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
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.
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!
ROBOT RENEGADES with Palm Beach Bots
Fighting Robots are AWESOME. Swing by to see all the fun stuff and maybe build your own!!
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!
Mh Cosplay Design
Experience larger-than-life cosplay creations! See towering, intricately crafted costumes up close, learn about the build process, and explore the art of bringing massive characters to life with foam, 3D printing, and LEDs. Perfect for cosplay and ma
Block Printing with a Modern Twist
Get ready to unleash your creativity with **FAMOUSAFTERDEATH**, an artist whose work spans an array of fascinating mediums—from art on antique books to 3D printed toys and intricate laser-cut designs! Ever wondered what it’s like to make your own bl
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.
The Art of Turning Ideas Into Reality by PLACITECH
What does it really take to turn an idea into a fully working piece of hardware? In this talk, I share how I design and build microcontroller based projects that combine electronics, custom 3D printed enclosures, and mechanical systems into cool, functional devices! I will walk through how simple ideas grow into real builds through experimentation, iteration, and problem solving, even when things do not work the first time. This session is designed to feel approachable and practical, showing that you do not need perfection to start building. Throughout the presentation, I will demo three original projects live: a Retro-Futuristic Console, a High-Speed Ping Pong Launcher, and a custom PC Control Panel.
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