
2026 Maker Faire Bay Area
Industrial Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Contemporary Art, and Education Technology experiences for makers, students, and families.
Exhibitors
Visitors
Area
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 takes place September 25-27, 2026 at the historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA, 560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592.
Friday (Field Trip Day): 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Maker Faire is a sprawling, hands-on showcase of invention, curiosity, and ingenuity, featuring microelectronics, 3D printing, physical AI, food hacking, drones, robotics, and more.
Yes, tickets will be available at the door. Online tickets purchased in advance are 20% off.
If you purchased a single-day ticket and need to change your day of attendance, you may request a transfer to another day in the event app. Friday Field Trip Day tickets cannot be transferred to Saturday or Sunday.
Yes. Groups of 10 or more receive discounts: 10% off for groups of 10-15, 15% off for groups of 16-25, and 25% off for groups of 26 or more. Group discounts are automatically applied at checkout when 10 or more admission tickets of the same type are added to the cart.
Yes, parking is available at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and can be purchased online in advance at a discount in spring 2026. Parking passes will also be available on the day of the event; follow on-site signage and staff directions.
A special Maker Faire ferry schedule from San Francisco to Mare Island will be published in summer 2026.
Field Trip Day is a special event designed for school groups, featuring hands-on activities and educational exhibits. It runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Yes. Since Field Trip Day serves as a preview of the Maker Faire weekend, general admission tickets for this day are offered at a discounted rate. Limited quantities are available.

2026 Maker Faire Bay Area
Industrial Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Contemporary Art, and Education Technology experiences for makers, students, and families.
Exhibitors
Visitors
Area
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 takes place September 25-27, 2026 at the historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA, 560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592.
Friday (Field Trip Day): 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Maker Faire is a sprawling, hands-on showcase of invention, curiosity, and ingenuity, featuring microelectronics, 3D printing, physical AI, food hacking, drones, robotics, and more.
Yes, tickets will be available at the door. Online tickets purchased in advance are 20% off.
If you purchased a single-day ticket and need to change your day of attendance, you may request a transfer to another day in the event app. Friday Field Trip Day tickets cannot be transferred to Saturday or Sunday.
Yes. Groups of 10 or more receive discounts: 10% off for groups of 10-15, 15% off for groups of 16-25, and 25% off for groups of 26 or more. Group discounts are automatically applied at checkout when 10 or more admission tickets of the same type are added to the cart.
Yes, parking is available at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and can be purchased online in advance at a discount in spring 2026. Parking passes will also be available on the day of the event; follow on-site signage and staff directions.
A special Maker Faire ferry schedule from San Francisco to Mare Island will be published in summer 2026.
Field Trip Day is a special event designed for school groups, featuring hands-on activities and educational exhibits. It runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Yes. Since Field Trip Day serves as a preview of the Maker Faire weekend, general admission tickets for this day are offered at a discounted rate. Limited quantities are available.
