Calling all mad scientists, clever inventors, and curious families!
Motorco Presents
Sat May 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Tickets $25
🧪 Calling all mad scientists, clever inventors, and curious families!
Welcome to the Inaugural Adult Science Fair (ASF) – a wild, wonderful, and slightly nerdy celebration of science, creativity, and hands-on experimentation! Whether you’re a solo scientist, a brilliant family unit, or an offbeat inventor with a dream, this is your moment to shine.
Bring your best science project, set it up on your own table, and show off what you’ve got. From classic baking soda volcanoes to mind-blowing experiments—we want to see it all.
👨‍🔬 What to Expect:
✨ REAL SCIENTISTS judging your work
🏆 Awesome prizes in 3 categories:
Individuals (30 spots)
Families (30 spots)
Inventors (10 spots)
🧠Audience vote – every attendee gets a say!
🎉 Exciting awards ceremony at 3 PM
🪑 Tables provided for every participant
🎟 $25 entry fee for competitors – covers event costs & prizes
👨‍👩‍👧 FREE admission for attendees (12–3 PM)
💥 Whether you’re…
A grown-up with a passion for science
A family looking for a creative challenge
An inventor with a prototype to show the world
A kid at heart who’s always wanted to enter a science fair
The ASF is for YOU.
🧑‍🔬 GET INVOLVED:
Competitor Spots Are Limited!
→ 30 Individuals | 30 Families | 10 Inventors
Only $25 to reserve your space – includes entry, table, and a shot at awesome prizes.
Set-up begins at 10 AM.
Doors open for the public at 12 PM.
Awards ceremony kicks off at 3 PM!
🎶 MUSIC • FUN • SCIENCE • COMMUNITY
The ASF is held at Motorco Music Hall, right in the heart of Durham’s creative scene. Expect a lively crowd, good vibes, and some of the most exciting science projects you’ve ever seen.
👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Dads, Moms, Scientists, Dreamers—This Is Your Science Fair.
Build something. Show it off. Win stuff. Have fun.
Register now and be a part of Durham’s most explosive (not literally… we hope) science celebration!
🧪 REGISTER TO COMPETE NOW — and let’s make science FUN again!
Our policies are the following:
- We will not offer refunds to any show unless there is a cancellation or postponement of the headlining act (opening acts subject to change without notice).
- For the safety of people at the Event, the venue management and the Organiser reserve the right to refuse admission and conduct security searches as they deem appropriate.
- We reserve the right to refuse admission or to eject any person appearing to be intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, showing signs of COVID-19 including a high temperature or a persistent cough, refusing to wear a mask when required to do so, otherwise behaving dangerously or inappropriately, or for any other behavior likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance and annoyance or for failure to comply with the reasonable request of the our staff.
- We do not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the Event.
- We request - but do not currently require - that everyone attending a show be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Do not attend any event if experiencing any symptoms such as fever, cough or loss of taste/smell
- We suggest the patrons wear masks in the indoor spaces at Motorco and Parts&Labor