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Build, CRAFT, hack, play, MAKE.
Arts • Crafts • Engineering • Food • Green • Music • Science • Technology
LEARN TO MAKE, CRAFT, DESIGN OR DEVELOP:
• Robots • Rockets • Bicycles • Alternative Energy Devices • Electronics • Crafts
• Circuit Boards • Sustainable Food • Musical Instruments • Wood Working
• Knitting • Eco Modding Cars • Kites • Special Effects • Sewing • and more...
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. So much to see, you will need 2 days to see it all!
Download the Maker Faire Austin Program Guide (PDF) »
Maker Faire Austin in the 21st Century (The movie!)
FEATURING OVER 400 MAKERS, INCLUDING:
FIGHTING ROBOTS INVADE AUSTIN!
Maker Faire 2008 and RoboGames Bring Battling Bots to Austin for the First Ever Texas Cup!
LIFE-SIZED MOUSETRAP
Several performances daily!
"'The Maker Faire is all about making things, like a better mousetrap, or at least a life size version of the legendary Mousetrap board game, complete with bathtub and crazy stairs. The only difference with our game is that we have taken the trap that comes down and lands on the mouse and replaced [it] with a two-ton bank safe that we crush things with. We crush things like cars and motorcycles,' said Mark Perez, mousetrap maker." Terry McSweeny, ABC 7 News, May 2, 2008
AUSTIN BIKE ZOO
Large pedal powered rides made from recycled and found materials including the 80-foot-long, 6 rider rattlesnake. Check it out at Maker Faire! And, you will also see the 15 foot-tall butterfly, the moth, the 4-passenger peacock, the Maker Faire mobile billboard, many cargo bikes and more.
Fling Flang Flung: King of Fling Contest!
GET YOUR CATAPULTS READY THE COMPETITION IS ON!
Limited to the first 20 entries
Tickets Available Now - at Discounted Pricing!
Avoid lines onsite and save money by purchasing your tickets in advance. Save $5-$10 per ticket!
- Online tickets - discount pricing available through 10/3/2008. Online ticket purchases from 10/4/2008 - 10/16/2008 will be full price and tickets will be picked up onsite at will call
- Local tickets - discount pricing available through close of business day on 10/17/2008 at:
- Austin Children's Museum - 201 Colorado Street, Austin 512.472.2499
Open: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-5pm
Community Night Wednesdays: 5-8pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm - Whole Foods - 525 N. Lamar, Austin, 512.476.1206
Open: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week
- Austin Children's Museum - 201 Colorado Street, Austin 512.472.2499
- Onsite Ticket Pricing
- Adult - $25.00
- Student (13-21, or with student photo ID) - $15.00
- Youth (4-12) - $10.00
- Children 3 and under are free
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Maker Faire Austin
Mayor Will Wynn declares 2nd Annual Maker's Weekend in Austin celebrating Austin's creativity, ingenuity and the Do It Yourself spirit.
October 18th and 19th, 2008
Travis County Event Center and Fairground
Saturday, October 18th: 10am-10pm
Sunday, October 19th: 10am-6pm
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General Information: Sherry Huss Director 707-827-7074 |
Event Operations: Louise Glasgow Producer 415-381-5207 |
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Sponsor and Exhibitor Information: Katie Dougherty Account Manager 707-827-7272 |
Event and Community Marketing: Bridgette Vanderlaan Marketing Director 727-278-8888 |
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Press Information: Giant Noise 512.382.9017 |
Education: Michelle Hlubinka Education Director |
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Maker Information: Sherry Huss Director 707-827-7074 |
Volunteer Information: Gene Butler Volunteer Chief 512-560-1163 |
Previously:
Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
Maker Faire Austin 2007
Maker Faire Bay Area 2007
Maker Faire Bay Area 2006
Upcoming:
Maker Faire Austin: Oct. 18th and 19th, 2008, Austin, TX
Maker Faire is sponsored by:
Buy your tickets online
Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 10am-6pm
Avoid the lines: buy tickets in advance!
Tickets available online or at
Austin Children's Museum and Whole Foods
