Event Schedule
Plan your day at the 2027 Delco Science Fair
March 5, 2027
Aston Community Center, Concord Road, Aston PA
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these key milestones leading up to the event
SRC/IRB Approval Deadline
Scientific Review Committee and Institutional Review Board approvals must be obtained before experimentation begins. Check if your project needs approval using the Rules Wizard at https://ruleswizard.societyforscience.org/. Send required forms to rmecouch@delcosciencefair.org.
Registration & Payment Deadline
Complete registration at delcosef.stemwizard.com, submit milestones, and pay $25 fee. Payment online at https://www.dvsf.org/dcsef-payment or by check to Delaware VALLEY Science Fair.
Abstract & Digital Slide Due
Upload your 250-word project abstract and digital slide presentation to StemWizard at delcosef.stemwizard.com
Preliminary Judging
Preliminary judging runs from February 17 at 8:00 AM through March 5 at 4:00 PM
Project Setup
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Aston Community Center. Bring your trifold presentation board and logbook
Science Fair Day
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Aston Community Center. All students must be at their project board by 1:00 PM for judging
Awards Ceremony
7:00 PM at Sun Valley High School, 2881 Pancoast Ave, Aston Township, PA 19014
Delaware Valley Science Fairs
Regional fair for qualifying Delco Science Fair students
International Science & Engineering Fair
Regeneron ISEF for students selected to advance
Event Day Schedule
Detailed timeline for March 5, 2027
Student Arrival Begins
Students may begin arriving to prepare for judging
Students Must Be Present
All students must be at their project board by 1:00 PM for judging interviews
Science Fair Event
Judging and public viewing of all projects
Venue Information
Aston Community Center
Concord Road
Aston, PA
Parking
Free parking is available in the main lot and overflow areas.
Accessibility
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators, accessible restrooms, and designated parking spaces.
What to Bring
For Participants:
- Project display board and materials
- Research notebook or journal
- Extension cord (if needed for display)
- Comfortable shoes for standing
- Water bottle and snacks
For Visitors (only permitted during setup):
- Camera for photos
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Questions for the scientists!
Questions About the Schedule?
Contact our team if you need clarification about timing, locations, or any special arrangements