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Southwest Michigan Mini Maker Faire - Right Around the Corner!

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The Southwest Michigan Mini Maker Faire is right around the corner!  Joe and I are working diligently with our community partners to pull off an amazing event on May 30th from 10am-4pm!  We have over 20 makers set to display their work, and many of those stations are going to be HIGHLY interactive! 

Some examples of the types of events you will see include: 

  • Make and Race Nerdy Derby Cars
  • Build and Launch Paper Rockets
  • Learn to Solder Station
  • Learn to Code 
  • Makey Makey Extravaganza
  • littleBits Creativity Station
  • And many many more! 
If you are at all interested in 3D printing, this event is certainly for you! SeeMeCNC, from Goshen, IN is bringing many 3D printers to set up a 3D printing village!  

Bring your friends, bring your family, just come out! This is going to be an outstanding event that you will come back to year after year! 

(If you are interested in volunteering to help, visit the Volunteer tab on the www.swmimakerfaire.com site.  Volunteers receive premium parking and a free t-shirt!)

- John


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