Gulf Coast
MakerCon
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Welcome Gulf Coast MakerCon
Tampa Bay’s independent, oldest and largest maker festival, celebrating the DIY Inventive Spirit since 2012!
Gulf Coast MakerCon provides an opportunity for everyone to join together to share resources, learn a craft, hone their skills, find career and academic opportunities, try new tools and innovations, and showcasing everyone’s amazing creativity!
Gulf Coast MakerCon 2026 will be held April 18, 2026, once again at the beautiful Yuengling Draft Haus and Kitchen.
Sign up today on our Early Interest Form to be first in line when formal registration opens later this year, and follow this website and our social media to stay up to date on event planning and programming!
Something For Everyone!
Gulf Coast MakerCon has something for everyone, including drones, robots, visual and performing arts, electronics and mechanical exhibits and displays, and more!






