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.
