MakeIt Labs' Premier Maker Event

A GATHERING OF MAKERS

Calling all makers, doers, DIYers, crafters, tinkerers self-proclaimed engineers and aspiring mad-scientists!

May 31, 2025 ~ Noon until 5pm

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General Community Event - Open to all ages

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What is MakeIt Fest?

MakeItFest is a gathering of area makerspaces, artists, makers, and creators of all kinds. This exciting, interactive, family-friendly event 1 features projects created at local makerspaces and other DIY (Do It Yourself) groups. MakeItFest includes robot exhibitions, drone demonstrations, interactive classes, hands-on activities, and informative displays, all designed to showcase what you can learn and do. From woodworking to robotics, experts and evangelists present their latest creations and inspire attendees to discover their own creative potential. The event also offers several contests and raffles open to all attendees.

Highlights from Past #MakeItFest Events

2025 #MakeItFest Exhibitors

JUST A FEW OF OUR EXHIBITORS...

MakeIt Labs

A booth for electronics, woodworking and arts and crafts. In addition several members had booths showing robotics, drone flight, laser engraving and advanced 3d finishing techniques.

Tough Techs First Robotics #151

This Nashua high school team operates from MakeIt Labs. They will be happy to show you the amazing robot they have built & what they have learned being part of the Tough Techs team.

Lowell Makes

A makerspace based in Lowell Massachusetts, brought their crew to showcase their Makings - Completed & Ongoing Makerspace projects from their various spaces.

Nashua Robot Builders

A group of robotics enthusiasts who love designing, building, and programming their own robots. They thrive on creativity, innovation, and hands-on challenges.

Claremont Makerspace

The CMS crew brought their sumo robot squad for exciting demonstrations, showcasing their passion for engineering, problem-solving, and creative making.

 

Manchester Makerspace

Supporting the greater Manchester, NH community by lowering the barriers of access for those with a will to learn and make something themselves.

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race

From the crossroads of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics comes a spectacular racing spectacle!

Laura Allen Makes

Offering a variety of handmade creations, including 3D prints, leatherwork, and laser-engraved items for sale. I'll also bring my 3D printer and personal laser engraver for live demonstrations.

#MakeItFest Activities

MakeIt Fest is educational and fun! If you have an activity that you would like run at #MakeItFest apply now!

Visit Area Maker Spaces

We will be inviting Makerspaces from surrounding communities to come and introduce themselves and what their space has to offer.

Program a Sumo Robot

If you don’t have your own robot, you can program one of our sumo robots and see if you can outlast your opponents.

Caddy Couch Experience

The Caddy Couch is a Steampunk-inspired creation allowing riders to travel in comfort and style. Built at MakeIt Labs, it features battery-powered electric motors.

Make It at #MakeItFest

Using our tools and computers, along with your imagination, create something unique.

#MakeItFest Events, Classes and Demonstrations

Watch this space as we add to this partial list of events. We will have schedule of events available when it is finalized on June 1st. If you would like to teach a class or demonstrate something at #MakeItFest apply now to be considered for this years festival.

Sumo Robot Contest

The Sumo Robot competition will pit robots built by area enthusiasts against each other. The goal is to force the other robot out of the ring before they force you out. 

Enter your robot into the competition.

MakeIt A Thing Contest

Have you made a Thing that you are proud of? Show your Thing off and get other people excited about making Things too! From robots, to paintings all Things you made are eligible. We will have several categories with prizes.

Enter the MakeIt A Thing Contest

#MakeItFest Press

MakeIt Fest Poster 2025

Make-A-Thing 2025

#MakeItFest Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring MakeIt Fest 2025?

#MakeItFest is a gathering of makers sponsored by MakeIt Labs in Nashua NH

MakeIt Labs is New Hampshire’s first and largest nonprofit makerspace. We are located at 25 Crown Street, Nashua NH. Come visit us for open house every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm.

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