Interest fair

An interest fair is an event somewhat like a science fair usually organized by a school that involves a group of corrugated cardboard boards on which students put information on their favorite topic or hobby Originally they also had to write a short paper.

Unlike a science fair, it has both competitive and non-competitive elements.

The interest fair originated in Columbus, Ohio at St. Joseph Montessori school.

It was created as an alternative to the science fair because they wanted more flexibility.

The students were judged and had to tell visitors about their Interest Fair board.