Maker Faire Detroit Takes Up Residence at The Henry Ford

Jul 18, 2012 Joe Kleiman Uncategorized 0

Dearborn, MI, USA (July 17, 2012) /PRWEB/ — On July 28 and 29, more than 400 makers will bring their MacGyver-like Do-It-Yourself (DIY) wonders to the home of innovation, The Henry Ford, for Maker Faire Detroit 2012– the Midwest’s largest two-day festival dedicated to those that build, tinker and create. Featuring fun demonstrations and hands-on activities for the whole family, Maker Faire Detroit offers a little bit of everything from robots, flame shooters and animatronics to solar-powered mechanical sculptures, fashionable finds and musical performances.

Michigan Makers making their debut or displaying new projects this year include 14 year-old Kathryn DiMara who has been working on rebuilding a 1986 Pontiac Fiero by herself for the past two years; Dozer Studios with steel sculptures created out of recycled motorcycle parts; Hydro-Electric Motown, a project that uses water to power a gas motor through the integration and use of electromagnetism and wireless applications, former presenter Jacqueline Swain from Fused Glass Adornments giving a demonstration on how fused glass is created into a finished product; and Lansing Makers Network member Brian Adams and “Megoperation”- a giant-sized version of the classic surgical dexterity puzzle.

Maker Faire Detroit veterans returning for 2012 include The LifeSize Mousetrap, Cirque Amongus, i3Detroit Hackerspace, the Coke and Mentos Guys, Handmade Detroit and Royal Oak-resident and Lego Studio owner Nick Britsky who will be hosting a Lego Brick Challenge Game Show in the Anderson Theater. Along with entertainment, guests will also have a variety of culinary delights to choose from including a selection from The Henry Ford’s award-winning culinary team.

Ticket prices at $30 for adults (13-61), $20.50 for youth (5-12), and $27 for seniors (62+) can be purchased now. Children 4 and under are free. Prices for a two-day pass are $54 for adults, $38 for youth, and $48.50 for seniors. Members of The Henry Ford receive free admission to Henry Ford Museum and can purchase Maker Faire tickets at a discounted price. For more information, please call 313-982-6001 or visit http://www.thehenryford.org/makerfaire

Since its inaugural event in 2010, more than 40,000 people have attended and more than 600 makers have displayed their wares, fares, ideas and inventions at Maker Faire Detroit. Maker Faire Detroit is independently organized and operated under license from O’Reilly Media, Inc.

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About The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Michigan, is the world’s premier history destination and a National Historic Landmark that celebrates American history and innovation. Its mission is to provide unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Its purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Five distinct attractions at The Henry Ford captivate more than 1.5 million visitors annually: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution’s campus and was founded in partnership with The Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company and Wayne County Public Schools. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.