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.
Present
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
Podcasting & Broadcasting with Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP Louisville
Make media that matters with us! Louisville’s grassroots, volunteer-powered community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP, wants to get YOU behind the microphone! Learn how to become a regular on-air programmer or just a one-time Access Hour host to share your passions with the community through broadcasting and podcasting! We are here to provide the training and support you need to launch or expand your audio adventures.
REACT Robotics
Come Visit REACT at the Maker Faire! Stop by the REACT (Robotics Engineering and Coding Teams) booth and experience robotics in action! See VEX robots up close, learn how students design, build, and program competitive robots, and discover how REACT is bringing hands-on STEM opportunities to students in our community. Whether you’re a student interested in robotics, a parent looking for STEM opportunities, or just curious about how robots work, we’d love to meet you. Come see what we’re building, ask questions, and learn how you can get involved with REACT!
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.
Redbird Robotics
Redbird Robotics is UofL’s Main robotics group. It is the umbrella for three competitive teams, and one non-competitive group. SoutheastCon Main and Open compete yearly to design and build a fully autonomous robot from scratch to complete various tasks that are revealed each year. Students are all welcome, and have to use programming and CAD skills to make a winning bot. VEXU is the university branch of VEX robotics. Students compete multiple times a year to design a semi-autonomous robot that faces opposing teams head-to-head, as well as participating in solo skills tournaments to show off technical skill. Outreach is a non-competitive group which designs robots that look cool and do unique things. Its primary purpose is to show what is possible with robotics.
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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