Celebrate Earth Day with Orcas Island’s 20th Science Fair!

Get ready for an exciting day at the Funhouse Commons as we celebrate our 20th Science Fair on Saturday, April 27th from 12-4 p.m. This event first began in 2001 with the goal of inspiring young scientific minds and has been revitalized to bring excitement back to our community.

All Orcas K-12 students are encouraged to register their projects, and we invite community members who have an interest in conservation and environmental science to participate. If you would like to be a vendor or volunteer at the science fair, please contact Ryan@thefunhouse.org. Our Science Fair, themed around Earth Day, will feature free food and beverages, live music, community exhibits, and the impressive creations of our young participants.

Every participant will receive an award, with top prizes being selected by our esteemed wandering wizards in elementary, middle, and high school categories. The prestigious Richie Moore “Rocket Ship of Wonder” will be awarded to the top three best-in-show science projects. Prizes include $500 for 1st place in the high school category, $250 for 1st place in middle school, and $100 for 1st place in elementary school.

We need your help to make this extraordinary event a success! We are looking for support from the community to raise $5,000 to cover costs for food, beverages, awards, prizes, and supplies. Volunteers are also needed to assist with setup, activities