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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Make memories
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
SuperKick74: The Art of Phil Back and Steven Beezer
SuperKick74 is the artistic collaboration of creative comic book-style illustrators, Steven Beezer & Phil Back. We will be drawing & painting LIVE at the show! Stop by to watch & ask questions about art, drawing, making comics, digital art. We create comic books, imaginative illustration, art books and manga. Visit our booth to explore the worlds we are creating, buy comics, art books, art prints, original sketches, stickers and more.
Mehxel – Robots and Pixels
Mehxel transforms glowing pixels into lasting memories! Design your own pixel art using an arcade joystick and buttons on a 16×16 neopixel display. When you’re finished, press Save and we’ll hand you a QR code that links to your artwork online where you can view and share it anytime. It’s a fun, hands-on blend of art, electronics, programming, LEDs, Raspberry Pi and a little maker magic. Watch for your creation on the big 64×64 pixels display built from 4,096 individually addressable neopixel LEDs celebrating artwork created on the Mehxel. Anyone can make something fun with pixel art! Whether you want to create something unique, discover how it works, or geek out about technology, stop by and join the fun!
The White Squirrel Literary and Arts Magazine
Once a year, our student-led organization designs and publishes a literary magazine showcasing the creative work (poetry, prose, and visual art) of UofL students and other members of the Louisville community. We will be bringing a few past issues of our publication to showcase at Maker Faire!
FirstBuild
FirstBuild is a destination for makers fueled by a relentless drive to create what’s next. Its free community makerspace is open to the public evenings and Saturdays.
Make it happen
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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Join the crew
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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