#MeetTheMaker: Venation Lab is coming to Maker Faire OC 2026! Discover the Oasis Pole—a modular, 3D-printed moss pole with adjustable cells and a self-watering reservoir, designed to help climbing plants thrive through smart, beautiful design. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #VenationLab

#MeetTheMaker: Not Your Grandpa’s Ham Radio! is back at #MakerFaireOC 2026! See a lightning detector in action & explore the surprising world of modern ham radio, from microwave frequencies to GPS tracking & laser communications. wayne-yoshida-kh6wz.com #MFOC2026 #NotYourGrandpasHamRadio #HamRadio

Good news! We’ve extended the Maker Faire OC 2026 maker application deadline to August 5. If you had trouble submitting your application, now’s your chance. Don’t miss out! Apply now: makeralley.com #MakerFaireOC #CallForMakers #MakerCommunity

#MeetTheMaker: TaiKomotion is coming to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Experience the energy of North American taiko, where Japanese drumming meets movement, teamwork, & community. Learn how this open Orange County group builds, plays, & shares the art of taiko with everyone. #MFOC2026 #TaiKomotion #Taiko

#MeetTheMaker: The Chinese Association for Science & Technology Los Angeles Chapter is coming to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Pick up your Taste the World Passport and explore cultures through hands-on activities, games, passport stamps, and youth-led discoveries from around the globe.

Last call! Today is your final chance to apply as a maker for Maker Faire OC 2026. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. If you’ve built it, crafted it, designed it, or invented it, we want to see it at the MFOC 2026! Applications close tonight: oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak...

#MeetTheMaker: KGJ3D returns to Maker Faire OC 2026! Discover colorful 3D-printed toys, gifts, jewelry, collectibles, and household items. With new designs, custom creations, and something for every age, there’s always something fun to explore! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #KGJ3D #3DPrinting

Tomorrow is your last chance to apply as a maker for #MakerFaireOC 2026! If you’ve been thinking about exhibiting, don’t wait. Share your project, connect w/fellow makers, & be part of Orange County’s biggest celebration of creativity. Apply by tomorrow, August 3: oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak...

#MeetTheMaker: PandaBox returns to Maker Faire OC 2026! Create your own collectibles with paintable squishies, customizable action figures, and resin accessories. Bring your imagination and make it uniquely yours! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #PandaBox #CustomCollectibles

#MeetTheMaker: Tech Rockstar Academy is joining us for #MakerFaireOC 2026! Take control of their Crash & Go Bots in a fun robot wrestling match & discover how hands-on coding, robotics, & problem-solving make STEM exciting for makers of all ages. techrockstar.academy #MFOC2026 #TechRockstarAcademy

#MeetTheMaker: WealthyKids.org returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Step back to the roots of photography with hands-on pinhole cameras. Discover how light, creativity, & a tiny hole can create beautiful images while exploring the science behind photography. #MFOC2026 #WealthyKidsOrg #PinholePhotography

August is here, and so is the final countdown! There are only a couple of days left to apply as a maker for #MakerFaireOC 2026. Whether you’re building, crafting, inventing, or creating, we’d love to have you join us. Applications close August 3. Apply today: oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak...

#MeetTheMaker: Art of K. Howell returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Adopt a one-of-a-kind handmade monster plush crafted from recycled materials, then stop by for a photo w/Bob, the lovable mascot, in his outfit of the week! www.etsy.com/shop/ArtOfKH... #MFOC2026 #Handmade #Monsterplush #AdoptAMonster

#MeetTheMaker: Urban Workshop returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Discover one of North America’s largest makerspaces, where members turn ideas into reality through hands-on making, entrepreneurship, skill-building, and creative collaboration. urbanworkshop.net #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #makerspace

#MeetTheMaker: Enchanted Leaves & MicroDean Systems return to #MakerFaireOC 2026! See live copper #electroforming in action as metal is deposited onto 3D prints, leaves, and more. Explore the science, take home inspiration, and don’t miss their famous penny press! enchantedleaves.com

