Don’t miss out on being part of Maker Faire NoVa!
January 2018 Newsletter
January 8, 2018Crafting Custom Floral Valentines, Forging Press Arrival, Maker Faire NoVA Coming Soon!
February 3, 2018Time is running out to be part of Maker Faire NoVa!
Deadline extended! Submit by Sunday, January 21!
The 5th annual Maker Faire NoVa is coming up on Sunday March 18 from 11AM-5PM and we’d like to invite you to be an exhibitor! It’s one of the biggest events of the year for Nova Labs! Last year we had about 140 exhibitors and speakers and 5,000 attendees.
You do not have to be a Nova Labs member to be a Maker Faire exhibitor, by the way!
Here are six reasons why you should join us this year.
Cardboard robot at the 2017 Maker Faire NoVa – photo by Tim-Stahmer.
- If you are not selling anything, an exhibitor booth is free. If you are selling something, it’s $150.
- We are looking for makers of all types—the bottom line is that your exhibit should be about something you make and want to talk to others about. We are looking for 3D printing exhibits. rocketry, robotics, fiber artists, beekeepers, artisans, blacksmiths, woodworkers, glass and ceramic artists, Minecraft pros, programmers, STEM programs for kids, printmakers, LEGO fans—what else you got?
- It’s a chance to meet interesting people of all ages
- This year it’s at George Mason University—so free parking!!
- Free t-shirts and free admission for all volunteers
- It’s more fun than grownups usually have
There are lots of ways to get information about Maker Faire NoVa.
3D printers on display at the 2017 Maker Faire NoVa – Photo by Anna Kulyk
General info is here:
The application for exhibitors is here:
The email address for the Maker Recruitment team is here and we’d love to help.
Teaching kids the wood lathe at the 2017 Maker Faire NoVa – photo by Anna Kulyk.
Thanks, and we hope to see you there!
Maker Faire NoVa 2018 Organizing Committee
Time is running out! Submit your application by Sunday, January 21, 2018!
Nixie Tube Clock by Bob Cogeshall, photo by John Nelson
