{"id":2,"date":"2016-12-02T16:34:37","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T14:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maker-faire.de\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:33:32","slug":"was-ist-eine-maker-faire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maker-faire.de\/en\/was-ist-eine-maker-faire\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Maker Faire?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Community. Technology. Creativity. Inspiration. Innovation.<\/strong><\/p>

It originated in the United States. Americans refer to it as \u201cThe Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth,\u201d meaning that a because Maker Faire is, at the same time, a science fair, a kind of funfair and something entirely new. It\u2019s a festival of inspiration, creativity, and innovation that excites people across all generations. Today, there are around 150 events held in 40 countries worldwide.<\/p>

Die gr\u00f6\u00dfte Maker Faire im deutschsprachigen Raum findet mit 250 St\u00e4nden und rund 15.000 Besuchern in Hannover<\/a> statt (n\u00e4chster Termin 15.-16.08.2026)<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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This is where Makers<\/a> come together to showcase their projects to a wide audience. It\u2019s a place for personal connections and the exchange of knowledge.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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\u201cHands-on experience\u201d is a top priority. Every Maker Faire features many interesting interactive stations, complemented by exciting lectures and workshops.<\/p>

Education is a particularly important factor in the maker community<\/strong>. Children and students are encouraged to take an interest in STEM subjects and to explore materials and tools in a creative and playful way. The focus is on having fun.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The focus is on the following areas:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

3D Printing \/ Laser Cutting \u00b7 Arduino, Raspberry Pi & more \u00b7 Assistive Technology \u00b7 Biohacking \u00b7 Coding \u00b7 Cosplay \u00b7 Crafting \/ DIY \u00b7 Education \u00b7 Electronics \u00b7 E-Mobility \u00b7 Handcraft \u00b7 Hardware Hacking \u00b7 Internet of Things \u00b7 AI \/ Machine Learning \u00b7 LEGO \u00b7 Model Making \u00b7 Music \u00b7 Sustainability \u00b7 Drones \u00b7 Rapid Prototyping \u00b7 Robotics \u00b7 Smart City \/ Smart Home \u00b7 Steampunk \u00b7 Upcycling \u00b7 Virtual Reality \u00b7 Wearables \u00b7 Science & Research \u2026and much more!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Maker Faire is an event format from the magazine Make:
<\/span>The aim of Make is to inspire readers to take action themselves, understand the technology, and give free rein to their own technical ideas. More information about the magazine\u00a0More information about the magazine<\/a><\/p>