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
Power Racing Series – LVL1
LVL1’s PRS Teams compete with other city hackerspaces in the Power Racing Series, building go-karts from scratch by rummaging, recycling, and reimagining kid toys into near-legitimate racing machines. With shoestring budgets and over a decade of shared experiences, teams assemble frames from scrap metal and junkyard finds before equipping new electric drivetrains and fitting Powerwheel bodyshells of their chosen theme. LVL1 is represented by several unique builds. Still appearing on grid are Starz, Bumblebee and latest additions of Starscream and MadMox. Predated by a retired roomba, submarine, firetruck, jeep, and more suspended in our rafters. LVL1 Hackerspace aims to bring you a glimpse into the exciting world of Power Racing and teach you about the opportunity to hack with us!
Sloppy Films Animation Station
Work with animator John Akre to create stop motion animation with the Sloppy Films Animation Station. He will have paper and scissors to use to create shapes that can be transformed and moved through the awesome powers of animation!
University of Louisville KID Lab
We are a Developmental Psychology research lab interested in what children think about the world around them. We have fun, short games for children ages 4 to 12! Come be a kid scientist and help us do science!
Sandcasting Metal
Class Description In this workshop you will learn the sand-casting process used to make jewelry, tools, and other items from molten metal. A hands-on demonstration will allow you to create your own mold and assist in casting your first piece. No prior knowledge of sand casting or jewelry making is necessary. You will learn: What tools are necessary to create a mold and cast molten metal How to pack a mold for pouring Different items you can use to create molds from How to finish your piece
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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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