The 10th annual MakerFEST brings you over 35 exhibitors!
From educators, entrepreneurs, artists, and engineers, we invite you to discover and create while connecting with these incredible makers in our community!
501st Legion
501st Legion, a worldwide group of Star Wars cosplayers, will have a variety of costumes on site, and will be happy to answer questions about costuming, prop building, 3D printing and more.
ENA & CO.
Visit Ashley and discover a range of handcrafted items including unique keychains, stylish straw caps, fun croc accessories, and practical pacifier clips.
Barrie Wood Carvers
Dive into the art of wood carving Barrie Wood Carvers member and instructor Tony Warwick. Tony brings expertise in wood carving and wood turning and will demonstrate the process of making carved coasters. You’ll be invited to try your hand at carving too.
BRIX Maker Community
Visit this group of local maker enthusiasts! They will showcase some of their maker projects including: a custom-built mini 3D printer, automata kits, a stationary bike you can pedal to light up, and other great ideas!
Candy Entertainment
CANDY = Children and Youth Entertainment Simcoe County, bringing children and youth safe, fun, inclusive entertainment in Simcoe County. Drop by Candy Entertainment to create your own unique bracelet!
Code Ninjas
Code Ninjas Barrie is a premier learning center dedicated to empowering kids through coding and technology. Offering a range of engaging programs, including game development, robotics, and programming, Code Ninjas Barrie fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. With a team of experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, the center provides children with the tools and knowledge to explore their passions and build a strong foundation for future success in the tech world. Come see us and play the bongos on limes using a Makey Makey circuit board, turning ordinary objects into a fun musical experience. Plus, dive into the world of Minecraft Education, where you’ll have the chance to participate in activities using either block-based coding or JavaScript.
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Colour a Feather
Colour an Orange Feather for A National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
DATS Studio Creations
DATS Studio Creations blends traditional techniques with creative flair to craft stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a story. From cozy quilts to exquisite embroidery, each piece is a labour of love and artistry.
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Dino Experience
Fossil Dig: Unleash your inner paleontologist as you sift through sand to uncover hidden “fossils.” Perfect for young dino hunters eager to discover ancient secrets!
Meet Baby Chomper: Our adorable baby T-Rex is ready to meet you! Enjoy an interactive walkabout with Chomper and his handler. Learn about dinosaurs, snap a photo, and even pet our little prehistoric friend.
DriVR Academy
Rev your virtual engine with DriVR, an immersive virtual reality driving program designed to enhance driving skills and safety. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, DriVR offers a cutting-edge, interactive way to practice and perfect your driving. Get behind the virtual wheel and drive confidently into the future! Height restrictions in place.
Gantoast
Discover a diverse collection of fan art and original creations, including prints, stickers, pins, and keychains. Featuring both digital and traditional artworks, Gantoast showcases a range of unique pieces that capture imagination and creativity. The exhibit will consist of a live painting where she will demonstrate the intricate details that goes into creating a large collaborative piece. People will be able to mix up paints and place them on the canvas to create a wonderful community piece of art.
Green Screening
Strike a pose in front of our green screen wall and be the star of our 2024 MakerFest poster.
HackLAB
Drop into the hackLAB and make yourself a sublimation magnet. While you are there take a look around at the amazing space filled with opportunities and learning.
Hannatess ArtHaus
Discover the artwork of Hanna Tess ArtHaus, a local contemporary artist who is passionate about illustrating life in Simcoe and human experiences. Specializing in watercolour and acrylic, Maria’s loose contemporary impressionistic style brings landscapes, still lifes, and portraits to life. Try your hand at painting as Maria shares a painting lesson with a still life.
Health & Wellness, Town of Innisfil
Gurneet from the Town of Innisfil’s Health and Wellness Team will lead interactive sessions to prepare healthy and delicious snacks, including pre-cut fruit and yogurt cups. Sessions run from 10-11am, 11-12pm, and 1-2pm for 8 to 10 participants each. Plus, enjoy a fun food-themed bingo or activity for kids during the midday break! @TownofInnisfil
Innisfil Community Foundation
Innisfil Community Foundation is on a mission to be passionate partners, supporting the local community and sparking ideas into action through financial grants. With community at its core, ICF is investing in community-driven solutions that will help improve quality of life for everyone in Innisfil. Through Innisfil branded hoodies, available for purchase at MakerFEST, ICF is building community within Innisfil’s hamlets, while raising critical funds for local charities. Be sure to visit them to find out more.
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Jamie Hardie
Join Jamie Hardie for a 100% hands on experience and discover the creativity of upcycling as Jamie demonstrates how to craft rocket ships using recycled materials.Recycled Rockets will supply everything needed for visitors to build/create their very own ‘Scratch-Built’ SCI-FI space ship or space shuttle made from materials commonly found around the house or recycling boxes. These ‘Scratch-Built spectaculars’ will be painted and returned for pick-up the following week. Don’t miss the chance to be inspired and see how recycling can fuel creativity!
