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SAN MATEO, California — You’re too old for the science fair, the county fair has too much manure, and Burning Man is far, far away in a hot, dusty desert.
What you need, my geeky friend, is Maker Faire: A two-day reinvention of the world as it would look if 10-year-old nerds were running everything.
Lego, robots, crazy bicycles, electronics, flaming things, and a giant rocket: These are just some of the attractions of the annual event held here last weekend on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.
Take a look at some highlights as seen through the lens of Wired photographer Jim Merithew.
And if you want to check out the Maker Faire yourself, it’s not too late: Regional Maker Faires will be held in Detroit July 31 and Aug. 1 of this year and in New York Sept. 25 and 26.
Above:
Cycles
Pedal-powered transportation was a big theme at this year’s Maker Faire, with many fanciful vehicles propelled by bicycle cranks and chains. Some were chopped or otherwise modified bicycles, while others — like this lofty four-wheeled contraption — were more elaborate conveyances.
Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com
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