SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Superintendent: Karl & Tamara Kay
All entries MUST be pre-entered online at: https:// bentonar. fairwire by Sept. 15 Items entered at drop off will be assessed a $ 2 Fee Items accepted in Exhibit Hall Sept. 20 10am-2pm- Pick up Sept. 28 1-3pm
Special Awards presented by Ozark STEM: |
Best of Show: 5- 8 years, $ 20.00 |
Best of Show: 9- 13 years, $ 20.00 |
Best of Show: 14- 18 Years, $ 20.00 |
Best of Show: Adult, $ 20.00 |
Rules: 1. Exhibitors may enter one( 1) entry in each class. 2. Entries must fit the category entered. 3. Entries will be judged by age groups: 5-8 years, 9-13 years, 14-18 years, and Adult( 19 +). 4. By exhibiting in the Benton County Fair it is agreed that the owner assumes all risk.
Every precaution will be taken in the care of the exhibit. 5. The age of the exhibit should not be older than two years and have not been entered in previous Benton County Fairs 6. The decisions of the judges will be final. 7. If exhibits are not picked up at the Fairgrounds on Sept. 28, 1-3pm, they will be disposed of by the Superintendent.
Aerospace Engineering Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft.
Guidelines: 1. Maximum size: 48” in any direction. 2. Maximum weight: 15 lbs. 3. Items may be built from a kit or custom designed. 4. Motors / Engines should be removed or deactivated.
1. Model Rocket 2. Model Airplane
Robotics Robots are all around us. From the food we eat to the cars we drive, robots help make our lives easier, more efficient, and simply more fun! The field of robotics is expanding at a rapid pace. Showcase your robots or build a small robot out of what’ s in your junk drawer.
Guidelines: 1. Robots must fit within the size requirements listed for each class assuming( ex Class
5 Robots must fit within an 18x18x18 cube) 2. A tri fold poster can be substituted for submitting the actual robot. The robot must contain detailed photographs of the robot design including robot sizing details.
3. All entries must be submitted with a 1-2 page design summary that highlights the key design features and contains a list of all parts used in the robot.
4. All robots should be capable of movement with a self-contained power source or external battery.
5. Entries may be submitted as a group entry. Group entries will be judged in the age class of the oldest group member. The first listed group member will be awarded any premiums or award money. 6. External batteries do not need to be included with the robot submission. 7. Robots should have no stored energy that could pose a danger to visitors.
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