Maker Faire Orange County

Maker Faire OC is powered by community, and our Blacksmith Sponsors are a big part of that. Thank you for supporting the Faire and helping us bring hands-on creativity, technology, and making to our community. We appreciate you! #ThankYou #MFOC2026 #MakerFaireOC #BlacksmithSponsors

Thank you, Faraday Future, for supporting #MakerFaireOC this year as a Silversmith Sponsor! We appreciate your investment in the maker community & your help in making MFOC 2026 possible. Faraday Future is a Physical AI company focused on advancing robotics & mobility through AI innovation. ff.com

Thank you, PCBWay, our Circuit Sponsor, for supporting #MakerFaireOC year after year! Your boards have become part of the MFOC experience, and we’re always excited to see what we create with them. PCBWay has 10+ years of PCB experience helping makers bring ideas to life! www.pcbway.com

A huge thank you to SoCalGas for supporting #MakerFaireOC as a Silversmith Sponsor! We’re grateful for your continued commitment to the communities you serve and for helping make our maker community possible. Thank you for being part of MFOC! socalgas.com #ThankYou #MFOC2026 #SoCalGas

Year 5 was made possible by community-minded partners like Financial Partners Credit Union. Thank you for supporting #MakerFaireOC as a Silversmith Sponsor and for your dedication to giving back and staying involved. We’re grateful to have you with us! fpcu.org #ThankYou #MFOC2026 #FPCU

We’re grateful to @vorondesign.bsky.social for returning as a Silversmith Sponsor for #MakerFaireOC 2026! Thank you for helping make Year 5 one to remember. Discover VORON’s open-source 3D printers and the community built around making, tinkering, and pushing designs further. vorondesign.com

Thank you to Brain Builders STEM for coming back as a Goldsmith Sponsor for another year! Your continued support helps inspire the next generation of makers. Check them out to learn more about their STEM programs & what they have to offer! www.brainbuildersed.org #ThankYou #MFOC2026 #MakerFaireOC

We’re sending a big thank you to FoxAlien for sponsoring #MakerFaireOC 2026! As a Goldsmith Sponsor, your support helped us make Year 5 happen—and helped make it our best one yet. Keep making, and be sure to check out #FoxAlien to see what they can bring to your next project! www.foxalien.com

One week ago, we opened the doors to #MakerFaireOC 2026—and what a weekend it was! Thank you to every sponsor, volunteer, maker, and guest who helped make Year 5 so special. Your creativity, energy, and support made this our best Maker Faire OC yet! #MFOC2026 #Year5 #MakerCommunity #ThankYou

Day 2 of Maker Faire 2026 is about to begin! We’re here at the OC Fairgrounds, ready for another day of creativity, innovation, hands-on making, and inspiration. Come by, explore, connect, and celebrate the maker community! #MakerFaire2026 #MakerFaire #mfoc2026 #makersgonnamake

IT’S MAKER FAIRE DAY! The waiting is over. Come wander, tinker, build, create, & get inspired at Maker Faire OC 2026. Bring your curiosity, bring your friends, & bring your maker spirit. There’s plenty to see, do, and make! September 12–13 at OC Fair & Event Center. #MakerFaireOC #MakersGonnaMake

#MeetTheMaker: Halloween + making = a hauntingly good time! IE Haunters helps home & professional haunters build spooky effects & level up their decorations. Come see addressable LEDs and projection effects in action at #MakerFaireOC 2026! iemakers.com #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #IEHaunters #Halloween

Making all day works up an appetite! We’ll have 5 food trucks at Maker Faire OC 2026 serving up fuel for your weekend of making: Salt N’ Pepper Truck The Family Pizza Truck The Family Ice Cream Truck Chik-N-Waffle Truck And a Mexican food truck! Come hungry. Leave inspired!

#MeetTheMaker: Need a new favorite fidget? Kustomera is bringing personalized name fidget clickers to #MakerFaireOC 2026, along with custom charms, phone wristlets, bags, 3D-printed items, and more. Pick your colors and designs and make something that’s yours! kustomera.com #MFOC2026 #Kustomera

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! #MakerFaireOC 2026 is almost here! The projects are ready, the makers are ready, & we’re getting ready to open the doors. Are you ready? September 12–13 — two days of making, creating, tinkering, & fun! Get your tickets before prices go up at the door: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MeetTheMaker: What if waste could become something useful? ReUpOurOcean explores circular design by turning recovered plastics, fishing gear, banners, and marine waste into functional products. See their creative approach to sustainability and making at #MakerFaireOC 2026! #MFOC2026 #ReUpOurOcean

#MeetTheMaker: What started with LEGO models has grown into a full-on maker adventure! Sixth-grader Archer Montanez of Zapit Prints and Laser is bringing 3D-printed toys and a new line of original superheroes to #MakerFaireOC 2026. Come see what this young maker has created!

