2026 Timeline Details
September 2nd - November 26th, 2025
December 1st, 2025
January 20th, 2026
Thursday February 5th, 2026
Remember to bring:
Saturday February 7th, 2026
STEAM Fair Student Interviews and Project Judging between 9am-11am for 6-12 grade span, 1pm-3pm for K-5 grade span. Students must be present. (Students choosing not to be interviewed can submit their projects for participation but will not be eligible for judging. Note: ALL safety requirements still apply (see the STEAM Fair handbook)
STEAM Expo Family Event 10am – 4pm We will have various STEM activities available to explore including a NASA exhibit, Star Lab, basic Engineering, and much more! The STEAM Fair student projects will also be available to view for 1 hour after judging has concluded.
STEAM Fair Award Ceremonies- The award ceremonies will be held the same day as the STEAM Fair, 12:30 PM (6th-12th Grade) and 4:30 PM (K-5th Grade). All participants are welcome to attend the ceremonies.
Project Pick-Up
Schools/Students are encouraged to take home boards after the STEAM Fair project viewing time.
Any projects left behind can be picked up Monday-Friday, February 10th - February 27, from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Contact our office if you have any questions. 209-468-4880
- On-line school registration opens Tuesday September 2nd. (The link will be available here)
December 1st, 2025
- On-line student registration open. (A link will be sent to registered school sites)
January 20th, 2026
- On-line student registration closes. No late registrations will be accepted to ensure a fair and valid competition.
Thursday February 5th, 2026
- All projects must be checked in on this day to be eligible to participant in the competeition.
- Check in projects at the Wentworth Education Center, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton between 1:00pm-6:00pm. (Projects can be brought in individually or by a school representative)
Remember to bring:
- Hold Harmless Agreement, one per student
- Tri-fold Board or Poster or Project/Artwork Display
- Notebooks for all students
- Abstract and/or Summary (4th - 12th grade only)
Saturday February 7th, 2026
- Student Interview Check-In ONLY 15 mins before scheduled interview times.
- 9:00 - 11:00am 6th-12th Grade Student Interviews and Project Judging
- 11:00 - 12:30pm Project viewing open to the public
**Pickup projects at 12pm to take home - 12:30 - 1:15pm 6th-12th Grade Awards Ceremony (North Gym)
- 10:00 - 4:00pm STEAM Expo
- Student Interview Check-In ONLY 15 mins before scheduled interview times.
- 1:00 - 3:20pm K-5th Grade Student Interviews and Project Judging
- 3:20 - 4:00pm Project viewing open to the public
**Pickup projects at 4pm to take home - 4:30 - 5:15pm K-5th Grade
Awards Ceremony (North Gym)
STEAM Fair Student Interviews and Project Judging between 9am-11am for 6-12 grade span, 1pm-3pm for K-5 grade span. Students must be present. (Students choosing not to be interviewed can submit their projects for participation but will not be eligible for judging. Note: ALL safety requirements still apply (see the STEAM Fair handbook)
STEAM Expo Family Event 10am – 4pm We will have various STEM activities available to explore including a NASA exhibit, Star Lab, basic Engineering, and much more! The STEAM Fair student projects will also be available to view for 1 hour after judging has concluded.
STEAM Fair Award Ceremonies- The award ceremonies will be held the same day as the STEAM Fair, 12:30 PM (6th-12th Grade) and 4:30 PM (K-5th Grade). All participants are welcome to attend the ceremonies.
Project Pick-Up
Schools/Students are encouraged to take home boards after the STEAM Fair project viewing time.
Any projects left behind can be picked up Monday-Friday, February 10th - February 27, from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Contact our office if you have any questions. 209-468-4880
Page Updated 03/12/2025