Makers U! – A National Craft Expo for Vendors, Instructors & Creative Entrepreneurs
Dive into a world of Creativity, Connections & Hands-on Fun Springfield, MO | September 5–6, 2026
A Creative Playground to Learn & Make
What is Makers U!
Makers U! brings two incredible experiences together under one roof.
Makers U! is a national craft and makers expo and creative education event connecting shoppers, vendors, instructors, Makers and people that just want to have fun!
Held in Springfield, Missouri, this hands-on experience features immersive workshops, inspiring educational sessions, and a vibrant marketplace filled with 200+ exceptional Makers and vendors showcasing the best in handmade crafts, cooking, photography, party planning, scrapbooking, holiday décor, organic beauty products, one-of-a-kind fashion, and so much more.
Enjoy dynamic classes led by some of the nation’s most talented presenters, and explore our Marketplace where creativity, connection, and discovery come alive.
Shop • Learn • Laugh • Sell • Teach • Have Fun
Whether you...
want a meaningful weekend to relax, connect with yourself or friends and get crafty;
are just starting out or you’ve been making for years, you’ll find your weird and wonderful creative community here;
have a dream of owning a craft business and don't know where to start or how to grow;
are an established business owner looking for inspiration, real-world education, and a little creative fuel to scale up.
MAKERS U! IS OFFERING TONS OF FUN AND UNIQUE CLASSES FOR YOU TO ENJOY
Marketplace
Painting
Beauty & Fashion
Lifestyle & Learning
