Saturday, March 13th, 2027 (10AM - 5PM) at Petco Park
Rain or Shine!
This is event is completely FREE and open to the public! No registration or tickets required. Come on down and join us, rain or shine, for a day filled with 100+ hands-on activities, stage performances and more! Great for all ages, pre-K to gray!
Applications and more details will be shared soon!
2027 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Petco Park
Exhibitor Options
The San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering brings together approximately 18,000 students, families, educators, and community members for a day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and exploration.
Whether you are a STEAM company, nonprofit, university, artist, or performer, there is a place for you at the Festival. Choose the participation opportunity that best fits your organization and join us in inspiring the next generation of STEAM innovators!
To get a better sense of the event, you can view our 2026 event map .
Sponsors
Our sponsorship opportunities offer flexible ways to engage with the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering, with a variety of investment levels and opportunities both with and without booth space. Whether you are looking to showcase your organization, engage directly with attendees, or support the Festival’s mission, there is an opportunity to fit your goals.
To learn more, view our 2027 Engagement Menu .
Great fit for: For-profit entities, universities, educational companies, financial institutions, and more.
Nonprofits
The Festival is an opportunity for nonprofits to introduce families to your mission while providing an engaging, educational activity. Nonprofit exhibitors are required to offer an interactive experience that helps participants explore a STEAM concept, career, or area of interest. Nonprofit exhibitor packages include 10x10 or 10x20 booth space.
Great fit for: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, K-12 schools, and student-led organizations.
Art Pavilion
The Art Pavilion celebrates the creative side of STEAM through engaging art displays. Only dry materials are permitted in this space without prior approval; paint, watercolors, ink, and similar materials are generally not permitted. The Art Pavilion exhibitor package includes one table and two chairs in the Art Pavilion.
Great fit for: Individual artists, arts organizations, and art education programs.
College & Career Pavilion
Help students see where their STEAM education can take them. The College & Career Pavilion gives middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about educational pathways, degree programs, training opportunities, and careers across STEAM fields. Hands-on activities and demos are not permitted in this space. The College & Career exhibitor package includes one table and two chairs in the College & Career Pavilion.
Great fit for: Community colleges, universities, technical and trade schools, workforce development organizations, industry associations, internship programs, and employers looking to showcase early-career STEAM pathways.
Performances
The main stage brings STEAM concepts to life through engaging performances and demonstrations. We are looking for experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain audiences of all ages.
Great fit for: Science demonstrators, educational entertainers, dancers, animal educators, robotics and technology demonstrations, and other performers with an engaging STEAM connection.
