Thank you to Bricks & Minifigs Orange for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your passion for LEGO®—from rare sets to bulk bins—sparks creativity for builders of all ages. We’re grateful for your support! bricksandminifigs.com/orange-ca/

Thank you to Rolling Robots for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your hands-on robot building & test drives inspire the next generation of makers and champions. We’re grateful for your continued support! Learn more: www.rollingrobots.com/home

Big thanks to Cocoa Press for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC 2025! Their 3D chocolate printer fuses tech + taste, crafting custom confections layer by layer. Innovation never tasted so sweet! cocoapress.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #CocoaPress #3DPrinting #Chocolate #Makers

Big thanks to Saltgator for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Their desktop SoftGel injection machine empowers makers to create custom baits, prototypes & more. Learn more: saltgator.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Saltgator #SoftGelinjection #ThankYouSponsor

Thank you to Southern California Edison for powering Maker Faire OC as a Blacksmith Sponsor! Explore clean energy & hands-on learning at their Energy Education Centers: www.sce.com/clean-energy... #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #SoCalEdison #ThankYouSponsor #CleanEnergy #STEM #MakerFaire

Big thanks to @ldojason.bsky.social for once again powering Maker Faire OC as both our Lanyard Sponsor and a Blacksmith Sponsor! From the lanyards around our necks to innovations built layer by layer, your support keeps our maker community strong. Learn more about LDO Motors: ldomotors.com

Huge thanks to @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social for sponsoring circuits at Maker Faire OC 2025! They supplied the circuit boards for our badge kits, mini Makey soldering kits, & freebie rulers. Your support keeps our maker community powered up! You can build your own projects with them at www.pcbway.com

Huge thank you to OMTech for sponsoring this year’s official Maker Faire Orange County badge! Your support powered the spirit of making & innovation. Watch the badge production video here: youtu.be/pGkqEJNy1dg?... #MakerFaireOC #OMTechLaser #MFOC2025 #OMTech #BadgeSponsor

Thank you to everyone who made Maker Faire OC 2025 unforgettable—our incredible makers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees! Together, we celebrated creativity, innovation, and community in the best way possible. See you next year! ✨

#MeetTheMaker: RCHS Robotics is heading to Maker Faire OC 2025! This award-winning high school team combines AI and robotics to tackle real-world challenges—like fixing potholes with their innovative project, C.R.A.T.E.R. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #RCHSRobotics #AI #robotics #youngmakers #MakerFaire

Last day to sign up before the event! Join fellow makers at Maker Faire OC for the Build a Foam Dart Blaster session. Walk away with a custom blaster you built yourself, then test it at the Nerf range! 📅 Sept 13 | 12–1 PM | Session Stage | $80 👉 Sign up now: oc.makerfaire.com/activities/

Tomorrow’s the day! Maker Faire OC 2025 kicks off Sept 13–14. Join us for a weekend of hands-on exhibits and inspiring projects. See you tomorrow! Last chance for advance tickets, prices go up at the door! oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #1DayLeft #greatestshowandtellonearth\

#MeetTheMaker: Pontigo is coming to Maker Faire OC 2025! Known for durable, handmade creations with unique prints, they now craft dresses, skirts, and dolls. This year, don’t miss their handmade dolls at MFOC! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Pontigo #handmade #dolls #handmadeclothes

Only 2 days left until Maker Faire OC 2025 opens! From robots to art to 3D printing, there’s something for everyone. Don’t wait—get your tickets now: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #3DaysLeft #greatestshowandtellonearth #OrangeCountyCA #event #fyp #foryoupage

#MeetTheMaker: Creativity y lovely brings handmade joy to Maker Faire OC 2025! From crochet and resin to scent candles, each piece is crafted with love. Don’t miss their adorable crochet kitten with shiny eyes! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Creativityylovely #handmade #crochet #resin #scentedcandles

#MeetTheMaker: Highlander Space Program from UC Riverside is blasting off at Maker Faire OC 2025! Don’t miss Project Poseidon—their award-winning liquid rocket that soared to 7,340 ft and marked UCR’s first liquid bipropellant launch.

