Highlights of Maker Faire Miami 2026: Where Curiosity Becomes Creation
May 4, 2026
Maker Faire Miami 2026 was a weekend-long celebration of creativity, curiosity, and community, where over 5,000 students, families, educators, and mak
What is Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Featured Makers
ROBOT RENEGADES with Palm Beach Bots
Fighting Robots are AWESOME. Swing by to see all the fun stuff and maybe build your own!!
The Paper Airplane Guy
John Collins a.k.a. The Paper Airplane Guy held the world record holder for paper airplane distance for ten years. Author of five books of original designs, John has been called the world’s foremost expert on paper aircraft. He has appeared on Conan, Nat Geo, Discovery, Science Channel, ESPN’s Sports Science, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, as well as performing live for TedX Munich, Google Zeitgeist, WIRED 21, Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, and more than 90 in-person presentations per year. If you've never seen a paper airplane flaps it's wings, flip over and fly back upside down, spin, circle, loop or stay aloft for minutes indoors; tighten your seat belt and stow your tray table. You’re cleared for takeoff!
Wall-E, BB-8, Grogu and more IRL!
Local Miami Maker David Alvarez showcases some of his finished robotics projects! Including fully functioning 1:1 scale fan favorite characters like Wall-E, BB-8, Grogu (Baby Yoda), Pit Droids and much more! Come interact with these lovable robots, all while learning what goes into bringing these amazing characters to life! Learn about engineering, building, painting and robotics!
Witch Doctor on BattleBots
Witch Doctor is an award-winning competitor on the TV show BattleBots. The South Florida team is an avid advocate of robotics education through combat robotics, and their Witch Doctor Junior educational program includes free YouTube video lessons.
501st Legion - Galactic Empire Cosplay Experience
Step into a galaxy far, far away with the legendary 501st Legion, the world-renowned community of Star Wars costume enthusiasts dedicated to screen-accurate recreations of the iconic characters from the Galactic Empire and beyond. Visitors will have the chance to get up close with the costumes, take photos with their favorite characters, and learn about the maker skills behind the armor—including 3D printing, vacuum forming, electronics, painting, and prop fabrication. Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan, a curious maker, or a young Padawan discovering the Force for the first time, this interactive display offers a fun and inspiring glimpse into the craftsmanship and community that bring the Star Wars universe to life.
MateoTechLab | How to Build a Difference
I’m a self-taught teen maker turning imagination into real, wearable tech. My name is Mateo, I am an Engineering YouTuber who loves to document my projects through films. From imagination to ideas; come see the evolution of my robotic arms and functional Iron Man hands in person, plus the early 3D printed prototypes that started them all. Feel free to stop by and say hello to Pico, my shoulder robot and sidekick who's full of personality! What began as personal projects, these inventions led me to present at science fairs and competitions all over the world. Today, I focus on inspiring young creators to start building, like I once did. This year, I’ll be sharing how to build a difference, at Maker Faire Miami. To learn more and follow my journey, check out MateoTechLab on YouTube!
TVC Robotics & Events
TVC Robotics and TVC Events are innovative companies specializing in advanced robotics solutions and immersive event experiences. As official distributors of Unitree robots in the United States, we provide certified products backed by warranty and full technical support. Our team offers robot rentals for a wide range of events, including educational programs, corporate conferences, exhibitions, and private celebrations. We also develop customized robotic experiences tailored to each client’s needs. In addition, we offer franchise opportunities for partners interested in launching their own robotics-based event business using our proven model.
Medieval Armored Combat
Florida Armored Combat (FAC) brings the visceral thrill and historical engineering of "Buhurt"; it's full-contact medieval tournament fighting... and we're bringing it to Maker Faire Miami! At our exhibit, attendees will: Explore the Engineering: Learn about the physics of force deflection, the precise mechanical articulation of armor joints, and the metallurgy behind buhurt. Get Hands-On: Feel the weight of the armor and weapons, try on gauntlets and helms! Experience Live Demonstrations: Watch real knights in steel armor engage in authentic, high-intensity combat demonstrations, testing engineering limits!
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