Central PA Maker Faire
Presented by:
September 20 – 21, 2025!
1224 N. Atherton Street State College, PA
📅 September 20 & 21, 2025
The Rivet is bringing Maker Faire to our own backyard! This is a celebration of creators, builders, and tinkerers—an event where anyone who makes something amazing can showcase their work. Whether you’re crafting a giant fire-breathing dragon, selling handmade goods, or giving a hands-on demo, there’s a place for you here!
Applications are now open!
Application Deadline: [Insert Date]
⬇️Learn More about how you can participate
Makers 🛠️
This is for you if you:
✔️ Created something amazing and want to show it off
✔️ Love to share how things work or how you built it
Examples of Makers:
- A homemade robot that interacts with people
- DIY musical instruments
- 3D-printed cosplay armor
- Anything science, tech, art, or engineering-related!
👉 Makers are NOT charged a fee to participate!
Vendors 🛍️
This is for you if you:
✔️ Create handmade products and want to sell them at Maker Faire
✔️ Offer items that fit the spirit of the event (no mass-produced or resold goods)
Examples of Vendors:
- Handmade jewelry, ceramics, or woodworking
- DIY electronics kits or handmade craft kits
- Locally crafted leather goods
👉Vendors will be charged a $50 booth fee.
Presenters 🎤
This is for you if you:
✔️ Want to give a talk, performance, or hands-on demonstration
✔️ Have knowledge or skills to share with an audience
Examples of Presenters:
- A live demo of welding techniques
- A talk on the future of 3D printing
- A hands-on workshop on upcycling electronics
- A performance using homemade instruments
👉 BOOTH FEE?
Can I bring an in-progress project?
Yes! We love work-in-progress projects, especially if they include a live demo or interactive element. We may need to review how finished the project needs to be for safety reasons.
Are booths free?
- Makers: FREE!
- Vendors: $50 booth fee
- Presenters: FREE!
What are the booth sizes?
- Vendors: 10×10 ft
- Makers & Presenters: Flexible (we will coordinate based on project needs)
What if I need power or internet?
Please indicate this on your application! We will do our best to accommodate.
What if it rains?
We are planning for this to be a rain or shine event and will coordinate with our participants as needed.
Address
1224 N Atherton St
State College, Pennsylvania
16803 United States
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Contact
(+1) 814 234 0200 EXT 224
[email protected]
Workshop Hours
The Rivet is currently open for regular Workshop Hours and Equipment Reservations.
Thursday, 12 PM – 8 PM
Friday, 12 PM – 8PM
Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM
Sunday, 12 PM – 8 PM