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Maker Faire Bay Area’s 20th Anniversary

maritime maker faire booths and workers

Written By CENG MarCom Team

Cal Poly and Cal Poly Maritime Academy took part in Maker Faire Bay Area’s 20th anniversary celebration Sept. 26–27 on historic Mare Island in Vallejo.

At Booth CS-307 in Coal Shed 3, near the Training Ship Golden Bear, students and faculty shared their work with visitors and connected with fellow makers from across the Bay Area.

Maker Faire attendees get information at the College of Engineering booth

Maker Faire attendees get information at the College of Engineering booth

Eric Pulse, Lily Hsu Laiho and Zoë Wood in front of a giant metal octopus structure

Eric Pulse, Lily Hsu Laiho and Zoë Wood in front of a giant metal octopus structure

Cal Poly Maritime volunteers interact with Maker Faire attendees

Cal Poly Maritime volunteers interact with Maker Faire attendees

Cal Poly Maritime cadets speaking to crowd.

Cal Poly Maritime cadets speaking to crowd.

Exhibit volunteer showcasing table items.

Exhibit volunteer showcasing table items.

A young child interacting with stuffed animals at table.

A young child interacting with stuffed animals at table.

Small crowd gathered around Cal Poly and Maritime tables.

Small crowd gathered around Cal Poly and Maritime tables.

Cal Poly Maritime cadet explaining item to crowd.

Cal Poly Maritime cadet explaining item to crowd.

Two computer engineering students working event.

Two computer engineering students working event.

Two Poly1Rover students standing with rover in front of display board.

Two Poly1Rover students standing with rover in front of display board.