Maker Faire Asheville 2025

Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned. With an emphasis on interactive, hands-on exhibits, people of all ages will leave inspired to make something of their own!

Attendance is Free! So why sign up for a ticket?

Signing up for a ticket ahead of time will save you time at the event, since you won't have to register to get a ticket when you arrive. Plus, signing up for a ticket now will help us estimate how many people will be coming and will help us plan our exhibits and interactive displays. And, we can keep you updated with the latest information about Maker Faire Asheville in case anything changes!

FAQ’S:

How can this awesome event be free? Glad you asked! We rely on the generosity of our sponsors as well as individual donations to keep this event free. Please consider making a donation when you get your tickets. Our sponsors for the 2025 Maker Faire Asheville are:

What day(s) and hour(s) will the Asheville Maker Faire be open to the public? Saturday April 5th, 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Where can I get more information about the Asheville Maker Faire? Check out our website. It has more info about the Faire as well as some of the makers that have already signed up to exhibit.

I'm a maker - can I exhibit at the Faire? Please do! You can find the Call for Makers form here.

Can I volunteer to help out at the Asheville Maker Faire? Please do! You can find more info here.

Can I make a donation to help support Maker Faire Asheville? Yes! Donations (even $1) help us offset the considerable costs of the Faire. You can make donations on our website or when you get your free tickets. The Asheville Makers Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Where can I park? There is a large parking deck next to the Conference Center as well as a surface lot. Look for parking signs when you arrive.

Where is the handicap parking located? Handicap parking is located in the parking deck.

Is public transportation available? There are several ART routes that service the AB Tech campus. You can get more information on the AB Tech website.

What if it rains? The show will go on! Most of our activities are indoors this year, but if it is raining, you might want to bring rain gear to keep you dry when walking to the conference center from your parking space and to wear while looking at outdoor exhibits.

What can I expect? To have a fantastic time! You'll be surprised and intrigued with every corner that you turn.