Show us what you’re made of
Are you a builder, tinkerer, artist, coder, or creator of any kind? Apply to present at Louisville Maker Faire 2026 and share your passion with thousands of curious minds. It’s free to participate — all we need is your creativity.
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Discover robots, rockets, art, inventions, and things you’ve never seen before, all built by local makers. Maker Faire is free, family-friendly, and full of hands-on fun for all ages. Just show up ready to explore on October 17 at the UofL Engineering Student Success and Research Building.
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Featured Makers
Investigating the Contextual Nature of Organic Chemistry Students’ Modeling Knowledge
What makes a scientific model good? And when do we change scientific models? This study investigates student conceptions of these questions. First, we asked them to consider these prompts abstractly, and then had them generate a predictive model for organic acid-base equilibria, after which they engaged in evaluating and changing their own models. This comparison allowed us to consider how students’ ideas about models (epistemic modeling knowledge) related to the factors they considered when actually engaging in the practice of evaluating and changing a model. We found that students often considered different factors when discussing their ideas about models broadly versus when they actually engaged in modeling, providing instructional implications for how to support students in this skill.
ASCE Student Competitions: Steel Bridge, Timber-strong, Concrete Canoe
ASCE Student Competitions provide civil engineering students with hands-on opportunities to apply classroom knowledge through design, analysis, construction, and testing. The Steel Bridge Competition challenges students to design and construct a scale steel bridge that balances structural performance, efficiency, and constructability. Timber-Strong requires teams to design and build a timber structure while demonstrating practical wood design and construction skills. Concrete Canoe challenges students to develop a lightweight, functional concrete canoe, combining concrete materials knowledge, structural design, and construction techniques. Together, these competitions develop teamwork, problem-solving, engineering judgment, and practical design experience.
Kitty Wren Creations
I make jewelry and accessories from my drawings with a portable laser engraver. I would like to offer a series of craft projects at my booth using my laser cut wood pieces. Participation in painting wood shapes and making them into keychains, magnets, or jewelry would be on a pay-what-you-can basis with no one excluded. All items crafted can be taken home by the maker.
Maker13 / Maker Mobile / Combat Robotics
Maker13 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves as an incubator to help dreams become a reality. The application of our mission includes: providing artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with access to relevant tools, knowledge, skills, and support; Maker Mobile youth outreach for STEM/STEAM education; and workforce development partnerships involving nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors. Maker13 and the Maker Mobile are partnering with Indiana Combat Robotics to showcase the traveling makerspace which features lasers, 3D printers, woodworking equipment, textiles, and more, and highlight our involvement in combat robotics. We hope to expose kids of all ages to creative tools and combat robotics. Stop by to learn more about combat robotics and our community maker space.
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Louisville Maker Faire brings together thousands of curious minds, from kids and parents to inventors and industry pros. Sponsoring the Faire is a unique way to support local creativity, innovation, and education. Check out our sponsor tiers or reach out to explore how your organization can get involved.
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Want to be part of the action? Join our volunteer team and help bring Louisville Maker Faire to life. Whether you’re greeting guests, setting up exhibits, or keeping things running smoothly, your energy makes it all possible. Sign up today and be part of something unforgettable.
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