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 13, 2025 | Combat Robotics, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Makers, Robotics
We’re so excited to welcome Build Fight Fun to Gulf Coast MakerCon, and with an extra measure of gratitude for their participation this year! Build Fight Fun is an event partner making our Combat @ MakerCon combat robotics tournament possible. Build Fight...
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 | May 4, 2025 | Education, Electronics, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Mechanics
We’ll have a lot of great partners sharing programs, resources and activities at Gulf Coast MakerCon 2025. One of them is eSmart Recycling, who will be hosting their ever popular “Kids Deconstruction Zone.” This isn’t your typical tech exhibit. The...
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...
