Get ready for the 12th annual MakerFEST on Saturday September 12, 9-2pm, Lakeshore Branch.
What is MakerFest?
MakerFEST is a community show-and-tell event to highlight local talent and provide community connections. We bring together educators, entrepreneurs, artists and engineers as they unveil their latest creations, and provide interactive activities. This event hopes to inspire the next generation of creative makers by providing them with a wide array of possible avenues to explore and discover a new skill, interest or activity.
Take part in some of the exciting activities lined-up for MakerFEST:
- 9:30–11:30am – HackLAB Activities
- 9:30am–2pm – MediaLAB Colouring Archival Photos
- 9:30–11:30am – Children’s Activities
- 10–11am – Drop-in Storytime
- 10am–2pm – Greenscreening
- 11–11:30am – Bubble Show with Miss Raven
- 12–2pm – HackLAB Activities
- 12–12:45pm – Face Painting
- 1–1:30pm – Bubble Show with Miss Raven
Be sure to stop by and build a Recycled Rocket with Jamie, get creative with MacLaren Art Centre, and take the wheel with Drive VR’s virtual driving experience. Enjoy balloon twisting, spin the prize wheel for your chance to win, and don’t forget to grab your free popcorn while you explore everything MakerFEST has to offer!
Click here to see the 2026 participating vendors and makers
501st Legion www.501st.ca
Interact and pose for photos with members of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming group dedicated to cosplaying and representing the “Bad Guys Doing Good”.
AF Lakescape Design – Instagram / Facebook
Handcrafted 3D wood lake signs; see the process from laser-cut layers to finished art.
Cynthia Darling – @cynthia_darling
Alcohol ink art transformed into unique greeting cards and postage-stamp-shaped keepsakes, featuring vibrant colours and one-of-a-kind designs.
DriVR Academy – @drivr.academy
Driving simulator experience to build confidence behind the wheel.
Earthsnest Creative – @earthsnest.creative
Earthsnest Creative offers handcrafted, nature-inspired creations designed to bring warmth and beauty into everyday life. From cozy home décor and pet essentials to self-care treats and thoughtful gift sets, every piece is made with love and attention to detail. You can check out handmade linen bags, embroidered table mats, painted coasters and much more with handmade resin real flower jewelry.
Gantoast – Website
Explore original illustrations and artwork available as prints, stickers, pins, keychains, and other creative pieces.
Innisfil Community Foundation – Website / @InnisfilCF
Learn about local grants; Innisfil hats and hoodies for sale.
Karen Lindsay
Create unique mosaic art using broken china, with participants invited to design their own decorative dangler using colourful, upcycled pieces.
Kim’s Creations Facebook
Check out Kim’s Creations, featuring handmade bags and accessories crafted by sewing expert Kim! From fun and functional to totally unique, these one-of-a-kind creations are perfect for adding a little geeky flair to your everyday style.
Kim Mather – Website | Instagram
I create unique charm jewellery and book-inspired crafts, combining creativity and a love of reading in every piece. We also proudly feature Gramzilla, my published children’s book.
Kool FM https://1075koolfm.com/
Laser Gallery – Website
Laser Gallery creates high-quality, handcrafted laser-cut décor and gifts, including popular medal hangers celebrating sports, milestones, and personal achievements. Based in Innisfil, the local maker also offers wall décor, inspirational signs, event décor, and unique gift items.
MacLaren Art Centre – www.maclarenart.com
Button-making art activity for kids and families.
Miss Richie’s Kitchen – @miss_richies_kitchen
Caribbean food favourites available to purchase including jerk chicken, oxtail, and patties.
Nerdy Kinda Crafty – @nerdykindacrafty
Discover unique laser-cut and hand-painted creations, including earrings, pins, and other one-of-a-kind handmade pieces.
Nicole Lacher – @crochetedbuddy
Explore realistic crocheted animals, flowers, and sculptural pieces while discovering the materials and techniques used to bring them to life. Guests can see the process from yarn and individual components to finished creations and learn how crochet can be used to create detailed, three-dimensional objects.
