Festival Mission

The North Carolina Science Festival is a multi-day celebration showcasing science and technology. The Festival will highlight the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in our state. Through hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits and performances, the Festival will engage a wide range of public audiences while inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Everyone’s invited! Events appeal to diverse audiences – from preschoolers to seniors and from “science-phobes” to science lovers. The North Carolina Science Festival will have something for just about everyone.

The North Carolina Science Festival and others like it offer an opportunity to celebrate science in fun and welcoming settings. With this Festival, we have the opportunity to cultivate a positive environment that encourages children to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in North Carolina.

In an era when recent reports indicate that the United States is losing ground as the world leader in science and technology and fewer students than ever are pursuing careers in science and technology, the Festival can energize our state’s effort to respond to these challenges while building new and stronger relationships among the education, business and cultural leaders who will lead that response.

Most importantly, scientists want everyone to know what they know – that science is fun!