# Nomad · Maker Faire Bay Area: sources

Row #48 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site.

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Name, place (Mare Island, Vallejo, California, USA), continent | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ (primary) · https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ (secondary) |
| Usual timing: September | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ (primary) · https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ (secondary) |
| What you build / use: BUILD & exhibit your own project (electronics, robots, crafts, art, science); or visit and try things | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ (primary) · https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ (secondary) |
| How a traveller takes part: Apply through the Call for Makers to exhibit, present, perform or run a workshop; or visit the faire | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ (primary) · https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ (secondary) |
| Participation level: Build-exhibit (application) | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ (primary) · https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ (secondary) |
| Entry requirements / deadline: 2027 Call for Makers not published yet (2026: priority-review deadline 15 Jul) | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ (primary) · https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ (secondary) |
| Verification note (research pass): Dates from the organiser's Bay Area page ('returns to Mare Island September 24-26, 2027') (checked 1 Nov 2026). The call for makers, FAQ and maker toolkit pages still describe the 2026 edition; 2027 details TBC. | experiences_v1.csv |
| Date: 24–26 Sep 2027: Maker Faire Bay Area 2027. Organiser: returns to Mare Island 24-26 Sep 2027. Hours and the 2027 call TBC. Build/use: Exhibit your own project, present, perform or run a workshop; or visit. How to join: Apply through the Call for Makers (2027 call not published yet); or visit. | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ |
| Take-part route "Exhibit, present or perform" (Team entry): Apply through the Call for Makers to show a project, give a talk, perform or run a workshop. The 2027 call is not published yet; in 2026 the priority-review deadline was 15 Jul. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Take-part route "Visit the faire" (Watch & buy local): Three days of robots, rockets, art cars, electronics, crafts and hands-on activities at Mare Island; meet the makers and try things. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Check note: 2027 dates: 24-26 Sep 2027 at Mare Island (organiser's page). Hours, the 2027 call for makers and ticket details are not published yet. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: The 2026 faire (its 20th year) was 25-27 Sep at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo; its Friday was a Field Trip Day for school groups. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: The organiser's FAQ says volunteer places are available through a form on its site. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |

## Skills you'll need (section 03)

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Skills (this experience): Preparing a maker project for public exhibition (working demo, safety, power needs); Writing a clear Call for Makers application with a good project image; Running an interactive stand and explaining your project to visitors | Skills research, checked 2026-11-01 (IST) |
| Difficulty (our estimate): Some practice (you need a working project); prep time (our estimate): 2-6 weeks to polish a project for exhibition. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate |
| Refresher, practice and safety steps: Maker Faire Bay Area returns to Mare Island on 24-26 Sep 2027 (organiser's page); 2027 hours and the 2027 call are not published yet. / In 2026 you could apply to exhibit, present on a stage, perform or lead a workshop; full-event exhibits got priority, with weekend-only and Friday-only options. / The 2026 call asked for a landscape project image you hold the rights to, plus an image of you or your group. / Write the application around what visitors will see and do: a clear photo, what is new about it, and the space and power you need. / Make the exhibit safe to stand next to: guard moving parts, hot surfaces and batteries; tidy cables; plan for crowds and children. / Make the stand self-explanatory: signs, process photos and something people can touch or try. / Have a 30-second story ready: why you built it, what you learned, what's next. / Plan load-in, set-up and take-down, spares and a repair kit; demos break. / Demo your project to friends or at a local makerspace and note the questions they ask. / Write your 30-second pitch and a one-page project sign. / Run your project for a full faire day to find failure points. / Read the maker toolkit so load-in, parking and set-up are familiar. / Follow the organiser's safety and electrical rules for exhibits. / Keep moving parts, heat and batteries guarded and away from small hands. / Confirm the 2027 dates, hours and call before you book travel. | Our summary of the resources below |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Make: Community LLC (Maker Faire brand owner; organiser of Maker Faire Bay Area)): Maker Faire Bay Area: The 2027 dates (24-26 Sep, Mare Island) and what the faire covers. | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Make: Community LLC (Maker Faire brand owner; organiser of Maker Faire Bay Area)): Call for Makers: How to apply to exhibit, present, perform or run a workshop, with the 2026 timeline as a guide. | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Make: Community LLC (Maker Faire brand owner; organiser of Maker Faire Bay Area)): Maker Toolkit: Applications, logistics, load-in, parking and set-up for exhibitors. | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/maker-toolkit/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Make: Community LLC (Maker Faire brand owner; organiser of Maker Faire Bay Area)): FAQ: Venue, hours, Field Trip Day and volunteering (2026 edition). | https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/faq/ |
| Resource (Community-accepted; publisher: Make: Community (Make: magazine)): Tips for Makers: The Basics of Boothing: Practical advice on signage, interaction and staffing an exhibit. Why accepted: Make: founded Maker Faire and owns the brand; its boothing tips are the standard advice for Maker Faire exhibitors. | https://makezine.com/article/education/tips-for-makers-the-basics-of-boothing/ |

## Check notes shown on the page

- 2027 dates: 24-26 Sep 2027 at Mare Island (organiser's page). Hours, the 2027 call for makers and ticket details are not published yet.
- The 2026 faire (its 20th year) was 25-27 Sep at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo; its Friday was a Field Trip Day for school groups.
- The organiser's FAQ says volunteer places are available through a form on its site.

## Our grouping

- Levels shown: Team entry, Watch & buy local (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Build-exhibit (application)").
- Usual months used by the month filter: Sep.