75th annual state fair · 2027
Where New Mexico's young scientists take the stage.
Students who place at their regional science fair bring their research and engineering projects to New Mexico Tech in Socorro, competing in Junior and Senior divisions at the state's Regeneron ISEF-affiliated fair.
State Fair
75th Annual NMSEF
APR 9–10
2027
New Mexico Tech, Socorro
Registration & fee deadline: March 31, 2027
Register every project and pay fees through zFairs by Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
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Registration, payments, ISEF rules and forms, and the release form.Open →Teachers & Adult Sponsors
Your regional fair, the rules, required forms and online training.Open →Students
Payments, the release form, the program and your trip to Socorro.Open →Parents
Fair-day check-in, the program, and lodging and dining.Open →Judges
Sponsor an award for exhibitors and check in your judges.Open →Special Award Sponsors
2027 season
Road to State
Students compete at their regional fair first, and top projects advance to the state fair in Socorro. Dates for the other regions will be added as they're announced.
Regeneron ISEF affiliate
From Socorro to the world stage.
NMSEF is an affiliated fair of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the world's largest pre-college science competition. Every project follows the ISEF International Rules.
Help recognize New Mexico's next generation.
Businesses, agencies and organizations sponsor special awards every year, and volunteer judges from across the state evaluate every project.