Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 is around the corner, and this year it’s a special one: the 20th anniversary edition of what many call “the greatest show-and-tell on Earth.” From September 25th to 27th makers, educators, and tech enthusiasts will gather in Vallejo, California for three days of hands-on projects and inspiration.
Visit the Arduino Space
At the Make: magazine booth you’ll find the dedicated Arduino Space, where you can meet the team and try the latest open-source hardware:
- Arduino® Plug and Make™ Kit – a beginner-friendly prototyping kit that makes it easy to plug in sensors and modules and start building.
- Arduino® UNO™ Q – a versatile dual-brain board. At the Faire it powers playful live demos, including a custom handheld retro gaming console you can try on the spot.
- Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q – Arduino’s newest board, designed to push physical AI and edge intelligence to the next level.
Visitors will also be able to grab a special discount code available only at the Faire.
Massimo Banzi on the Foundry Stage
On Sunday, September 27th at 1PM PDT, Arduino co-founder Massimo Banzi will take the Foundry Stage for a talk titled “One year of projects with the UNO Q.” Since its launch in October 2025, the community has built an impressive range of projects with UNO Q, from fun experiments to advanced embedded systems. Massimo will showcase some of the most amusing, surprising, and technically sophisticated examples to spark your next idea.
Check the official event website for tickets and full details. If you’re into Arduino, embedded electronics, and DIY builds, Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 is the place to be.
Source: Arduino Blog
