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
Hanari Solomon
Hanari Solomon has been cosplaying for over 15 years and frequents conventions all over. They've created over 100 costumes over the years in their career and have worked with major media companies to bring fictional characters to life.
AMAZON - AWS Deep Racer Arcade, Robotics, & Machine Learning
AWS South Florida is proud to feature several exhibits and activities including our featured AWS DeepRacer arcade!
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.
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
How to build almost any robot
Have you ever wanted to make something interact with the world? What exactly goes into making a project that can think, sense, and act on the world? A system that can complete the cycle of sensing, thinking, and acting is the very definition of a Robot! After studying robotics for nearly a decade, we want to share a collection of analogies, stories, and lessons we've learned about Robotics. Not from a dense mathematical & engineering point of view, but as a practical lesson to ourselves on "what we wish we knew".
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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