MAKER’S CALENDAR

Our favorite events from around the world.

Compiled by William Gurstelle

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›› JUNE

>> Texas Star Party
June 1– 8, Fort Davis, Texas
At one of the top events on the
amateur astronomer’s calendar,
star enthusiasts gaze heaven-
ward under the dark skies of
rural West Texas to observe and
photograph the stars and planets.
texasstarparty.org

RoboGames

June 12– 15, San Francisco

One of the world’s largest robot competitions features events ranging from robotic combat to cybernetic bartending. robogames.net

›› AUGUST

>>Summer Explosives Camp
June 8– 28, Rolla, Mo.
The Missouri University of
Science and Technology
provides high school students
with a week-long opportunity
to work with detonators, high
explosives, blasting agents,
display fireworks, and more.
makezine.com/go/mst

>>International Kite Festival Aug. 18– 24, Long Beach, Wash. This is one of the largest and best-known gatherings of kite makers and flyers. More than 10,000 attendees revel in all things kite-related. worldkitemuseum.com

›› JULY

>>Minnesota Inventors Congress June 13– 14, Redwood Falls, Minn. “The world’s oldest annual inventors convention” showcases ideas coming from the frenzied minds of noncorporate inventors. invent1.org

All-American Soap Box Derby

July 26, Akron, Ohio

Since 1934, this is the classic championship competition for young people and their handcrafted, gravity-powered coaster race cars. aasbd.com

>>Bonneville Speed Week Aug. 18– 24, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah Gearheads and speed enthusiasts show their need for speed as they streak across the Great Salt Flats in a variety of fast-moving, high-powered vehicles. scta-bni.org

>>Fire Arts Festival
July 9– 12, Oakland, Calif.
Makers with a burning desire
celebrate at this annual event
in the San Francisco Bay Area
with classes, artworks, perfor-
mances, and more.
thecrucible.org/fireartsfestival

IMPORTAN T: All times, dates, locations, and events are subject to change. Verify all information before making plans to attend.

Know an event that should be included? Send it to events@makezine.com. Sorry, it is not possible to list all submitted events in the magazine, but they will be listed online.

>>EAA AirVenture

July 28–Aug. 3, Oshkosh, Wisc.

The biggest event on the aviation calendar takes place when more than 750,000 people _{attend the Experimental Aircraft} If you attend one of these events, please _{tell us about it at forums.makezine.com.} Association’s annual rally. airventure.org

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