Mollie Walsh -
For eight years, Vector Space has proudly produced Maker Faire Lynchburg, bringing the curious minds of Central Virginia a feast of knowledge, creativity, and fun! For one spectacular day each year, Lynchburg comes alive with everything from trumpets that shoot fire to power tools that drag race, bananas that play synth sounds, and marble machines built in every direction imaginable.
Now in its 9th fabulous year, Maker Faire Lynchburg is still growing! not only are we adding new exibitors but our friends at Randolph College are once again helping pave the way for expansion with the addition of the Smith Building, allowing us to host more Makers, more doing, and more hands-on learning than ever before. We’re also expanding our hours this year! Maker Faire Lynchburg will run from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 22nd. With our typical attendance of over 3,000 guests — and a projected reach of up to 4,000 this year — we’re making sure parking is accessible for all. A shuttle will run continuously from Bedford Avenue to Randolph’s main Rivermont entrance. Parking will be available at both Dollar General and Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center. A special thanks to these community partners for helping great things like Maker Faire thrive in the Burg!
As the greatest show-and-tell Lynchburg has ever seen, we remain committed to delivering unforgettable, hands-on experiences for families, adults, performers, builders, racers, lifelong learners, hobbyists, scientists, and curious minds of all ages. In combination with Randolph College’s SciFest, Maker Faire Lynchburg has become a cornerstone event in our community — and this year we’re once again attracting must-see, must-learn talent.
We are excited to welcome a variety of new and returning creators, including:
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The Chaos Machine
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Tom Heck’s innovative geodesic musical dome
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The Secret Garden interactive group build
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Invector Gadget presented by Lynchburg’s First Robotics Competition Team
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And many more amazing Makers!
Delicious food vendors will be on site at Randolph College’s beautiful and historic front campus too!
We are thrilled to be sponsored by organizations that support learning and creativity in our community: Randolph College, Mustaches 4 Kids, the Innovation Fund of Northern Virginia, Lynchburg Tourism, radio 434 & Anderson windows
We can’t wait to see you at the 9th Annual Maker Faire Lynchburg!
