Maker Faire Miami Returns April 25–26, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth Moves to All-Indoor Venue at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center – Fuchs Pavilion! Creativity takes
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.
ROBOT RENEGADES with Palm Beach Bots
Fighting Robots are AWESOME. Swing by to see all the fun stuff and maybe build your own!!
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!
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.
501st Legion - Star Wars Village
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 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.
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
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!
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