MakerWiz – Website | Instagram
Explore the art of 3D printing through colourful lithophanes, HueForge creations, and 3D bookmarks, alongside monochrome 3D portrait statues. Discover how technology and creativity come together to transform ideas and images into unique, tangible works of art.
Recycling Rockets with Jamie – @jamiemakesstuff
Build your own rocket ship from recycled materials in a STEAM-inspired workshop.
Rotary Club of Innisfil
Join the Rotary Club to get ready for the annual Gingerbread competition with a sweet activity!
Small Things, Doll Things – Instagram
Doll furniture, key fobs, and small crafts with hands-on stitching demos. Get a free handout with instructions to make an Emotional Support Pickle.
Under Dog Visions, Kirkland Brown – Instagram
Street art, apparel, poetry, and live art demos with colouring activities.
Click here to see the 2025 participating vendors and makers
501st Legion www.501st.ca
Interact and pose for photos with members of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming group dedicated to cosplaying and representing the “Bad Guys Doing Good”.
AF Lakescape Design – Instagram / Facebook
Handcrafted 3D wood lake signs; see the process from laser-cut layers to finished art.
Candy Entertainment
Come and make a bracelet with Candy Entertainment!
Code Ninjas Barrie – Website
Hands-on game-building and beginner coding activities for kids.
DriVR Academy – @drivr.academy
Driving simulator experience to build confidence behind the wheel.
Earth’s Nest – @earthsnest.creative
Nature-inspired goods with live demos of macramé and hand-painting.
Frank Smart
Intricate handcrafted models of cars, boats, and engines; 3D printing demos.
Hop & Joy – Instagram
Custom Cricut and sublimation creations; make a personalized pin.
Innisfil Community Foundation – Website / @InnisfilCF
Learn about local grants; Innisfil hats and hoodies for sale.
Innisfil Lions Club
InnPower Corporation – Website / @innpower_
Interactive games on energy conservation and safety, plus prizes.
InnServices – Website / @innservices_
Hands-on water conservation and protection activities, trivia, and prizes.
Jacqui Velocci – @jacqui_miniatures
Polymer clay miniature food creations with hands-on try-it fun.
Lora’s Lovables – Linktree
Crochet demos and hands-on learning; handmade items to explore.
MacLaren Art Centre – www.maclarenart.com
Button-making art activity for kids and families.
Miss Richie’s Kitchen – @miss_richies_kitchen
Caribbean food favourites available to purchase including jerk chicken, oxtail, and patties.
Mumma Joe’s Crochet – Instagram
Crochet plushies with demos and a chance to try the basics.
Recycling Rockets with Jamie – @jamiemakesstuff
Build your own rocket ship from recycled materials in a STEAM-inspired workshop.
Rotary Club of Innisfil
Get ready for the annual Gingerbread competition with some cookie decorating!
Sheresha McIntyre – @collaji.p.henson
Collage prints, thrift items, tie-dye, and add your mark to the hands-on community collage!
Small Things, Doll Things – Instagram
Doll furniture, key fobs, and small crafts with hands-on stitching demos. Get a free handout with instructions to make an Emotional Support Pickle.
Tesla
Come check out the Tesla Cybertruck up close at MakerFEST — a futuristic ride you won’t want to miss!
Under Dog Visions, Kirkland Brown – Instagram
Street art, apparel, poetry, and live art demos with colouring activities.
Vivian Lough – Quilting & Fibre Artist
Hands-on English Paper Piecing (quilting) demos and try-it activities.
Past Makerfest Highlights
The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library held our 7th annual MakerFest 2021, virtually. Facebook was our host for this memorable day, watch all the videos on our YouTube channel!
Check out our Featured Event! Steam Roller Printing with PRNT Collective:
Printed under the drum of a 900 pound lawn roller in the parking lot of Innisfil ideaLAB & Library’s Cookstown Branch (20 Church Street), community members watched as this huge machine rolled over carefully carved woodblocks and create large-scale prints.
How does it work? Skilled artists and printmakers carved unique designs as a relief on a 40 x 60 inch pieces plywood. The wood plates were inked and paper was laid on top ready for a gas powered lawn roller to drive over them – transferring the images onto the paper transforming the machine into a working, moving printing press.