This page contains information that will help you plan your visit to Maker Faire Detroit 2011.
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
Saturday, July 30th - 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 31st - 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ignite Great Lakes, the first-ever regional Ignite event, is coming to the Fillmore Detroit on July 30th. Building on the success of 30+ local Ignites in Michigan, Ontario, Ohio, and throughout the Great Lakes region, Ignite Great Lakes will feature 12-15 of the best presentations from the Midwest.
To register, see ignitegreatlakes.eventbrite.com.
Tickets can be purchased onsite
| Regular Onsite Tickets | On-site Day Tickets |
On-Site Weekend Tickets |
| Adult (13 - 61) | $28.00 | $50.00 |
| Youth (5 - 12) | $19.00 | $35.00 |
| Seniors (62+) | $26.00 | $46.50 |
| Kids (4 and under) | Free | Free |
Groups of 15 or more, with advance reservations only, receive 10% off all pricing. Certified tour groups, with advance reservations only, receive 20% off all pricing. School, youth or scout groups, with advance reservations only, pay $13 per guest on one-day Maker Faire tickets.
Weekend Ticket group pricing is also available. Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance in order for group rates to apply. Please call The Henry Ford Call Center at 313-982-6001 to inquire and make your reservation. The on-site call center is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
Entrances to Maker Faire will be located near the IMAX* Theatre entrance (near the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Blvd.) and near the Automotive Hall of Fame (north of Village Road, off Oakwood Blvd.) You may also enter Maker Faire from inside Henry Ford Museum through the west side of the Museum between the Wienermobile TM Café and Museum Gallery.
Parking at The Henry Ford is free of charge the weekend of Maker Faire only. Off site parking with complimentary shuttle service will be available at the Fairlane Town Center.
Parking attendants will be on duty to direct guests into various Ford Motor Company lots off Oakwood Boulevard; both directly across from and next to the Henry Ford Museum® (see attached parking maps). After you have parked, follow the signs to one of the two entrances.
Expanded handicap parking for this event will be located near the IMAX® Theatre entrance. (See map for other locations.)
Directions to Fairlane Town Center Shuttles (from The Henry Ford)
1. Head northwest on Oakwood Blvd. towards W. Elm St.
2. Turn right onto Michigan Ave.
3. Take a slight left towards Evergreen Rd.
4. Continue straight on Evergreen Rd.
5. Take a slight right onto Valleyview Dr.
6. Turn right onto Town Center Dr.
Fairlane Town Center
18900 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
7. Follow the signs for Maker Faire Shuttle to the lot north of the Hyatt (on the side closest to the Southfield Service Drive)
Please note: Regular SMART Bus fees are required and schedules are subject to change.
Saturday Schedule for SMART Bus 140 SOUTHSHORE SouthboundROUTE |
FAIRLANE CENTER |
GREENFIELD VILLAGE |
140 |
7:30AM |
|
140 |
8:52AM |
9:00AM |
140 |
10:20AM |
10:28AM |
140 |
11:50AM |
11:59AM |
140 |
1:20PM |
1:29PM |
140 |
2:50PM |
2:59PM |
140 |
4:20PM |
4:29PM |
140 |
5:50PM |
5:59PM |
ROUTE |
FAIRLANE CENTER |
GREENFIELD VILLAGE |
140 |
7:37AM |
7:45AM |
140 |
8:27AM |
8:35AM |
140 |
9:32AM |
9:40AM |
140 |
10:37AM |
10:45AM |
140 |
11:42AM |
11:50AM |
140 |
12:47PM |
12:55PM |
140 |
1:52PM |
2:00PM |
140 |
2:57PM |
3:05PM |
140 |
4:02PM |
|
140 |
5:12PM |
|
140 |
6:17PM |
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Please help make the Detroit Maker Faire a little greener. Consider car pooling, public transportation (www.smartbus.com) or bicycling. The Henry Ford will have special designated bike parking at Maker Faire.
Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126-2793
Tel: 313-593-1234 Fax: 313-593-3366
Reservations number is: 1-888-421-1442
The Hyatt Regency Dearborn overlooks Ford World Headquarters, the Henry Ford Museum and the chic suburb of Dearborn and is centrally located between downtown Detroit and the airport. Enjoy everything from spacious guest rooms with plush Grand Beds™ to on-site transportation and Concierge services, free-form pool, sauna, hot tub, StayFit™ fitness center and delicious dining options. High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet access and complimentary self parking.
Maker Faire Detroit is a rain or shine event. Most of the Maker Faire experiences will be held outdoors in our west parking lot and surrounding outdoor areas, between Oakwood Blvd. and the IMAX® Theatre. A portion of the experience will be located inside Henry Ford Museum. No refunds or exchanges will be given.
