WSSEF ~ Regional Science & Engineering Fairs

                                                                                     There is only one statewide fair allowed in Washington                                                                                             by Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) rules.

Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF)

WSSEF Includes All Students Grades 1 – 12 Statewide

April 2 & 3, 2027

Grades 1 – 8 is April 2 and Grades 9 – 12 is April 3, 2027    Work on your projects NOW!

Join in the fun at the in-person Fair held in Bremerton, Kitsap County

Regional science & engineering fairs in Washington are also ISEF affiliated.

If you live in a county covered by a Regional Fair for your grade level, then you must register with the Regional Fair before entering WSSEF.
If you live in a county not covered by a Regional Fair, or are a DRSEF student, you can register directly to the WSSEF.
Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Grades 9 – 12, In-person Fair 2027 ~ (King & Snohomish Counties) Fair date is TBD

Discovery Regional Science & Engineering Fair (Formerly South Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair)

Grades K – 12 Fair 2027 (Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam and Grays Harbor Counties)

Due to DRSEF 2027 unavailability, all DRSEF students will directly register with WSSEF to attend the in-person Washington State Science & Engineering Fair.  You also have the option to attend a neighboring in-person or virtual regional fair.  Contact registration@wssef.org for more information.

Mid-Columbia Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Grades 6 – 12, In-person Fair 2027  (Garfield, Columbia, Klickitat, Asotin, Adams, Kittitas, Douglas, Okanogan, Walla Walla, Chelan, Franklin, Grant, Benton & Yakima Counties) Fair date is TBD

Southwest Washington Regional Science & Engineering Fair 

Grades 9 – 12, Virtual Fair 2027 (Wahkiakum, Skamania, Pacific, Cowlitz & Clark Counties)  Virtual Fair is March 6, 2027

Eastern Washington Regional Science & Engineering Fair    

Grades 6 – 12, In-person Fair 2027 (Stevens, Lincoln, Spokane, Pend Oreille, Ferry & Whitman Counties)   In-person Fair date is TBD

Northwest Regional Science & Engineering Fair (affiliation pending)

Grades 6 – 12, Fair 2027 (Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties) Due to unavailability, all NWRSEF students directly register with WSSEF to attend the in-person Washington State Science & Engineering Fair.  You also have the option to attend a neighboring virtual regional fair.  Contact registration@wssef.org   for more information.

A schedule for BPA Science Bowl and other 2027 science competitions can be viewed HERE.

The daily schedule for 2027 WSSEF can be viewed HERE upon completion.

List of dates for future WSSEF fairs HERE.