Canyonlands

Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest

Multi-colored poster featuring the Milky Way and Candlestick Arch promotes AstroFest 2024
Find astronomy events and activities for all at AstroFest!

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3rd Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest

Attention stargazers, astronomy enthusiasts, and celestial explorers! Get ready to embark on a journey through the cosmos at the 3rd annual Southeast Utah AstroFest, the ultimate astronomy festival happening under the vast skies of Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park!

This year's festival runs from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Join park rangers for daytime and evening astronomy programs, telescope viewing, and family friendly activities at locations throughout the parks.

Day 1: Friday, June 7: Arches National Park
Day 2: Saturday, June 8: Dead Horse Point State Park
Day 3: Sunday, June 9: Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park

Check back for more details and exact schedule closer to the date.

 
A Ranger prepares a telescope at dusk for night sky viewing.
A ranger prepares a telescope at dusk for night sky viewing.

NPS/Veronica Verdin

Plan Ahead, Be Prepared

Watch the weather. Telescope viewing may be canceled or affected by clouds or storms. