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Win Tix: Maker Faire 2011

Robots, steampunk and crafty, geeky fun. The world’s largest DIY festival hits the Bay Area May 21 & 22
By - posted 5/9/2011 No Comment

Maker Faire, the world’s largest DIY festival and the physical manifestation of the celebrated MAKE Magazine, returns to San Mateo full of demos, hands-on workshops, DIY competitions and everything imaginative, resourceful and crafty people should like.

Hang out with 600+ “makers” of all ages presenting their creations in a carnival atmosphere with awesome exhibits such as a working, human-sized Mouse Trap board game, homemade miniature golf course, diet coke & mentos fountains (pictured) robot battles and workshops where you can artwork made out of computer parts.

Maker Faire 2011
Saturday, May 21st (10a-8p)
Sunday, May 22nd (10a-6p)
– San Mateo Event Center
Early Bird Tickets $25 (student tix: $15)