Event Schedule

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Use the schedule below to plan your weekend to catch the panel talks and other scheduled activities! Note that most of the exhibits and hands-on activities at Maker Faire Orlando happen continuously throughout the weekend.

Check out the event program for a printable map, schedule and more!

Please note that our Field Trip Day is only for pre-registered school groups and homeschool families.

Friday
10:00 am
Field Trip Day Begins!
Welcome to Field Trip Day at Maker Faire Orlando 2025!
Make sure to check out the list of exhibits, hands-on workshops and more so you don't miss any of the action!
Friday
10:30 am - 10:55 am

Main Stage
Minecraft Makers
From castles to coasters, see how MCParks recreates world famous theme parks in Minecraft. Learn about the technology and teamwork needed to bring the project to life - and how you can get involved in future experiences!

Featuring:
MCParks
Friday
11:00 am - 11:25 am

Main Stage
YouTube Makers
Meet popular YouTube content creators as they share how creativity, cosplay, and 3D printing come together to inspire the next generation of makers. Hosted by David Tobin, producer of 3D Printing Nerd (and much more!)

Featuring:
3D Printing Nerd
Evette's Niche
Frankly Built
Willow Creative
Friday
11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Main Stage
Lunch Seating & Musical Performance
Grab lunch outside and then join us for air conditioned seating and music!
Makey robot
Friday
1:30 pm - 1:55 pm

Main Stage
Young Makers
Meet inspiring young makers as they share how curiosity, creativity, and hands-on making are helping them build cool projects—and a bright future. Hosted by Joel Telling of 3D Printing Nerd

Featuring:
Colin King - Colin's Soap-a-Rama
Rock Springs Critters
Hannah Black - TherianLoveDesign
Friday
2:00 pm - 2:25 pm

Main Stage
Robot Makers
Meet passionate robot makers—from high school teams to seasoned builders—as they share how design, engineering, and competition fuel their creations in FIRST robotics and combat arenas.

Featuring:
Andrea Gellatly - BattleBots Team Witch Doctor (Moderator)
Ari Ashworth-Harbas
Ayden Moheit
Colton Wagner
Friday
3:00 pm
Field Trip Day Ends!
Field Trip Day at Maker Faire Orlando 2025 is over - we will see you next year!
Saturday
10:00 am
Maker Faire Begins!
Welcome to Day 1 of Maker Faire Orlando!
Make sure to check out the list of exhibits, hands-on workshops and more so you don't miss any of the action!
Saturday
10:00 am - 11:15 am

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Amity Park
Amity Park - a group of goobers local to Orlando arranging Disney music with their own pop-punk flavoring.

Featuring:
Amity Park Punk
Saturday
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Main Stage
Theme Park Makers Panel
Meet the creators behind the marvelous, immersive worlds that transport visitors in world-famous theme parks across the globe!

Featuring:
Bryan Zebleckes, Clair Global Integration - International Project Manager
Jen Wilson Dir, Projects, Universal Creative
Makey robot
Saturday
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Qualifying
These tiny electric racers are ready to race for glory - you can stop by the track to see the qualifying action!
Saturday
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Robot Ruckus
RoboClash Audience Tournament
This robot battle tournament is open for YOU to compete in! We will be choosing 8 volunteers at the start of each show to each pilot a robot in this tournament. There will be 3 rounds of battles, then a champion will be crowned! Be part of the action!
Saturday
11:00 am

Robot Ruckus
Robot Ruckus Fights Begin!
The arenas open for the first rounds of robotic combat! Watch as custom-built bots clash in a test of engineering, strategy, and sheer mechanical muscle. It’s the kickoff to a weekend of glorious gear-grinding action.
Saturday
11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Main Stage
3D Printing for Theme Parks
Explore how 3D printing is transforming themed entertainment in this panel with industry experts from Universal, Adirondack Studios, and more. Hosted by Joel Telling of 3D Printing Nerd.

Featuring:
Brandon Grimshaw, Mechanical Engineering, Universal Orlando Resort
Andrew Lippens, Technical Designer, Adirondak Studios
Makey robot
Saturday
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Sprint 1

Saturday
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Main Stage
Lunch Seating & Musical Performance - The Comic Con Elvis Tribute
Grab lunch outside and then join us for air conditioned seating and music from Jack Apollo, Elvis Tribute Artist with a cosplay twist!

Featuring:
Jack Apollo, Elvis Tribute Artist
Saturday
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Avelyn Davee
Avelyn Davee performs a mix of medieval music for voice and harp as well as modern fandom music, including songs about Sci-fi, Fantasy, books, and games!

Featuring:
Avelyn Davee
Saturday
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Main Stage
Cosplay Costumes Panel
Join top cosplay creators Allison Chase, Frankly Builds, Evettesniche, and Willow Creative as they unveil the secrets behind crafting show-stopping costumes for cosplay and beyond.

Featuring:
Allison Chase Cosplay
Evette's Niche
Frankly Built
Willow Creative
Makey robot
Saturday
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Xander Rayne
Musical performance by Xander Rayne

Featuring:
Xander Ravenwolf
Saturday
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Meet & Greet
Meet the teams behind these wacky electric race cars and learn how you can build your own power racer!
Saturday
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Main Stage
BattleBots Builder Panel - The Future of BattleBots
Did you know there's a new BattleBots tournament airing right now? While BattleBots hasn't been on your TV screen since 2022, there's still plenty of action at the BattleBots arena. Learn about all the new BattleBots content you may be missing, such as Faceoffs, Destruct-A-Thon, and Proving Grounds. Hear from some of your favorite teams, and meet a new team that may be the future of the sport!

