Maker Faire Adelaide

Maker Faire Adelaide

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Posted 2016-10-13 by Dave Walshfollow

Sun 05 Nov 2017



This amazing event is no longer a baby, it has grown up - is now the first Maker Faire in Australia after the huge success of an earlier Mini Maker Faire at Tonsley.

is an expo of technological goodies, from homemade crafts and inventions and hobbyists with bright ideas, to scientists and boffins with weird and wonderful toys - there is something to appeal to everyone with heaps of free things to do.



Last year hundreds of exhibitors filled the huge Main Assembly Building at Tonsley where Chrysler and Mitsubishi once produced cars . The variety of things to see and do was quite amazing, from drone races to daleks and Dulcie the Boutique Bus . It's a family friendly day of fun things to do, with many of the stalls allowing hands-on interaction with their displays.



This year's Maker Faire has more than a hundred exhibitors, here are a sample of some that you will find:
  • Adelaide Robot Combat where visitors will be able to fight an opponent's robot
  • Amateur Radio Experimenters Group with a hands-on demonstration of radios from the old to the latest software radios
  • ASTRO SA with a magnetic trick demonstration, and the intriguing Golden Ratio Sound device
  • Captured Through a Lens - digital photography transforming everyday objects


  • Keighlians Crooks & Canes will show how to use your horn without blowing it
  • Priscilla's Emporium guiding you with tips on elegantly dressing to command your own fleet of dirigibles at home
  • RoboClub: join in free robotics workshop activities
  • South Australian Historical Tool Association, helping you fill your shed with heritage



  • in the Tonsley Main Assembly Building is much more exciting than just a list of stalls. People of all ages were thrilled by the sheer variety of things to see and do last year, and this year's event is even bigger. The program is still being finalised as I write this, but among the free things to do are hands on workshops, speakers and live demonstrations on stage. Expect lots of family friendly activities for kids to ensure there is something to appeal to all ages.

    If you love cosplay then organisers want you to come dressed up for the day - they already have people dressed as Vikings, and a medieval trebuchet will be launching things into the air.



    Of course, there will be food trucks on hand for refreshments - if you can stop long enough for lunch. Maybe long time favourite Wienerbago Gourmet German Food or yummy Satay Grill will add some spice to your life. Bag a Belgian waffle from Delicious Waffles or feast on Fairy Floss Galore and popcorn for dessert.

    runs from 10am until 4pm and is packed with fun things to do. Getting there is easy, there's plenty of car parking at Tonsley (enter via Alawoona Avenue or South Road), or you can take a bus to Clovelly Park railway station on the day.



    Entry to the Maker Faire is a measly $7 for adults, while the fun for kids is all free. The proceeds from support Fab Lab Adelaide , a volunteer-run community workshop providing low cost access to 3D printers and a laser cutter.

    All you need to know about is on their website , or you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter . Don't miss this fantastic event or you will be sorry you did.

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