Just 3 days to go! Maker Faire OC kicks off this Saturday—celebrate creativity, innovation, and hands-on fun for all ages. Tickets: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #3DaysLeft #greatestshowandtellonearth #OrangeCountyCA #event #fyp #foryoupage

Special shoutout to Voron Design—the Mastersmith Sponsor of our 3D Printing Village at Maker Faire OC 2025! We’re thrilled to have such an amazing sponsor leading the way for the 3D printing community. Don’t miss their innovations at MFOC this weekend! vorondesign.com

#MeetTheMaker: Machinuity is empowering the next generation of engineers to build with purpose! At Maker Faire OC 2025, explore FireWatch—an AI-powered drone tool that detects wildfires in real time to help prevent disaster before it spreads.

We’re just 4 days away from Maker Faire OC 2025! September 13–14 is almost here—don’t miss the chance to experience the maker magic. Secure your tickets today: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #4DaysLeft #greatestshowandtellonearth #OrangeCountyCA #event #fyp #foryoupage

#MeetTheMaker: Makermotor powers innovation with high-quality DC motors, gear motors, and motion control solutions. At Maker Faire OC 2025, check out their Sequence Target Tracker app and see how they’re driving maker projects to the next level! makermotor.com

#MeetTheMaker: Operation T.A.C. is bringing kid-built robots, games, and real-world problem-solving projects to Maker Faire OC 2025! See how this FIRST® robotics team designs, builds, and programs with creativity, teamwork, and innovation. www.operationtac.com

Only 5 days left until Maker Faire OC 2025! Get ready for a weekend of invention, creativity, and hands-on fun. Tickets: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #5DaysLeft #greatestshowandtellonearth #OrangeCountyCA #event #fyp #foryoupage

#MeetTheMaker: Ride into the night with Lit Riderz at Maker Faire OC 2025! This club brings dazzling, light-up bikes that shine after dark—celebrating community, creativity, and the joy of cycling together. litriderz.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #LitRiderz #GlowVillage #LEDebike #MakerFaire

#MeetTheMaker: Check out SwapSnaps.com at Maker Faire OC 2025! Instantly share and collect event photos in disposable cloud albums—no apps, no ads, no socials needed. Just scan a QR or URL & start swapping memories! www.swapsnaps.com#/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #SwapSnaps #photos #cloud #MakerFaire

With 1 week to go until MFOC 2025, we're excited to share that our sponsors LDO Motors & Voron Design are teaming up for a giveaway: 🎁 Prizes include: 🔹 Jabberwocky Toolhead Kits 🔹 Voron Trident 250 🔹 Leviathan Board + Expansion Board Don’t miss it—see you next week! oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

1 week left until Maker Faire OC 2025! Join us 9/3–14 for hands-on fun, innovation, & creativity for all ages. Tickets: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ Don’t miss the maker magic! #OneWeekAway #Robotics #Electronics #Arts #Crafts #Cosplay #digifab #3dprinting #OrangeCountyCA #event #fyp #foryoupage

#MeetTheMaker: Gina on Ceramics invites you into a world of clay, glaze, and innovation! At Maker Faire OC 2025, explore microwave ceramics and even make your own miniature piece on-site—discovering how tradition meets new technology. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #GinaOnCeramics #ceramics #MakerFaire

Thank you to @rollingrobots.bsky.social for returning as a sponsor of Maker Faire OC 2025! Known for champion robotics teams, they inspire youth to design, build, and code. Visit their booth to build a gravity-defying robot or test drive a claw robot in a race! Learn more: rollingrobots.com

#MeetTheMaker: City of STEM is coming to Maker Faire OC 2025! Hosted by Columbia Memorial Space Center, this celebration of science, technology, and making brings inclusive, hands-on experiences that inspire future innovators across Southern California. www.cityofstem.org

#MeetTheMaker: The Electric Vehicle Learning Center is back at Maker Faire OC 2025! Check out their converted yellow VW bus and learn how EVLC inspires the next generation with hands-on STEM, sustainability, and electric vehicle innovation. www.ev-lc.org

#MeetTheMaker: Meet the Inkineers (FTC Team 21982)! These high school makers design, build, and program robots for competition while inspiring the next generation in STEM. Check out their award-winning “Into the Deep” robot at Maker Faire OC 2025!

