About this event
Maker Faire Bay Area marks its 20th anniversary September 25 through 27 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo. Friday Field Trip Day runs 10 AM to 3 PM, then Saturday and Sunday open 10 AM to 5 PM across the historic shipyard grounds. Robotics, Tesla coils, craft forges, and interactive builds draw school groups Friday and family crowds over the weekend. Food vendors are posted throughout the site, so lunch lines thicken when Saturday midday demos empty into the esplanade. Ferry and parking arrivals keep a steady flow onto Nimitz Avenue; operators see strongest snack traffic after morning workshops break and again mid-afternoon before the 5 PM close.
Vendor Tip
If you plan to vend at this event, make sure your Vallejo permits are current. Many events require proof of valid health permits, insurance, and city vendor licenses before you can set up.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Maker Faire Bay Area start?
Maker Faire Bay Area runs Fri 10 AM - 3 PM; Sat-Sun 10 AM - 5 PM in Vallejo, CA.
Where is Maker Faire Bay Area located?
Maker Faire Bay Area is held at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592, in Vallejo, CA.
What is Maker Faire Bay Area?
Maker Faire Bay Area marks its 20th anniversary September 25 through 27 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo. Friday Field Trip Day runs 10 AM to 3 PM...
Nearest locations to vend
Markets, spots where food trucks already set up, and parking around Vallejo, CA.
These are leads, not permission. Private lots need the owner's OK and street spots follow Vallejo vending rules — see the Vallejo Food Truck Permit Guide 2026.
Map: what's around Mare Island Naval Shipyard
Food trucks near Vallejo, CA
Commissary kitchens in Vallejo, CA
Guides for Vallejo, CA
