June 12, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Amanda Gehrke, 510-747-6896
Alameda’s Inaugural Maker Faire Showcases Innovation, Creativity, and Fun for All Ages at Alameda Point
Alameda has long been home to a vibrant maker community, and now will be home to its very own Mini Maker Faire. More than 60 makers, scientists, crafters, and engineers will gather to show and share on Sunday, July 8, at this first-of-its-kind event in Alameda. Free tickets are available now: https://alameda.makerfaire.com
When: July 8, 2018 – 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Ranger Avenue between Saratoga Street and Pan Am Way. The closest address is 905 W Ranger Ave, Alameda
Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alameda-mini-maker-faire-2018-registration-44156164276
Website: https://alameda.makerfaire.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaMakerBot/
What is a Maker? We are all makers! Makers make things – they are inventers, builders, producers, designers, architects. They bake, craft, create, innovate, and more!
What is a Maker Faire? Maker Faire is described by organizers as showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.
The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo and in 2018 celebrated its thirteenth annual show. Today there are nearly 200 Maker Faires around the world. While larger Maker Faires draw more than 150,000 people, our Mini Maker Faire will help launch new makers on our island for years to come.
What Makers will be there? The line-up of makers is incredible! You will learn how to make things you have heard of, like soap, slime, beer, and jewelry. You will experience things you have never heard of but can imagine, like wild-fermented root kimchi, a mobile tinker bus, and a life-size game of operation. And you will experience things you have never heard of and are hard to even imagine, like the Unnecessarily High Five, a drivable red velvet cupcake, and the glovetopus! Check out our gallery of makers here: https://alameda.makerfaire.com/makers-exhibits/.
What other vendors will be there? This all day Mini Maker Faire includes food trucks, local beer and wine, and an amazing variety of bands and other entertainment for the whole family.
How much are tickets? Although the event is free, tickets to the family-friendly Mini Maker Faire are required for entry. Get your free tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alameda-mini-maker-faire-2018-registration-44156164276 or read more here https://alameda.makerfaire.com.
Where is the Alameda Mini Maker Faire located? Building 8 at Alameda Point is hosting Alameda's first Mini Maker Faire on July 8, 2018, in front of their building located at Ranger Avenue between Saratoga Street and Pan Am Way. The closest address is 905 W Ranger Ave, Alameda. In 2019, Building 8 will open as The General Storehouse, a mixed-use space with the ground floor devoted to rentable kitchen space - enough for 40 different companies or entrepreneurs.
How do I get there? Public transit and carpooling is encouraged when possible! The Faire is a little less than a mile from the Main Street Ferry Terminal, which has service from San Francisco and Oakland. The Faire is accessible by AC Transit Bus 96 to Alameda Point. The Lake Merritt BART is 3 miles from the Faire. From there, take AC Transit Bus 96 to Alameda Point. If you drive or carpool, the closest address is 905 W Ranger Ave, Alameda. Handicapped access and free automobile and bike parking will be provided.
Who is sponsoring the Alameda Mini Maker Faire? We are grateful for the support of The General Storehouse, Make:Magazine.com, College of Alameda, Alameda Point Partners, Castaway Creative, Elmore Arts, Phoenix, and SpeedPro Imaging. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us!
Who is producing the Alameda Mini Maker Faire? This event is brought to you by the City of Alameda, in partnership with the West Alameda and Downtown Alameda business associations. The event is co-produced by Idea Builder Labs.
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