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71st Annual
2026 Louisiana Region 5 Science & Engineering Fair
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
McNeese Recreation Center
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REGISTRATION CLOSES:
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JANUARY 27, 2026 |
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ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2026
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There will be NO registation after JANUARY 27, 2026
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| ENTRY FEE (Each
Student) |
$
25.00 |
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Projects
that have more than 1 student, (formerly known as "Team
Projects") need to be categorized in a regular non-team
category..based on dicipline. There can be no more than
2 students per project. In addition, each student will
have to pay an entry fee of $25.00..for a total of $50.00 |
2026 Region 5 Science Fair Schedule Sheet Download
| DATE OF FAIR |
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 |
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SET-UP TIME / CHECK-IN
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Senior: 08:45 AM -
09:15 AM
Junior: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Elementary: 08:00 Am - 08:45 AM
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| LOCATION |
McNeese Recreation Center |
Click
Here for Google Map Location
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JUDGING (Check to see if you are in 2nd round of judging. If no sign you may leave and return for the 5pm awards ceremony)
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Senior: 10:15 AM-
11:15AM
Junior: 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Elementary: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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| BOOTH ACTIVITIES |
Senior: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Junior: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Elementary: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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| ROUND 2 Senior |
Students will be notified by a sign at their project to stay after this judging they may lieve. |
| PUBIC VIEWING |
1:30 PM
- 5:00 PM |
| AWARDS |
5:00 PM
- 6:30 PM |
Parents:
You will sit in bleachers during judging, if space permits. Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck will be parked outside to purchase refreshments. There will be no other concessions or drinks available for purchase. Please feel free to leave after judging and booth activities to grab lunch and relax before the Awards Ceremony. Lunch is on your own. Campus and Ryan restaurants know you are coming.
Junior and Senior Division 1st and 2nd place winners will automaticsally move on to compete at the Louisiana State Science & Engineering Fair at LSU on April 7, 2026 and must stay after awards to get their original 1-B form signed to be able to register for State Science Fair. These students will need to visit the LSU website to register, but all paperwork will follow them digitally through the ZFairs platform. If Forms are incomplete, you will be disqualified by the state.
Senior Division Best of Show and Best of Senior Division, ear airfare, hotel and registration, plus food expenses - an estimated $4,000 prize package, to attend the ISEF, courtesy of the Region V Science & Engineering Fair. These students must stay for other paperwork regarding the ISEF. The 2026 International Science & Engineering Fair will take place May 9-15, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the premiere global pre-college science competition for high school students, showcasing projects across 22 STEM categories. If forms are incomplete, you will be disqualified.
All judging is FINAL! There is NO viewing of score sheets.
REMEMBER:
2026 REGISTRATION IS ONLINE.
LINKS ON WEBSITE MAIN HOME PAGE
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ALL REQUIRED FORMS FROM ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND MUST ACCOMPANY STUDENT/S PROJECT AT THE REGION V FAIR.
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All
coordinators are reminded to observe regulations regarding projects
which involve people, animals, plants, and / or chemicals. If
you have any questions contact me.
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Coordinators
of school fairs: Please ensure your fairs take place and the
online registration is complete by February 2. (unless cleared by myself)
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***If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Director***
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