---
title: "Maker Challenges Hub"
category: "challenges"
order: 1
description: "Monthly 3D printing design competitions, active challenges, and challenge archive."
tags:
  - challenges
---

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# Maker Challenges Hub

Welcome to the monthly 3D printing challenges for the Fargo 3D Print Meetup! Each month features a unique theme designed to test different aspects of 3D printing skills, from material handling to design innovation.

## Challenge Sections

- **[Current & Upcoming Challenges](current/readme.md)**
  - **[Active Challenge](current/current.md)**: September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints (bring physical models to September 16th meetup)
  - **[Upcoming Preview](current/upcoming.md)**: October 2026 preview
- **[Challenge Archive](archive/readme.md)**
  - Complete history of past 2025 and 2026 challenges, guidelines, and winner spotlights.

## How Challenges Work

### Challenge Structure
- **Theme**: Specific monthly focus testing design, slicing, materials, or assembly.
- **Participation**: Open to all skill levels. Bring your physical prints to the monthly meetup.
- **Show & Tell & Voting**: Share your printing approach, challenges overcome, and vote on community favorites.
- **Prizes**: Winners receive free spools of filament.