Hello Makers,

Thank you for your interest in being part of Dublin Maker 2026. We’re excited to hear about your project! This year the festival will be on the 22nd and 23rd of August, in Leoparstown Racecourse.

In case you haven’t heard about it before, Dublin Maker a free-to-attend, community driven event. Dublin Maker takes the form of a "show and tell" experience where inventors/ makers, sourced through an open call, will have the chance to showcase their creations at individual booths in a carnival atmosphere.

It will be a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement. Its a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. We welcome all sorts of submissions in all shapes and sizes.

Don't worry about finesse, don't worry about polish! If your project looks like its been thrown together in the garden shed so much the better. We love that! Check out our website www.dublinmaker.ie to see what sorts of ideas we have seen in previous years when we have held similar events.

Check out our makers from previous years for some ideas: 

2025 Makers 

2024 Makers

Dublin Maker continues to grow every year – and we are very excited by that, but as the festival gets bigger, the selection process has become a little more competitive. So in filling out this form, we ask that you give us as much detail as possible so we can understand your project fully.

Dublin Maker is all about showcasing the process of making. We want festival visitors to leave inspired to try things themselves. So don't worry about finesse, don't worry about polish! If your project looks like its been thrown together in the garden shed so much the better. We love that! We do want to prioritise exhibits that demonstrate how things are made – not just the final result. We will also prioritise exhibits that include hands-on activities and opportunities for the public to get involved, as these interactive experiences are what visitors enjoy most about the festival.

We look forward to learning more about your work! Any questions/ queries or if you need a hand filling out this form – just drop an email to amy@dublinmaker.ie.