Come celebrate MAKE magazine's 13th Maker Faire and seventh anniversary in the Bay Area, showcasing creative and resourceful people in the areas of science and technology, engineering, food, and arts and crafts.

Saturday - May 19th, 2012 from 10am - 8pm

Sunday - May 20th, 2012 from 10am - 6pm

FAQ’S:

How do I get my tickets once I have purchased them online?

Tickets purchased on-line, will receive an email confirmation with a link to print your eTickets from your computer.

I did not receive an email confirmation when I ordered my tickets, what should I do?

Check your spam or gray mail folder, in case it was misdirected. If you are unable to find it, email tickets@makerfaire.com to have it resent. Please include the name and email address used to order the tickets.

I am not able to print my tickets, what should I do?

Adobe has a site which reviews the common issues with printing .pdf files

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/873/cpsid_87346.html

In the article you will see the quickest resolution is to print as an image - Step 1

If this article doesn't help to resolve the issue, please let us know. We can send you the .pdf as an email attachment rather than having you access the ticket from the link in the email. And of course, if that doesn't work, we can print the tickets and get them to you by another means. Please feel free to reach us at tickets@makerfaire.com or call us at 800-998-9938, M-F, 7:30am-5pm PST.

The tickets have my name but I want to give them as a gift, donate, etc., can the be used by someone else?

Yes, the tickets are transferrable. The name on the ticket does not need to be the ticket holder at the gate. If you would like to have the name on the ticket changed or removed, please contact tickets@makerfaire.com, we can update the tickets on your behalf.

What day(s) and hour(s) will Maker Faire be open to the public?
Saturday, May 19th – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where can I park?
Public parking is available at the San Mateo County Event Center. Parking will be $20 per day. Free offsite parking options will also be available at the Franklin Templeton parking lot on Saratoga. You will need to plan for a 15-minute walk. See our Getting to Bay Area Maker Faire by Car page and Parking page for more details.

Where is the handicap parking located?
The handicap parking area is near the Main Gate via the Saratoga drive entrance. 1346 Saratoga Dr. San Mateo, CA 94403, there is a $25 charge for this lot and it fills up fast. We recommend coming as early as 9:30am. 

We have an ADA bus in rotation for our off-site parking lots, the shuttle and off-site parking is free.

Where can I park my RV?

We suggest you contact the San Mateo Event Center directly to get specific answers to your RV parking questions. Expo Center phone number is (650) 574-3247, their RV parking form is here:
http://www.sanmateoexpo.org/rv-parking/rv-parking-information

Is public transportation available?
Yes; SamTrans and Caltrain provide convenient and cost-effective service with CalTrains running hourly. Three SamTrans routes provide service to the Event Center from throughout the county and San Francisco. Route 292 provides direct service. Routes 390 and 391 offer service along El Camino Real with a stop at 25th Avenue, two blocks west of the Event Center grounds. Caltrain stops at the Hillsdale station, 0.8 miles from the Event Center. See the Getting to Maker Faire by Train, Bus, and Bike page additional information.

Are there any resources for carpooling to Maker Faire? Yes, we are working with RideJoy to facilitate rideshare to the faire. Click here to sign up to offer or request a ride.

Will you have bike parking?
Yes, secure Valet Bicycle Parking is provided by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.

How much are the tickets?
Retail tickets range in price from $8-$30 for a full day pass. Purchase in advance and save up to $20 for a weekend adult pass and even more for groups over ten. Special Early Bird discounted prices for online ticket sales are valid through May 9, 2012. Advance ticket prices available online between May 10 and May 18,2012. Ticket prices will increase at the gate. Buy early online for the best pricing and to avoid lines at the gates.

Military Discount 

• For advance purchases, Miliary Discount is 35% off of posted price. Please email tickets@makerfaire.com for discount code.

• Onsite, Military price is:                                                                                                                      ADULT Weekend = $35.00,  STUDENT Weekend = $22.00, YOUTH Weekend = $15.00                ADULT Day Pass = $20.00,  STUDENT Day Pass = $13.00, YOUTH Day Pass = $10.00

Booster Pass - Special Offering with Booster Access & Privileges!

Becoming a Maker Faire Booster entitles you and your guest (two attendees) to:

• Participate in pre-event Maker Faire (starting with Education Day on 5/17) 
• Attend all Friday afternoon you Maker programs and all special events
• Get a sneak peak of Makers and their projects during setup on Thursday & Friday
• Enjoy the opening Maker Dinner and Entertainment on Friday evening
• Access to priority parking and gate entrance 
• Gain entry to the Booster Club onsite
• Receive special "Maker Faire", MAKE and Maker Shed items

Maker Faire Booster passes will be limited.
Cost: $495 (access for two)
No discounted tickets apply for this level of sponsorship.

Can I volunteer at Maker Faire?
Yes. We have a new volunteer Maker In Training program this year. Click here for more information: Maker in Training.

What if it rains?
The show will go on! Bring rain gear to keep you dry when walking outdoors. Fortunately, we will have many indoor exhibits to keep the family dry.

What can I expect?
To have the time of your life! You'll be surprised and intrigued with every corner that you turn.

For more information on tickets click here

For more information on Getting there by Car, click here

For more information on Where to Stay, click here

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Rain or Shine. No Refunds/Exchanges. Tickets cannot be replaced.