For Immediate Release

Contact:
Elizabeth VanDyne, CO Maker Hub, elise@comakerhub.org, 303.854.4900
Steve Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnatural.com, 303.807.1042

Mark Your Calendars, The Greatest Show (& Tell)
on Earth Hits Denver in June

Colorado Maker Hub presents the Second Annual Denver Mini Maker Faire –
a family friendly event where Colorado makers, inventors and artisan crafters showcase their creativity and resourcefulness. The festivities will take place at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on June 13-14, 2015.

Denver, CO, (April 2, 2015) - A Maker Revolution is happening across the U.S., and in Colorado, a center of the Maker Movement, local and regional makers will be showcasing their DIY talents in science, technology, crafting, fashion, and sustainability at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for a two-day interactive, fun-filled event.

Participants in this year's Denver Mini Maker Faire will find over 100 Makers with hands-on demos, exhibits and activities featuring electronics, arts, music, new technology and the crazy things that are made when these things come together. From Monkey Hunter Physics and a Drone Obstacle course to a Synthesizer Petting Zoo, there is something for everyone, say the event’s producers.

“Our mission is to advance the Maker Movement in Colorado where we have a vibrant community of tinkerers, tech enthusiasts, artists, inventors, educators, youth makers, hobbyists, science clubs, students and entrepreneurs,” said CO Maker Hub Founder, Elizabeth VanDyne. “By producing the Denver Mini Maker Faire we are creating a place where makers can showcase their ingenuity while also inspiring the attendees to go home and start tinkering!”


In addition to indoor and outdoor exhibits, this year’s highlights of the Denver Mini Maker Faire include:

  • Artocade: Help build an art car with "cartists" from Trinidad Artocade!
  • Science of Music: Make your own instrument, experiment with electronic music and more.
  • Drone Obstacle Course: Fly a quadcopter.
  • Cardboard Challenge: Build whatever you imagine.
  • Try out Sparkfun’s Paint with Code, laser engraving with Epilog, and many more activities! Join in this celebration of curiosity and creativity.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education, is proud to host the 2015 Denver Mini Maker Faire®. General admission to the Museum is included in your 2015 Denver Mini Maker Faire event ticket (excludes IMAX and Planetarium). The event will be held inside and outside the Museum, rain or shine. No refunds due to weather will be given. Free parking is available but alternative transportation is encouraged. 

Tickets are available for purchase here.

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Ticket prices include admission to both Denver Mini Maker Faire and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Tickets are $19.95 for adults (19-64), $14.95 for juniors (3-18), and $16.95 for seniors (65+). Children under 3 are admitted for free.

A limited number of tickets will be available and are first come, first serve. The event will be held inside and outside the Museum, rain or shine. No refunds due to weather will be given. Free parking is available but alternative transportation is encouraged. Tickets are available now at http://denvermakerfaire.com. Hi-res photos available upon request: elise@comakerhub.com

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About the Denver Mini Maker Faire
The Denver Mini Maker Faire is an offshoot of the celebrated Maker Faire (www.makerfaire.com) created in the SF Bay area that draws over 100,000 annually from all around the world for “The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth!” The Denver Mini Maker Faire is generously supported by Presenting SponsorsSparkFun Electronics, and Make Magazine. Colorado Maker Sponsors includeEpilog Laser, SketchUp, and Aleph/Lulzbot 3D printers. To follow the development of the Faire and also learn more about the emerging Maker Movement and community resources for Makers, visit the website at www.denvermakerfaire.org. The Denver Mini Maker faire is independently produced by Making Progress 501(c)3 in collaboration with Maker Media.

About the Colorado Maker Hub
The mission of the Colorado Maker Hub, an educational nonprofit 501c3 organization, is to inspire, inform and connect Colorado Makers by producing Mini Maker Faires and creating opportunities for resource sharing and collaboration among the diverse innovation community of tinkerers, tech enthusiasts, artists, educators, inventors, hobbyists, science clubs, students and entrepreneurs. Connect with the Colorado Maker Hub online athttp://denvermakerfaire.com, on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Denver Museum for Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education. Our mission is to be a catalyst and ignite the community’s passion for nature and science. The Museum envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. As such, a variety of engaging exhibits, discussions, and activities help Museum visitors celebrate and understand the wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. To learn more about the Museum, visit dmns.org, or call 303.370.6000. Many of the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits are made possible in part by the citizens of the seven-county metro area through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Twitter, andInstagram.

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