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Discover Important Dates for the Ottawa Regional Science Fair 2026

Schedule

Participants

January 1, 2026

Student registration opens.

March 15, 2026

Student registration closes.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

10 AM – 12 PM

Check in, setting up of exhibits, and safety/regulations inspection.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

12 PM – 1 PM

Lunch break. Judging of exhibits without students.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

1 PM – 4 PM

Category and Special Awards judging.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

2 PM – 4 PM

Open to public.

Judges

January 1, 2026

Judges registration opens.

March 15, 2026

Judges registration closes.

Athletics Building, Multi-Purpose Room, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

11 AM – 11:30 AM

Judge check in.

Athletics Building, Multi-Purpose Room, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

11:30 AM – 12 PM

Judge information session.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

12 PM – 1 PM

Lunch break. Judging of exhibits without students.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

1 PM – 4 PM

Category and Special Awards Judging.

Field House, Carleton University

March 28, 2026

8:30 AM

Open to judges only.

Field House, Carleton University

March 28, 2026

9 AM – 11:30 AM

Category and Special Awards judging by designated groups.

Visitors

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

10 AM – 12 PM

Check in, setting up of exhibits, and safety/regulations inspection.

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

12 PM – 1 PM

Lunch Break. Judging of exhibits without students

Field House, Carleton University

March 27, 2026

2 PM – 4 PM

Open to public.

Field House, Carleton University

March 28, 2026

9 AM – 11:30 AM

Open to public.

Field House, Carleton University

March 28, 2026

11:30 AM – 12 PM

Dismantle – clean up.

Ravens’ Nest, Carleton University

March 28, 2026

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Awards Ceremony

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The Ottawa Regional Science Fair relies on donor support, volunteers, and the participation of students, teachers, and parents. Your donation helps ensure that every school has access to this opportunity, while your company’s sponsorship recognizes and rewards Ottawa’s talented young innovators.

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