From the inaugural MakeIt Fest held in 2019 at the organization’s Crown Street headquarters in Nashua, FIRST Robotics team, Tough Techs 151 of Nashua, a combined team from Nashua High School North and South, demonstrated a variety of robotics with different abilities. Courtesy photo/MakeIt Labs

NASHUA – For the first time in six years, MakeIt Labs will be hosting its free signature outdoor event, MakeIt Fest, on May 31.

The event will be held at 25 Crown St. from noon to 5 p.m.

MakeIt Fest will bring together local makers, artists, craftsmen and makerspaces for a vibrant showcase of creativity and innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore unique projects, engage with hands-on demonstrations, and discover the wide range of resources that makerspaces provide. Several area makerspaces will be in attendance, making it an excellent chance to learn more about these collaborative spaces and the opportunities they offer.

Festival highlights will include:

-Live, hands-on Demonstrations & Exhibits: Including the “MakeIt A Thing” Contest

-Interactive Activities: scheduled workshops, hands-on classes, and guided tours all day

-Caddy Couch: a cozy-cruising-creation, travel in comfort and style! Built at MakeIt Labs, it features battery-powered electric motors

-Experience worldwide radio communications with the MakeIt Labs Ham Radio Club

-Sumo Robot Competition: miniature robots battle it out in an exhilarating contest. If you don’t have your own robot, program one of ours. Feel free to bring your own robot

-Raffle and Vendor Sales: enter to win fun prizes. Early-bird tickets at makeitfest.com include a free raffle ticket.

To participate as an exhibitor and/or vendor, register at https://makeitfest.com/call-for-particpants/. The registration deadline is May 15.

Consider sponsoring almost any aspect of our celebration that speaks to you: from gift certificates to raffle items for the creative in your life including gizmos, gadgets, art supplies and crafting tools, to photography services. We will thank and mention you in our marketing materials, on our website, social media and in press releases and are happy to have info/signage about your organization/business on display at the event. To register as a sponsor, visit https://makeitfest.com/become-a-sponsor/.