The Charleston STEM Festival is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the Lowcountry. This year’s exciting event will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10am-3pm at Exchange Park, Ladson SC (Home to the Coastal Carolina Fair). The festival will feature over 80 exhibitors with hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment. Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages to learn more!
Please be advised that there may be filming and photography in all areas at the event. Your entrance to this public event serves as voluntary agreement for you and your children to appear in videos or still images of the Charleston STEM Festival in the media, web sites and other social networking sites.
Please be advised that there may be filming and photography in all areas at the event. Your entrance to this public event serves as voluntary agreement for you and your children to appear in videos or still images of the Charleston STEM Festival in the media, web sites and other social networking sites.

How much does it cost to get into the Charleston STEM Festival?
The festival is a FREE community event thanks to our sponsors and partners. While there is no entrance fee, some parking lots do require a fee to park. Check out our Directions & Parking page for more information on parking.
The festival is a FREE community event thanks to our sponsors and partners. While there is no entrance fee, some parking lots do require a fee to park. Check out our Directions & Parking page for more information on parking.

Can I bring my pet? Due to the nature of the activities at the Charleston STEM Festival, pets are not allowed at the festival. Thank you for your cooperation!
The Charleston STEM Festival will adhere to the Exchange Park Service Animal Policy which can be accessed below:
Service Animal Policy
The Charleston STEM Festival will adhere to the Exchange Park Service Animal Policy which can be accessed below:
Service Animal Policy

Is the STEM Festival just for kids? The festival is appropriate for ALL ages.

Will there be food? Yes! Twelve local food trucks (list) will be parked at the festival. There will also be snack and ice cream vendors located throughout the festival.