2024 Exhibitors
2024 Exhibitors
For exhibitor booth locations, see the 2024 Exhibits Floor Plan.
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2024 Exhibits Floor Plan
Order Completed
Order Completed
Thank you!
An email has been sent to you confirming your order.
Final booth assignments will be made at the beginning of July. We'll email you if we have any questions about your order. If you have questions for us, please Email Us.
If you are a sponsor, or becoming one, we'll be in touch to arrange for your sponsorship payment (if we have not already done so).
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair.
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Wellness Center
Wellness Center sponsored by Kaiser Permanente
The Wellness Center, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, offers a variety of free health services to Fair attendees, including COVID and flu shots. The Wellness Center is located at the back of the Lobby.
Free Health Services
Vaccines
- Flu and COVID shots provided by Kaiser and Golden Gate Pharmacy. Quantities are limited.
Mickiy Domer, Nexus Method
- Proprioception Assessment & Fun Enhancement Training
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
- Home Safety, Mobility/Fall Prevention
- Nutrition, Hydration and Swallowing Safety (Heat exhaustion included)
- Cognitive Health and Delirium Risk (stroke included)
Preventive Health
- Blood Pressure screenings AND demos on home blood pressure measurement
- Glucometer demonstration
- Preventive screening calendar
Life Care Planning
- Advanced Care Directive/POLST information
Kaiser Permanente Hearing Center
- Fast Track Hearing Screenings
- Hearing Device Options
Dermatology
- Cosmetic Services Samples and Options
- Basic level skin consults
Lions Club
- Vision Testing
PD-Connect
- Balance Evaluation
Sutter Care at Home
- Walker, Cane, and Wheelchair tuneups
Wheelchair Access
All areas of the Marin Senior Fair are wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge.
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Watercolor Demonstrations
Watercolor Demonstrations
The San Rafael Goldenaires will be demonstrating watercolor techniques at various times during the Fair along with watercolor paintings and greeting cards for sale.
The Goldenaires offer a very popular, relaxed Watercolor Program that has been in existence for over 30 years, initially begun by Gerhard Weihl, a professional artist. After his retirement, we continue holding the class on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 2:30pm at the San Rafael Community Center-618 B Street, facilitated by member artist Ann Carroll.
A still life is provided for anyone interested, but we encourage you to bring your own reference, i.e. photograph, sketch etc. Because of the range of experience, beginners to professionals, each person works independently but help/suggestions are happily given. We hold critiques monthly, and occasionally we show “how to” watercolor videos by well known watercolorists. A supply list is available.
Be sure to visit the San Rafael Goldenaires booth for a watercolor demonstration and watercolor paintings.
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Volunteer to Help
Volunteer to Help
Thank you for considering volunteering your time to help the Marin Senior Fair. Below are some of the volunteer positions we have at the Fair. Our volunteers are scheduled in shifts.
Volunteer Positions
- Fair Setup
- Art Show Docents
- Greeter
- Door Prizes
- Hospitality Suite
- Information Desk
- Stage Assistants
To Volunteer
If you're interested in volunteering, please Contact Us.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fair offer?
Resources, hands-on activities, and lifestyle information for every aspect of active living for older adults and their families, caregivers, and those individuals seeking credible, reliable planning information. 150 exhibit booths for companies, individuals, and agencies will be at the Fair showing off their products and services. In addition, health screenings and tests, safety education, flu shots, all-day live entertainment, dancing, arts and crafts, quilt and photo shows, prizes and awards.
What kind of information can I find at the Fair?
Our exhibitors have products and services covering virtually every area of interest; including Housing; Financial Services; Medical, Health, and Wellness; Legal; Travel; Education; Hobbies, Sports, and Activities; Music and Entertainment; Technology; Volunteering and Community.
What can I do at the Fair?
Find out about housing; legal issues; volunteering, travel and educational opportunities, research other lifestyle resources; get health and healthcare questions answered; learn to operate your digital camera with a one-on-one with the pros; enjoy the Avenue of The Quilts; take part in ongoing fitness clinics and classes, enjoy a Photography Show by award winning Marin photographers; take in the all day entertainment on the Main Stage and around the Fair. Dance, socialize with old friends and make new friends, interact with therapy critters, win prizes and attend the Awards Ceremony.
Is the Fair for seniors only?
No, not at all. The Fair has items of interest for seniors, their caregivers, and their families. Seniors will find the Fair a perfect place to research and explore the opportunities for active living as they think about and begin to make plans for their future life experiences.
What is this year’s theme?
The 2025 theme is A Day at the Disco, Get Movin' & Groovin'. The Fair will feature featuring disco-themed activities, costumes, booth decorations, and entertainment. Get out your disco dance outfit and we'll see you at the Fair.
Can my organization sponsor the Fair?
Yes! We would love to have you be a sponsor of the Fair. For more information, see our Become a Sponsor page.
How can my business or organization become an exhibitor?
Yes! Please apply online to become an exhibitor. See our Exhibitor Information page for rates, information, and online signup.
What’s the date, time and location of the Fair?
The 2025 Marin Senior Fair is Wednesday, September 17 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of The Flags, San Rafael, CA. Admission and Parking is Free.
Is the Fair held indoors or outdoors?
