Maker & DIY News Digest - June 27, 2026
DIY CON 2026 tickets go on sale: RX launches the first-ever maker festival at Fair Park Dallas, November 6–8. Early bird 3-day pass $47; kids 1-day $37, 3-day $90. Brands include Rockler, SKIL, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Build Plans.
DIY CON 2026 tickets are on sale now. RX's first-ever maker festival runs November 6–8 at Fair Park Dallas. Early bird 3-day adult pass: $47. Kids 1-day: $37; kids 3-day: $90; under 5 free. Brands confirmed: Rockler, SKIL, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Build Plans, Hammerfist, ROVR, Wrap-It Storage. Verify current ticket pricing and availability at diycon.com before purchasing. Checked June 27, 2026.
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DIY CON 2026 Tickets on Sale — RX Launches First-Ever Maker Festival at Fair Park Dallas, November 6–8; Early Bird $47
Checked June 27, 2026. DIY CON 2026 tickets went on sale June 26 per PR Newswire. RX (Reed Exhibitions) is positioning DIY CON as the first large-scale immersive maker festival in the United States. Dates: November 6–8, 2026 at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. Ticket pricing: Early bird 3-day adult pass $47; kids 3-day (ages 6–12) $90; kids 1-day $37; children under 5 free. Confirmed brand participation: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, SKIL Power Tools, Leviton (electrical and smart home), EcoPoxy (resin), Build Plans, Hammerfist, ROVR Products, and Wrap-It Storage. Programming framing: hands-on workshops, live builds, maker demos, and product activations. No lineup of specific workshop sessions or headlining makers has been announced publicly as of June 27. Verify current ticket pricing and session availability at diycon.com before purchasing.
DIY CON is a genuinely new entrant in the maker event space — the closest comparable is Maker Faire, which has shed regional events significantly since 2019. RX is a major trade-show operator (Reed Exhibitions parent), which gives this a commercial infrastructure advantage over grassroots events. Fair Park Dallas is a large fairground venue (nearly 280 acres), which puts the capacity ceiling well above what most maker-facing events occupy. The early-bird $47 pricing is aggressive for a 3-day event at a major venue; the kids ticket structure suggests families are a primary demographic target. The brand list (Rockler, SKIL, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Hammerfist, ROVR, Wrap-It Storage, Build Plans) spans woodworking, power tools, electrical, resin, outdoor, and storage — broad enough to appeal across workshop-DIY, home improvement, and craft-maker segments. The absence of an announced workshop session lineup is normal for a first-year event this far out; expect a creator/talent roster announcement in Q3.
Bench notes
DIY CON 2026: Dates: November 6–8, 2026. Venue: Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. Organizer: RX (Reed Exhibitions). Ticket pricing (early bird): 3-day adult $47; kids 3-day (ages 6–12) $90; kids 1-day $37; under 5 free. Confirmed brand participants: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, SKIL Power Tools, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Build Plans, Hammerfist, ROVR Products, Wrap-It Storage. Programming type: hands-on workshops, live builds, demos, product activations. Session/creator roster: not yet announced. Ticket sale start: June 26, 2026. Verify current pricing and session lineup at diycon.com.
Market Position: DIY CON slots into a gap in the US maker calendar — the decline of regional Maker Faires since 2019 left no well-capitalized, recurring, broad-format maker event with national reach. RX's backing gives it the logistics infrastructure to execute; Fair Park's footprint gives it room to grow. For tool and materials brands, a first-year event is an opportunity to claim category leadership positioning before the event develops its own brand hierarchy. Rockler's presence in particular signals the woodworking and workshop-tools segment is treating this seriously. Watch: Milwaukee M18 M12 Four-Bay Super Charger (48-59-1818) launches June 29 at $499 — charges one M18 XC8.0 + one M12 simultaneously in 60 min; first multi-chemistry four-bay charger in the Milwaukee lineup.
- When does RX publish the DIY CON 2026 workshop session lineup and creator/talent roster?
- Does early-bird pricing have a deadline or unit cap, or does it run until closer to the event?
- Are additional brand sponsors announced before Q3 2026?
Wait if: You want to see the workshop session lineup and creator roster before committing — Q3 announcements are likely; current early-bird pricing may still be available, but verify at diycon.com if the early-bird window is still open
Buy if: You're in the Dallas area or willing to travel in November and the early-bird $47 price is your threshold — verify current pricing and availability at diycon.com before purchasing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DIY CON 2026?▼
DIY CON 2026 is the first large-scale maker and DIY festival organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions). It runs November 6–8, 2026 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The event covers hands-on workshops, live builds, maker demos, and product activations across woodworking, power tools, resin, home improvement, and craft-maker categories. Confirmed brand participants include Rockler, SKIL, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Build Plans, Hammerfist, ROVR, and Wrap-It Storage. Tickets went on sale June 26, 2026. Verify current pricing and the session lineup at diycon.com. Checked June 27, 2026.
How much are DIY CON 2026 tickets?▼
Early bird pricing: 3-day adult pass $47; kids 3-day (ages 6–12) $90; kids 1-day $37; children under 5 free. Tickets went on sale June 26, 2026. Early-bird pricing availability and any unit or date caps were not specified in the launch announcement — verify current ticket options and pricing at diycon.com before purchasing. Checked June 27, 2026.
Where is DIY CON 2026 held?▼
DIY CON 2026 is at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, November 6–8, 2026. Fair Park is a large fairground complex in Dallas — best known as the home of the State Fair of Texas — with substantial indoor and outdoor event space. Verify venue, parking, and logistics details at diycon.com closer to the event.
Who is organizing DIY CON 2026?▼
DIY CON 2026 is organized by RX, also known as Reed Exhibitions — one of the world's largest trade show and event producers. This is the first DIY CON event; no prior editions have been held. RX's trade-show background gives the event logistical infrastructure that grassroots maker fairs typically lack. Confirmed brand participants as of June 27 include Rockler, SKIL, Leviton, EcoPoxy, Build Plans, Hammerfist, ROVR, and Wrap-It Storage.