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Have Just a Few Hours to Spare?

Volunteer a shift or two at Maker Faire Fort Wayne and receive free entry and a T-shirt. In fact, you can even print your own if so inclined – you just have to design the art first.

It’s easy to register and you get to see tasks and times available to meet your busy schedule. We have many, many slots to fill so share a little time while meeting truly innovative people, seeing cool projects and learning new things you never knew you wanted to learn. We might work you like a dog but you’ll leave the Faire with a smile, possibly a new friend, and more than likely, a spark of a new idea or way of doing things.

Please let tell your friends and get them to volunteer at the Faire. They’ll thank you in the end.

The Power Racing Series to Pit Stop in Fort Wayne!

We’re approaching 10 registered teams at Fort Wayne’s Stop of the Power Racing Series. The series is much like a NASCAR event only teams are racing modified electric kid’s cars.  Other stops along this year’s Maker Faire circuit include San Mateo, CA, Kansas City, Detroit and World Maker Faire New York

Power Racing Series

Power Racing Series

to be held Sept. 21 & 22, just a week after our Faire. Over 250,000 people might have seen some of these teams race.

We have a few lanes open so register your team in the Series or just drag race through obstacles of sand, water, gravel and mulch.

Visit Us at Taste of the Arts this Saturday

TekVenture will again be showcasing Makers at Taste of the Arts this Saturday, August 24. We will be located at our favorite spot at the NE corner of Freimann Square so visit us 12-7 pm.

DSCN0641Makers will be solar cooking eggs to be drawn on by our Egg-bot, the first ever sold in the nation.  Scott Rizzo will be there with his Twinkie Mobile (thank goodness Twinkies are back on shelves); Jasmin Hartman of Black Sheep Welding will be there with her whimsical art pieces; Casey Drudge’s very complicated Chain Reaction Challenge machine will be demonstrated, and Ted Skeeters will be showing off 3D printing, the hottest thing in open-source manufacturing.

If you miss us, you can always see us at the Maker Faire.

 

The Mad Rocketeers are Coming

Mad Sasquatch Rocketry is a small model rocket group from SE Michigan that will join us for the first time this year. They have over 50 rockets between its members including a clear model so you can see how they fit everything inside. 

They use rockets made from kits and others built from scratch using black Poser Estes engines and basic materials such as cardboard, balsa fins, a plastic nose cone, and glue.

Mad Sasquatch Rocketry loves to build, paint and fly rockets so don’t be surprised if you see rockets flying at the Faire. Our dream come true.

As an added treat, they’ll be showing off a fully-functional Giant Operation Game that guests are encouraged to play. The nose even lights up and sounds an alarm when you touch the sides. Come to Maker Faire to test your hand at this unique version of the nostalgic game.
Mad Sasquatch Rocketry Giant Operation Game

Printable Maker Faire Flier to Share with Friends

This is a shout out to graphic designer Jason McFarland of Ferguson Advertising! Jason has volunteered his time to design all print materials for Maker Faire Fort Wayne over the last 2+ years. Thanks Jason!

His latest piece is the 2013 EVENT FLYER. Please pass it on to friends and those who might consider becoming a Maker or attending our upcoming event.

Fliers, Posters and Save-the-date-cards are in production as we speak. If you would like materials to distribute to your school class, church group, employee network or others, let us know and we’ll get you a batch.

Traveling to Fort Wayne for Maker Faire? Book Your Hotel Now!

So far we have Makers, Racers or Volunteer coming from 7 states and more are registering every day. For those traveling to Fort Wayne, the Hampton Inn Southwest is offering discounted rooms. This newly renovated facility offers free parking, Wifi and shuttle service from the airport, an indoor swimming pool and whirlpools for relaxing after a long day of sharing your projects. Also, to help kick start your day, a complimentary hot breakfast is available every morning at the hotel or on the go. Book your rooms now as space is limited.  Call 1.260.459.1999 or 1.800.Hampton. Mention Maker Faire (code MKF) and receive discounted rate until August 30.
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Deadline to Submit 2013 Call for Makers Extended to August 16!

Deadline to Submit 2013 Call for Makers Extended to August 16!

Many of the Makers Featured in Machine Design Article will be at Maker Faire Fort Wayne

Two weeks ago several TekVenture members went to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI to take in Maker Faire Detroit.  We were so enthralled with checking out the exhibits and meeting Makers, we didn’t take enough photos to share.

Check out this article from Machine Design.  Cirque AmongUs, the Jet Engine builder, and others noted will also be at our event.  Come to Maker Faire Fort Wayne to check out these and other interesting projects.

Congrats to Grant Merriman from Fort Wayne for making the story!

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Maker Faire 2013 is Full STEAM Ahead

Maker Faire 2013 is Full STEAM Ahead

Check out our latest newsletter to get updates on the coming Maker Faire Fort Wayne. Register now as a Maker, a Racer, a Volunteer, a group who wants to get people involved, or a Sponsor who wants to get additional brand awareness.

Maker Faire Fort Wayne Tickets Now Available

If you aren’t a Maker and want to check out interesting projects made by tinkerers, inventors, technologists, woodworkers, artisans, crafts people, and others, come visit us at the Maker Faire.  We guarantee you will leave having learned something new, made something with your own 2 hands, or will just be inspired.  Who knows, maybe you’ll find you’re a Maker too!

Purchase tickets today.