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
Speed School Office of Admissions & Community Engagement
Connect, create, and explore with the J.B. Speed School of Engineering’s Office of Admissions & Community Engagement and STEM+HUB! Our team connects K–12 students, families, educators, and community partners with opportunities to experience engineering and STEM. Stop by our booth for a hands-on activity and learn about Speed School programs, summer camps, school and group visits, community events, college pathways, and other opportunities available year-round. Whether you’re exploring engineering for the first time or planning your path to Speed School, STEM+HUB is a place to connect, discover, and get involved.
Robot Games with Team All Systems Go
Join us for fun and games with a robotics twist! Our collection of hands-on activities are designed and built to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Play a game of Soccer-Bots, challenge yourself with Robo-Guess, race our Horse-Bots, and control a competition-style robot featuring a holonomic drive train. We’re looking forward to introducing you to our world of robotics!
River City Rocketry rocket vehicles, avionics systems, payloads, and more
River City Rocketry (RCR) is the University of Louisville’s student-run competitive high-power rocketry team. Since 2012, RCR has given students hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, testing, and launching real aerospace systems. Members work across vehicle structures, propulsion, avionics, recovery, payloads, and data acquisition while preparing for major competitions such as IREC and Dollar Per Foot. The team also supports high-power rocketry certifications, technical mentorship, and STEM outreach throughout the greater Louisville area. RCR’s goal is to develop engineers through real design-build-test-fly experience that carries directly into industry.
Engineer the Future: Interactive VR, 3D Scanning, Games, and Innovation
Have you ever wondered how Amazon delivers millions of packages efficiently, how hospitals like Norton reduce patient wait times, how theme parks like Disney manage crowds, or how companies like Apple coordinate global supply chains? The answer often lies in Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), a field dedicated to designing smarter systems that bring together people, technology, information, and resources to solve real-world problems. Prominent leaders with ISE background include Tim Cook (former CEO, Chairman at Apple), María Corina Machado (2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner), Mike Duke (former CEO of Walmart), and Nancy Currie (NASA). Visit us to experience Virtual Reality, 3D scanning/printing, play fun games, and grab some snacks!
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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