3 DAYS TO GO! We’re getting closer, & the excitement is building. #MakerFaireOC 2026 is almost here! Start making your plans, gather your crew, & get ready for a weekend full of creativity & hands-on fun. SEPT 12–13 — get your tickets before prices go up at the door! oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MeetTheMaker: Meet Man Made! Joey turns “Wouldn’t it be cool if…” into wildly overbuilt creations. From custom furniture to immersive spaces, his projects prove that making is about figuring it out as you go. Catch Man Made Saturday only at #MakerFaireOC 2026! #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #ManMade

#MeetTheMaker: Give old art supplies a new life! Orange County Creative Reuse Center helps keep usable materials out of the waste stream by making them available for creative projects, education, and workshops. Meet OCCR and explore creative reuse at #MakerFaireOC 2026! www.occreativereuse.org

We’re excited to have Faraday Future sponsoring #MakerFaireOC 2026! Founded in 2014, FF is pushing the future of robotics and mobility through Physical AI, embodied intelligence, and innovative technologies. ff.com #MFOC2026 #SponsorAppreciation #ThankYouSponsor #FaradayFuture #AI #robotics

The countdown continues: only 4 days left! #MakerFaireOC 2026 is almost here! We’re putting the finishing touches on everything, & soon it’ll be time to open the doors for a weekend of making, creating, & hands-on fun. Get your tickets before prices go up at the door! oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MeetTheMaker: weeten your #MakerFaireOC 2026 experience with Crina’s Cookies! This home bakery is bringing homemade treats, including soft chocolate chip cookies packed with four kinds of chocolate and decadent Crunch Brownies. Come grab a bite! #MFOC2026 #CrinasCookies #sweettreat #homemade

#MeetTheMaker: What if you could program hardware without writing code? HunchSense is bringing Project Sense to #MakerFaireOC 2026, an open-source platform that combines visual programming, AI, and real-world hardware. Come see what’s possible! hunchsense.com #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #HunchSense

Pick it. Spray it. Show it off! INKD creator Sabrina is joining #MakerFaireOC 2026 with colorful, interactive airbrush tattoos. Choose your design and colors, then watch your temporary tattoo come to life. Come create a look that’s uniquely yours! inkd-lake.vercel.app #INKD #airbrushtattoos

Only 5 days left! The daily countdown to #MakerFaireOC 2026 is on, and we’re officially in the home stretch. Get ready for two days of making, creating, tinkering, and discovering! September 12–13 — see you there! Get your tickets now before prices go up at the door: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MeetTheMaker: Say hello to Leo Nguyen, a freshman mechanical engineering enthusiast bringing some high-tech fun to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Meet Thelonious, his gaze-tracking animatronic fortune teller, and discover how Leo combines mechanical engineering with computer vision. #MechanicalEngineering

#MeetTheMaker: Meet MakeGood at #MakerFaireOC 2026! This nonprofit creates affordable, open-source assistive technology using digital design & 3D printing. See their Toddler Mobility Trainer, designed to help young children explore, play, & move independently. makegood.design #MakeGood #nonprofit

Turn spare change into something special! At #MakerFaireOC 2026, learn from craft-maven Tamara Berg and make your own penny pendant or charm. Stamp a letter or symbol, add some color, attach a jump ring, and take home your pretty penny! tamaracentral.com #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #PennyJewelry

#MeetTheMaker: Get behind the wheel with Lane2Lane Raceway at #MakerFaireOC 2026! Explore the world of RC vehicles through hands-on experiences that combine driving, engineering, problem-solving, & STEM learning. Come test your skills! www.lane2laneraceway.com #Lane2LaneRaceway #RCvehicles

Thank you, Thangs3d, for sponsoring Maker Faire OC 2026! With a vast 3D printing ecosystem and options ranging from FDM & SLA to SLS & MJF, Thangs helps creators bring everything from prototypes to one-of-a-kind designs to life. thangs.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #Thangs #3DPrinting

We’re excited to welcome Lowrider Lab as a sponsor of #MakerFaireOC 2026! Their no-cost youth STEAM program empowers students to design, build and customize lowrider bikes, scale models and RC vehicles while exploring engineering and creativity. www.columbiaspacescience.org/lowriderlab

We’re thrilled to welcome @rollingrobots.bsky.social back as a #MakerFaireOC 2026 sponsor! Their hands-on programs inspire young tech geniuses to design, build, and code. Stop by to build your own gravity-defying robot and test-drive a claw robot! www.rollingrobots.com #MFOC2026 #RollingRobots

