A2 Mini Maker Faire

Developers, artists, and enthusiasts will display their ideas at the first Ann Arbor “Mini” Maker Faire, August 29, 2009, at the Washtenaw County Fair Grounds.

Location: Washtenaw farm council fairgrounds
Hours: open to the public 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday August 29, 2009
Website: http://www.a2makerfaire.com

Organized by members of the Ann Arbor tech and arts communities such as a2geeks and GO-Tech, this “Mini” Maker Faire is a small, local version of the huge Bay-area Faire, the newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft, and engineering, and music, in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The aim is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become makers. This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers–anyone who is embracing DIY and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.

Current Exhibitors:

• i3 Detroit
• YAAARC Robotics
• Cupcake Car
• Laser Lunchboxen
• Smithy CNC
• butterfly blanking die
• that thing bob wants me to do
• Open Soda
• Experimental Musical Devices
• Learn to solder
• Homemade Arduino modular synthesizer
• Vortex Doomsday Cannon
• Recycled bits and quick fixes
• Ham Radio
• Modati Studios
• SERENGETI CANOPY: CURTIS GLATTER
• Discover Electronics
• Motown Bound
• Second Skins: Reworking Leather
• Wii Will Wii Will Rock You! !! !!!
• RaPro
• SAD: Sensory Augmentation Devices

Come Join i3 Detroit at the A2 Mini Maker Faire this Saturday!