Category Archives: Heritage

Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016 Program Now Online!

Posted on April 7, 2016 by

Our 2016 Gulf Coast MakerCon event program is now available for your browsing – and downloading – pleasure! See the event layout, and check out our great list of exhibitors by booth number in the program or in this separate … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: Phil Kunze, of PMK Woodworking

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

One of our new Makers this year is Phil Kunze, of PMK Woodworking.  Phil is pretty passionate about his trade and we’re excited that he’s bringing his fine craftsmanship to Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016.  Here’s what he had to say … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: Ellie Willingham of Frontier Furs

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

Joining us again this year is heritage crafter, Ellie Willingham, of Frontier Furs.  She reminds us that the first makers were those who crafted items from the natural world to make clothing, utilitarian accessories like bags and blankets, as well as art. … Continue reading →

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Calling All Makers! Early Bird Vendor Space & Tickets Now Available!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

We’re making ready for our 2016 Gulf Coast MakerCon event! Early Bird tickets to attend the event are 30% off gate admission costs through February 15th. Gate Admission the day of the event is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors 65+ and … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast MakerCon: What’s New for 2016

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

Gulf Coast MakerCon planning is well underway for our 2016 event on April 9th at the Florida State Fairgrounds.  Now in our 3rd year as Gulf Coast MakerCon, and our 5th as Tampa Bay’s oldest Maker festival, we’ve been learning … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015 Program Now Online

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015 promises to be our biggest and best event yet, and a sign of things to come, as our Maker community continues to grow and connect.   Check out our 2015 event program and start planning how … Continue reading →

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