The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced plans for its Big Birthday Weekend party in 2017.

Taking place from Saturday 4 March to Sunday 5 March, the Big Birthday Weekend a two-day event when the whole community meets up with the Raspberry Pi Foundation team.

“Our annual birthday weekend is always great fun for families, hobbyists, and educators,” says Helen Drury, outreach and events manager, “as well as our team of amazing community volunteers.

“This year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.”

The two-day event will be taking place at Cambridge Junction, the leading arts centre in Cambridge. Tickets are £5 if you are aged 16 or over. Entrance is free for under-16s.

“Raspberry Pi and Code Club will be both turning five,” reads the invitation. “We’d love for you to come and see what Raspberry Pi is all about, try some of our Code Club projects, and learn what we’re doing to support educators teaching computer science.”

The party will feature talks and workshops covering multiple subjects and interests. Show-and-tell stands will showcase incredible creations, while vendors exhibit their kits in the Maker Market. There will also be goody bags and cupcakes throughout the weekend.

The full programme will be available shortly. Workshops will be registration-only, and you can sign up for them when they launch.
There are lots of ways you can get involved with the Big Birthday Weekend (beyond just turning up).

In the meantime, if you haven’t been to a Raspberry Pi party before, check out The Raspberry Pi Foundation blog from last year.

Join the Raspberry Pi Big Birthday Weekend

Here's the info you need to attend this year's Big Birthday Party.

Where: Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
When: Saturday 4 March 2017: 10.30am-6.30pm
When: Sunday 5 March 2017: 10am-5.30pm
Tickets: £5 (16 years and over), free (under 16)
Click here to purchase tickets.