Join us Thursday, March 12, 2026 at McCormack Hall at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo.

Important Dates:

• Entry Form Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST
• Project Submission Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST
• Science Fair (Exhibition, Engineering Challenge): Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM PST
• Awards Ceremony: Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM PST

Important Information:

• Information Packet: Review the requirements to enter and submit a project.
• Entry Form: Required registration form.
• Engineering Challenge (additional opportunity).

Office Hours:

1. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:30-4:30 PM
2. Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM
3. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 3:30-4:30 PM
4. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:30-4:30 PM
5. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM
6. Monday, February 2, 206, 3:00-5:00 PM

Who may enter:

All entry applications must be submitted online. No late entries will be accepted.

Project Submission Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST

All entrants must bring their projects to McCormack Hall, located at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, 94589.

Science Fair Exhibition:  Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

                                 

Friends, family, and community members are all welcome to celebrate and recognize our participating students.
Location: McCormack Hall, located at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, 94589.

Top middle and high school winners in this competition will be eligible to enter the California State Science and Engineering Fair in 2026. If interested in advancing to the California Science and Engineering Fair, to ensure state-level eligibility, please review the categories for grade 6-8 (junior level) and grades 9-12 (senior level).

Information for Teachers/Educators Supporting Students:

Science and Engineering Fair Art Grant for Educators:

Solano County teachers may apply to receive art grant funding from the Hewlett Foundation to enhance project displays and encourage artistic design to effectively communicate scientific concepts for the Solano County Science and Engineering Fair. Supplies will be awarded and prioritized in the order of applicants. Requested supply numbers will be compared to the total number of student entry forms submitted. Student entry forms must be completed with the required parent/guardian waivers by February 20, 2026, 3 PM.

The SCSEF thrives thanks to our amazing community! You can help make the fair a success by volunteering to judge projects, hosting STEAM booths, or making a donation to support this inspiring event for Solano County students. Every contribution helps spark curiosity and celebrate student achievement in science and engineering.

 

     1. STEAM Exhibition Booth: Set up a table to share interactive STEAM activiities, showcase scientific research, or promote your college, organization, or program. Participation is completely free. Please fill out the registration form.

 

     2. Judging: Participants' investigate science and engineering projects will be reviewed and judged by representatives from various community partners. If you'd like to volunteer and help be a judge, please fill out the registration form. Note: that judges may not have any participating students in the competition.

 

 

     3. Donations: Your donation helps fund awards, project materials, STEAM activities, and other resources that make the Solano County Science and Engineering Fair a hands- on learning experience for students. To donate, please contact Steph Morgado at SMorgado@solanocoe.net. Donations may also be made by clicking the link on the right side of this webpage.

 

We hope you enjoyed the student projects as much as we did. We have such talented students here in Solano County! Congratulations to the 2024 SCSEF Winners.