When & Where

When? Where? How?

This page attempts to answer your questions about Fair-Day logistics.

• When and where does the Eastern Iowa Science & Engineering Fair take place?
  • On Saturday, March 20, 2010.
  • At Lindale Mall, in Cedar Rapids.
• How do I get there? Where do I go once I reach Lindale?
  • Lindale Mall's web site has a page with driving directions from various places in Eastern Iowa.
  • The Lindale Mall Information page has a map to Lindale and another showing the mall's layout, including EISEF locations.
• When do I need to arrive? When do things happen during the Fair? When can I leave?
  • The short answers:
    • Students: You need to arrive at 8:00 AM. You should plan to stay until the Awards Ceremony ends about 8:30 PM.
    • EISEF Judges: Arrive 8:00 AM, finished by 12:30 PM.
    • Sponsored Award Judges: Arrive 8:00 AM, finished by 2:00 PM.
  • The Schedule of Events page gives the general schedule for the day.
  • The Fair-Day Schedule for Students describes how the day should run from the student's point of view.
• Wondering whether the weather will be Fair or foul?
  • Weather for Cedar Rapids has links to weather forecasts from several different sources.
• Why did you spread this information over so many pages? Why not put it all on a single web page?
  • We've collected all the information together on the When & Where Summary page, if you like.
• What should I bring with me? Some basic suggestions:
  • Students
    • All the pieces of your exhibit.
    • Signed originals of all your required paperwork.
    • An extension cord, if your exhibit uses electricity.
    • A stepladder, if you need it to safely set up your tall exhibit.
    • Money for meals, or bag lunches—you'll be in Lindale Mall for lunch and dinner.
    • Comfortable clothes and shoes—you'll be there all day, and you'll be standing for most of the morning.
  • EISEF Judges
    • A pencil or pen and a clipboard—for recording your scores and comments for the students.
  • Sponsored Award Judges
    • A pencil or pen, and a clipboard—for writing up your green sheets.
    • Your award certificates, prizes, etc., if you're presenting them and you didn't send them to us earlier.
• How about the days, weeks, and months before the Fair?
  • Check out the Calendar of Events page, with dates throughout the 2010 season.