• Eastern Virginia Regional Challenge

    Nauticus 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, United States

    Teams will compete in the wind and/or solar challenge. Please note: Schools are limited to 3 teams in each division (wind and solar). Parking: Buses must provide information at least one week prior to secure a parking pass. Individual cars may park in Main or Klune garage. Lunch: It is recommended that students pack their own lunch, but the museum does not…

    Free
  • PA State Solar Competition 2025-2026

    Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub South Burrowes Street, State College, PA, United States

    Solar Challenge: Teams will design a structure that incorporates solar power in order to to have load(s) power on with a home/smarthome. For the 2025-2026 PA KidWind Solar Competition, teams will be required to use the national KidWind Solar Rulebook. Do not use PA's Solar previous challenge (pumping water). Penn State University Park, Innovation Hub More Information The design will…

    Free
  • 4th Annual Maryland Regional KidWind Challenge

    University of Maryland, College Park Calvert Road, College Park, MD, United States

    Maryland KidWind will be hosting its 4th Annual Regional KidWind Challenge on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at the University of Maryland College Park in the College of Education's Benjamin Building. Doors will open at 8am for open tunnel and solar testing.

  • 2026 Wisconsin KidWind Challenge

    Discovery Building at UW-Madison 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI, United States

    The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities. The public is…

  • Southwestern Virginia Regional Challenge

    Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center 1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA, United States

    Teams will compete in the wind and/or solar challenge. Please note: School are limited to 3 teams in each division (wind and solar). Parking: Open and free! Lunch: Eat at tables, in café or first floor hallway. Pack a lunch or order from a local restaurant (Moon Dog Pizza, Dominos, etc)

    Free
  • NJ KidWind Challenge

    David C. Wood 4-H Center 3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ, United States

    The New Jersey KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore wind energy through a hands-on, STEM competition.  This is a hands-on student challenge to design, construct and test a small scale wind turbine.​ In this competition, teams will design and build their turbines before attending a regional KidWind Challenge. At the challenge, teams will test their…

    Free
  • CSU Powerhouse Elementary/Middle School KidWind Challenge

    Colorado State University- Powerhouse Campus North College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO, United States

    Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University Energy Institute's Powerhouse campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Powerhouse is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their…

  • Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge

    Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR, United States

    Join students from coastal communities in a challenge to innovate and build renewable energy devices at this annual daylong competition!  Teams from grades 3rd-12th are invited to create wind, wave and solar devices and test them in our facilities.  Students will also receive feedback from engineering judges with backgrounds in renewable energy and STEM field as well as a tour…

  • CSU Spur Elementary/Middle School KidWind Challenge

    CSU Spur 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO, United States

    Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University's Spur campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Spur is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their turbines' energy…

  • CSU Spur Elementary/Middle School KidWind Challenge

    CSU Spur 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO, United States

    Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University's Spur campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Spur is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their turbines' energy…

  • PNW KidWind Regional Challenge

    Heritage High School 7204 27th Ave NE, Marysville, WA, United States

    Each Conservation Club team in Marysville will receive an invitation to this regional event for each age division. Any coach who has attended a coaches training in Marysville will also receive an invitation. Coaches should send their best teams to regionals. Two wind teams and one solar team will qualify for Worlds at this event. Conservation Club teams will compete…

  • Capital District Wind Challenge

    Sand Creek Road Middle School Colonie NY Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY, United States

    The Capital District Wind Challenge is open to any student, or school teams. There will be two divisions. A 9-12 high school and a 4-8 middle school. If enough teams sign up, we will divide the 4-8 into a 4-5 and a 6-8. There will be two parts to this event. Two runs in a 4' x 4' wind tunnel,…

    Free