Power Tool Drag Racing Needs You!
SIGN-UP to COMPETE in the POWER TOOL DRAG RACING CHAMPIONSHIP at our #makerfaire on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. This is tons of fun! Prizes for winners!
Eligible machines are single engine power tools with limited motor and gearing modifications. Power sources must be stock 110V provided for the tool. See rules for additional information.
There is a $25 entry fee if you wish to enter a vehicle in the race.
(http://www.toolraces.com/)
Maker Spotlight: MakerMobile
The MakerMobile: One of our awesome makers that will be at our #MakerFaire on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. They can come out to your school or event to show demos on 3D Printing, laser cutting and more!
Maker Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for booth space at the 2015 Louisville Mini Maker Faire has been extended to September 13th.
Maker Spotlight: Game Dev Lou
If you’re into building games as well as community, Game Dev Lou could be for you. Game Dev Lou supports developers of all skill levels and backgrounds, and creates a safe environment for experimentation, education and participation. Game Dev Lou members use multiple technologies including HTML5, Unity, GameMaker, libGDX, Construct 2, Cocos2d, C++, C#, VB, and more.
They will be showing off their skills at this year’s Louisville Mini Maker Faire, so check them out! Till then, you can watch this video to see them in action:
Makers Sign Up Now!
There are a few days left to sign up as a Maker at this year’s Louisville Mini Maker Faire. What are you waiting for??
Calling all Makers!
There is still time to apply for a booth at the 2015 Louisville Mini Maker Faire.
Fill out the application here to get started.
2015 Date and Location Announced
Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 11a.m – 6 p.m. Museum Row at 700 & 800 Blocks, W. Main St.
Louisville, KY–(May 13, 2015) – Join the fun on September 19th as the Louisville Mini Maker Faire showcases a wide variety of incredible projects. Our hands-on, show and tell format is fun for all ages and brings out the “maker” in everyone. You will get to interact with all kinds of makers ranging from old school DIYers to techy students to next generation garage tinkerers. You will find robots, a homemade, rideable gigantic roller coaster (seriously), solar-powered live music, visual art created in real time, and a ton of other one-of-a-kind stuff. “The Louisville Mini Maker Faire will entertain, inform, and connect people and projects. We hope to inspire and empower students and adults alike to create, tinker, DIY, and foster the maker inside all of us, said Nelea Absher, Chair of the Louisville Mini Maker Faire 2015 Committee.
WOW – what a show!
There are so many thanks to give for this great event!
Unbelievable weather complemented an equally amazing fair of show & tell. A hearty thanks to all of our Makers – for delighting in design, demonstration and determination – we can’t wait to see you again soon!
Of course, we couldn’t have done it without our sponsors: FirstBuild, TWC, Vogt Awards, Samtec, and Collegiate. And our event partners MAKE Magazine, IdeaFestival and NuluFest. Thank you for helping to make this event free, local, and family-friendly!
Lastly, what can be said about our Louisville mini Maker Faire staff & volunteers? We did amazing things together. Hats off!
Catch raving reviews for yourself!
Get ready for a “not-so mini” 2015!
2nd Annual Faire is TOMORROW!
We’re so excited to bring more than 100 Makers to our second annual Louisville Mini Maker Faire! Catch the world’s first 3D-printed car, things that explode, power tool drag racing, robots and rockets, Nerdy Derby Racing, Rube Goldberg Machines, food, music, and beer!!
Bring the whole family for this amazingly fun, family-friendly event that officially kicks off IdeaFestival week and check out the NuLu Fest, happening right next to us on Market Street.
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Maker Faire To Do List 1. Register for the Maker Faire – Though it’s absolutely free to attend, please register. It helps us prepare event supplies and you’ll be entered to win cool prizes, such as a 3D Printer from Make! Sign up here – Thanks! 2. Attend FirstBuild’s Open House – Our Master Maker Sponsor, FirstBuild, invites you to tour their new micro-factory/makerspace. Please RSVP via EventBrite to enjoy a free dinner! Friday, Sept. 26, 5 – 7 PM, 333 E. Brandeis Ave., Louisville, KY 40208 (near the University of Louisville) 3. Come to the Maker Mixer – A pre-party with live music, laser show and interesting “maker” people in a great outdoor “pop-up plaza” downtown. Friday, Sept. 26, 7 – 11 PM, at Resurfaced, 615-621 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Learn more here. 4. Gather Ye Power Tools – Power tool drag racing is back! Bring your fastest power tool racer and join us Saturday at the Mini Maker Faire at 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 PM if you’d like to compete for more great prizes!. |
Sign up! Still time to volunteer, register as a maker and get your free tickets!
Ballista Team from Newton’s Attic
We’re only 2 weeks away from the greatest street fair featuring amazing inventions and creations such as the Ballista posted above!
MANY makers will line the 800 & 900 blocks of East Market on Saturday, September 27 for interactive demonstrations, hands-on participation and education for fair goers of all ages. This free, family-friendly event runs alongside the 6th Annual NuluFest and kicks off the start of IdeaFestival week, running September 30 through October 3.
There are so many ways you can participate: volunteer to be a part of this amazing street fair; sign up as a maker and share your talent with attendees; and join the rest of our incredible sponsors!
Registration is required to attend this free event – simply sign up here and let us know you’ll be there. We can’t wait to see your delight, amazement and curiosity!