Lightsabers, futuristic printing technology, giant fire art, cosplay groups, engineering projects, DIY gadgets, and hands-on creativity are all converging at this year’s Maker Faire Long Island, turning the event into something that feels part comic con and part science fair.
The 9th Annual Maker Faire Long Island returns Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stony Brook University’s Student Activities Center, bringing together more than 100 makers, artists, performers, engineers, educators, and creators for a full day of interactive experiences and geek culture-fueled invention.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away Lands in Stony Brook
One of the biggest draws for sci-fi and cosplay fans this year will be Galactic Makers Alley, featuring the Saber Guild Endor Temple, 501st Legion, and Rebel Legion. The groups are expected to bring immersive costuming, lightsaber performances, photo opportunities, and fan experiences throughout the day.
For many Long Island fans, it is the kind of crossover event that blends fandom culture with the maker movement. Visitors can move from seeing screen-accurate Star Wars costumes and choreographed lightsaber battles to exploring hands-on technology demonstrations and DIY creative projects all within the same event space.
This year’s Faire is also introducing a new technology debut that feels pulled straight from science fiction.
Sci-Fi Tech Comes to the Maker Floor
Morpho will make its first appearance at Maker Faire Long Island with live demonstrations of next-generation UV printing technology capable of printing directly onto materials including wood, metal, acrylic, leather, glass, stickers, keyboards, phone cases, mugs, and even 3D prints.
UV printing technology uses ultraviolet light to instantly cure specially formulated inks directly onto surfaces instead of printing onto paper alone. The result is highly detailed, full-color printing on materials like metal, acrylic, wood, leather, glass, and plastic, making it increasingly popular among makers, designers, artists, and creators building customized projects, collectibles, props, and personalized gear.
The technology opens the door to highly customized maker projects, collectibles, gadgets, props, personalized gear, and other creative builds popular throughout gaming, cosplay, and maker communities.
Visitors will be able to see live demonstrations, test the technology hands-on, and receive a free Maker Faire Edition ID card printed on-site.
“Maker Faire Long Island is where creativity becomes something visitors can see, touch, build and experience,” said Lisa Rodriguez, co-producer of Maker Faire Long Island and director of digital marketing for the Long Island Explorium. “This year brings together new hands-on experiences and popular fan favorites, from Galactic Makers Alley and large-scale fire art to UV printing, paper engineering, chemistry and live performance.”
Morpho Founder and CEO Brett Wang is also expected to attend the event and meet with visitors as the company debuts the technology to the Long Island maker community.
“Maker Faire has always been a place where creativity, experimentation and hands-on making come together,” Wang said in the release. “We are excited to debut Morpho at Maker Faire Long Island, meet the community face to face and explore how creators can bring everyday objects to life with color, texture and new forms of personalization.”
Beyond the Cosplay: Fire Art, Music and DIY Creativity
The event will also feature a new large-scale fire art installation from artist and fabricator Adam Foster, hands-on chemistry activities from BASF Care Chemicals, paper engineering projects from award-winning STEAM author Kathy Ceceri, live performances, and appearances by Princesses with Powertools.
Live music and performances throughout the day will include the Umisora Taiko Drummers.
Maker Faire Long Island is produced by the Long Island Explorium and has increasingly become one of the region’s larger celebrations of creativity, fandom, engineering, art, and hands-on invention.
Maker Faire Long Island 2026 takes place Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stony Brook University’s Student Activities Center. Advance tickets and additional event information are available at Maker Faire Long Island and Maker Faire Long Island Tickets.
