Press Release: Maker Faire Long Island is Back for 2023
Apr 26, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/26/23CONTACT: Lisa RodriguezMaker Faire Long Island Co-ProducerDirector Digital Media/Marketing Long Island Exploriumlisa@lo
Thank You!
On behalf of the Long Island Explorium, we would like to thank everyone involved; makers, sponsors, volunteers, Long Island Explorium Staff, Port Jefferson Village, Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, and especially all of you who came out to see us! Your support helped make this the best Maker Faire Long Island so far! We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s event!
What is Maker Faire?
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.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
2023 Featured Makers
POP! Draw
Come join POP! Draw in sketching the amazing cosplayers of Maker Faire, or get drawn yourself! We provide art materials and some instruction if you want it. Let the likes of Batman and Iron Man be your inspiration in creating your FAN-tastic ART!
Tavern Puzzles
Long Island blacksmith Dennis Sucilsky demonstrates his mindboggling brainteasers.
Long Island ghostbusters
In 2003, two brothers set out to make a difference on Long Island. But, they couldn’t do it alone. Now, the Long Island Ghostbusters are back and better than ever, raising money, and delivering smiles everywhere they go.
Blacksmithing: a demonstration in forging techniques and why they developed
We will be looking into the past and seeing how some items or trades evolved. Blacksmiths will be demonstrating forging techniques that developed through the centuries.
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Come to the Maker Faire Long Island!
Maker Faire Long Island!
The Long Island Explorium is proud to host Maker Faire Long Island on June 3, 2023 in the picturesque Village of Port Jefferson. As part of the global Maker Faire brand, this event celebrates creativity and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. At the faire, 100+ makers and 2000+ participants of all ages will have the opportunity to experience innovative robotics, kinetic and interactive art, fire sculptures, and more through hands-on exhibits and performances at the Long Island Explorium, Village Center, and Harborfront Park. By merging the classic science fair with elements of innovation, creativity, and engineering, Maker Faire has become a unique event and a showcase of makers’ ingenuity, referred to as the “Greatest Show & Tell on Earth.”
Since 2015, Maker Faire Long Island has been attracting over 100 makers and 2000 visitors each year from the New York Tri-State area and beyond.
See the web version of the press release here: https://longisland.makerfaire.com/news/
Apply as a Maker today at: https://longisland.makerfaire.com/call-for-makers/
Early Bird TIckets are on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/maker-faire-long-island-2023-tickets-529639003517