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Simsbury Mini Maker Faire: Call to Makers 2019
We're looking for creative, innovative people to showcase their skills and talents on Saturday, May 4th 2019 from 10AM-4PM at the Simsbury Public Library. Makers include artists, woodworkers, builders, musicians, sewers, engineers, jugglers, and more. Young and old are welcome. Students, hobbyists and businesses are welcome to showcase what they do.
Type of Proposal*
- Booth or Exhibit
- Presentation or Performance
Type of Booth or Exhibit*
- Individual Maker or Group (not selling or promoting)
- Commercial Maker Booth (individuals selling or promoting items they have made themselves, $25 fee )
- Non-Profit/Community Partner Booth
Commercial Makers are responsible for their own business transactions - whether it be via cash, credit card, barter, or some other means. There is a $25 fee to sell or promote at Maker Faire as a Commercial Maker. The fee will be invoiced in advance and payable prior to receiving your Maker credentials.
After completing this form, we will follow up with information about participating as a community partner!
Presentation Type*
- Standard Presentation (1-2 presenters)
- Panel Presentation (up to 6 participants, with moderator)
- Workshop (class-style, participants are hands-on)
- Demo (presenter is showing audience how to do something, only presenter is hands-on)
Length and Frequency of Demo or Workshop
Describe the number of times you are offering to do your workshop or demo at Maker Faire. If one time, how long is it? If more than once, do you expect to share the space with other workshops / demos or would you like to have sessions all-day in your own area? Please describe.
Project Name or Title*
Full Description (remains private, not published)*
For the Maker Faire team, explain what your project/presentation is and describe what you will actually be bringing to Maker Faire. This information will not be made public. Be as descriptive as possible.
Short Description (made public, shown on Maker Faire website)*
Response limited to 250 characters or less. This information will be made public.
Project Photo*
File must be at least 500px wide or larger. Select your best photo. This photo will appear publicly with your short description above.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Website
Please copy and paste the full link below. Example: http://www.mygreatproject.com/.
Video
Please copy and paste the full link below. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD_JpGgUFQQ.
What are your plans at Maker Faire? Check all that apply:*
- Showcasing my project and sharing knowledge
- Creating a hands on activity to inspire others to make
- Promoting a product or service
- Selling at Maker Faire
- Active Networking (collecting names, signatures, etc)
You indicated you will be promoting or selling. Describe the product or service and list the price range.*
There is a $25 fee that will be charged for selling items at the Simsbury Mini Maker Faire.
Will you be giving away, selling, or sampling food (packaged or unpackaged) at Maker Faire?*
- Yes
- No
Select the option that best describes your plans regarding food at Maker Faire.*
- I'd like to be a Food Vendor and serve food that will be eaten during the faire by attendees.
- I'm selling or giving away pre-packaged food, not intended for immediate consumption.
- I'm sampling food as part of my exhibit, workshop, demo or presentation.
Describe what type of food and any details.*
Including food in your exhibit may require a Health Permit and associated fee. Details will be emailed to you after acceptance.
Space Size*
- My exhibit is mobile; no booth needed
- No booth needed; performer or presenter
- Standard booth space (10'x8' space)
- Other, non-standard size
Length*
Please enter a number from 0 to 999.
Width*
Describe your non-standard setup or any special requests.
Special requests are not guaranteed by acceptance. You will receive confirmation in advance of the Faire.
Booth Layout
Layout drawings are optional but can be helpful in our planning.
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Do you have a hands-on activity or interactive exhibit for attendees?*
Hands-on activities are encouraged at Maker Faire! If your exhibit is not hands-on, please reconsider what you could do to engage and inspire attendees.
- Yes
- No
Describe your hands-on activity or interactive exhibit.*
For attendees, please complete this sentence: "At my exhibit (workshop or presentation, etc), you can learn how to...."
Please do not repeat the first part of the sentence above, just add onto the sentence as you see best. If this doesn't apply to your exhibit, you can skip it.
Location Preference*
- Inside
- Outside
- Either
For outdoor exhibits, please mark all options that could work for you.
- With other Makers under a large tent
- Open air
- I can bring a tent/canopy with weights
- Asphalt
- Grass
Lighting*
- Normal
- Dark
Noise
- Normal - does not interfere with normal conversation
- Amplified - adjustable level of amplification
- Repetitive or potentially annoying sound
- Loud!
Does your exhibit require power?*
- Yes
- No
What are you powering?*
Electrical requirements*
To ensure you have adequate power onsite, it's essential we know in advance the specific amount you need. To find the total amperage you require, find the amperage listed on the back of each piece of equipment you plan to use onsite. Then, add up the amps and round up to the closest amperage below.
- - All options below are for a 120v circuit (normal US house circuit.)
- - If you require a 208V or 240v circuit, select "Special power requirements" and explain your power needs in the comment box provided.
- - Average amperage for common Maker Faire items: Laptop ~2A, Sewing Machine ~0.6A, Lights ~0.3A-2A, 3D Printer ~10A, Arduino ~0.1A. Please check your equipment, and don’t guess; Thank you in advance.
- one 5 amp circuit (0-500 watts, 120V)
- one 10 amp circuit (501-1000 watts, 120V)
- one 15 amp circuit (1001-1500 watts, 120V)
- one 20 amp circuit (1501-2000 watts, 120V)
- My exhibit requires power, but I need help determining my total power amperage
- Other
Additional Power options*
Please select the requested power from the list below. You can state your specific power request in the Special Requests section if none of the choices are suitable for your exhibit.
Special Requirements: Please provide total amperage and additional details.
Internet requirements*
- I don't need wifi internet access
- It would be nice to have wifi internet access.
- My exhibit MUST have wifi internet access to work right.
Safety
Does your exhibit make use of fire (any size flame), chemicals, or other dangerous materials or tools (propane, welders, etc)?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have an interactive exhibit involving using tools of any kind, riding (bikes, go carts, swings, etc), climbing, etc?*
- Yes
- No
Describe any fire or safety details.*
Waste and Trash Concerns
Will your exhibit produce any waste?
Waste is anything you expect to dispose of during setup, showtime or load out at Maker Faire, such as recyclables, compostables, garbage, reuseable/donatable items, and water.
- Yes
- No
Please describe what waste you expect to produce, including when, what and how much. Do you have a plan for sustainably disposing of this waste or need assistance creating one?
At Maker Faire we provide recycling and garbage bins. For special hazardous waste or items for donation, upon acceptance, please work with our team to create a plan. At Maker Faire, all makers are responsible for separating their waste into proper disposal bins.
List any scheduling comments, preferences or conflicts.
Setup and Equipment Requests
Please include your input list, equipment you’ll be bringing, and additional details or special requests in the box below. If possible, we appreciate you bringing everything you need.
How many performers will be on stage?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 99.
Compensation Request
Our performance budget is extremely limited as Maker Faire is not a music festival. Maker Faire provides publicity, large crowds and excellent opportunities for networking and just having fun. We cannot give you what you might normally make in a club or music festival, but we may be able to help defray some of your costs with a small stipend for your performance. We can also offer you complimentary tickets so you can enjoy the Faire with your family and friends. Below, please let us know what kind of compensation you would like to receive for playing the event, both monetary and number of guest tickets.
- Thanks for the opportunity to play! We are happy to play without financial compensation.
- $ amount
Compensation Amount

