DEARBORN – Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford on July 25-26 with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages.
Scheduled to make appearances at the Faire are:
The Les Paul Experience
3-story Hot Wheels Track
Local Motors
Ben’s Encore
Eeepy Bird
I3Detroit
Maker Works
For the sixth year, The Henry Ford will be moving the faire’s outdoor midway location from the front of Henry Ford Museum to the Lovett Hall lot located behind the museum. The new location provides guests more convenient parking opportunities and easier access to makers located both inside and outside the museum.
New for 2015, fans of celebrity modder Ben Heck can submit their creations for a chance to be featured in “The Hacktiques Road Show,” sponsored by the element14 Community. Chosen makers will be invited to the element14 booth on July 26th at Henry Ford Museum to show off their projects on camera with Ben and possibly be featured in an upcoming episode of element14’s The Ben Heck Show. All hacks are welcome and individuals or groups are encouraged to apply online at www.element14.com/tbhs.
Also making its Maker Faire Detroit debut this year is Cirque Mechanics. Inspired by the modern circus, Cirque Mechanics is known for its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling and innovative mechanical staging through acrobatics and a bit of clowning around. In addition to new makers, Handmade Toledo has signed on to present the handmade arts and crafts portion of this year’s faire.
For more information, visit our website at www.makerfairedetroit.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/makerfairedetroit. Maker Faire Detroit is independently produced by The Henry Ford in collaboration with Maker Media.
Author: Mike Brennan
Source: MITechNews.Com
Date: 6/19/2015
