Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire

I got involved with TekVenture in order to motivate my 21 year old son who isn’t sure what he wants to do when he grows up.  When I investigated TekVenture workshops, I found there were fun things for me to learn about and I registered for several.  Now I’m registered as a Maker for the Fort Wayne Maker Faire and can’t wait to learn more. — Emily Simpson, As Above So Below jewelry maker  who makes creations with fused glass and wire art

Putting on a Maker Faire is a huge task and we could use your help.  Volunteer for a shift or two and you not only help make this totally unique and cool event a success, you will also walk away with a free T-shirt and a thank you.  Click on volunteer and let us know who you are.  We’ll be in touch shortly.

On Oct. 6 & 7, Headwaters Park East will again be filled with Makers working on interesting projects.  Chainmail Makers will be selling their wares, robots will be boxing, eggs will be catapult through the air, kids will learn how to weld, solder and build rockets, food will be for sale and fun will be had by all.

Visit the TekVenture Maker Station to see what what tools are available and what workshops are around the corner.  Stop by the TekVenture area to see what you want to win in the Raffle, see Casey Drudge’s Chain Reaction Challenge Machine in action, track daily weather balloon launches from the Weather Station, and learn about the Chamber of Commerce’ Tech Fest event designed to help stop the “brain drain” of area youth from Northeast Indiana.

Wonderful food will be for purchase at the Maker Faire.  Mad Anthony will be there selling brew along with their tasty pulled pork and other treats.  Bo will be there with the new Bravas truck and his famous gourmet hot dogs.  Pembroke Bakery will be there with warm coffee, sweet treats,  and a loaf of gluten-free bread or two.  The Getaway Grill will also be there with gourmet tacos and other South-of-the-border delicacies.  So get your ticket, get hungry, and get to the Maker Faire!

Tickets available today at MakerFaireFortWayne.Eventbrite.com or at the door all weekend, Oct. 6 & 7. Cash along with MasterCard, VISA, and Discover will be accepted.

Daily  Weekend Passes

$10 – Ages 15+ $16 – Ages 15+

$6 – Ages 4-14 $10 – Ages 1-14

$0 – Ages 0-3

Come see us all the cool things people are making in the basements and backyards around Fort Wayne and beyond!

Well, the Fort Wayne Maker Faire folks are at it again.  Rick Kinney of Even Keel Event Productions has confirmed that Solution Action Sports is going to be doing BMX bike demos each day.  Come check out these regional BMX pros as they pedal, jump, and amaze.

Don’t forget, tickets are available before the Fort Wayne Maker Faire at MakerFaireFortWayne.eventbrite.com.  You can also help out by providing a small donation.  If you miss your chance to purchase in advance, tickets will be sold at the door with cash, MasterCard, and VISA.

Tickets are free for ages 0-3, $5 for ages 4-14, and $10 for ages 15+.

Weekend passes are also available.  $10 for ages 4-14 and $16 for ages 15+.  You still get a chance to earn.  Take your Eventbrite ticket to Brickworld Fort Wayne Seo Services Sept. 22 & 23, 2012 and receive $1 off at the gate.  Then bring a voucher from Brickworld to the Maker Faire gate and save $1!

Thanks to all those who’ve made it possible to provide this event free to the Makers including the hardworking planning committee, the sponsors, the volunteers, the exhibitors, and you, the people who will experience the Fort Wayne Maker Faire, the greatest show (and tell) on earth.

Part of the Maker ethos is reuse, recycle, and re-green.  We’re happy to say Ephraim Smiley, a local Maker who makes garden tools out of the everyday waste stream,  will be showing off his unique designs.  Ephraim, is known as the “Jolly Green Giant” and has been leading the green movement in Northeast Indiana for over 30 years through Fort Wayne Urban Farmers and their feeding the hunger programs.

We’re also happy to announce GreenDog Goods will be at the Maker Faire.  Green Dog Goods is a locally owned pet supply store that focuses on holistic goods and services including training and pet grooming.  They make their own shampoo in-house for the grooming salon and for sale in their retail store.  They also make all-natural treats (dehydrated chicken, beef liver, sweet potato crisps, and pumpkin and rice crunchies.)  They also feature a number of local artists who create unique items for pets (Bottle Cap Collars, Tutus, and other seasonal items.

Whether feeding the disadvantaged, your pet, or purchasing wonderful food for your family made by local vendors, Maker Faire has it all!

Check out this inspirational young man – a true Maker at heart – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul9c-4dX4Hk.