Keeping Up With the Richardsons
Explore a variety of custom vinyl-designed items, including fun Yardzee buckets, Halloween signs, potholders, tea towels, and more. Personalize your items for any occasion and bring home unique creations that reflect your style.
Kenesha Lewis
Explore the diverse talents of Kenesha Lewis, featuring stunning photography, captivating videography, and vibrant acrylic art. Each piece showcases a unique blend of visual storytelling and artistic expression, offering a glimpse into a world of creativity and innovation. @keneshatuesdai @keneshacreative @getnoticedmedia @artbykenesha
107.5 KoolFM
107.5 KoolFM will be on-site sharing some tunes. Serving Central Ontario. Barrie, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Newmarket, Bradford, Alliston and many more, it’s Barrie best mix.
MacLaren Art Centre
Join us at MacLaren Art Centre booth and create your very own watercolour bookmark! With a focus on STEAM art-making, explore and create a variety of vibrant painted textures by using resists like wax and salt– creating one-of-a-kind watercolour masterpieces! All are welcome!
Miss Richie’s Kitchen
Come hungry and indulge in delicious patties, curry goat, oxtail, jerk chicken, and more from Miss Richie’s Kitchen, the Jamaican Food Truck. Be sure to stop by her table for a sample of oxtail!
Mobile Youth Centre, Town of Innisfil, Leisure Services
The Innisfil Mobile Youth Centre includes sports equipment, life-size board games, crafts, and more. Touring the community during the summer month, the MYC provides an opportunity for kids to be active outdoors, have fun, and meet new friends!
MudRoom Pottery
Watch as Mud Room Pottery brings the art of ceramics to life! Demonstrating various pottery techniques, including wheel throwing and hand building, trimming and glazing, this Maker will encourage attendees to expand their horizons by trying something both ancient and new, and perhaps even learn a new skill. Plus, check out a stunning display of unique pottery items.
Nerdy Kinda Crafty
Meet the dynamic duo behind NerdyKindaCrafty; Nina and Sean sculpt delicate wood accessories like earrings and pins that are so lightweight you’ll forget you’re wearing them. Crafted with care, their creations are not only fashionable but also hypoallergenic, perfect for sensitive skin. Utilizing the precision of an Elegoo Phecda laser cutter and engraver, each piece tells a story of creativity and meticulous artistry, making every accessory a unique and charming addition to any ensemble. Visit their table to see all the things you can do with a laser and a little creativity! Don’t miss this blend of art and tech!
Phlpsides
Explore an exciting collection featuring robots, vintage toys, unique collectibles, vibrant cartoons, and drawings.
Rotary Club of Innisfil
Join the Rotary Club as they decorate gingerbread cookies and promote their annual Simcoe County Gingerbread Contest taking place at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library on November 30. Come enjoy some holiday cheer and learn about their exciting event.
The Soaring Quill
Explore a range of exquisite jewelry made from high-end and natural materials like beadwork, feathers, bones, and beetle wings. In addition to jewelry, The Soaring Quill offers paintings, decorations, and natural skincare products. As a member of the UPlift Black Artist’s collective, they also lead workshops on crafting unique jewelry, including earrings from porcupine quills and beaded pieces.
Storytime
Join us for 30 minutes of reading, rhyming, talking, playing, and singing, and all kinds of fun!
Sweet Honey Catering
Treat yourself to a mouthwatering selection from Sweet Honey Catering. Sweet Honey Catering is a 2 spirited 2 Afro-indigenous family business bringing you different and unique flavors to your pallet from brownie bars in buttery pecan, double chocolate, and macadamia white chocolate; blueberry pastry puffs with lemon custard filling; bannock cinnamon bites; mini peach cobbler tarts; and jumbo bourbon chocolate pecan cookies. They will show you how to pipe flowers on cupcakes, don’t forget the sprinkles.
Thao Chau
Explore a diverse collection of pottery and ceramic items, including elegant doll vases, ikebana vases, unique spoons, paint palettes, and more. Come try water brush painting on bisqued clay.
Underdog Visions
Underdog Visions will showcase unique apparel and merchandise, including shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, and stickers. Using the resources at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, they blended artistic expression with entrepreneurial drive, drawing inspiration from iconic groups like Dipset, Rough Riders, Toronto Raptors, and Wu-Tang Clan. Additionally, we invite visitors to take part in a hands-on activity by coloring black-and-white images of the Under Dog Visions logo. @saugacityoutcast
Upchuckle Education
Exercise your imagination with Upchuckle Education in the ThinkLAB for a fun and interactive drawing workshop with Random Drawing Prompts! Learn some drawing tips & tricks, and submit your community prompts for our local artists to bring to life this fall. @upchuckleentertainment