Don’t miss your chance to build your own foam dart blaster at Maker Faire OC! 📅 Sept 13 | 12–1 PM | Session Stage 👥 Limited to 20 people — sign up required 💲 $80 (paid at event, parts pickup 30 min before session) Secure your spot now: oc.makerfaire.com/activities/

#SponsorAppreciation Thank you to EarthLCD for returning as a sponsor of Maker Faire OC 2025! Since 1994, they’ve led the way in custom LCD solutions—powering devices worldwide. Their ezLCD Smart Displays, designed in CA, help makers and engineers bring projects to life. Learn more: earthlcd.com

#MeetTheMaker: Introducing Axle-otls #26504 — a dedicated FTC team from Hacienda Heights! Don’t miss Albert the Axolotl, their treasure-chest-toting robot at Maker Faire OC 2025. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Axleotls26504 #FTC #axolotl #robot #MakerFaire

#MeetTheMaker: Nico returns to Maker Faire OC 2025 with his 20mm air-powered machine cannon! Built from PVC and mounted on a wooden cart, this electric-powered launcher fires mega Nerf rounds hundreds of feet—an explosive mix of engineering and fun! You can see it in action on Sunday!

Only 10 days to go until Maker Faire OC 2025 kicks off on September 13–14! Join us for a weekend of invention, creativity, and hands-on fun for all ages. Saturday, Sunday, and Weekend tickets are available now: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ Come be part of the maker magic!

#MeetTheMaker: Wildfleur Blooms returns to Maker Faire OC 2025! 🌸 Discover Ama Ramos Pipim’s stunning lifelike paper flowers—crafted with artistry, detail, and love for a sustainable, lasting alternative to real blooms. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #WildfleurBlooms #PaperFlowers #LastingBlooms

#MeetTheMaker: Meet ROBOTIS at Maker Faire OC 2025! Explore cutting-edge robotics with their Koch Teleoperation Arms—where one robotic arm mirrors the other in real time. See how teleoperation is shaping the future of human–robot collaboration! www.robotis.us

#MeetTheMaker: Meet CausePlay at Maker Faire OC 2025! This retired ambulance is being transformed into a mobile makerspace—bringing tools, repairs, and creative support to cons, maker events, and community gatherings. Creativity saved, one project at a time! www.causeplay.io

#MeetTheMaker: Not Your Grandpa’s Ham Radio! returns to Maker Faire OC 2025 with cutting-edge ham radio tech plus hands-on builds. See a Lightning Detector that simulates strikes and “Inventory Reduction,” a playful electronic art sculpture from a surplus aircraft panel. wayne-yoshida-kh6wz.com

#MeetTheMaker: Meet Paragon Plastics at Maker Faire OC 2025! With over 50 years of expertise in plastics, they’re bringing clear acrylic sheet—stronger than glass, moisture resistant, and perfect for projects, displays, and creative builds. paragonplastics.us

#MeetTheMaker : Hot Wire Foam Factory joins Maker Faire OC 2025! See their innovative foam cutting tools in action—perfect for models, props, terrain, and more. Clean, precise cuts make creating with foam easier (and mess-free!). hotwirefoamfactory.com

#MeetTheMaker: Discover My Skeleton Heart at Maker Faire OC 2025! Their artisanal shop blends tradition, spooky vibes, anime, and modern tech to create 3D prints, resin art, jewelry, cultural pieces, and more—each crafted with love and intention. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #3dprints #resinart #jewelry

#MeetTheMaker: The 501st Legion – Southern California Garrison returns to Maker Faire OC 2025! Known for their screen-accurate STAR WARS™ costumes built with sewing, sculpting, 3D printing, and more, they inspire fandom and give back to the community. www.501st.com

#MeetTheMaker : Oakwood School returns to Maker Faire OC 2025 with playful creations! Build a gravity racer, spin an upside-down top, or watch their mesmerizing 3D Bubble Printer form shimmering bubble sculptures before they pop away. www.oakwoodschool.org

#MeetTheMaker: Light up your imagination with the Light Painting Stick at Maker Faire OC 2025! This LED-powered tool turns long-exposure photos into dazzling art. Create vibrant patterns, portraits, and effects—perfect for beginners and pros alike. lightpaintingstick.com

#MeetTheMaker: Discover San Diego 3D Printing at Maker Faire OC 2025! This creative community of 400+ makers brings cosplay, robotics, art, custom electronics, and more to life with 3D printing. See live demos and explore what’s possible! www.sandiego3dprinting.com

The countdown is on—Maker Faire OC 2025 is only two weeks away! Join us September 13–14 for a weekend filled with inventions, creativity, and hands-on fun. Secure your tickets today and be part of the maker magic: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MeetTheMaker: Meet SCaLE at Maker Faire OC 2025! The largest community-run open-source conference in North America, SCaLE empowers students & pros alike. Explore hands-on activities, see the Open Source Rover, and learn how you can join The Next Generation youth program!