New Hampshire

Drinking Water Festival
& Science Fair

Explore one of the world’s most precious resources – water!

New Hampshire

Drinking Water Festival
& Science Fair

Explore one of the world's most precious resources – water!

Free STEAM Education!

MANY WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Water Festival

(4th-5th grades)

Students learn about water quality, conservation, erosion, the effects of pollution, wildlife and many other water-related topics. Activities are hands-on and students interact with professionals in fields of science, technology, engineering and math. These lessons are packed with opportunities to explore Next Generation Science Standards concepts!

State Water Science Fair Finals

(4th-5th grades)

Smiling student giving two thumbs up in front of his science project.

Students conduct research, create an exhibit, write a report and present their findings to a panel of judges. There are a variety of ways the school-level fair can be configured in preparation for the state-level finals at the festival. We have a guide booklet to make this process easy and are happy to discuss ways your schools can participate.

Poetry Contest

(3rd-5th grades)

Poetry Contest

(3rd-5th grades)

Beyond the science, what do students see, think and feel about water? This is an opportunity for students to explore their personal connection to water!

See What It's All About

HAVING FUN LEARNING ABOUT WATER

PHOTO GALLERY
PHOTO GALLERY

Festival Locations

WHEN WILL THE FESTIVAL & FAIR BE NEAR YOU?

    • May 6, 2026 – Manchester (rain date: May 7)
    • 2027 – Keene
    • 2028 – Plymouth
    • 2029 – Rochester
    • 2030 and beyond – repeat cycle
    • * If your class cannot make it to the Festival, students are still invited to participate in the State Science Fair Finals and Poetry Contest!

Festival Locations

WHEN WILL THE FESTIVAL & FAIR BE NEAR YOU?

          • May 6, 2026 – Manchester (rain date: May 7)
          • 2027 – Keene
          • 2028 – Plymouth
          • 2029 – Rochester
          • 2030 and beyond – repeat cycle
          • * If your class cannot make it to the Festival, students are still invited to participate in the State Science Fair Finals and Poetry Contest!

Festival Locations

WHEN WILL THE FESTIVAL & FAIR BE NEAR YOU?

  • May 6, 2026 – Manchester (rain date: May 7)
  • 2027 – Keene
  • 2028 – Plymouth
  • 2029 – Rochester
  • 2030 and beyond – repeat cycle
  • * If your class cannot make it to the Festival, students are still invited to participate in the State Science Fair Finals and Poetry Contest!

Our Sponsors

NH Department of Environmental Services logo
City of Keene in large blue letters. New Hampshire in smaller green letters.
Green diamond shaped logo for PVW&SD water system.
RCAP Solutions green and purple logo. Resources for Communities And People
City of Concord logo
Circle with dark blue waterdrop and blue and yellow waves next to NHWWA over NH Water Works Association
Round logo with an old building and yellow water hydrant. Manchester Water Works, Established June 1871
Logo: Yellow NH with turquoise drop of water beside words Granite State Rural Water Association
Blue, green, white and purple circle logo of town silhouette and river, next to words Choose Rochester New Hampshire
dark blue waves over light blue rectangle. NH water pollution control association
Light blue cirlce logo showing layers of ground with water shooting up through the center, NHWWA, New Hampshire Water Well Association. Providing New Hampshire with Quality Well Water
Blue letters spell Edgewater over green letters spelling Strategies with green hills and blue water. Clear Solutions
State of New Hampshire outline with water, green hills, road and sun. Next to words New Hampshire Public Works Association
Logo with black bold word CLOW with blue O, over black VALVE CO.
Green Mountain with blue stream, NHEE New Hampshire Environmental Educators