The 1st annual Pensacola Maker Faire took place November 16, 2019 at the UWF Historic Trust, with over 90+ Makers that showcased their creativity and ingenuity. Over 4,000 people came from all around to this fun and new event! For our 4th Pensacola Maker Faire we are expecting even more Makers and an even bigger crowd turn-out, so come visit our page often to see who will be featured at this exciting event!

Expect to see exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities from some of the most creative and innovative Makers in our community including students at UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Sea3D Lab, IHMC Robotics, West Florida Public Libraries, Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola State College, Pensacola Museum of Art, The Marketing Bar, Pensacon, and many more.

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Meet The 2023 Makers and come back later for more info about the 2024 Makers and the schedule!

The Pensacola Maker Faire is presented by the University of West Florida. The festival site is hosted by the UWF Historic Trust. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits, activities and demonstrations will be set up in various buildings including The Museum of Commerce, Museum Plaza, Voices of Pensacola, and The J. Earle Bowden Building.

Tickets are free with registration. There may be a small fee for some Maker activities.

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 and the Maker Movement.