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Step 2 of 4: Contact & Maker Information
*Indicates a required field.
Primary Contact Information
The Primary Contact is the logistical contact for the Maker Faire production and editorial team.
Contact Name*
First Last
Contact Email*
We will send acceptance notification and all information to this email address. Please type it carefully.
Contact Phone Number*
Contact Phone Type*
Second Phone Number
Please provide the best contact number for questions we may have during the planning process.
Second Phone Type
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Maker, Presenter, or Performer Information
Name(s), Bio(s), Title, Organization, and Photo will be published on the Maker Faire website. All other information will remain private and goes only to the Maker Faire team.
Who would you like listed as the maker, presenter or performer publicly?*
- One maker
- A list of makers (7 max)
- A group or association
Maker 1
- Same as Primary Contact
Presenter Type
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio*
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
- Add an Additional Maker?
Maker 2
Presenter Type
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
- Add an Additional Maker?
Maker 3
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age (Maker 3)
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
- Add an Additional Maker?
Maker 4
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
- Add an Additional Maker?
Maker 5
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age (Maker 5)
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
- Add an Additional Maker?
Maker 6
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age (Maker 6)
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
- Add an Additional Maker?
Maker 7
Name*
First Last
Email*
Organization/Company
Job Title
Phone
Phone Type
Twitter Handle
Maker Website
Maker Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Previous Presentation Experience
Maker Bio
Onsite Phone Number
Maker's Age (Maker 7)
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
Group Information
Group Name*
Group Photo*
Image must be at least 500px wide or larger.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Group Bio*
Group's General Age Range
- 0-6
- 7-17
- 18-29
- 30-49
- 50-69
- 70+
Group Website
Example: http://www.groupwebsite.com/
Twitter Handle

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Step 3 of 4: Additional Details
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First: Pick the category that BEST fits your project.
Second: select four additional categories which relate to your project.
- 3D Imaging
- 3D Printing
- Alternative Energy
- Arduino
- Art & Design
- Bicycles
- Biology
- Computers & Mobile Devices
- Craft
- Drones
- Education
- Electric Vehicles
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Fabrication
- Fashion
- Flying & Aeronautics
- Food & Beverages
- Fun & Games
- Gaming
- Hacks
- Health
- Home
- Kids & Family
- Kids Under 5 yo
- Kinetic Art
- Maker Pro
- Makerspaces
- Microcontrollers
- Music
- Open Source
- Photography & Video
- Raspberry Pi
- Robotics
- Rockets
- Science
- Sustainability & Nature
- Wearables
- Woodworking
- Young Makers (Maker is under 18yo)
Are there other organizations or makers you recommend we contact about participating in Maker Faire?
How did you hear about Maker Faire?
Please select all options that apply.
- Email/Direct Contact
- Library Website
- Facebook
- Library Newsletter
- Word of Mouth
- Save the Date Postcards/Fliers
- Maker Faire or MAKE website
- Other
Will this be your first time participating in Maker Faire?
- Yes
- No
Please list the city and year of the other Maker Faires you have participated in.
City Year
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

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