2027 Timeline Details
September 2nd - November 30th, 2026
February 10th, 2027
Thursday February 18th, 2027
Remember to bring:
STEAM Fair Student Interviews and Project Judging
Student(s) must be present. At least one group member must be present for the interview and judged to be eligible to earn an award. (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
Various community partners are hosting STEM activities to explore.
STEAM Fair Award Ceremonies
One award ceremony will be held on the same day as the STEAM Fair for all grades K-12th Grade students. All are invited to attend the ceremony.
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, TBD, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Contact our office if you have any questions. 209-468-4880
- The online school registration link: https://forms.gle/V76DTotEYafTj59Y7
- Click here to register your school
- Online student registration. (A link will be sent to registered school sites)
February 10th, 2027
- Online student registration closes. No late registrations will be accepted to ensure a fair and valid competition.
Thursday February 18th, 2027
- All project boards must be checked in on this day to be eligible for the competition.
- Check in projects at the SJCOE Campus on Transworld Dr., Stockton, between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
- Projects can be brought in individually or by a school representative.
- NEW policy: No project/investigation regalia will be permitted.
Remember to bring:
- Hold Harmless Agreement, one per student
- Tri-fold Board or Poster or Project/Artwork Display Optional:
- Notebooks for all students
- Abstract and/or Summary (4th - 12th grade only) Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom with an excited 1st place award winner
- Student Interview Check-In ONLY 15 mins before scheduled interview times.
- 9:00 - 11:30** am 6th-12th Grade Student Interviews and Project Judging
- 11:30 - 12:30 pm Project viewing open to the public
- 10:00 - 4:00 pm STEAM Expo
- Student Interview Check-In ONLY 15 mins before scheduled interview times.
- 1:30 - 4:00** pm K-5th Grade Student Interviews and Project Judging
- 3:30- 4:00 pm Project viewing open to the public
**Pickup projects to take home - 5:00 pm - * pm K-12th Grade Awards Ceremony (Venture Gym) *End times may vary according to the number of awards distributed. *Times are subject to change based on event needs & the final project count.
STEAM Fair Student Interviews and Project Judging
Student(s) must be present. At least one group member must be present for the interview and judged to be eligible to earn an award. (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
Various community partners are hosting STEM activities to explore.
STEAM Fair Award Ceremonies
One award ceremony will be held on the same day as the STEAM Fair for all grades K-12th Grade students. All are invited to attend the ceremony.
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, TBD, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Contact our office if you have any questions. 209-468-4880
Page Updated 8/25/2026