Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire

Just click on the “Buy Tickets Today!” icon on the top right corner of this page to purchase tickets for the 2013 L-A Mini Maker Faire!  Ticket prices are the same as last year: ages 12 and under are free, ages 13-17 are $5 in advance and at the door, and ages 18 and over are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Be sure to register early to save money and avoid waiting in line on the day of the Faire!

And anyone can enter!  We are hoping for a variety of topics and activities, and are particularly interested in exhibits that include an interactive component or show the process of how something is MADE.

Apply now by clicking on the “Makers Apply Here” button on the upper-right portion of this page.   We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Please note: The Call for Makers does not open until Friday, June 7th; our press release announcing its opening went out a bit earlier than we intended.  We’d like to open it earlier, but for a variety of scheduling issues we will have to wait another week!

Once June 7th arrives, check back here and click on our Call for Makers link.  You only have until July 19th to apply, so don’t wait too long!  Thanks for your patience!

The Walmart Foundation Local Giving Program! 

Walmart believes in operating globally and giving back locally – creating impact in the neighborhoods where we live and work. Thank you, Walmart, for supporting creativity and innovation in Lewiston-Auburn!

… the Call for Makers!

Are you a hobbyist, tinkerer, engineer, creator or Maker?  Do you have a project or accomplishment that that you want to share with an enthusiastic audience?  If so, exhibit at the Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire!

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect, grow and inspire this community.

The 2012 L-AMMF brought in 800 people and we hope to double that number this year!  Some of the Makers at the 2012 L-AMMF included: Robotics teams, wind turbines, bike part art, hackers, calligraphers, model planes and jewelry makers – in other words, something for everyone!

Anyone can enter!  Just check back here on June 7^th for a link to submit an entry that tells us about you and your project.  We are hoping for a wide-range of topics and we are particularly interested in exhibits that include an interactive component or show the process of how something was MADE.

Many thanks to our MAJOR sponsor, Electricity Maine, for helping to make the 2013 Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire a reality!

The Auburn-based company is dedicated to providing Mainers with competitive electricity rates for their homes and businesses while helping the people of Maine by creating good paying jobs, buying from Maine companies, and supporting local organizations, groups and non-profits.

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Get ready for the Second Annual Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire!

What: Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire
When: Saturday, September 28th; 10am-4pm
Where: Museum L-A/ the Bates Mill Atrium – 35 Canal Street, Lewiston
Why:  Because it’s FUN!

L-AMMF is a family friendly celebration of creativity, innovation and the DIY spirit!  You do NOT want to miss this event, so check back here for more information as it becomes available.  Let’s celebrate the Maker in all of us!