Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 8:09PM | Becks Davis 
Now in its third year at The Henry Ford, Maker Faire has become one of our favorite events in Detroit. Both adults and kids will enjoy the demonstrations, inventions and hands-on activities.
Highlights of Maker Faire include the Coke and Mentos Guys, a life-size Mousetrap game, a Lego Brick Challenge Game Show and Handmade Detroit and other local crafters. There is something for everyone at Maker Faire!
Win tickets to Maker Faire!
I have two packs of 4 tickets to giveaway. Yes, two winners will each win 4 tickets.
How to enter:
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what invention (crazy or practical) that you'd like to see happen in your lifetime. Make sure you leave your email address when you post the comment so I can get in touch with you if you win. (Your email address will not be published.)
The contest ends on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. The winner will be announced on Friday afternoon.
The contest has ended!
I will select the winner using random.org.
Weekend Roundup
1. Ferndale Pub Crawl - Join 2,000 others on a walking tour of Ferndale's bars, clubs and restaurants. The funds raised will benefit four local charities. July 27th.
2. 2012 Summer Beer Festival - Head to Depot Town in Ypsilanti for the 15th annual event put on by the Michigan Brewers Guild. Enjoy over 450 beers from 60 Michigan brewers plus food and live entertainment. Tickets are only available for July 27th.
3. Maker Faire Detroit - The Henry Ford is the perfect venue for this celebration of makers, creators, inventors, DIYers and innovators. July 28—29.
4. Arab & Chaldean Festival - The largest Arab & Chaldean festival in North America takes place in Hart Plaza this weekend. July 28—29.
5. Concours d'Elegance of America at St. Johns - Classic and rare cars are on show on the beautiful grounds of St. Johns. Events include a vintage car auction and an automotive arts exhibit. July 29th.
Bonus: Rockin' on the Riverfront
Double Bonus: Saturday Camp Hi-Fi
Triple Bonus: CityLoft and Downtown Detroit Days
Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!
Reader Comments (75)
A cnc type of machine that would cut out all my wood projects and put them together. Then an automatic shop cleaner of course!
Something to monitor our sleep cycles accurately and help us wake up at the ideal point in our sleep cycle to maximize the effectiveness of sleep.
Much like automatic vacuum cleaners, I would like to see an automatic cultivator that can search your garden rows for weeds and remove them. With a dual function of patrolling for and scaring off pesky animals and insects that want to take advantage of our bounty!
An invention I'd like to see in my lifetime? Voice comments recorded on social media. No more emoticons needed.
A solar powered hover board to transport us from one building to another at school campuses quickly and in style
I have to agree with the self-cleaning windows. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would like to see a device in your car that alerts you when an emergency vehicle is approaching and audibly reminds you that you are supposed to safely pull over to the right and stop!
I'd like to see batteries that last [practically] forever. Open the box, turn it on, and it never turns off again.
I would love to see an actual domed colony on the moon. I think that is one of the coolest inventions that was predicted by science fiction that we haven't made any headway on.
I would like to see an innovation that can genetically modify cancer causing cells
Definitely laundry that puts itself away!!!
I'd like to see a food teletransporter so I can share in meals with friends and family who are far away. Of course, it would also be great to share with those who are foodless around the world as well.
A patio umbrella with built in insect repellent, so when you sat under it you would have to worry about mosquito and other pests.
Congrats to Chris Lee and Vince Speelman—You've each won 4 tickets to Maker Faire this weekend! You'll receive an email soon, letting you know how and where to pick up your tickets. Have fun!
Also dont forget the food truck rally sponsored by Olympia Development and Park Bar at 44 W Adams all day before the Jimmy Bufferr concert tomorrow!