At Craft Lake City, STEM inspires, educates, and celebrates Utah’s makers, from young innovators to scientists creating hands-on projects at our festivals and workshops. Through interactive programs, we highlight people doing great work in the field while connecting our community through creativity, exploration and discovery.
STEM Programs at Our AnnuAl Events
GFIBER STEM BUILDING
The GFiber STEM Building at the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Harmons showcases local tinkerers, tech startups, nonprofits and educators. Through hands-on exhibits, attendees explore STEM projects happening across Utah and connect with experts in science, technology, engineering, and math—making it engaging for all ages.
INDIE MOUNTAIN WEST
The DIY Festival is leveling up!
Craft Lake City and the University of Utah Division of Games are debuting the Indie Mountain West Showcase — a juried space inside the GFiber Building where developers, hobbyists and students can exhibit games, connect with community and compete in the Indie Mountain West Awards Ceremony.
Sunday, Aug 9 12PM-6PM
ROBOT INVASTION POWERED BY XMISSION
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.
Hours:
Friday, Aug 7 5PM-10PM
Saturday, Aug 8 12PM-8PM
Sunday, Aug 9 12PM-6PM
ROCKET LAUNCHES
Craft Lake City “launched” a new rocket science program for schools in 2022. The program allows students to design and test ideas about using water and air pressure to launch their own personalized 2-liter bottles high into the sky. The hands-on, experiential STEM curriculum can be adapted for grades K-12 and demonstrates the use of variables, ratios, principles of motion, and more.