You may know Mark Frauenfelder as founder of “the most popular blog in the world,” Boing-Boing, or perhaps you’ve picked an issue of or visited the website of magazine Make, where he holds the position of Editor-in-Chief. Heck, we even had our own successful Maker Faire in Austin two years ago, which was a direct outgrowth of both Make and the spirit of do-it-yourself ethos it promotes. more ›

The second annual Maker Faire is taking place at the Travis County Fairgrounds this October. The event, which features all things hand made, crafted, and engineered, relies on local do-it-yourself-ers to show up and show off their projects. The professional tinkerers behind Craft and Make magazines are currently accepting project submissions for the event. Maker Faire is a showcase for projects in many arenas including science, art, craft, engineering, food, music, and green technology with a focus on interactive exhibits that emphasize the process of making things. The deadline to enter is Thursday, September 4th, so start polishing up your Tesla Coil, dusting your fleet of crocheted creatures, and taking pictures of your art car. Proposals can be filled out online, and selected Makers will be notified by September 18th. more ›