2025 STEM Challenge
Rules:
The STEM Challenge takes place on Monday 11/10 inside PLANTOPIA (EXPO Hall “B”) during the Jacksonville Fair
There will be 3 Divisions: ages 8-10; 11-13 and 14-17 years old
Teams will consist of 2 players (single registrants will be combined)
The 8-10 division must arrive at PLANTOPIA/EXPO Hall “B” to check-in no later than 1:00p for a 1:15p start
The 11-13 Division must arrive at the EXPO Hall “A” to check-in no later than 2:45pm for a 3:00p start
The 14-17 Division must arrive at the EXPO Hall “A” to check-in no later than 4:30pm for a 4:45p start
Teams will not know what the challenges are until they arrive at the event
Teams will be supplied with all materials and tools needed at the challenge
Some teams will be eliminated after each challenge and some teams will continue on to the next rounds.
The top 3 teams at the end of all challenges (in all divisions) will be declared the winners
1st place wins $350
2nd place wins $250
3rd place wins $150
Checks will be mailed to the winners
Although registration for the STEM Challenge is FREE, you'll still need to pay regular gate admission to the Jacksonville Fair on Monday, 11/10/25. All others must pay standard admission: $15 Adults (13+), $6 for kids ages 6-12, $6 for Seniors (65+), and Kids 5 and under are always FREE.