While you are at the fair, there are so many things to do and see we don’t want you to miss anything! We have put together specific sub-pages under this heading so that you can make the most of your visit. The final schedule for all 3 days is below – make sure you take advantage of all the resources on our site so that you can have a wonderful experience. It’s coming up sooner than you think…
Science Fair Check-in, Step-by-step
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Download: LA County Science Fair PPT
2013 SCIENCE FAIR SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 - Project Screening and Check-in
2:00 – 9:00pm Enter main doors of the Exhibit Hall (off of Green Street)
Bring the following paperwork to the project screening area: ”2013 Check List for Science Fair“
(For registration, students must arrive no later than 8:45pm)
2:00 – 8:50pm Student Workshop- Tips for Interview Success (recommended)
(After you set up your project display board in the Exhibit Hall, you may attend a 20-minute workshop in the Conference Center on how to practice and prepare for interview success. Workshops will be offered every half hour beginning at 2:00 P.M.
9:00pm Registration closes
(For registration, students must arrive no later than 8:45pm)
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 - Judging and Student Interviews
Download list of restaurants who serve breakfast nearby
8:30am Arrive at Exhibit Hall A/B (Professional dress recommended!)
9:15am – 12:15pm First-Round Judging and Interviews- Exhibit Hall A/B
EVERY STUDENT MUST BE PRESENT
Scheduled interview times and unscheduled free time for Interactive Exhibits
10:00am – 5:00pm Interactive Exhibits
Hands-on activities for students during unscheduled interview times; Conference Center
Student Portrait Pictures – Self-scheduling of portrait picture during unscheduled free time; Kiosk in Exhibit Hall A/B
12:15 – 1:45pm Lunch and Interactive Exhibits
(Food is available for purchase from the kiosk at the Pasadena Convention Center or at various restaurants across the street at the Paseo Colorado Shopping Center.)
2:00 – 4:30pm Second-Round Judging & Interviews- Exhibit Hall A/B
EVERY STUDENT MUST BE PRESENT AT THEIR PROJECT BOARD!
All students stand by their projects with a few short scheduled breaks. You should stay “page-able” by cell phone until 5:00pm
5:00pm Judging and Student Interviews Completed
Students dismissed to go home
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013
10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibits Open to the Public – Exhibit Halls A/B
Interactive Exhibits - for students, parents, teachers and visitors- Conference Center
5:00 – 6:00pm Project Removal (prior to Awards Ceremony)
6:00 – 7:00pm Pre-Awards Program – Civic Auditorium
7:00 – 9:00pm Awards Ceremony – Civic Auditorium
9:00 – 10:00pm Project Removal
Any Projects not removed by 10:00 P.M. will be discarded by the Pasadena Convention Center Staff.