All exhibits, activities, and entertainment are held within the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. Food trucks and outside seating are available immediately outside the exhibit hall on the back patio.
What does it cost to attend?
Nuthin'. Admission and parking are free. There is free transportation to and from downtown San Rafael. And there is even free coffee in the morning.
Is there parking? Is it free?
Yes, and yes. There is plenty of free parking in and around the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. A free parking lot shuttle circulates the parking lot regularly to help get you to and from your car. See Getting to the Fair for more information.
Can I get a ride to and from the Fair? What does it cost?
Yes, and it's free. If you don’t want to drive, Vivalon provides free round-trip Fair shuttle service between the Fair and the San Rafael Transit Center. The pickup location in San Rafael is 930 Tamalpais Avenue. Shuttles drop-off and pick-up visitors at the Fair's main entrance. The first bus leaves Vivalon at 8:30 am and the last bus departs the Fair at 3:15 pm. See Getting to the Fair for more information.
Can I purchase lunch or a snack at the Fair?
Yes. Healthy and moderately priced lunches, snacks, and beverages are sold at the Fair. For more information, see Food at the Fair.
Do you offer flu shots?
COVID and flu shots are available in the Wellness Center.
Can I volunteer to help at the Fair?
Yes. We have a variety of ways you can help. Please see our Volunteer to Help page for information.
How many exhibitor booths are at the Fair?
150 colorful and interesting exhibit booths are ready to welcome you at the Fair. They offer everything from lifestyle information, to health screenings, to demonstrations and hands on activities.
How many people attend the Fair?
Over 2,200 people attended the 2024 Marin Senior Fair. Make sure you're counted this year.
Can I bring my dog to the Fair?
The Marin Center Exhibit Hall allows for Service and Support Animals. Please see our Exhibit Hall Animal Policy. Guests with Service or Support Animals should check in at the Fair Information booth #160.
Is the Fair wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas of the Fair are wheelchair accessible. We have a limited number of wheelchairs to loan for free in the Wellness Center.
Do you have onsite emergency medical services?
The Fair has an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) onsite from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during the Fair. In the event of an emergency, you can get help at the Fair Information Booth (#160), or the Emergency Medical Services office (at the back of the main lobby), or dial 911.
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Nancy Martin Award
Nancy Martin Award
This year's Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award is given to:
LITA (Love is The Answer)
Come join LITA as we celebrate our 50th year of connecting volunteers to Marin's isolated and lonely older adults. We are always looking for folks who want to change someone's life by sharing an hour a week. LITA was built on the belief that love and companionship are essential to well-being. For fifty years we've brought warmth, connection, a sense of community, and sometimes a dog or a guitar to Marin's older adults, ensuring that they feel seen, heard and valued. Come visit us in Booth #159 to learn about Volunteer Opportunities, or to complete a Client application for someone that you think would like a visitor. Clients can live in congregate living, Assisted Living, skilled nursing facilities, or in their own home. All of LITA's services are free. Our programs include one-to-one visitors, Pet Connection, Bridging Thru Music, and Bridging Generations. Hope you stop by!
For more information, visit our website at litamarin.org or call 415-472-5482.
About the Nancy Martin Award
Each year, members of the Marin Senior Fair Steering Committee select a nonprofit for the Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit Award for “outstanding services to Marin seniors.”
The award winner receives a cash award of $500 and a free booth at Marin Senior Fair. The recipient is honored in an on-stage award ceremony at the Marin Senior Fair and featured in an article in the Fair Program.
About Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin
Nancy Martin was a long-time supporter of the Marin Senior Fair and a member of the all-volunteer Senior Fair Steering Committee for many years. Nancy was the Marketing Director of The Tamalpais, a retirement community in Greenbrae, for 24 years. Her work touched the lives of many and she was particularly loved by the residents of The Tamalpais. After her sudden death in 2013, members of the Senior Fair Steering Committee wished to commemorate her commitment to the older adult community in Marin by naming the Fair's Nonprofit of the Year Award in her honor.
Previous Recipients of the Nancy Martin Award
| 2024 | Legal Aid of Marin |
| 2023 | Community Action Marin |
| 2019 | Margaret Todd Senior Center |
| 2018 | Alzheimer’s Association - North Bay |
| 2017 | Hospice By the Bay |
| 2016 | Jewish Family and Children’s Services/Seniors at Home |
| 2015 | San Rafael Goldenaires |
| 2014 | Marin Villages |
| 2013 | LITA |
| 2012 | Senior Access |
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Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Paul Martin
Paul Martin will be our Emcee at the Fair again this year. Look for Paul on the main stage throughout the day announcing acts and activities, giving away prizes and awards, as well as other announcements.
Paul Martin graduated from the University of Santa Clara (Cum Laude). He then served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. As an assistant director, Paul has worked in the film industry for over twenty years, with film credits that include Dude Where's My Car and Hellraiser III. Paul then founded Vineyard Productions, producing and directing various projects, and is honored with the title Chair Emeritus of the San Francisco Coordinating Committee of the Directors Guild of America.
For over fifteen years, Paul has been a docent at the Jack London State Historic Park where he has produced numerous promotional videos and the audio tour for the park. Paul’s foray into auctioneering began in 2012 with the Red and White Ball in Sonoma. He has been entertaining crowds and raising money for excellent causes ever since.
For more information, see Paul's Website.
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