2nd Annual Huerfano Maker Convention Returns July 19th
- Heather Robinson Hernandez
- May 26
- 2 min read
Updated: May 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Event Planning Committee and Coordinators, Huerfano Maker ConventionEvent Landing Page: https://bit.ly/42L6QAe
Wheelhouse Makerspace Phone Number: 719-410-0188, Trevor Banks
Museum of Friends: 719-738-2858
July 19, 2025 | Walsenburg, Colorado
A Celebration of Creativity, Innovation, and Regional Connection
Walsenburg, CO – The 2nd Annual Huerfano Maker Convention will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell Street in Walsenburg. This free, all-ages event invites the public to explore what’s possible when creativity, technology, and community come together.
Part celebration and part community activation, the Maker Convention is a creative placemaking and cross-sector collaboration initiative that uplifts Huerfano County’s growing network of artists, makers, educators, and entrepreneurs — while inviting participation and connection from across the broader Southern Colorado region.
With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), the event features a vibrant maker market, live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and collaborative art experiences designed to spark curiosity, expand creative networks, and foster shared growth among neighboring communities.
"This isn’t just a market," said one of the event coordinators, Heather R. Hernandez. "It’s a space where rural creativity and innovation meet — and where new relationships across art, education, tech, and small business can help shape the future we want to live in."
Event highlights include:
Maker Market: Shop handmade goods, creative tools, and inventive products from local artists, crafters, and small businesses.
Live Demonstrations: Experience laser cutting, VR, and hands-on maker stations that showcase the tools and talents behind today’s creative tech and design.
Workshops: Free creative writing and mixed media workshops for adults, plus a kid-friendly STEM Lab.
Community Art Projects: Join in collaborative art experiences that invite storytelling, creativity, and public engagement.
The Maker Convention is produced through a partnership between the Museum of Friends, Spanish Peaks Library District, Wheelhouse Makerspace, Huerfano Arts & Leadership Connection (HALC), and the Fox Theatre, with support from local businesses, volunteers, and civic organizations.
Vendor applications, volunteer sign-ups, and partnership opportunities are now open.To learn more or get involved, visit: https://bit.ly/42L6QAe
Calling All Makers, Artists, and Creatives!
Are you a builder, tinkerer, artist, designer, writer, crafter, performer, or creative entrepreneur? We want you to be part of the Huerfano Maker Convention!
Whether you sell handmade goods, want to demo a creative process, or share an interactive activity — this is your space to shine, connect, and inspire others. From traditional skills to cutting-edge tech, all forms of creativity are welcome.
Vendor spaces are just $10 and include access to a supportive, well-promoted event focused on community connection, innovation, and visibility. Workshop proposals and demo ideas are also welcome.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/42L6QAe
Spots are limited — early registration is encouraged!
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