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Maker Faire Bay Area 2024 – Student Days School Group Application

BA24 Field Trip Day - School Group Rates Application


We are excited that your school group is interested in coming to Maker Faire Bay Area Field Trip Day!

  • Maker Faire Bay Area Field Trip Day 2024 programming will be:

  • Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 10AM - 3PM

    To qualify for the discounted group rate to Maker Faire Bay Area Student Days, you need to buy tickets for groups of 10 or more students from a public school, private school, home school, college, or university.

    If your group consists of less than 10 students, we encourage you to reach out to other local school groups or pods to form a larger group and join in the Faire experience together.

    The last day to submit this application, and purchase tickets, is Monday, September 30, 2024.

    We will review your application and respond with its status soon. Please be on the lookout for an email with your application's status and ticketing link.

    If you plan to pay by Purchase Order/check, read more here about how to submit a PO. (Check payments are due by Monday, October 7, 2024.)

  • Please spell out the name of your district vs. using acronyms.
  • Please copy and paste the full link below. Example: http://www.myschool.com/.
  • This needs to be the teacher or school representative that will be purchasing tickets for the group, and will be at the Faire with the group.
  • For use at the event.
  • This needs to be an account that can accept attachments.
  • Examples: K, 1, 2, 3; or Grades 4-6, 11-12; etc.
  • Please defer to your school’s student to chaperone ratio.
  • If none, please enter the number zero.
  • The Faire opens at 10 am; early arrivals will not be admitted and buses will be sent to stage off-site if they arrive early.

Volunteering At Maker Faire Bay Area

Maker Faire Bay Area 2024 : Volunteer Interest Form

Thank you for wanting to help out at Maker Faire, the Greatest Show & Tell on Earth!

Every INDIVIDUAL who is wanting to come volunteer must complete this form. If you are a part of a group, please indicate so and of what group in the NOTES field at the bottom of the form.

If you have particular skills that may be helpful, or limitations that we should be aware of, please let us know in the Notes field.

Contact Information

Name(Required)

Volunteer Time Slots

When would you like to come Volunteer?
Friday, October 18th
Saturday, October 19th
Sunday, October 20th

Maker Faire Tickets

When would you like to come experience the Faire as a Guest? NOTE: Your ticket does not have to be for the same weekend you are volunteering.
Complimentary Ticket Dates

Volunteer Positions

Where are you interested in Volunteering? Please mark EVERYTHING you are interested in doing.
Set-Up Crew
For the helpers, the EARLY birds, and those that love arranging things JUST SO. ***Friday morning shift ONLY. Must be willing/able to be onsite early with a can-do attitude and sense of urgency to help Makers set up their exhibits before the Gates open for attendees.***
Information Booth Assistant
For those that enjoy talking with large quantities of people, are really good at giving directions, and like to have ALL the information so they can answer lots and LOTS of questions.
Hands-on Activity Facilitator
For those that are good at explaining things, are extremely patient, and enjoy teaching others how to perform complex, multi-step activities.
Welcoming Committee
For those undaunted by crowds, who have a thousand watt smiles, and possess excellent vocal projection skills.
Gallery Docent
For those that have great situational awareness, enjoy answering more in-depth questions, and are really good at giving directions.
Maker Assistant
For those with boundless amounts of energy, excellent problem solving skills, and an endless desire to help/move around. Comfortable walking shoes are required for this role!

Anything Else We Should Know About You?

Special Requests? Specialty Expertise? Spectacular Talents? Are you part of a group that is wanting to Volunteer together? Sound off here! We want to hear about it!

Getting to Maker Faire

Way Finding

Maker Faire Bay Area

October 13-15 & 20-22, 2023

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Get Here. Play Here. Stay Here.

Mare Island was the inaugural US Navy base on the Pacific Ocean. Situated just 25 miles northeast of  San Francisco in Vallejo, California, this iconic shipyard is uniquely bordered by the  Napa River. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage as the river flows through the Mare Island Strait.

Explore the hidden gem of Mare Island, a world nestled in the heart of the Bay Area with a vibrant industrial charm. 

October 13-15th and October 20-22nd, 2023

Parking Information:

Prepaid parking passes are available through Eventbrite for $10. 

Parking passes are available for purchase onsite for $20.

Shuttles run every 2O minutes but if you prefer to walk from parking to the venue there is a pedestrian path and way finding.

Parking is FREE on Fridays.

Ferry Information:

Saturdays and Sundays only:

Shuttle pick up from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal at 11:20 am and 12:20 pm with drop off at the Maker Faire Gates.

Return is even easier Ferry all the way. Ferry departs Mare Island at 3:20 pm

The only return option is the Ferry departing Mare Island at 3:20pm. We will not have return shuttles going back to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. 

Click HERE to check the Ferry Route!

Get Parking

Getting to Maker Faire

Cross the Carquinez Bridge and take the I-780/Benicia/Martinez exit (exit 30A) and loop beneath the overpass following signs for I-780 west. I-780 becomes Curtola Parkway.

Follow Curtola Parkway along the waterfront and past the marinas.

Turn left at Mare Island Causeway.

Take Highway 101 to Highway 37 towards Vallejo.

Before the raised overpass, take the Mare Island/Walnut Avenue exit.

Take the I-80 freeway west toward Vallejo. Take exit 33B to merge onto Highway 37 west toward Novato/San Rafael.

Continue on Highway 37 for approx. 4.7 miles and take the Mare Island exit (exit 17).

 

Take the I-680 freeway over the Benicia Bridge to I-780 west. I-780 becomes Curtola Parkway.

Follow Curtola Parkway along the waterfront and past the marinas.

Turn left at Mare Island Causeway.

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Lodging

We have secured an assortment of hotel rooms in Vallejo for both weekends of Maker Faire Bay Area. Hotel rooms in these blocks are first come, first served, so book yours today!
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Food and Beverage

Discover an array of delectable local food and drink trucks ready to tantalize your taste buds at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area. 
Available Friday through Sunday!
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Visit Vallejo

Discover the best activities and dining spots in Vallejo! From Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum to brewery visits, wine tasting, and local cuisine.
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For more info please  review our FAQ’s.

Mare Island at a Glance

Discover the vibrant transformation of Mare Island. Established in 1851, Mare Island became the first naval station on the west coast. After its closure in 1996, the community united to revitalize the island, resulting in a bustling hub of activity. Today, Mare Island boasts over 80 businesses, Touro University, a vibrant residential neighborhood, an 18-hole golf course, and more. Explore the captivating allure of Mare Island  where history meets innovation and community thrives.