chance to make your own light painting
  • Make your own Lego creations alongside creations made by the Rochester Lego User Group
  • Learn to solder your first electronics project
  • Meet cosplayers and prop replicators
  • Learn to use one of a dozen sewing machines in attendance
  • Be inspired by kid Makers
  • Play over a dozen video and board games developed right here in Rochester
  • Make and learn with makerspaces from around Rochester
  • Launch rockets through recreational plumbing
  • Try on a Big Face Box and watch your face become huge.
  • And tons more!

 

A full list of makers from last year can be found at: https://rochester.makerfaire.com/makers-exhibits-2/

 

Makers are of all ages and backgrounds. Our mission is to entertain, inform, connect and inspire these thousands of Makers and aspiring Makers.


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 East Main Street
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

585-478-6898
Contact name: 
Dan Schneiderman
The event has already taken place on this date: 
11/23/2019
Time: 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: 
At the door: $12 for Single Ticket, $40 for Family Pass; Advance Tickets: $9 for Single Ticket, $30 for Family Pass

Ages

All Ages