Spring 2026 BeAM MakerFest

Do you make stuff? Sign up to be an exhibitor at the Spring 2026 MakerFest, or attend the event to meet other makers!

Date: Monday, April 27th (LDOC) – 4pm to 6pm
Location: Rams Head Recreation Center

EXHIBITOR SIGN UP IS NOW OPEN!

Sign up by Monday, April 20th at 11:59pm: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cqtn45jbZs

What is MakerFest?

It’s a semesterly event hosted by the BeAM Makerspace Network at UNC-Chapel Hill to showcase projects from the UNC community. It’s a celebration of any type of creative, hand-on making – like a gallery walk, science fair, and craft expo all rolled into one. In addition to hundreds of exhibitors, there will be hands-on maker activities, tool demonstrations, free pizza, and free swag made in the campus makerspaces.

Who exhibits at MakerFest? What do they bring?

• Hobbyist maker projects (woodworking, textiles, papercrafts, etc.) from UNC students, staff, and faculty
• Research maker projects from professionals across departments, from Computer Science to Dramatic Arts
• Organization-led maker projects from campus organizations and student clubs like Ram Robotics 
• Academic projects from students in current makerspace courses like APPL 110 or DRAM 766

In other words, anyone who makes stuff is invited to exhibit at this event! If you’re unsure, send an email to Anna Engelke, BeAM Education Program Manager, at anna@beam.unc.edu and ask her any questions that you might have.

Other helpful information:

• Exhibitors are required to stay for the full event (4pm – 6pm). 
• Once the form closes, exhibitors will be assigned a spot at a table to share their work and connect with event attendees.
• There are a limited number of chairs in the venue, so we ask that during the event, exhibitors stand behind their table if they are able.
• Space is limited, and spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to students in academic courses that have been using BeAM this semester. Sign up ASAP!

Questions? Email Anna Engelke, BeAM Education Program Manager, at anna@beam.unc.edu.

For students, this is a Campus Life Experience (CLE) approved event. If you are approved to exhibit at MakerFest, you will be automatically registered to receive CLE credit. More information on CLE can be found here: https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/student-programs/campus-life-experience/?mc_cid=e2f04830a2&mc_eid=4a0e5005fa

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM CLOSES MONDAY, APRIL 20th AT 11:59PM.