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Welcome! Makers and Community Partners are invited to apply to participate in Maker Faire Lafayette for FREE!

This year's Faire will be a safe, socially distant hybrid event taking place online, at home, and in the Lafayette community the week of April 5-10, 2021.

We ask all Makers and Community Partners to demonstrate a creative process or share a hands-on activity in the form of a video*, an in-person tour, an in-person workshop, or take-and-make kits that will be distributed directly to participants.

Hoping to sell your wares? Vending is allowed at Maker Faire Lafayette's in person events — but you must be responsible for all parts of the sale process. We do not charge any vendor fees. You can participate for free!

Please note, there are four pages to this application. Your application is complete only after you click [SUBMIT] on the last page of this form. At any time, you can save your application with the [Save and Continue Later] link at the bottom of each page. During the application process, do not refresh your browser, or your answers may be lost. Have a question? Shoot us an email at makerfairelafayette{at}gmail.com and we will get back to you shortly.

*Makers and Partners selecting the video option do not need to have filming or editing experience -- AOC Community Media has generously agreed to professionally film Maker Faire Lafayette video presentations at their downtown Lafayette location at no charge. More details will be provided via email after application submission.

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  • Step 1 of 4: Workshop, Presentation, or Tour Details

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  • Please select the choice that best represents your role in Maker Faire.
  • Please indicate your preferred involvement in Maker Faire by clicking the appropriate checkboxes. You may select more than one option if desired.
  • Makers and Partners selecting the video option do not need to have filming or editing experience -- AOC Community Media has generously agreed to professionally film Maker Faire Lafayette video presentations at their downtown Lafayette location at no charge. More details will be provided via email after application submission.
  • Please use the checkboxes below to indicate which day or days would be best for your participation. The Maker Faire Lafayette Team will try to plan our schedule with your preference in mind.
  • This title will be used as the headline of your profile on our website. (Example -- Your Organization's Name: Brief Project Title)
  • For the Maker Faire team, explain what you will demonstrate, teach, or contribute as part of your video, tour, or in-person workshop. Describe what you will actually be sharing as part of Maker Faire. This information will not be made public. Be as descriptive as possible. For returning Makers, we encourage you to have a new activity or demo for your video/tour/workshop.
  • Let our audience know what to expect from you at this year's Maker Faire. Think about what will get viewers and/or in-person participants excited. This information will be published on our website. Response limited to 250 characters or less.
  • Please indicate the number of Makers who will be part of your video or staffing your tour or in-person workshop. We need an accurate count for logistical purposes.
  • Please select your best high-resolution photo. This photo will appear publicly with your short description above. (If you have trouble uploading a picture, choose the "Save and Continue Later" option at the bottom of the page, and contact us at makerfairelafayette@gmail.com for assistance.)
    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg.
  • Do you have a website that highlights your work? Please copy and paste the full link below. Example: http://www.mygreatproject.com/.
  • Do you have a video that highlights your work? Please copy and paste the full link below. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD_JpGgUFQQ.
  • Commercial Makers are responsible for their own business transactions - whether it be via cash, credit card, barter, or some other means.
  • Any URLs to specific websites or images or videos are helpful.
  • Including food may require a Health Permit and associated fee. Maker Faire producers will contact you, if needed.
  • Please note: if you are a returning Maker, tell us how your activity or demo will be different from last year.
  • To ensure you have adequate power onsite, it's essential we know in advance the specific amount you need. To find the total amperage you require, find the amperage listed on the back of each piece of equipment you plan to use onsite. Then, add up the amps and round up to the closest amperage below.

    • - All options below are for a 120v circuit (normal US house circuit.)
    • - If you require a 208V or 240v circuit, select "Special power requirements" and explain your power needs in the comment box provided.
    • - Average amperage for common Maker Faire items: Laptop ~2A, Sewing Machine ~0.6A, Lights ~0.3A-2A, 3D Printer ~10A, Arduino ~0.1A. Please check your equipment, and don’t guess; Thank you in advance.
  • Please select the requested power from the list below. You can state your specific power request in the Special Requests section if none of the choices are suitable for your exhibit.
  • If your exhibit uses radio frequencies, please provide details about your RF use, frequencies, etc.
  • Safety

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  • Step 2 of 4: Contact & Maker Information

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  • Primary Contact Information

    The Primary Contact is the logistical contact for the Maker Faire production and editorial team.
  • We will send acceptance notification and all information to this email address. Please type it carefully.
  • Please provide the best contact number for questions we may have during the planning process.
  • Maker, Presenter, or Performer Information

    Name(s), Bio(s), Title, Organization, and Photo will be published on the Maker Faire website. All other information will remain private and goes only to the Maker Faire team.
  • Maker 1

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  • Maker 2

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  • Maker 3

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  • Maker 4

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  • Maker 5

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  • Maker 6

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  • Maker 7

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  • Group Information

  • Image must be at least 500px wide or larger.
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  • Example: http://www.groupwebsite.com/
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  • Step 3 of 4: Additional Details

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  • Upload other documentation related to your project that you'd like to share with us.
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  • Please select all options that apply.
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  • Step 4 of 4: Review and Submit

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    To return to your application and edit, click on the [PREVIOUS] button at the bottom of this page. DO NOT hit the back button on your browser.

    Your application is not complete until you click [SUBMIT] below.
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