Thank you to all the creative Makers who let their time and talent to Maker Faire Detroit year! Save the dates, Maker Faire 2018 is July 28 – 29. Our call for makers will open again next spring.

Feel free to email makerfairedetroit@thehenryford.org if you have any questions or need more information about Maker Faire Detroit.

• • This is a brand new application system, provided by Maker Media for all Maker Faires. There are some nice enhancements – you can save a return to the application if you can’t complete all one time.

• • Read EVERYTHING! We know it can be tempting to skip a line or two to get right into the application, BUT all the information is extremely important to know, so please, read everything!Be as descriptive as possible about your project and fill as much detail as possible, the application cannot be changed after it’s submitted.

• • SPELLCHECK! Especially your e-mail address; e-mail will be our primary source of communication. If your e-mail is spelled incorrectly, or has an extra space, you could miss your opportunity to show off at the Faire!

• • Prepare good photos, or video content, you can provide with your application. These will populate the new and improved Maker Faire Detroit website if you are accepted!

• • Think about who your Booth Assistants will be. You will be provided a link to the assistant registration (this is different than the application).

• • Ask questions; if you are unsure about something, contact us at makerfairedetroit@thehenryford.org. The Team will be happy to assist you.

• • 2017 Maker Faire Detroit Manual Be sure to download and review this year’s important information as soon as possible. To ensure Maker Faire Detroit runs safely and smoothly all Makers (and their assistants)should be familiar with the manual contents.  Don’t forget to note deadlines!

• • Safety Plan Form  If your exhibit has any fire or safety issues, please provide the Maker Faire Detroit Team with the Fire/Safety Plan, if not already submitted as part of your application. Please email the completed form to makerfairedetroit@thehenryford.org by July 14, 2017.

• • Young Maker Form & Waiver (please add document to page so folks can download) For our young makers or groups with Makers/Assistants under 18, please submit the Young Maker Form and Waivers. Please email the completed forms to makerfairedetroit@thehenryford.org by July 14, 2017.

• • All Makers!  To pre-register your assistant please visit the MFD Assistant Registration page.  All assistants MUST be pre-registered by June 30, 2017 to receive event credentials.

• • Commercial Makers, Commercial Food Makers & Craft Sales, once accepted please submit payment using the MFD Payment page.  Please consult the Maker Manual for further details.