Monday, September 29, 2008

Ticket giveaway to Maker Faire

At last week's Austin Babes in Business meeting, I was chatting with the lovely Rachel of Average Jane Crafter and she offered up some free tickets to Austin's Maker Faire for me to giveaway on my blog. Thanks Rachel! So here's the deal...

I have 4 tickets to giveaway: 2 adult, 1 student, 1 youth. The event is Saturday 10/18 and 10/19 at the Travis County Event Center and Fairground.


To participate in the giveaway, just submit a comment to this post using the comments section below. This Friday, 10/3, I will randomly select a winner who will get all 4 tickets, valued at $75! I'll post the winner's name on Saturday and you can email me your address so I can mail you the tickets.

What is Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things. From the event website: "In a nutshell, Maker Faire is a two-day, public gathering of tech DIY enthusiasts, teachers, students, tinkerers, hobbyists, inventors, science clubs, authors, manufacturers and retailers, print and broadcast media all coming together to share their projects. There will be scheduled performances, demonstrations, and an abundance of hands-on activities, all designed for an amazing and thrilling experience for those who attend!"

For more information on the event (maps, faqs etc...), visit their website.
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17 comments:

  1. Etch&SketchSeptember 30, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    Ohh.. Tickets to Maker's Faire. That would be lovely.

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  2. Jenn RodriguezSeptember 30, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    just moved to san antonio! we used to go to the one in the bay area, and we'd love to head out to austin!

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  3. KTSeptember 30, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    I could put those tickets to good use... ;)

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  4. SommerSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Just moved here from San Diego and would love to go to maker fair with my husband.

    Thanks!!!

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  5. YolandaSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for having the contest!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    I would love to go! I was hoping to be a "maker" and do a demo booth but am helping to organize Ladies Rock Camp so I only get to attend, and I would so love to!!

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  7. LeighSeptember 30, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    I'm going anyway, but would love some free tickets! :D

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  8. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    those tix would definitely be used - missed it last year as we were out of town, but looking forward to it this year!

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  9. Beth HOctober 1, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    Hi, Laurie! Love those patchwork pillows - so pretty! great meeting you the other night. : )

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  10. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    I'd love free tickets... I'm newish to town and want to meet more crafty folks.

    I could use either 1 student, 1 adult, or 2 adults (any combination)!

    elizgarbs [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  11. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    I didn't go last year but I'm determined this year -- I can't miss Bizarre Bazaar!

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  12. DebraOctober 2, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks for offering these. I'd love to go.

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  13. wendiosOctober 3, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    i'm totally crossing my fingers hoping we'll get picked for the tickets!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 3, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    I am planning to go also, but still need tickets! Thanks! Can't wait!

    Gretchen
    gbradley96@wildmail.com

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  15. AnonymousOctober 3, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    hmmm... am thinking tix to the maker's fair would be fab. throw my name in the hat!!!

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  16. DeirdreOctober 3, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Scarlet Fig- love the name!
    Please Fairy Godmother, I would love to take my child to the Faire. If its not too late, please add me to the drawing.

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  17. CarrieOctober 3, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    I hope you haven't closed the comments yet and picked a winner. That would be sad! So I'm crossing my fingers that I still have a chance at the tickets!

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