Maker Faire This Weekend

The premiere event for grassroots American innovation, Maker Faire, will be going down for the second year this weekend in Austin.  Maker Faire takes place this Saturday and Sunday with tickets running $25 for adults, $15 for students and $10 for children.  The weekend’s events include crazy things like rockets, robotics, a life-sized mouse trap, Mentos fountains, fire acts, catapults, arts and crafts, a ton of bands, and loads more madness sure to delight.  El Tule, Foot Patrol, The Dialtones, and The Hero Cycle are just a few of the numerous bands playing over the weekend.  Full Schedule of events can be read on the Maiker Faire website.