/EINPresswire.com/ -- SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - May 18, 2016) - Maker Faire Bay Area 2016, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, is taking place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 21 & 22, at the San Mateo Event Center in San Mateo, CA. Maker Faire Bay Area is the largest gathering of makers in the U.S. Tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, engineers, scientists, students, authors, artists, and corporations come together to share their innovations, projects, inventions, hobbies, and more, to thousands of aspiring makers from all ages and skill levels.

• What: Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 
• Where: San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
• When: 
  • Friday, May 20, 1pm - 5pm -- FRIDAY@MakerFaire special preview day; separate ticket required
  • Saturday, May 21, 10am - 7pm
  • Sunday, May 22, 10am - 6pm

First and foremost, attendees should determine how they're getting to Maker Faire Bay Area 2016. There is no parking at the San Mateo Event Center during Maker Faire. Deciding in advance how to get to the Faire will maximize attendees' time at the event, and help with reducing traffic and delays. Public transportation, such as BART, Caltrain, and SamTrans, is the preferred method for getting to the Faire. Carpooling, Uber, Lyft, and rideshare services as well as biking to the Faire are also great options. All transportation options can be found here:

• Getting to Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 Main Page
• Public Transportation Options including BART, Caltrain, and SamTrans
• Biking to & Bike Parking at the Faire
• Off-site Parking Options + Free Shuttle & Directions -- Sat & Sun Only: Expect delays and congestion around the area, including highways. Use off-site free parking and shuttle options.
• Transportation for Attendees with Mobility Disabilities

Traffic updates, including the use of optimal routes and exits, can be accessed by tuning into the following all weekend:

• Twitter: http://twitter.com/fairetraffic
• 511 traffic phone service and http://511.org
• Radio traffic reports on KCBS 740 AM and FM 106.9, and KGO AM 810

With over 1,300 Makers to meet, many performances and attractions to see, and 200+ presentations to hear, it's also important to plan ahead to ensure a fantastic experience. The following resources are available to all Faire goers, including the Official Mobile App of Maker Faire Bay Area 2016, which provides instance access to all of this information:

• Official Mobile App
• Program Guide
• Faire Map
• Meet the Makers
• Schedule of Presentations, Performances, & Shows

Storage lockers will be available again for attendees to use for a nominal, daily fee and store their belongings on-site in a safe location. Over 200 lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The locker area will also have a mobile device charging station for a small fee.

Microsoft Showcases Commitment to Maker Community as Goldsmith Sponsor at Maker Faire Bay Area 2016

Microsoft returns to Maker Faire Bay Area as a Goldsmith sponsor to share their mission to empower every person and business on the planet to do more through one of the most transformative trends for improving life or businesses, the Internet of Things (IoT). At Maker Faire, Microsoft will be on hand to demonstrate IoT technology that empowers makers of all ages and opens the door to innovation for developers, inventors, and startups. Microsoft's offerings are open by design to make it easier for anyone with an interest in IoT, or a great business idea, to start creating amazing solutions. From 3D printing to a robotic arm and BBC ::microbit coding to many others, Microsoft invites attendees to stop by their exhibit and learn how it's empowering everyone to do more with IoT.

Weekend tickets are on sale for Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 at advance pricing through Friday, May 20; general admission tickets for FRIDAY@MakerFaire are available through Thursday, May 19. Weekend Passes at advance pricing are $40.00-$65.00; Single Day Passes at advance pricing are $25.00-35.00. All tickets are available at http://mfba2016.eventbrite.com. General Admission FRIDAY@MakerFaire, Friday, May 20, are $75.00 for adults and $35.00 for students. Weekend tickets can also be purchased on-site at Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 on May 21 & 22, 2016. Weekend Passes at the door are $50.00-$80.00; Single Day Passes at the door are $30.00-45.00.

About Maker Faire

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth -- a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and celebration of the Maker Movement. It's a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather together to show what they are making and share what they are learning.

Maker Faire has celebrated 150 Faires in 2015 alone and has engaged more than 1.2 million attendees globally in over 30 countries around the world. The 10th annual Maker Faire Bay Area welcomed some 1,200 Makers and 145,000 attendees. World Maker Faire New York, the East Coast flagship event, has grown in five years to 930+ Makers and 95,000 attendees.

Located in San Francisco, California, Maker Media has been widely credited with jumpstarting the worldwide Maker Movement, which has been a transforming force in innovation, culture, and education. In addition to publishing Make: magazine and producing Maker Faire, Maker Media develops "getting started" kits and books it sells through its Maker Shed store as well as other retail channels.

Calendar Editors

A celebration of DIY culture, Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 runs Friday-Sunday, May 20-22, 2016, at the San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA. Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. Tickets range from $20.00-80.00 (ages 3 and under are free) and can be purchased at http://mfba2016.eventbrite.com. World Maker Faire New York 2016 is slated for Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2, at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, New York. More information about Maker Faire can be found at http://www.makerfaire.com.

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Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 Sponsors
Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Intel, Barnes & Noble; Goldsmith: Arduino, Arrow Electronics, Department of Energy, Google, Microsoft; Silversmith: Atmel, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cypress Semiconductor, Jack Link's, Makeblock, Qualcomm. 

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