FAQs
Is the Festival happening this year?
Yes! BASF is returning as an inspiring one-day event on October 25, 2025. Details of the event will be announced soon. Please visit the website and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated. Thank you for your continued interest and support!
How can I stay updated on the Festival?
The Festival is all around the San Francisco Bay Area! We work with many different STEM groups to provide quality science experiences to Bay Area residents and beyond.
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Will it cost anything to attend the Festival?
The Bay Area Science Festival will be FREE of charge and open to all. The Festival is a perfect opportunity to bring together science role models, families, youth and adults to discover science together.
How do I become a Festival Volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Bay Area Science Festival! Soon, we will add details to this Volunteer information page. When it’s ready, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form to be added to our contact list for volunteering. Volunteer opportunities will become available in August. Please note that we require volunteers to be age 16+. Thank you for your continued interest and support!
How do I become a Festival Sponsor?
We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities and exhibit options. Please contact us at sponsor@bayareasciencefestival.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
I am a teacher. What opportunities are there for my students?
The Bay Area Science Festival will seek participation by every Bay Area resident, especially K-12 students & teachers! We have found that K-12 teachers are integral partners in the Festival’s success.
We have multiple opportunities for teachers and students. We invite science clubs or students from local middle and high schools to join us (with their teacher advisor or another responsible adult) by hosting a booth at the Festival. We’ve had teams of students from Bay Area schools exhibiting robots, biotechnology activities and other great science activities. If you have questions, please email us at info@bayareasciencefestival.org.
Is there a cost for exhibitors?
Discovery Days are free for the public to attend. Thus, to make the Festival sustainable year after year, we ask that Discovery Day exhibitors pay a fee to help cover the costs of tenting, equipment, permitting, and security. If the cost of participation is prohibitive, we offer a free space to non-profit organizations that participate in or host another festival event.
How do I become an exhibitor?
The Bay Area Science Festival will return in Fall 2025. If you would like to be an exhibitor at one of our Discovery Day events, please check back in May 2025 to fill out the Exhibitor Application.
If you have a question about exhibiting at a Discovery Day, please email us at: exhibit@bayareasciencefestival.org
What is included with Discovery Days Exhibit Space?
Included with Exhibit Space:
- Exhibitor listing on the Bay Area Science Festival website
- Exhibitor listing on onsite Discovery Day Map
- 6’x8’ space with 6’ table and 2 chairs on Promenade or Club Levels at Oracle Park
- 8’ table with 2 chairs per 10’ exhibit area at East Bay
- Banner with your organization’s name
- 110V outlet (20 amp circuit, not dedicated)
When does Exhibitor registration open? When does it close?
The Bay Area Science Festival will return in Fall 2025.
The deadline to register as an exhibitor will be in September 2025. We strongly advise, as space is limited, that you sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your spot and your activity.
