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{{toplink|url=https://philly.makerfaire.com/|name=philly.makerfaire.com}}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.
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{{toplink|url=https://philly.makerfaire.com/|name=philly.makerfaire.com}}[[File:MakerFaire.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A scene from the Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire.]]<blockquote>''The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth''</blockquote>
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'''Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire''' is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more. It’s an event '''where people show what they are making and share what they are learning'''.
  
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
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Philadelphia, the city once known as the "Workshop of the World" becomes host of the first Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire. The Faire will be a chance to highlight the recent resurgence of Making within the city’s tech, startup, and artistic communities, and for local Makers to connect with each; to connect the city’s manufacturers, artisans, innovators, and inventors with the resources they need to turn their startups and physical products into successful businesses. It is with this goal in mind that the organizers teamed up with Pennovation Center to host the event. The Center already serves as a hub for innovation in the region, thanks to its research spaces and collaborative atmosphere. The Center, along with the Faire, represents a shift in Philly's potential as a destination space for Makers.
 
 
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
 
 
 
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Philly Makers BellbotPhiladelphia Mini Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more. It’s an event where people show what they are making and share what they are learning.
 
 
 
Philadelphia, the city once known as the “Workshop of the World” becomes host of the first Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire. The Faire will be a chance to highlight the recent resurgence of Making within the city’s tech, startup, and artistic communities, and for local Makers to connect with each; to connect the city’s manufacturers, artisans, innovators, and inventors with the resources they need to turn their startups and physical products into successful businesses. It is with this goal in mind that the organizers teamed up with Pennovation Center to host the event. The Center already serves as a hub for innovation in the region, thanks to its research spaces and collaborative atmosphere. The Center, along with the Faire, represents a shift in Philly’s potential as a destination space for Makers.
 
  
 
Most importantly, it hopes to ignite the spirit of curiosity and DIY mentality that sets the Maker Movement apart, helping redefine Philadelphia as a city of thinkers, doers, Makers.
 
Most importantly, it hopes to ignite the spirit of curiosity and DIY mentality that sets the Maker Movement apart, helping redefine Philadelphia as a city of thinkers, doers, Makers.
 
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.
 
  
 
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://philly.makerfaire.com/about/ About] page.
 
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://philly.makerfaire.com/about/ About] page.
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==In The News==
 
==In The News==
 
*[http://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/the-citizen-recommends-philadelphia-mini-maker-faire/ The Citizen Recommends: Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire], Philadelphia Citizen, June 22, 2018.
 
*[http://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/the-citizen-recommends-philadelphia-mini-maker-faire/ The Citizen Recommends: Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire], Philadelphia Citizen, June 22, 2018.
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==Info==
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*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/phillymakerfaire/ phillymakerfaire]
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*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/phlmake @phlmake]
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*Volunteer:&nbsp;[http://philly.makerfaire.com/volunteer/ We Need Your Help!]
  
 
==See Also==
 
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philly.makerfaire.com

A scene from the Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire.

The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth

Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more. It’s an event where people show what they are making and share what they are learning.

Philadelphia, the city once known as the "Workshop of the World" becomes host of the first Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire. The Faire will be a chance to highlight the recent resurgence of Making within the city’s tech, startup, and artistic communities, and for local Makers to connect with each; to connect the city’s manufacturers, artisans, innovators, and inventors with the resources they need to turn their startups and physical products into successful businesses. It is with this goal in mind that the organizers teamed up with Pennovation Center to host the event. The Center already serves as a hub for innovation in the region, thanks to its research spaces and collaborative atmosphere. The Center, along with the Faire, represents a shift in Philly's potential as a destination space for Makers.

Most importantly, it hopes to ignite the spirit of curiosity and DIY mentality that sets the Maker Movement apart, helping redefine Philadelphia as a city of thinkers, doers, Makers.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's About page.

In The News

Info

See Also