#MeetTheMaker: Douglas Biehl returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Watch his Raspberry Pi-powered Drawbot transform images into drawings while exploring the fascinating world of image processing, creative coding, & computer-generated art. drawbot.weebly.com #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #DougsDrawbot #RaspberryPi

#MeetTheMaker: OpenELAB Inc. is coming to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Try AI-powered robots, gesture-controlled demos, laser engraving, and hands-on projects with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Explore the future of open hardware and creative making! #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #OpenELABInc #AI #IoT #robotics

#MeetTheMaker: Drones4Kids returns to Maker Faire OC 2026! Kids can take the controls, fly real drones through obstacle courses, or try flight simulators while learning coding, autonomous flight, and the exciting world of drone technology. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #Drones4kids #drones

#MeetTheMaker: Puzzling Design is coming to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Experience the art of puzzle design with challenge replicas & original creations inspired by reality competition games—crafted using 3D printing, woodworking, & creative fabrication. #MFOC2026 #PuzzlingDesign #3Dprinting #woodworking

Your business can help power #MakerFaireOC 2026. Become a sponsor & connect with thousands of makers, families, educators, & innovators while showing your support for creativity, hands-on learning, & our local community. Learn more: oc.makerfaire.com/become-a-spo... #MFOC2026 #CallForSponsors

Only 1 week left to join #MakerFaireOC 2026 as a maker! Applications close August 3, so don’t miss your chance to share what you make, inspire others, & be part of our incredible maker community. Apply today: oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak... #CallForMakers #MFOC2026 #OrangeCountyCA #OCFairgrounds

#MeetTheMaker: Grandma’s Basement 3D Printing is coming to #MakerFaireOC 2026! From cosplay props and gaming accessories to custom organizers and unique prints, discover how creativity & 3D printing turn digital ideas into real-world creations. gmasbasement.com #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #3DPrinting

#MeetTheMaker: My Skeleton Heart returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Explore a world of handcrafted art inspired by Mexica culture, spooky vibes, & anime—from 3D-printed dragons & resin sculptures to stained glass, jewelry, & one-of-a-kind treasures. #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #MySkeletonHeart #3DPrinting

#MeetTheMaker: CRASH Space returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Build a glowing soldering badge, explore their community zine library, & discover maker projects from 3D printing & electronics to cosplay—all from this West LA makerspace. blog.crashspace.org #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #makerspace #CRASHSpace

Maker applications close August 3! There’s still time to be part of #MakerFaireOC 2026, but don’t wait. Whether you’re an artist, engineer, crafter, scientist, or maker of something completely unique, we’d love to have you share what you make. Apply today: oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak...

#MeetTheMaker: Serrano Intermediate School STEAM Village returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Take the controls of a #VEX V5 Clawbot in their interactive robot arena and discover how students combine engineering, coding, and creativity through hands-on STEAM learning. www.svusd.org/schools/inte...

#MeetTheMaker: Anaheim Public Library returns to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Discover the Link Labs—a free makerspace & media lab where library cardholders can access creative tools, learn new skills, & bring ideas to life through hands-on making. anaheim.net/linklabs #AnaheimPublicLibrary #LinkLabs

Volunteer at #MakerFaireOC 2026! Help bring Orange County’s biggest celebration of creativity and innovation to life. Meet amazing makers, support the community, and be part of the fun. Sign up: oc.makerfaire.com/volunteer/ #MFOC2026 #Volunteer #MakerCommunity #Community #OrangeCounty

#MeetTheMaker: Elation Sports Technologies is coming to #MakerFaireOC 2026! Explore open-source engineering w/their DIY motorized furniture dolly—a clever project that can transport furniture (& even people!) using custom electronics, motor control, & smart design. www.elationsportstechnologies.com

#MeetTheMaker: SK Designs is coming to Maker Faire OC 2026! Discover beautifully hand-sewn crossbody bags, eyeglass cases, pencil cases, phone holders, and more—crafted with care and made for everyday use. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire #Sewing #Handmade #Bags #Accessories