Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
The launch of Maker Faire in the Bay Area in 2006 demonstrated the popularity of making and interest among legions of aspiring makers to participate in hands-on activities and learn new skills at the event. 200,000 people annually attend the two flagship Maker Faires in the Bay Area and New York, with an average of 44% of attendees first timers at the Bay Area event, and 61% in New York. In 2017, over 190 independently-produced “Mini Maker Faires” plus over 30 larger-scale Featured Maker Faires will have taken place around the world, including Tokyo, Rome, Shenzhen, Taipei, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Detroit, San Diego, Milwaukee, and Kansas City.
Maker Faire is primarily designed to be forward-looking, showcasing makers who are exploring new forms and new technologies. But it’s not just for the novel in technical fields; Maker Faire features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. It’s a venue for makers to show examples of their work and interact with others about it. Many makers say they have no other place to share what they do. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is often invisible in our communities, taking place in shops, garages and on kitchen tables. It’s typically out of the spotlight of traditional art or science or craft events. Maker Faire makes visible these projects and ideas that we don’t encounter every day.
Company Details
- Employees
- 32
- Founded
- -
- Address
- San Mateo, California, Us
- Phone
- (800) 889-8969
- in****@****ire.com
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Website
- makerfaire.com
- Keywords
- Art, Technology, Education, Robotics, AI, Electronics, Maker Movement, Making, Community, 3D Printing, Engineering, Science, STEM, STEAM, Start Up, VR.
- HQ
- San Mateo, California
Maker Faire Questions
Maker Faire's helpline number is (800) 889-8969
Maker Faire's website is makerfaire.com
Maker Faire's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/maker-faire
Maker Faire has
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Maker Faire's industry is
Entertainment
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Maker Faire's support email address is info@makerfaire.com
Maker Faire's categories are Entertainment
Maker Faire's founding year is 2006
