Theo Lang
09/25
Robotics alley dusk
Wristband QR got us past the gate in under ten seconds. Robotics alley was the night.
Remy Cole
Sep 19–20 · Pier 27
Festival Director
Maker Fair 2026
Two days on the Embarcadero for people who build in public—robots, food trucks, late soldering, and a keynote that ends in a parade of prototypes. Wristbands at the gate.
Agenda
Saturday · Sep 19
- 10:00 — Gates · maker market flood
- 13:00 — Robotics alley: live autonomous demos
- 18:00 — Keynote: Building in public
- 21:00 — Night market · live soldering lounge
Sunday · Sep 20
- 10:00 — Family build labs (all ages)
- 14:00 — Startup hardware showcase
- 17:00 — Closing parade of prototypes down the pier
Keynote under green wash
Sparks at the bench
Robotics alley · dusk demos
Night market · string-light flood
Program
From the pier
Mina Cho
09/25
Soldering lounge
The soldering lounge smelled like real work. Kids stayed until the parade.