Saturday, April 13, 2024
10-5 pm
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
What is the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair?
The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair is a free one day event designed to connect everyone to the excitement of science, engineering, and technology. 80+ exhibitors will showcase the region’s diverse accomplishments and rich learning opportunities. Meet people who make innovation happen in local companies, schools, and community organizations. Interactive hands-on activities will be featured indoors and outside. Special performances are also scheduled throughout the day. Admission is free.
Who should attend?
Everyone is welcome! You are invited to be inspired as you explore the innovations that help us thrive in today’s world. Activities are geared for children ages 5 and up, teens, and adults. There will be something for everyone.
What to know before you go
Admission to the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair is free for all attendees. The event is open to the public from 10-5 pm and participating in all the exhibit activities will take at least 2 hours. Register to receive event updates and help us better plan for your participation.
Location & Parking
The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair takes place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds at 2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, California. All exhibits and activities take place in the Court of Four Seasons (Buildings O, P, Q, R). Visit the Fairgrounds’ website for driving directions and public transportation options. Use the Gate 12 entrance, then follow the event signs. Parking is $15 per vehicle charged by the Fairgrounds and can be purchased on-site with a credit card or in advance on their website. Families with EBT cards receive free parking if they show the card at the parking lot.
Food
Food trucks will be onsite to provide food and beverages for purchase. Please note the safety guidelines below.
Lodging & Other Nearby Events
View local hotel rates and availability courtesy of Visit Tri-Valley. Learn more about other local Tri-Valley events at The Vibe.
Safety
This event follows all Alameda County health guidelines for vaccines and masking at the time of the event. Additional safety guidelines for the Alameda County Fairgrounds include:
- Pets are not permitted, except for certified service animals
- No cooking equipment, hard shell coolers, can or glass containers, and large umbrellas
- No alcohol, illegal drugs or narcotics, cannabis products, smoking, and weapons of any kind
- No bikes, skateboards, scooters, and drones
- Visit the Fairground’s FAQ for a complete list of permitted items
Questions?
Contact us at innovationfair@quest-science.org
EXHIBITORS
10x Genomics • 14259 Turbo V8 • AAUW Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin • Alameda County Fairgrounds • Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair • Alameda County Sheriff’s Office • Alameda County Sheriff’s Office • Alameda County Vector Control Services District • Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) • AmadorUAVs • Axis Community Health • Bay Area Redwood • Berkeley RadWatch & DoseNet • Buzzkill Labs • Cemex • Cemex • Children’s Creativity Museum • City of Livermore • CodeSprouts Club • East Bay Regional Park District • Friends of the Abased • GravitechX Robotics Team • Green Pocket Forest • Heritage High School Robotics Club • IGNITE Pathways • Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group • Kids Teach Tech & Comcast • KorganoTech • La Familia • LARPD Open Space • Las Positas College Community Education & Dual Enrollment • Las Positas College Engineering Technology Learning Community • Las Positas College Fire Service Technology • Las Positas College Physics & Astronomy • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Livermore Flying Electrons • Livermore Lithophiles • Livermore Police Department • Livermore Valley Arts • Local Leaders of the 21st Century • LVJSD Planetarium • Mobile Climate Science Labs • Monarch Tractor • NASA Ames Research Center • NASA Ames Research Center • NSF Center for Genetically Encoded Materials @ UC Berkeley • Quest Science Center • RoboGames • Robot Garden • ROV Tour • Sandia National Laboratories • Science is Elementary • SF Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) • Sierra Club’s Tri-Valley Group • Spatial Thoughtware • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • StopWaste • The Clorox Company • The Coder School Pleasanton • The Lawrence Hall of Science • Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. • Tri-Valley Air Quality Climate Alliance • Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club • Tri-Valley Youth Climate Action Project • United States Patent and Trademark Office • Valley Link Rail • Voyager 6+ • Zone 7 Water Agency