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!
The Asheville Maker Faire was established in 2019 by a small team of folks who wanted to celebrate making in all forms, and highlight the local crafters and creators of WNC. The makers attending represent a diverse collection of interests including, electronics and robotics, woodworking, blacksmithing, fiber crafts and textiles, block printing, sculpture and other artistry, recycling, cosplay, puppetry, culinary arts, and more!
The next Maker Faire will be held on April 5, 2025 at A-B Tech.
About the Asheville Maker Faire
Part crafting, part brewing, part growing, part programming, part puppetry, part mechatronics, the Asheville Maker Faire celebrates all things uniquely creative to Western North Carolina. The third annual Asheville Maker Faire will be hosted at the A-B Tech on April 22nd, 2023. The Asheville Maker Faire is produced by the Asheville Makers, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to building and nurturing the Maker community in Western North Carolina.
Asheville Maker Faire relies on an all volunteer team to organize, plan and put on the Faire each year and is funded solely by donations and sponsorship.
Maker Faire originated in 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area as a project of the editors of Make: magazine. It has since grown into a significant worldwide network of both flagship and independently-produced events. Read more on Maker Faire history, the Maker Movement, as well as how to start a Maker Faire or a School Maker Faire where you live.