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Northern/Central Competition

Overview

We are so grateful that the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento  invited us back for another year! The 2026 convention at this venue was a success.‍

Check 2026 Results

Is this Competition for my Region?

Check this list for counties that are part of the Northern / Central Invention Convention. If you are not part of one of these counties,  go to the Southern California Competition.

  • Alameda
  • Alpine
  • Amador
  • Butte
  • Calaveras
  • Colusa
  • Contra Costa
  • Del Norte
  • El Dorado
  • Fresno
  • Glenn
  • Humboldt
  • Inyo
  • Kings
  • Lake
  • Lassen
  • Madera
  • Marin
  • Mariposa
  • Mendocino
  • Merced
  • Modoc
  • Mono
  • Monterey
  • Napa
  • Nevada
  • Placer
  • Plumas
  • Sacramento
  • San Benito
  • San Francisco
  • Madera
  • San Joaquin
  • San Mateo
  • Santa Clara
  • Santa Cruz
  • Shasta
  • Sierra
  • Siskiyou
  • Solano
  • Sonoma
  • Stanislaus
  • Sutter
  • Tehama
  • Trinity
  • Tulare
  • Tuolumne
  • Yolo

2027 Schedule

The schedule for the 2027  California Invention Convention: Northern / Central will be published here when it is available

North / Central California Invention Convention Sponsors

Corporations, individuals and organizations have the opportunity to sponsor prizes for a particular industry or special achievement. The sponsor can work with CAIC to choose the winning invention (s). Additionally, sponsors help pay the costs of the event.