Maker Faire: Past events

The first was held April 22 – 23, 2006 at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. It included 6 exposition & workshop pavilions, a 5-acre (20,000 m2) outdoor midway, over 100 exhibiting Makers, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and DIY competitions.
Austin, Texas was the second city chosen to host Maker Faire, which occurred on October 20 - 21, 2007.
Maker Faire 2008 was held May 3 & 4, at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. Highlights of the faire included a human-sized Mouse Trap board game, kinetic squid sculpture, bicycle-powered music stage, a solar-powered chariot pulled by an Arnold Schwarzenegger robot, and over 500 booths from different makers. There were approximately 65,000 people in attendance. Featured guests at Maker Faire San Mateo 2008 included Adam Savage, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, Lee David Zlotoff, Tony Baxter, and Eepybird.
An additional 2008 Maker Faire was held October 18-19, 2008 in Austin, Texas.
The first Maker Faire in the United Kingdom took place on March 14-15 2009 in Newcastle upon Tyne, as a joint venture with the Newcastle ScienceFest.
The 2009 Bay Area Maker Faire was held May 30 & 31 at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. Featured guests included Adam Savage.
The 2009 Maker Faire Rhode Island was scheduled for September 6-19.
Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 was held May 22 and 23, at the San Mateo County Event Center. Featured makers included Adam Savage, Eepybird, OK Go, ArcAttack, and The Crucible.
Maker Faire North Carolina 2010 was held April 25.
Maker Faire Detroit 2010 was held July 31 and August 1.
Maker Faire New York 2010 was held September 25 and 26.