Congratulations on being accepted to Maker Faire Bay Area 2014!
From now until the show, you will receive regular communications with helpful links and important information to help you prepare for Maker Faire.
Helpful Links
Maker Toolkit
This is your resource center to guide you through exhibiting at Maker Faire.
Maker Manual
The Maker Manual will help you navigate the logistics of Maker Faire and make your involvement positive and memorable.
Hangout for 1st Time Makers
If you are a first time maker and have questions, join Maker Faire for a video chat on Google+. We'll share tips from past years and answer your questions, so you feel ready for the faire.
When: Tuesday, April 1: 6 to 7pm PST
Where: G+ Maker Faire Community
To participate, join the Maker Faire Community in Google+. At 6pm on Tuesday, log in to Google+ and look for the invitation to join our hangout. The chat is limited and will be first come first serve. If you are not able to join, let us know, and we will schedule another one.
Calling all CAD & CNC makers!
Submit a design for a new type of Info Kiosk to be built at Maker Faire and fly to the Bay Area for free. Individual or team entries and international submissions are accepted. Read more
Attend MakerCon
May 13 &14 at the Oracle Conference Center
MakerCon is an event for makers, by makers, and will provide valuable, practical insights into the impact of the maker movement on community, technology, and business.
1. Make A session or present your new market invention. Submit
HERE
2. Pitch your Prototype Submit
HERE. The winner will receive $5,000 cash and a slot on the Innovation Stage to present during Maker Faire!
3. Attend A special 50% discount for Makers! Register
HERE. Promo code: MAKERS
The Race is On
Maker Faire Bay Area 2014 will feature both Power Racing Series and Pedal Car Races.
Gather your team of builders and racers and...
...apply to the Power Racing Series on the PPPRS website.
...apply to the Pedal Car Races using the Maker Faire form.
Site Visits
Before Maker Faire, meet us at the
San Mateo Event Center to look at the site and ask questions.
Register here.
Thursday, April 3: Noon – 3pm
Thursday, April 17: Noon – 3pm
Thursday, May 1: Noon – 3pm