General Information
Hayes Science Fair 2026
The 7th annual Hayes Science Fair will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
There’s still plenty of time to get started and join us! Hear from fellow students about why you should participate:
Why Participate?
Last year’s science fair was amazing:
- 95 participants (Grades K–8) — our highest number yet
- 48 projects covering topics like volcanoes, molecular gastronomy, electric cars, and more
- 16 volunteer judges — all Hayes scientist-parents
- Over 300 guests in attendance
Join us as a participant or supporter—we’d love to have you!
Register or Volunteer
Register as a Student Participant
Need Inspiration?
Explore our 2020 Science Fair Recap .
What Is a Science Fair?
A science fair is an opportunity for students to explore a question, conduct research or experiments, and present their findings to the community. Students share their work visually and verbally, building confidence and curiosity through hands-on learning.
The event also includes a science activity expo where students can interact with exciting technologies, devices, and real-world scientists.
Goals of the Science Fair
- Apply the scientific method
- Develop curiosity about how things work
- Understand how science connects to the real world
- Promote awareness and appreciation of science
What Makes a Strong Project?
- Choose a question you’re genuinely interested in
- Design your own experiment, model, or solution
- Do the work independently, with minimal help
- Use creativity and everyday materials
- Let your project lead to new questions and ideas