Maker Faire Kansas City Blasts Off This Weekend, Showcasing 350 Makers

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Midwest in the house! One of the longest-running Maker Faires in the world will be gathering over 350 makers this weekend, June 23 + 24, for the 8th annual Maker Faire Kansas City, hosted by Union Station Kansas City, a 100-year-old hub of culture, education, and entertainment.

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Last year, the event welcomed nearly 18,000 attendees from 33 states and 2 countries, and those numbers are sure to grow this year as word spreads about how inspiring, educational, and fun Maker Faire Kansas City truly is.

We spoke with organizing team member Margaret Hoang, who shared with us the benefits of having Union Station Kansas City as the parent organization of Maker Faire Kansas City:

Union Station Kansas City’s mission is dedicated to science education, celebration of community, and preservation of history — which leads to great support of the Faire. Union Station is open and receptive to all ideas, innovation, and opportunities for the Faire to expand and grow. With Union Station and the community’s support, we’ve been able to grow Maker InspirED from a one-day, two-hour workshop to a free half-day workshop for educators that occurs the Friday before the Faire and mini-meetings held throughout the year.

Hoang also lent insight into the Kansas City maker community:

The Kansas City maker community is an extremely diverse group. From technology to fabrication, to food and crafts, there is a resource center for anyone interested. I believe our midwest roots have really created a stable foundation to encourage and promote the Maker Movement. The Kansas City maker community continues to grow every year. It’s given more opportunities to network and share resources amongst everyone.

7 Sights of Maker Faire Kansas City

With 350 makers showcased, there will most certainly be something for everyone at Maker Faire Kansas City. We encourage you to check out the full lineup of makers and browse the jam-packed schedule of demos, workshops, talks, and performances. On the flip side, you might want to just work your way around the Faire organically and discover new and amazing projects and people. Either way, you’re guaranteed to leave inspired, informed, and wearing a smile. Here are just a small selection of the wonders that await you this weekend at Maker Faire Kansas City!

Science in the Movies

Stunt and special effects coordinator Steve Wolf is out to inspire kids to be interested in science with his very unique shows. Science in the Movies travels to schools around the world sharing the excitement of science by revealing how movie stunts and special effects are all based on physics and chemistry. He’ll be offering multiple engaging shows each day. Check the schedule for details.

Shows include: