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We had a blast with 1,800 faire-goers at the second Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire on September 22nd! Tell us what YOU think of this year’s faire:

• Survey for Attendees
• Survey for Makers

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We would like to thank:

• Co-Presenters  Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and HackPittsburgh (whose year-round maker programs will keep you  making until next year’s Faire!)
• Faire Planners Angela Seals, Doug Philips and Robert Blackwell
• Our 2012 Sponsors:  Spark, a program of the Sprout Fund, Catalyst Connection, PA Cyber School, pair Networks,  ioBridge and Wayne and Layne.
• Emcee Gab Bonesso (see her next performing around the region in her newest project, The Josh and Gab Show)
• And all the makers who were the heart of Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire 2012!

For ongoing maker-related programs, as well as news of next year’s Faire, please stay connected with us on Twitter and Facebook. Watch for the Call for Makers early next summer to showcase your own talent in the next Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire.  See you in 2013, Pittsburgh!

What’s Happening Now?
Click here for event descriptions.
Keep in mind that spontaneous events, contests and a water duel or two will occur unannounced throughout the day.

10:00 am:
Park: The Great American Horn Machine “Star-Spangled Banner”
Park: The Saturday Light Brigade LIVE on the Air 10-Noon

10:30 am
Park: Geeksdanz: The Machine
Wearables Area: Light Up Clothes with Shine So Bright (limit 6 per workshop)

11:00 pm
Park: Race #1, hosted by comedian Gab Bonesso
Wearables Area: Light Up Clothes with Shine So Bright (limit 6 per workshop)

11:15 am
Park: Geeksdanz: Freeze Tag

12:00 NOON
Park: Geeksdanz: No TV Until Chores Are Done!
Wearables Area: Light Up Clothes with Shine So Bright (limit 6 per workshop)

12:30
Park: The Great American Horn Machine
Wearables Area: Light Up Clothes with Shine So Bright (limit 6 per workshop)

12:45 pm
Park: Race #2, hosted by comedian Gab Bonesso

1:00 pm
Park: Geeksdanz: The Sculptor
Wearables Area: Light Up Clothes with Shine So Bright (limit 6 per workshop)

1:30 pm
Wearables Area: Light Up Clothes with Shine So Bright (limit 6 per workshop)

1:45 pm
Park: Geeksdanz: Freeze Tag

2:00 pm
Wearables Area Theater: Wearables Fashion Show, hosted by comedian Gab Bonesso

2:30 pm
Park: Geeksdanz: The Name Game

3:00 pm
Park: Race #3, hosted by comedian Gab Bonesso

3:15 pm
Park: Geeksdanz: The Machine

4:00 pm: The Faire Ends. See you next year!
Park – The Great American Horn Machine “Pittsburgh Polka”

Franktuary
Website | Twitter | Facebook

Type of Food: Hot Dogs and Fresh Cut Fries (With Poutine)
“In search of the ultimate frankfurter, be it veggie, traditional, or grass-fed organic? Franktuary is your place for lunch!”

Photo courtesy of Quelcy Kogel, WithTheGrains.com

Oh My Grill
Website | Twitter | Facebook

Type of Food: Grilled Sandwiches with Dipping Soup
“We are a new Food Truck serving Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Pittsburgh and other North Pittsburgh communities. Our fluid menu features natural cheeses, top quality meats and the freshest produce. Each sandwich is made on fresh baked bread and comes with a homemade dipping soup. ”

Grilled Cheese 255: Smoked Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Bacon & Caramelized Onions on Homemade White.
Photo Credit: Owners-Larry and Doreen Gunas

Pierogie Truck
Website | Twitter | Facebook

Type of Food: Polish Cuisine (Pierogies, Haluski, Stuffed Cabbage, etc.)
Read about Pierogie Truck here!

Photo Credit: Owner – Lynne Szarnicki

The Faire is pleased as punch to announce the selected makers for Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire 2012! They are an incredible collection of inventors, artists, hackers, crafters, teens, kids and adults but what connects them all is the love of making and the desire to teach, entertain and inspire YOU!

Click here to Meet the Makers of 2012!

The Handheld Tesla by Luke Kambic is just one of the electrifying projects at the 2012 Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire!

Wonderfall by the Shippensburg University Women in Computer Science Club at PMMF 2011. Photo by Larry Rippel.

The 2012 Call for Makers is officially closed! Thank you to all the creative, inventive makers who applied to exhibit at this year’s Faire on September 22nd. Selection panel meets on August 18th and all makers will be notified by August 22nd. Stay tuned for the big announcement of the full list of exhibiting makers at Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire!

Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire is looking for sponsors for this year’s 2nd annual celebration of the DIY spirit in Southwestern PA. Sponsorship benefits include branding and visibility across online and print materials, entertainment perks at both the Faire and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, plus employee engagement opportunities. Partner with us to be recognized alongside one of the most innovative events in the region!

Click here to download the Faire’s Sponsor Viewbook.

For more information or to inquire about sponsoring this year’s Faire, contact Jodi Golomb at jgolomb@pittsburghkids.org or 412.322.5058 x217.