We’re excited to welcome SliceWorx back as a #MakerFaireOC 2026 sponsor! Their high-quality 3D printing filaments, build plates, & accessories help makers turn ideas into reality. Thank you SliceWorx for supporting our maker community! www.sliceworx.com #SponsorAppreciation #SliceWorx #3Dprinting

Open source is for everyone! SCaLE returns to Maker Faire OC 2026 with hands-on micro:bit and 3D printing activities, plus the Open Source Rover. Learn about The Next Generation, their youth program for student speakers, projects, and clubs. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #SCaLE #OpenSource

#MeetTheMaker: Meet SoCal Cerveceros at #MakerFaireOC 2026! Learn about the art and science of homebrewing through a live demo showcasing the brewing process from start to finish. Come chat about craft beer, brewing, and the DIY spirit! www.socalcerveceros.org #MFOC2026 #SocalCerveceros #Homebrew

Handmade with creativity and care! Dianna MacDavid is joining Maker Faire OC 2026 with a collection of unique creations, including forever flowers, jewelry, suncatchers, coasters, and handcrafted headbands. Come check out her work! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #handmade

#MeetTheMaker: Making is better together! Youth Maker Space helps kids and parents build STEAM skills through hands-on projects. At #MakerFaireOC 2026, explore their Family Fab Lab and see how families can design, fabricate, and take home something they made together. ymakerspace.com

Meet Bearbot at #MakerFaireOC 2026! Explore their open-source Automat 1 humanoid robot, designed to make robotics and AI accessible through affordable, modular, maker-friendly hardware. See how hands-on experimentation can shape the future of robotics! #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #Bearbot #AI #robot

#MeetTheMaker: The Force is strong with this maker! Temple Prime Saber Guild will be at Maker Faire OC 2026 with choreographed lightsaber performances, Padawan training, and an Ewok hood crafting workshop. Come join the adventure! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #TemplePrimeSaberGuild

#MeetTheMaker: olli3D is returning to #MakerFaireOC 2026 with innovative aftermarket 3D printer components designed to improve performance and print quality. Check out their precision-engineered cooling solutions and see how small upgrades can unlock your printer’s potential! www.olli3d.com

The MFOC 2026 event swag store is open! Pre-purchase your swag for pickup at Maker Faire, including the 2026 shirt, past-year shirts, and soldering kits. The Badge Soldering Kit is limited, so grab yours before they sell out! oc.makerfaire.com/event-swag/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #Badge #soldering

#MeetTheMaker: What if your food scraps could feed your garden instead of the landfill? Meet weCompost2 at Maker Faire OC 2026 and explore their innovative worm composting systems, including the Sonic Tube Worm Bin. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #weCompost2 #Composting

Only 9 days until Maker Faire OC 2026! We’re getting everything ready, but we could still use a few extra hands. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now’s the time! Join the team: oc.makerfaire.com/volunteer/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #Volunteer #9DaysToGo #OrangeCountyCA #event

We’re grateful to California Filament for their support of #MakerFaireOC 2026 and their commitment to helping makers bring ideas to life. With vibrant, premium PETG filament, they’re adding even more color to the maker community! californiafilament.com #SponsorAppreciation #CAFilament #3DPrinting

#MakerFaireOC 2026 is almost here, & things are getting real. Makers are building, booths are taking shape, & we’re getting ready for an epic weekend of making. 9/12–13 — 2 days, 1 epic weekend of making! Grab your tickets before prices go up at the door: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MeetTheMaker Welcome UC Irvine Makerspace! Since 2010, they’ve helped students and the community learn, build, and create. At Maker Faire OC 2026, explore 3D printing, scanning, and more! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #UCIrvine #Makerspace

Thank you to OC Makers Foundation! We’re grateful for their support of #MakerFaireOC 2026 and their mission to empower makers through STEM, creativity, and community. Stop by their booth for a photo and a giant game of Operation! ocmakers.foundation #SponsorAppreciation #OCMakersFoundation

#MeetTheMaker: Robotics meets teamwork at #MakerFaireOC 2026! FRC Team 4322 Clockwork is bringing Centrifuge, their championship robot featuring swerve drive, a turret, & a high-speed fuel shooter. Come see the engineering that took them to the world stage! frc4322.com #MFOC2026 #ClockworkFRT4322

#MeetTheMaker: Meet Swapsnaps.com, returning to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Their projects turn everyday problems into clever solutions. Discover Epic-Share, TalQR, and Stuft.in —tools for sharing photos, organizing your stuff, and keeping track of your creative materials. www.swapsnaps.com#/