November 9, 2011

SPARKFUN HOLDS FIRST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

More than 600 attendees flocked to Boulder HQ for first-ever event

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 9, 2011 – On October 22, 2011, SparkFun Electronics (www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts knowledge and passion for electronics creation, hosted the first-ever SparkFun Open House. The company invited fans of SparkFun, members of the community and individuals from the general public to come to its Boulder headquarters for a day of family-friendly fun and learning.

The event was originally conceived as a way to show the public the inner workings of SparkFun while also rewarding loyal members of the SparkFun community. For the event, SparkFun brought in a bouncy castle, an obstacle course, a circus artist and had activities and games led by the various departments of the company.

In addition, SparkFun offered tours of the facility and held workshops on basic electronics. Food was provided by Top of the Hill Grill West, cupcakes were brought in from The Tasterie Truck and Paws Off Bakery provided pastries and cookies. All activities, food and workshops were provided free of charge.

“The SparkFun Open House was a great success,” said SparkFun Director of Marketing AnnDrea Boe. “We wanted this to be a fun event for people of all ages and we really feel that we met that goal. It was outstanding to see so many smiling faces here at SparkFun.”

The event attracted nearly 650 people to the SparkFun campus, far exceeding initial attendance estimates. All in all, the event was seen as a resounding success and SparkFun had a fantastic time meeting customers new and old and sharing a bit of what SparkFun is all about.

About SparkFun Electronics

Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion for electronics by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects. SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 130 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Media Contact:

Jeremy Douglas

Catapult PR-IR

303-581-7760, ext. 16

jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

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