If people love asking,
“How did you make that?”…
we’d love to hear from you.
Maker Festival is a celebration of creativity, curiosity and innovation. We’re bringing together makers from across Aotearoa to share what they create, inspire others and connect with hundreds of curious visitors.
Whether you’re building robots, designing sustainable technology, crafting furniture, creating art, experimenting with electronics, restoring vintage treasures or inventing something entirely new—we’d love to showcase your work.
You don’t need to be a business.
You don’t need to be selling products.
If you love making things and enjoy sharing your knowledge, Maker Festival is the place for you.
MakerFest 2026
12 & 13 September 2026
Tauranga, New Zealand
Why Exhibit at MakerFest?
Every great maker has experienced that moment. Someone stops. They look a little closer. Then they ask…“How did you make that?”
MakerFest is built around those moments.
As an exhibitor you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Celebrate creativity, sustainability and innovation
- Share your passion with hundreds of visitors
- Connect with fellow makers, creators and innovators
- Inspire the next generation of engineers, artists and problem-solvers
- Show us your skills, processes and projects
What Can You Exhibit?
If you make it, build it, design it, repair it, invent it or create it—we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for exhibitors from across the maker community, including:
- Robotics and automation
- Engineering and fabrication
- Sustainable technology and renewable energy
- Woodworking and metalworking
- 3D printing and digital fabrication
- Electronics and coding
- Textiles, sewing and fibre arts
- Pottery, ceramics and glass
- Jewellery and traditional crafts
- Cosplay and costume making
- Upcycling and repair
- Student projects
- Start-ups and innovative businesses
Don’t see yourself on the list? Apply anyway! We love discovering makers doing something unique.
12 & 13 September 2026
Ready to take part?
Why MakerFest?
MakerFest isn’t just about displaying finished projects.
It’s about sharing the stories behind them.
The late nights.
The failed prototypes.
The unexpected breakthroughs.
The skills you’ve learnt.
The ideas you’re excited to pass on.
Whether you’re demonstrating your craft, encouraging visitors to have a go, or simply chatting about yo
It’s Free to Exhibit
We believe great ideas should be shared.
That’s why exhibitor spaces at MakerFest are completely free.
Festival entry is also free, making it easy for families, students, educators and the wider community to discover the incredible talent and innovation happening across Aotearoa.
Who Should Apply?
You might be:
- A hobby maker
- An artist or craftsperson
- An engineer or inventor
- A student with an amazing project
- A school or university
- A community group
- A makerspace
- A business developing innovative products
- Someone with a workshop, garage or studio full of incredible creations
If your work sparks curiosity, starts conversations and gets people asking, “How did you make that?” then we’d love to welcome you to MakerFest.