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!

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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
Teacher Tickets go to the Education Page
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

WSSA

Maker photo
Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin
WSSA will, again, provide demonstrations of weaving and spinning, and add felting and braid making to our hands-on offerings. We will display information on the history of weaving and spinning as well as innovations in these fiber arts. We will have hands-on opportunities for kids and grownups! More »

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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

General Information: Sherry Huss Director 707-827-7074	Event Operations: Louise Glasgow Producer 415-381-5207
Sponsor and Exhibitor Information: Katie Dougherty Account Manager 707-827-7272	Event and Community Marketing: Bridgette Vanderlaan Marketing Director 727-278-8888
Press Information: Giant Noise 512.382.9017	Education: Michelle Hlubinka Education Director
Maker Information: Sherry Huss Director 707-827-7074	Volunteer Information: Gene Butler Volunteer Chief 512-560-1163