MAKER’S CALENDAR
Our favorite events from around the world.
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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 heavenward under the dark skies of rural West Texas to observe and photograph the stars and planets. texasstarparty.org
» 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
» 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
» 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, performances, and more. thecrucible.org/fireartsfestival
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
» JULY
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
» 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 Association’s annual rally. airventure.org
» AUGUST
» 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
» 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
IMPORTANT: All times, dates, locations, and events are subject to change. Verify all information before making plans to attend.
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