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MAKER’S CALENDAR
Our favorite events
from around the world.
Compiled by William Gurstelle
Maker Faire Bay Area
MAY
» Indianapolis 500
Emerging Tech Day
May 7, Indianapolis, Ind.
Some of the best and brightest young minds in America
will show off their renewable
technology ideas for the automotive industry here. A highlight is the competition at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
by alternative-power vehicles
in the Formula Hybrid and
American Solar Challenge
series. makezine.com/go/
emergingtech
» Lego Inside Tour
May 23–25, Billund, Denmark
The Lego factory opens its
doors to the public in a rare
open house. The two-and-a-half day tour includes an
opportunity for hardcore
Lego enthusiasts to meet the
product’s designers, tour the
factory, and visit the archive.
makezine.com/go/legotour
James Bastow
» Alumapalooza
May 29–June 3,
Jackson Center, Ohio
Alumapalooza is a festival of
all things Airstream, the old-
est and perhaps best-known
travel trailer. Highlights
include a rare look at how
trailers are manufactured
inside the factory, customiza-
tion work shops, and social
activities. alumapalooza.com
JUNE
» Transit of Venus
June 5, Mishawaka, Ind.
Celebrate the 2012 transit
of Venus across the face of
the sun with a planetarium
program, public lectures, and
a performance of Sousa’s
“Transit of Venus March.”
Telescopes will be set up
for public viewing, and the
NASA Edge webcast will bring
live coverage from Hawaii.
transitofvenus.org/trove
» Northern Spark
June 9–10, Minneapolis, Minn.
Inspired by European nighttime art festivals, Northern
Spark turns the Mississippi
River into one giant art gallery.
Last year there were more
than 100 public art projects,
including a sewer pipe/storm
drain pipe organ installation
and a bioluminescent plankton light show. 2012.northern
spark.org
JULY
» Wisconsin Farm
Technology Days
July 17–19, New London, Wis.
Each year, several Wisconsin
family farms are selected
to host this three-day event
that showcases the latest
innovations in agriculture.
The approximately 600 educational and commercial
exhibitors show off everything
from arts and crafts and dairy
equipment to heritage equipment and “beef exhibits.”
wifarmtechnologydays.com
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