Saturday 10/14

Maker Faire Bay Area

October 13-15 & 20-22, 2023

Saturday, October 14, 2023

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Eben Upton

Don’t miss the chance to witness Eben Upton, the genius behind Raspberry Pi, deliver an exciting presentation exclusively at Maker Faire Bay Area. Discover his incredible contributions to the software and hardware architecture of the Raspberry Pi device.

CENTER STAGE

Experience the thrilling world of drone racing! Join us at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm for heart-pounding races that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss the chance to witness the incredible skills of our commercial drones at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm every day. Our talented drone racers will also be available to sign autographs and take pictures with the little ones. 

COAL SHED 1
MakeFashionShow

MakeFashion

Experience the cutting-edge world of wearable technology at this one-of-a-kind fashion show! Created by three innovative individuals from Calgary, MakeFashion is now a global Fashion Technology community. With a collection of more than 250 wearable tech garments, they have taken the stage at over 60 international events.

THE DARK ROOM

Don’t miss the explosive spectacle of EepyBird’s 102 bottles of Diet Coke (or similar), each featuring a unique, meticulously crafted nozzle. With a simple pull of a pin, 6 Mentos candies cascade down, launching a mesmerizing 20-foot geyser into the sky. Witness our choreographed fountain display, inspired by the iconic Bellagio fountains of Las Vegas.

CENTER STAGE

Join us as the Arizona-based entertainment genius takes us on a journey through his unique fusion of genres and mediums. As an All-Pro NFL Punter, Marquette not only engineers the music, but creates an immersive auditory experience for the audience. Don’t miss this unforgettable return to the Bay Area!

CENTER STAGE
Saturday 10/14/23
Maker Nexus
3:00 – 4:30 PM

Come and make your own LED “neon” sign to take home and add unique pizzaz to your home or office! Select from a selection of 3D printed shapes, and we will coach you through adding LED rope to the tracks in the shape, soldering where needed, so that you end up with a functional light to take with you. 

Workshop
Coal Shed 4
Saturday 10/14/23

Basic Makerspace Tools

Josh Manley & Jake Sugden
3:00 – 3:30 PM

Have you ever wondered about what equipment is in a makerspace? Come learn about the most common tools and supplies necessary to run a “starter” makerspace all the way up through a “professional” makerspace. You’ll discover hand, power, and CNC tools for wood, metal, plastic, electronics, and more!

Presentation
Make: Demo Stage
Saturday 10/14/23
Joey Chang
3:30 – 4:30 PM

Cello + beatboxing + vocals + live looping = Cello Joe. 

Cello Joe plays the cello while beatboxing, looping, and singing. It’s Classical Hip Hop. He creates fat beats with a cello and his mouth and he does it live! He is an anomaly in the world of cellists.

Live Music Performance
Pedal Power Stage

Maker Faire Bay Area 2023

at
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
560 Nimitz Ave. Mare Island Ca 94592

Fridays: 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sundays: 10 AM - 6 PM
Both Weekends!

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