Snapshots from the 2009 Maker Faire

The fourth annual Maker Faire, held on May 30-31 in San Mateo, Calif., draws on several creative themes. Nowhere else will you find the same mix of hackers, knitters, performers, sculptors, and mechanics in an environment that's as welcoming to toddlers as it is to retirees.

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Caption by Donald Bell