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East Bay Mini Maker Faire to showcase local creativity - Sunday, Oct. 14

Published on Friday, October 12, 2012
Last updated on 10:56AM, Friday, October 12, 2012
East Bay Mini Maker Faire to showcase local creativity - Sunday, Oct. 14

By Oakland Local Editorial Team

The Third Annual East Bay Mini Maker Faire is this Sunday, Oct. 14, and promises to showcase some of the best talent and creativity of the East Bay maker culture. The annual one-day, family-friendly innovation exchange will feature more than 160 new and returning makers, performers, food vendors and speakers. Attracting 3,000 attendees in its first year and nearly doubling in size in 2011, the event is a celebration of do-it-yourself (and do-it-together!) spirit and hands-on making. It’s a don’t-miss day for families, makers, foodies, music-lovers, art-goers and more.

Confirmed 2012 fair highlights to date include:

  • Maker exhibits by local luminaries Flux Foundation, The Crucible, TweetHaus, BioFuel Oasis, MacGyverClass!, Lawrence Hall of Science, Lego Jeep, Manifesto Bicycles, Paul Nosa, Backyard Orchards, Fixit Clinic, Make:SF, PAPER PUNK, One Man Banjo and more than 70 more
  • Ride the astonishing pedal-powered amusement ride, Cyclofuge - Cyclecide’s largest and most amazing ride
  • East Bay debut of Bigfoot - The Musical
  • Booths to make and launch your own rocket, swipe a screen print, make butter, learn how to solder, as well as our complete textile hacking (and costume-making) room, the Swap-O-Rama-Rama
  • The return of our Homesteader Stage on DIY domestic arts, including food, spirits, animal keeping and more
  • The East Bay’s best crafters, selling their lovely wares to those interested in getting a head start on holiday shopping
  • Food trucks by Bites off Broadway


Community-driven, independently produced Mini Maker Faire events inspired by (and licensed by) by Maker Faire are now being produced around the world, including the East Bay Mini Maker Faire in Oakland.
 

INFO--GET TICKETS NOW

East Bay Mini Maker Faire

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14

Where: Park Day School Campus, 360-42nd St., Oakland

More info: (510) 653-0317 or ebmakerfaire.com

Cost: $7.50-$20

About Susan Mernit
Susan Mernit is the co-founder of Oakland Local. She is also a circuit rider for The Community Information Challenge, a program of The John S and James L Knight Foundation, a popular speaker and facilitator, and a consultant to media, non-profit and community organizations. Susan lives in North Oakland with a rescue dog named Cazzie, a little dog named Violet, a fat grey cat named Gracie, a very cool housemate, and a yard in serious need of soil remediation. She is an aspiring gardener, a long-time blogger & entrepreneur, and a recovering journalist who's found home in Oakland.