Westport Mini Maker Faire organizers announce the fifth annual Call for Makers, an invitation for creative, innovative people and companies to apply to participate in the fifth annual Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, April 30, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Westport Library and on adjacent grounds.
The Westport Mini Maker Faire, produced by the Remarkable STEAM in partnership with the Westport Library, is Connecticut’s largest event focused on creativity and innovation. Every year, it attracts tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, artists, hobbyists, engineers, scientists, students, teachers, food artisans and commercial exhibitors. All are invited to show their wares, inventions and creations by applying at http://bit.ly/WMMF2016CallForMakers or at www.westportmakerfaire.org.
Westport’s Mini Maker Faire is a free, family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. Attendees flock to the event to glimpse at the future and find the inspiration to become makers themselves.
“Every year, the Westport Mini Maker Faire continues to attract talent that inspires and amazes attendees,” said Mark Mathias, founder and co-chair of the event. “With a planned attendance this year of 10,000, we expect a record number of makers as well as attendees. We also look forward to announcing some incredible makers as well as leaving a few experiences to surprise and delight people when they arrive.”
“Makers who apply early and are accepted will be promoted through social media as early as February. This can help makers increase awareness and let attendees get a sneak peak regarding what to expect,” said Alex Giannini, the Library’s Manager of Experiential Learning and co-chair of the event. “Makers that have a connection to either of this year’s themes will receive additional publicity.”
Event organizers are also calling for sponsors, who will have exposure to a planned audience of 10,000 attendees. Interested sponsors should contact Mark Mathias at mark@remarkablesteam.org or 203-226-1791.