Featuring:
Andrea Gellatly - Witch Doctor
Matt Spurk - Kraken
Kyle Awner - Hypershock
Todd Rogers & Andrew Stowell - Armageddon
Sam McAmis - Gruff
Makey robot
Saturday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Gisela Todd
Singer / songwriter / guitarist Gisela Todd performs on the Outdoor Stage.

Featuring:
Gisela Todd
Saturday
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Sprint Race 2

Saturday
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Main Stage
Nerd Nite Orlando - Trivia!
Join the Nerd Nite crew for an special edition of Nerd Nite trivia!
Makey robot
Saturday
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Robot Ruckus
RoboClash Audience Tournament
This robot battle tournament is open for YOU to compete in! We will be choosing 8 volunteers at the start of each show to each pilot a robot in this tournament. There will be 3 rounds of battles, then a champion will be crowned! Be part of the action!
Saturday
5:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Maker Faire Day 1 is Over!
We will see you Tomorrow!
Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Maker Faire Resumes!
Welcome back for day 2 of Maker Faire Orlando 2025!
Sunday
10:00 am

Robot Ruckus
Robot Ruckus Fights Resume!
Sunday brings the final rounds of Robot Ruckus—where the toughest machines face off and winners in each class are crowned. Expect high stakes, wild hits, and a crowd roaring for their favorites. Who will survive the scrap?
Sunday
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Main Stage
Theme Park Makers Panel
Hear from local makers who use technology to create amazing Theme Park experiences!

Featuring:
Tim Eck, Director, Engineering & Safety, Universal Creative
Michael King, Senior Design Engineer, Clair Global
Makey robot
Sunday
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Robot Ruckus
RoboClash Audience Tournament
This robot battle tournament is open for YOU to compete in! We will be choosing 8 volunteers at the start of each show to each pilot a robot in this tournament. There will be 3 rounds of battles, then a champion will be crowned! Be part of the action!
Sunday
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Avelyn Davee
Avelyn Davee performs a mix of medieval music for voice and harp as well as modern fandom music, including songs about Sci-fi, Fantasy, books, and games!

Featuring:
Avelyn Davee
Sunday
11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Main Stage
The Future of 3D Printing
Dive into the future of 3D printing top makers as they explore cutting-edge trends, tech, and holiday printer picks. Hosted by David Tobin, producer of 3D Printing Nerd (and much more!)

Featuring:
3D Printing Nerd
Frankly Built
Willow Creative
Manuel Rendon, Timeplast
Sunday
11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Sprint Race 3

Sunday
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Gisela Todd
Singer / songwriter / guitarist Gisela Todd performs on the Outdoor Stage.

Featuring:
Gisela Todd
Makey robot
Sunday
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Main Stage
Lunch Seating & Music
Grab lunch outside and then join us for air conditioned seating and music!
Makey robot
Sunday
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Meet & Greet
Meet the teams behind these wacky electric race cars and learn how you can build your own power racer!
Sunday
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Main Stage
Beyond the Needle: The Many Crafts of Cosplay
Cosplay isn’t just sewing—it’s everything. From 3D printing to foam-smithing, LED wiring to laser etching, cosplay is where every skill, hobby, and maker mindset can come together. In this panel, we’ll explore how techniques from STEM, art, and crafts all blend to create wearable works of art. Whether you love painting, puppetry, woodworking, or coding, there’s a place for you in cosplay!

Featuring:
Jeremy Searls of Ironworks Orlando (Moderator)
Allison Chase Cosplay
HavH3roes Cosplay
MH Cosplay
Sunday
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - New World Music School Student Band
New World Music School students will perform songs that they have learned throughout the year.

Featuring:
New World Music School Student Band
Makey robot
Sunday
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Endurance Race

Sunday
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm

Main Stage
Prop Makers Panel
Meet and learn from prop makers who create objects for use in film, TV, theater, and other productions. They work with a range of materials and skills to make props that look realistic and match the production's design

Featuring:
Stefan Price of Roundtable Productions (Moderator)
The Faulty Forge
J2C Props and Printing
Dune Sea Ranch
Lisa Smith, Halfmoon Creative Works
Sunday
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

RoboClash (Near Robot Ruckus)
RoboClash Audience Tournament
This robot battle tournament is open for YOU to compete in! We will be choosing 8 volunteers at the start of each show to each pilot a robot in this tournament. There will be 3 rounds of battles, then a champion will be crowned! Be part of the action!
Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Outdoor Stage
Musical Performance - Tom Haney Band
Four piece band Tom-vocals/guitar Jin-violin Xander-upright bass Apollo-drums - The sound is somewhere in between Seattle and Nashville!

Featuring:
Tom Haney Band
Makey robot
Sunday
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Power Racing Track
Power Racing - Awards Ceremony
The best of the best are on the podium after a long weekend of racing. Cheer them on to glory!
Sunday
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Main Stage
Orlando Story Club
Orlando Story Club is a live storytelling competition, each storyteller is given 5 minutes to impress the audience!
Makey robot
Sunday
5:00 pm
Maker Faire Concludes
Maker Faire Orlando 2025 is over - we will see you next year!

Event schedule subject to change at any time based on the availability of exhibiting makers, special guests, and venue conditions.

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