This is the Twenty-First Century, where technological development is at its peak. And Makers Fair is true representation of the time. Every time the Makers Fair comes to SF Bay area, we have something our the other to attend and eventually miss attending it. This time, I had my finals and I really needed to study for it. My mom said, “Let’s go to the Makers Fair!” so that I could get the necessary break from my studying. I love arts, crafts, and exploring different innovative designs. Makers Fair is like a “Mecca” for all of these interests. I was super excited and eager to explore. We started early, but we were definitely not prepared for the crowd that showed up. When we reached the fair, we were really concerned about parking. Parking was expensive($35). All the accessible parkings were full, but surprisingly a gentleman with a yellow vest helped us get a spot in the VIP parking.
As we entered the gate it was really amazing and eye opening for me.There was a lot of 3D printing and other creative forms of building. The fair offered a new creative aspect to today’s technology. Each stall had its own speciality and there was a lot to learn from each section. Starting from physics, history, biology, the fair just got more interesting and inspiring as you explored more. Some of the booths even provided you hands-on experience. There was so much to learn from this fair. A foundation by the name of Magic Wheelchair really caught my attention the most since I also work on addressing accessibility challenges. This foundation makes themed wheelchairs for kids with physical disabilities. Another really interesting display was that of glass making. There were rows of booths where they would make minute intricate glass structures. An absolute must see. As you walk around the fair, you will also see random creative miniature cars roll up in front of you. An interesting way to keep you interested all the time. The fair was for all ages. For the smaller kids, there was a very cool magic show going on. The whole experience was really fun, and I can’t wait for the innovative displays next year.

WheelChair themed as a princess chariot

 

 

– Parking may not be very easy, however if you have the handicap placard, even if the spots are taken, the officials will get you a spot near the entrance
– All the shuttles that take you to the Makers Fair are accessible
– There are ADA shuttles available from each of the four parkings in the Makers Fair that can take you near the Entrance of the Fair
– If you use BART, get off at Millbrae Station, and take the free ADA shuttle to the Makers Fair
– For more information call – 650-508-6241
– Bring a scooter or wheelchair, as there will be a lot of walking
– They have an option to rent wheelchairs for $10, but the wheelchairs are on a first-come first-served basis
– It will be crowded, so navigate carefully using your wheelchair or scooter

– Wear comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking
– Bring extra food just in case there is a long line in the food stalls or if you have food restrictions
– Uber, cab or carpooling is a better option.
– Try to get in very early to avoid the crowd.
– If you intend to cover all the exhibits including workshops, you will need to manage your time accordingly.