Media Registration – Maker Faire Bay Area 2026

Show Up. Shoot It. Your Coverage. Our Chaos.

Maker Faire Bay Area runs September 25 through 27, 2026 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA. If you’re covering the story of makers, inventors, and unapologetic tinkerers, we want you here. Media registration gets you access to the floor, the stages, and the people building the future one weld at a time. Apply below to request your credential.
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Who should apply for media credentials

Media credentials are reserved for working press, photographers, videographers, bloggers, and content creators covering the event for an outlet or established platform. We review every application individually. Personal social accounts without an editorial or publishing history won’t qualify. When in doubt, apply anyway and tell us who you’re shooting for.

Full faire access

Your credential is good for all three days, Friday through Sunday, no reentry hassle.

Press
Check-In

Skip general admission lines. Check in at the media desk near the main gate.

Interview Access

We connect you with makers, exhibitors, and performers for interviews on request.

Photo & Video Rights

Shoot freely across the grounds, from the show floor to the stages.

HOW TO REGISTER
  1. Complete the media registration form below
  2. Include your outlet name, platform link, or recent coverage samples
  3. Our team reviews applications and follows up by email
  4. Approved media will receive credential pickup instructions before the event

Questions? Email: pr@make.co

Maker Faire Bay Area

Friday, September 25–27, 2026

Mare Island Naval Shipyard

560 Nimitz Ave. Vallejo, CA 94592