BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261013T130000Z DTEND:20261013T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:STEAMFEST 2026 DESCRIPTION:STEAMfest 2026 Business Demonstration Invitation\n\nDate & Time: October 13\, 2026 9:00 AM 1:45 PM (Demo setup begins at 8:00 AM)\n\n\n\nWhat is STEAMfest?\n\nSTEAMfest is an interactive\, hands-on event that connects 4th and 5th grade students with real-world applications of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math (STEAM). Local schools bring over 1\,500 4th and 5th grade students to experience engaging demonstrations in STEAM-related fields. The gym is transformed into a dynamic space filled with tables hosted by local businesses and organizations\, each offering interactive STEAM demonstrations. Students are free to explore at their own pace visiting any table that interests them\, participating in hands-on activities\, and then moving on to the next. To keep the experience engaging and the space manageable\, we divide the day into three sessions of approximately 500 students each. The result is a high-energy atmosphere filled with curiosity\, creativity\, and meaningful interactions.\n\n\n\nWhy Your Business Should Participate:\n\n\n Inspire the next generation: Help students see the exciting possibilities in your industry.\n Build community visibility: Connect with local families\, educators\, and leaders.\n Develop future talent: Start early in showing young minds how their interests could lead to a fulfilling career.\n Showcase your innovation: Demonstrate how your business uses STEAM every day.\n\n \n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nChamber Member Businesses and organizations that can host a demo table featuring a STEAM-related activity (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, or Math). Ideal demonstrations are:\n\n\n Interactive: Hands-on activities students can explore\, build\, test\, or play with\n Educational: Shows how your industry connects with school subjects\n Engaging: Keeps 4th and 5th graders curious and excited\n\nNot sure what kind of demo to offer? We're happy to help brainstorm ideas with you!\n\n\n\nWhat's Provided:\n\n\n A table and space for your demo\n Lunch for participating staff/volunteers\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n \n \n Time\n Activity\n \n \n \n \n 8:00 9:00 AM\n Setup\n \n \n 9:00 10:15 AM\n Group Session 1\n \n \n 10:30 11:45 AM\n Group Session 2\n \n \n 11:45 12:15 PM\n Lunch Break\n \n \n 12:15 1:30 PM\n Group Session 3\n \n \n 1:30 4:00 PM\n Clean-up & Teardown\n \n \n\n\n\nHow to Get Involved:\n\nSign up to host a demo booth through the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce click the link below. Once registered\, you'll receive more details on your participation as we get closer to the event date.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FOR BUSINESS DEMONSTRATION BOOTHS NOW OPEN! Click Here to Register\n\n\n\n*Registration is required to volunteer and display your activity/experiment at a table (table provided). Lunch included for Business Demo Volunteers.\n\n\n\nQuestions or Ideas?\n\nContact Ellie Meyers at ellie@sheboygan.org for support or questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


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\nSTEAMfest 2026 \;&mdash\; Business Demonstration Invitation
\nDate &\; Time: \;October 13\, 2026 \;&bull\; 9:00 AM &ndash\; 1:45 PM (Demo setup begins at 8:00 AM)
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\nWhat is STEAMfest?
\nSTEAMfest is an interactive\, hands-on event that connects 4th and 5th grade students with real-world applications of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math (STEAM). Local schools bring over 1\,500 4th \;and 5th \;grade students to experience engaging demonstrations in STEAM-related fields. The gym is transformed into a dynamic space filled with tables hosted by local businesses and organizations\, each offering interactive STEAM demonstrations. Students are free to explore at their own pace&mdash\;visiting any table that interests them\, participating in hands-on activities\, and then moving on to the next. To keep the experience engaging and the space manageable\, we divide the day into three sessions of approximately 500 students each. The result is a high-energy atmosphere filled with curiosity\, creativity\, and meaningful interactions.
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\nWhy Your Business Should Participate:

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\nWhat We&rsquo\;re Looking For:
\nChamber Member Businesses and organizations that can host a demo table featuring a STEAM-related activity (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, or Math). Ideal demonstrations are:\n\n\nNot sure what kind of demo to offer? We&rsquo\;re happy to help brainstorm ideas with you!
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TimeActivity
8:00 &ndash\; 9:00 AMSetup
9:00 &ndash\; 10:15 AMGroup Session 1
10:30 &ndash\; 11:45 AMGroup Session 2
11:45 &ndash\; 12:15 PMLunch Break
12:15 &ndash\; 1:30 PMGroup Session 3
1:30 &ndash\; 4:00 PMClean-up &\; Teardown
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\nHow to Get Involved:
\nSign up to host a demo booth through the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce click the link below. Once registered\, you&rsquo\;ll receive more details on your participation as we get closer to the event date.
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\nREGISTRATION FOR BUSINESS DEMONSTRATION BOOTHS NOW OPEN! Click Here to Register
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\n*Registration is required to volunteer and display your activity/experiment at a table (table provided). Lunch included for Business Demo Volunteers.
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\nQuestions or Ideas?
\nContact \;Ellie Meyers \;at \;ellie@sheboygan.org \;for support or questions.
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