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Calling All Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Makers
Join Us for "An Afternoon at Maker Faire" on July 19th
What: "An Afternoon at Maker Faire"
Where: The Museum of Nature and Science - www.natureandscience.org
Day/Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 9am - 5pm
Note: Standard admission fees apply
More Info: Make Magazine, Craft Magazine and the Maker Faire team will be coming to Dallas to host an "Afternoon At Maker Faire" at The Museum of Nature and Science on Saturday, July 19th (from 9am - 5pm). We will bring together Dallas/Ft. Worth area makers to exhibit their creative projects for a fun afternoon at The Museum. There will be a dozen Makers showing cutting-edge DIY projects based around art, robots, electronics, alternative crafts, new music and interactive art and more. And, if you would just like to come out and meet the Make editors and team and take in some cool projects, please come out and spend a day at The Museum of Nature and Science.
Save the date!
Maker Faire Austin is Coming this Fall.
October 18th and 19th, 2008
Travis County Event Center and Fairground
More information coming soon.
Calling all Makers - Maker Faire Austin Call for Makers is Now Open! - http://makerfaire.com/austin/2008/entry/
Auditions Sunday July 20th at Austin's Children's Museum
What: Maker Faire Austin Auditions
Where: Austin Children's Museum - www.austinkids.org
201 Colorado Street
TEL: 512-472-2499
Day/Date: Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Admission: Admission: FREE (for those that audition)
Contact for Tryouts: Sherry Huss,
In preparation for this year's Austin event, a team from Make magazine (www.makezine.com) will be scheduling 15-minute appointments at the Austin Children's Museum Sunday, July 20th from 1pm to 5pm to preview, and meet with, potential exhibitors, crafters and inventors from the area.
To request a 15 minute time slot and more information, please send an email to
More Info on Maker Faire Austin
Sponsorship and Exhibitor request to:
Other information, contact:
Maker Faire Austin Tickets for sale now at: www.makerfairetickets.com
Book Your Hotel Room Now! We have negotiated a special Maker Faire rate at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in downtown Austin ($147 room rate). To access this special rate, please go to the Austin Radisson site using the unique promotional code, MAKER (the promo code area is located in the column on the right hand side of the page under the header: Search for Special Rates)
Radisson Hotel and Suites - Town Lake 111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-9611
Wow! Another great Maker Faire. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the 3rd annual Maker Faire, and a special thanks to our Makers, Crafters, Sponsors, Exhibitors and the amazing Maker Faire team. We had a record number of Makers (over 500), record attendance of 65,000 and launched a Maker Faire Educational Program too. There are thousands of great stories and we would love to hear yours and have you share your photos and videos with us (options below). Please be sure to visit our site for updates, videos, content from Maker Faire, a review of press activity and more. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!
Dale, Sherry, Louise and the entire Maker Faire team
E-mail comments to:
Photos: please post yours on Flickr (tags include: makerfaire, maker faire 2008, maker faire, maker faire bay area 2008, maker faire 2008)
Videos: lots of options here – YouTube, Current TV, Blip and Vimeo
Keep up to date with all the news about Maker Faire by signing up for the Maker Faire Newsletter!
Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things.
NEW! Be sure to check out the new Maker Faire map, the updated schedule of events and our Program Guide (PDF).
Recent Press Release:
Disney's new line of robotic toys will debut at Maker Faire
Disney marks entry into robotic toy market with new line of programmable toy robots
Make:TV Auditions
Make:TV is coming to public television. We want you to be a part of it.
Tickets Still Available
Tickets are available at the gate. Please note: Tickets purchased onsite are cash only.
- Ticket Prices:
- Adult - $25.00
- Student (13-21, or with student photo ID) - $15.00
- Youth (4-12) - $10.00
- Children 3 and under are free
Call for Makers is Closed
Please note that the deadline for entries has passed. We have exceeded our capacity for participants.
I Make...
Here's a great video of some of the Makers from our last Maker Faire in Austin, TX!
Accommodations
The Hilton Garden Inn is offering Maker Faire attendees special pricing on Friday and Saturday evening (May 2nd and May 3rd), book online at: www.sanmateo.stayhgi.com and use code: 604. You can also call directly at (650) 522-9000 (or (877) STAY HGI) and ask for the Maker Faire group discount.
There are only a few rooms left at the Crowne Plaza:
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
Hotel Front Desk: 1-650-5705700
Hotel Fax: 1-650-5700540
Maker Information:
Sherry Huss
Director
707-827-7074
Sponsor and Exhibitor Information:
Sherry Huss
Director
707-827-7074
General Information:
Sherry Huss
Director
707-827-7074
Volunteer Information:
Sonia Russell
Press Information:
Mark Ballard
212-255-8455 ext. 225
Previously:
Maker Faire Austin 2007
Maker Faire Bay Area 2007
Maker Faire Bay Area 2006
Upcoming:
Maker Faire Bay Area 2008: May 3-4, 2008, San Mateo, CA
Maker Faire Austin: Oct. 18th and 19th, 2008, Austin, TX
