Plan your day!
Magic of Science Fair
Setup for the Magic of Science Fair begins at 8 am with sign in for participants. Judging and interviews will be taking place starting at 9 am. The public is welcome to attend and view the students’ projects, ask questions, and provide support for our students in STEM, beginning at 10 am for people with differing abilities, and 11 am for the general public.
Magic of Science Family Festival
The Magic of Science Family Festival begins at 10 am for people with differing abilities, and 11 am for the general public. The Festival is a free day of STEM activities, exhibits, and vendors. There will be something for everyone!
Check the weather! Bring water and/or your water bottle to fill at the TUNE Center. The 2023 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival will happen rain or shine!
Event Operations
Event Operations is located on Level One, Room 112. Level One is one level down from the main entrance and lobby and opens out onto the greens.
Event Operations will be your first stop for the following:
- Questions
- Assistance locating a lost child
- Lost and found
- First aid station
Check the weather! Bring water and/or your water bottle to fill at the TUNE Center. The 2023 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival will happen rain or shine!
Helpful downloads:
NEW! Download our Event Map to help navigate the Festival!
The Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival will have signs and posters located on Churchville Road, Thomas Run Road, the TUNE Center and Harford Community College parking lots, and inside throughout the event. These signs and posters will help you arrive without frustration and navigate the TUNE Center to find and participate in all the fun!
2023 Exhibitors
Main Entrance (Outside)
- Balloon Magic
- Discovery Center at Water’s Edge
- Food Trucks and Dining Tables
- Army Vehicles
- Farm Equipment
- K-9 Demonstration
- Club on the Go
Level Two (Inside Main Entrance)
- Science Fair Check In Table (8–9) (Science Fair sponsored by APG FCU)
- TechGirlz Registration Table (10–3)
- Harford County Modular Railroad
- Indoor Kids Zone
- TechGirlz (Rooms 205, 214, and 215)
- Science Fair Judges Concierge (Room 213)
- Staff and Exhibitor Green Room
- Self Defense (Overlook)
- Science of Fingerprints (Overlook)
- Aliens vs. Predators (Overlook)
Level One (Downstairs)
- Magic of Science Fair (Rooms 113, 115, 117; awards in Auditorium, room 102) (Science Fair sponsored by APG FCU)
- Amazing Algae Class (Room 104; space limited, signup required)
- Virtual Reality (Room 105; space limited, signup required)
- Event Operations (Room 112)
- Robotics Arena (located in the café; sponsored by LUFCO)
- FIRST LEGO League
- LEGO Club
- FIRST Tech Challenge
- RoboMasters
- FIRST Robotics Competition
- Sphero Bots
- Towson University Northeastern (Café)
Portico (Outside, Downstairs)
- Army Test and Evaluation Command
- Army Robots
- Balloon Cars
- Body Armor
- Whack-a-Dummy
- Radio Station
Grass Tier Below Portico (Outside)
- Carnival Games
- Outdoor Kids Zone
Tier 1 (Tent A)
- A1 Bouncy Balls (New York Life)
- A2 Math Games (C5ISR)
- A3 Understanding Physical Science (ARL)
- A4 Mars Mission (ARL: Mars)
- A5 LEAP into STEM (HCPL)
- A6 Chicken Watering System (LufCo)
- A7 How Money Grows (APG FCU)
Tier 2 (Tent B)
- B1 Harmful and Beneficial Insects (CBC)
- B2 What is Bernoulli’s Principle? (CBC)
- B3 Physic-al Phenoms (CBC)
- B4 Under the Microscope (CBC)
- B5 Argonomics (Maryland STEM Festival)
- B6 Detectoring: Finding Treasure Underground
- B7 Circuits and Games (HCPS)
- B8 Interactive Public Health Activities (Army Public Health)
- B9 Kinetic Sand Activity (STEAM Quest)
Tier 3 (Tent C)
- C1 Exploring the Stars (Harford Astro)
- C2 Build a Catapult (Snapology)
- C3 LEGO Spin Art (SWN)
- C4 Health Sciences (UCHS)
- C5 Glowing DNA (HCC STEM)
- C6 Visit Harford Community College
- C7 Drone Demonstrations (HCC)
- C8 Drone Exhibitions (SURVICE is the Magic of Science Festival Presenting Sponsor)
- C9 Navigation Software (ARGO)
- C10 Math and Science Activities (York College)
- C11 Drones for Farming (Cecil College)
2023 Food Trucks (links take you to their menu when available)
If you would like to volunteer your time, please take this link to fill out our volunteer registration form. We need you! There will be volunteer jobs available from directing cars in the parking lot, helping people cross the road, answering questions and directing people within the event, staffing the lost and found, and so much more.
The 2023 Magic of Science Fair is sponsored by APG FCU
Magic of Science Fair participants should plan to arrive at about 8 am. Turn in at HCC Entrance 7 (see HCC Campus Map) and enter the building at the main entrance of the TUNE Building on the second floor. (see Event Map) You will be directed to the location for your project set up, which is on the first floor. Go to your project location first, and then begin setting up your display. Judging begins at 9 am. The Awards Ceremony starts at 2:30 pm, in the Auditorium, Room 102.