Fair Regulations
Parents or their designated chaperones are responsible for the supervision
and safety of the entrant.
The Region V Committee is NOT responsible for supervision.
1. Projects must conform to division level and academic discipline at both the regional and
state competition. Group projects must have one person designated as
spokesperson. The Social Studies Fair Director cannot assume responsibility for
incorrectly completed forms. No projects will be changed from one category to
another at the regional or state fair.
2. The exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to explain, defend and
answer questions on the project. It is suggested that the student presentations not exceed
three (3) minutes in order to give the judges time for questions.
3. Projects are limited to a table space of 30 inches deep (front-to-back) and 36 inches
wide (side-to-side). No project may exceed 100 pounds in weight and 100 inches
in height. All elements of the project must fit within the space assigned at the
Fair and not encroach on adjacent space. No part of the project may be under the
display table. Projects must be self-explanatory, stand by themselves, and have
back and/or side boards.
4. A research paper with the appropriate elements must accompany all projects. These
elements must include a properly written Title Page, Table of Contents,
Abstract, Body of Research Paper, Conclusion, Endnotes or Footnotes (Division
III only) and Bibliography (Standard research forms for citations are acceptable.) Project
papers in Division I and II MAY be handwritten or typed; Division III papers MUST be
typed.
5. The entrant must provide cassette players, light bulbs, batteries, etc. A minimum
50-foot extension cord must accompany all projects requiring electricity. Also,
projects using computers must have electrical surge protection devices.
Extension cords must be duct taped to the floor. All equipment must be contained
within the space allocated for the project.
6. The entrant’s name, school, hometown, or any other identifying information should
not be visible anywhere on the project.
7. Only one student will be present to defend a project. An individual will not be
allowed to defend more than one project. No communication between the student
and parents, teachers, or other participants is allowed while a student is being
judged.
8. All schools are encouraged to hold local fairs in order to select participants to
compete at the regional level. If a local school fair is not conducted, a
committee of teachers should make selections of winners in each division.
9. It is the responsibility of the local fair chairman, upon completion of the local
fair, to submit applications to the regional fair chairman.
10. Each local fair winner should complete an application for entry in the regional fair.
*Applications should be collected from the students and one school check should
be mailed/sent/delivered to the regional director to be received by the designated date. *No entries will be accepted if received after this deadline date, without a penalty fee. *One check per school is expected for all projects representing that school.
REMINDER:
All communicate devices are to be turned off during the time of the judging. If not turned off, the project will be disqualified.