San Francisco : Maker Faire
Maker Faire

All's Faire...

05.27.2009

Submitted by hsnavely on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 11:01pm.
The Bite:
…in love and…crafting? If you're into reinvention or just have a thing for mad design, it is. March it down to the Maker Faire (aka DIY Heaven) this weekend to see 500+ exhibitors showing off mostly repurposed creations, like a fire engine recreated as a performance stage or a human-size Mouse Trap made from reclaimed junk. Some stuff's for sale too: Score wearable hand-cut metal mustaches at the Bazaar Bizarre, then cruise the Swap-o-Rama-Rama to trade your dud sweater for a stud sweater. Hello good fight. 
Why Care?: 
Green tech, alternative shelters, and projects pieced together from refurbished and recycled parts all showcase low-waste design that's still functional - and cool. 
We're pumped about Play Day, a huge room filled with discarded electronics and random junk for kids (and, well, us) to take apart, reassemble, and play with.
Wanna Try: 
Maker Faire; May 30, 10 am-8 pm; May 31, 10 am-6 pm; San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo (650-574-3247). Ticket, $25/1-day pass (includes 1-year subscription to Make Magazine).

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