GFIBER STEM BUILDING
GFIBER STEM BUILDING
Explore STEM at DIY Fest! The GFiber STEM Building showcases local innovators, hands-on exhibits, demos, games, and expert talks—fun for all ages!
Explore STEM at DIY Fest! The GFiber STEM Building showcases local innovators, hands-on exhibits, demos, games, and expert talks—fun for all ages!
STEM ACTIVITES
STEM ACTIVITIES
GET GLOWING IN THE PHOTON BOOTH–FREE
Grab one of our UV keychains and doodle with photons on our special glow-in-the-dark mural panels. Mark Rober would be so proud!
VR HEADSET EXPERIENCE–FREE
Step into another world using our Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Return to try it more than once–each experience is a new adventure!
TATTOO TECH
SCIENCE OF INK
Discover what’s really happening under your skin. Learn the science of tattoos! Then, if you’re feeling bold, get inked by the artists from Dark Arts with STEM-inspired flash! Just walk right up!
BUILD YOUR OWN ROCKET
$5 (2 TICKETS)
Transform a 2-liter bottle into a high-flying water rocket with help from our team of rocket experts. Then launch as many times as you like! (Located in the Kids’ Area)
ROCKET LAUNCH TIMES
Friday: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
ROBOT INVASION!
ROBOT INVASION!
A Robot Invasion is coming to the DIY Festival! Experience live robot battles, hands‑on driving stations, coding challenges and interactive demos from local FIRST Robotics League teams. Explore everything from beginner builds to advanced competitive bots in this high‑energy showcase inside the Heritage Building, next to the Kids’ Area.
A Robot Invasion is coming to the DIY Festival! Experience live robot battles, hands‑on driving stations, coding challenges and interactive demos from local FIRST Robotics League teams. Explore everything from beginner builds to advanced competitive bots in this high‑energy showcase inside the Heritage Building, next to the Kids’ Area.
STEM DAYS
STEM DAYS
SATURDAY, AUG 9 | Pop-up Maker Fair!
Get hands-on at this all-ages event from the STEM Action Center, featuring seven interactive tables with fun, educational make-and-take activities.
SUNDAY, AUG 10 | Indie Game Day!
Try out the fresh game releases from five local indie studios connected with the Utah Chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). Featured studios include Whatnot Studios, Digital Dauber Studios, S4bl3 (Sable), Starlit Studios, Monkey Time Software.
SATURDAY, AUG 9 | Pop-up Maker Fair! Get hands-on at this all-ages event from the STEM Action Center, featuring seven interactive tables with fun, educational make-and-take activities.