Convention software
Software for maker faires.
After the corporate Maker Faire pulled back, local and regional maker faires kept going — and now need software that’s built for the maker community, not for trade shows. Tentpole handles maker applications, project showcases, demo zones, sponsor tiers, and the workshops + presentations that make maker faires what they are.
Built for 500 to 10,000+ attendees · 50 to 300+ vendors
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7 days free · Flat $150 or $300/mo · Migration free.
Real convention features, flat pricing. Enterprise convention platforms charge $15-50k per event. Tentpole gives you the same dealer hall + artist alley + multi-day badges + panel schedule for $150 or $300 a month.
What Tentpole handles
- Maker applications with project descriptions + image uploads
- Project category tags (electronics, woodworking, 3D printing, robotics, textiles, etc.)
- Demo zones with power requirements per booth
- Workshop / class scheduling
- Multi-day attendee passes
- Sponsor tier management (educational, corporate, community)
- Volunteer + organizer staff coordination
- Youth maker tracks (separate application flow for under-18 makers)
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- Built for the post-Maker-Faire-corporate landscape
- Power requirements per booth handled natively
- Workshop scheduling alongside the showcase
- Youth maker application flow with parent/guardian consent
- Flat pricing — works for school-led maker faires too
FAQ
Can young makers apply to my faire?
Yes. The youth maker application flow includes parent/guardian consent, age-appropriate fields, and chaperone tracking.
Does this handle workshop scheduling?
Yes. Workshops, classes, and hands-on demos all schedule into the convention programming. Capacity caps + waitlist supported.
Can I require power requirements per maker booth?
Yes. Each maker specifies amperage, voltage, and specialty equipment needs. AI booth layout factors it in.