Plan Ahead with These Resources for the Best World Maker Faire New York 2017 Experience, September 23 & 24
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- World Maker Faire New York 2017, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, will take place this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24, at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, NY. World Maker Faire is the premier gathering of makers on the East Coast and draws approximately 95,000 makers, Maker Movement supporters, and making enthusiasts from up and down the East Coast as well as across the U.S. and around the world.
- What: World Maker Faire New York 2017
- Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY
- When: Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24, 2017—10am - 6pm both days
World Maker Faire will showcase over 750 makers to engage, teach, and inspire attendees. Projects include performances and attractions, hands-on activities, demos, prototypes and new products, and all sorts of exciting things that will spark the maker in everyone. In addition, five stages will host a variety of steadfast Maker Movement leaders as well as up and coming experts for presentations, demos, panels, and interviews on many topics.
As part of Maker Week and the overall Faire program, the third annual Make: Education Forum will be taking place on Friday, September 22. The Forum is a one-day event hosted by Maker Faire and the New York Hall of Science for education professionals, focusing on computational making, rethinking professional development for maker education, and how making is not just about creating a makerspace but creating a maker culture. More details, and tickets, are available at http://makerfaire.com/new-york/education-forum/. The Make: Education Forum is made possible by the generous support of the Forum's sponsors, DK Publishing and Microsoft.
A number of excellent resources are now available for attendees to use to help them plan their time at the Faire. They include:
In addition, the World Maker Faire website—http://makerfaire.com/new-york/—has been optimized for mobile use to upgrade the Faire the experience. Attendees can bookmark the site on their mobile device to access all of the above resources while at the Faire.
Public transportation is the recommended and preferred method to arrive to the Faire. The New York Hall of Science is a quick walk from the 111th Street Station, and the Mets-Willet Point Station for LIRR riders. Ridesharing options such as Uber and Lyft, taxis, and biking to the Faire, with free bike parking available 9:00am – 6:30pm each day, are other great options. All details related to getting to World Maker Faire can be found at http://makerfaire.com/new-york/getting-to-maker-faire/.
- Public Transportation Options
- Biking to & Bike Parking at the Faire
- Rideshare & Taxis
- Car Arrival & Parking—Parking is available at Citi Field; there is no parking at the New York Hall of Science.
Italian Trade Agency Returns to World Maker Faire as Goldsmith Sponsor
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) returns as a Goldsmith Sponsor to World Maker Faire New York 2017, bringing a group of fifteen Italian makers together to showcase their projects and network with other makers. "Our goal is to open up new avenues of business and opportunities for these Italian makers," said Marco Saladini, head of the ITA's office in Chicago. "We are excited to be at World Maker Faire to shine a spotlight on what's happening in the Maker Movement in Italy."
Attending World Maker Faire New York 2017
Tickets are on sale now for World Maker Faire New York 2017 at advance pricing at http://makerfaire.com/new-york/buy-tickets/ through Friday, September 22, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET ($20.00 - $30.00 for a Single Day Pass; $40.00 - $55.00 for a Weekend Pass). Special packages and offers also available through September 22; check site for more details. At the door pricing is in effect starting on Saturday, September 23. Tickets will be available for purchase on-site at World Maker Faire New York 2017, and still available online during the Faire. Children 2 and under are free.
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 will celebrate 221 Faires in 2017 and will engage more than 1.58 million attendees globally in 45 countries around the world. The 12th annual Maker Faire Bay Area welcomed some 1,200 Makers and 125,000 attendees. World Maker Faire New York, the East Coast flagship event, has grown in seven years to 930+ Makers and 95,000 attendees.
Located in San Francisco, California, Make: has been widely credited with jumpstarting the worldwide Maker Movement, which is a transforming force in innovation, culture, and education. The brands under the Make: umbrella include Maker Faire global events, Make: magazine, Make: books, and Maker Share—a new networking hub to show and share maker projects.
Calendar Editors
A celebration of DIY culture, World Maker Faire New York 2017 will take place Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24, at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, New York. More information about Maker Faire can be found at http://www.makerfaire.com. Save the dates for Maker Faire Bay Area 2018 at the San Mateo Event Center in San Mateo, CA, on Friday-Sunday, May 18-20, 2018. Find a Maker Faire near you at http://makerfaire.com/map. More information about Maker Faire can be found at http://www.makerfaire.com.
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World Maker Faire New York 2017 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: Barnes & Noble; Goldsmith: Maker Share, a project by Make: and Intel, ITA;
Silversmith: Cognizant, Digi-Key, Dremel, Mimaki.
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