Maker Faire NoVa 2024
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Alexandria City High School & Chinquapin Park (3330 King St.)
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Ignite Your Creative Spirit! Are you passionate about experimenting, crafting, and building? Maker Faire is your chance to shine! Connect with a dynamic community of tech lovers, engineers, artisans, auto hackers, and more. Don’t miss out—save the date: Sunday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alexandria City High School and Chinquapin Park. We’re excited to see your amazing creations!
What is Maker Faire?
Alexandria's Office of the Arts and RPCA are thrilled to partner with Nova Labs for the return of Maker Faire NoVa! Join over 100 makers from the DMV for STEAM-focused projects and workshops.
STEAM-focused interactive projects, demonstrations & workshops:
- Art
- Science
- Robotics
- Engineering
- Drones & More!
Featuring partners, such as Virginia Tech, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, George Mason University, and American University.
Featured Activities
STEAM-focused interactive projects, demonstrations & workshops:
- Art
- Science
- Robotics
- Engineering
- Drones & More!
Other Events:
- Master of Ceremonies NBC4's Tommy McFly
- Ribbon-cutting welcome to celebrate ALX275 at Maker Faire
- Drone flying with Virginia Tech
- Artists with Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Hands-on activities with George Mason University & American University
- History of Inventors with United States Patent & Trademark Office
- Maker Educator Meetup for educators and librarians
- Exhibitions featuring ALX275 Anniversary Grant Recipients
Call for Makers
Become a Maker
Maker Faire NoVa gives MAKERS LIKE YOU a chance to show us and tell us about what you are making.
Email contact@makerfairenova.com or arts@alexandriava.gov with questions.
Maker Faire Information
Maker Faire Information:
1) Makers must submit a proposal and then be selected in order to participate in Maker Faire NoVa.
2) If selected, booths are FREE (unless you are selling products in which case you are considered a commercial maker and must submit your proposal accordingly).
3) For additional information please visit: Call for Makers 2024 - Maker Faire NoVa
4) Makers are not required to attend an Info Session to be eligible to submit a proposal to Maker Faire NoVa.
