Events filled with DIY projects, science, demos, recycling, entertainment, and fun

Sponsors

We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities and exhibit options and are ready to work with you to create a custom presence for you onsite (one that will meet your marketing goals and budget). Please contact us at: or call us 415-823-8133 for more information. We look forward to partnering with you.

AAA

Chevrolet

Chevrolet is one of America�s best-known and best-selling automotive brands, and one of the fastest growing brands in the world. With fuel solutions that range from �gas-friendly to gas-free,� Chevrolet has nine models that offer an EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and offers two hybrid models. More than 2.5 million Chevrolets that run on E85 biofuel have been sold. Chevrolet delivers expressive design, spirited performance and strives to provide the best value in every segment in which it competes.

Clif Bar

Clif Kid

Epilog Laser

From engraving tech gadgets to cutting gears for your latest creation, a system from Epilog will allow you to make all your projects one-of-a-kind.

GeekDad

GeekDad is the parenting blog at Wired.com, where geeky parents from all over share their joy at raising their kids in their own geeky image.

HP

SYNC

Ford

Gravity

Gravity is a web app and service that connects people with shared interests and helps them engage in meaningful and fun conversations. Go to http://www.gravity.com/makerfaire to find your fellow makers and join the conversation!

Jameco

Lego Education

LEGO Education�s standards-based, hands-on math, science, and technology curriculum includes robotics, simple machines, forces, structures, and energy that engage and motivate students.

Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand Yarn Company, a 129 year-old brand, offers over 35 types of yarn including natural, organic and man-made fibers. Learn to knit or crochet at the Lion Brand booth with free classes throughout the weekend, or if you already know how, get great ideas for projects big and small. Kids can also join in the fun, making craft projects like flowers, noisemakers, and other yarn-embellished creations.

Livescribe Inc.

Located in Oakland, Calif., Livescribe has developed a new low�cost mobile computing platform that enhances productivity, learning, communication and self-expression for anyone that uses pen and paper. The Pulse smartpen revolutionizes the act of writing by recording and linking audio to handwriting, so users never miss a word.

Newegg.com.

Newegg.com, the second-largest online-only retailer in the United States, was founded in 2001 and regularly earns industry-leading customer service ratings. The award-winning website has more than 13 million registered users and offers customers a comprehensive selection of the latest high-tech products, detailed product descriptions and images, as well as how-to information and customer reviews. Using the site's online tech community, customers have the opportunity to interact with other computer, gaming and consumer electronics enthusiasts. Once you know, you Newegg.�

Ryonet.

Ryonet is the online leader in screen printing equipment and supplies and the nations largest screen printing and garment decoration educator.

Provo Craft

ShopBot Tools, Inc.

ShopBot Tools began in the workshop/barn of Ted Hall over 12 years ago out of a maker�s need for a computerized cutting tool.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

SINGER

SparkFun Electronics

Gear for the tech enthusiast � from LEDs to conductive thread, tutorials to affordable PCB fabrication. Find the resources you need to let your geek shine.

Spy Gear

Spy Gear is the leading brand of high-tech spy gadgets by Wild Planet. In 2010 it will launch the highly anticipated Spy Video TRAKR � the first app-enabled, programmable, remote-controlled vehicle to digitally transmit color video, audio and data and allow users to create, download and share custom programs.