by Terri Willingham | May 25, 2025 | Art, Education, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Makers, Media, Young Makers
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School joins us with a couple of different creative programs this year. In addition to underwater robotics demo, the school’s National Art Honor Society students will be bringing a collection of their artwork for guests to...
by Terri Willingham | May 25, 2025 | Art, DIY, Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
A new MakerCon Maker this year, Jennstone Candle Company joins us with “handcrafted, small-batch candles made with premium ingredients and nostalgic scents that tell a story. Each candle is designed to evoke emotion and create memorable moments, with seasonal...
by Terri Willingham | May 22, 2025 | Books, Education, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Heritage, jewelry, MakerCon
We’re so happy to welcome Itimpi Bookstore back to Gulf Coast MakerCon this year!, with their Bots & Books vendor booth. Itimpi is a hyperlocal pop up bookstore that specializes in local history books, fiction with local settings, and local themed handmade...
by Terri Willingham | May 13, 2025 | 3d printing, Art, DIY, Electronics, Entrepreneurship, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Wearables
A new Maker at MakerCon this year, we’re happy to welcome the EElectric Macaron – Modular Light Up Ears: Interactive Wearable Tech : a fusion of technology and creativity. where engineering and artistry meet! At MakerCon, guests can learn to build their...
by Terri Willingham | May 13, 2025 | Games, Gaming, Gulf Coast MakerCon, inventors, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
We’re delighted to have Marcus Herndon and his cool game ICEBREAKR back at Gulf Coast MakerCon again this year! ICEBREAKR is the “socially awkward-less board game, with 40+ mini-games that break the ice”! Marcus created ICEBREAKR because he wanted...
by Terri Willingham | Feb 2, 2025 | Art, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Jewelery, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
Gulf Coast MakerCon 2025 will be held at the Yuengling Draft Haus and Kitchen on May 31. The event will be free and open to the public, and in this beautiful new venue will offer a fun and engaging day for all! Our full exhibitor registration will open soon, but in...