MAKE Labs coordinator Sam Freeman’s eyes light up at the mention of Maker Faire.
Maker Faire is set to blast off.
Maker Media Founder and CEO Dale Dougherty serves up paella to hngry makers.
David Lang signs copies of his new book Zero to Maker.
The MAKE booth is at the center of the action.
Beer and paella are a great combo.
Makers come in all sizes.
Beer and 3D printers. Must be the Maker Happy Hour.
Gerard Nebesky tends his signature paella.
Sign of the times. Thanks Liquid Wrench.
The big weekend has finally come.
Jimmy DiResta wastes no time to start making.
World Maker Faire New York is tomorrow, but already the fun has begun. Today was the day when makers started showing up to set up their exhibits and get ready for the weekend. It culminated with a traditional paella dinner and Maker Happy Hour party. Here are some scenes from the festivities. See you tomorrow!

Stett Holbrook is editor of the Bohemian, an alternative weekly in Santa Rosa, California. He is a former senior editor at Maker Media.
He is also the co-creator of Food Forward, a documentary TV series for PBS about the innovators and pioneers changing our food system.
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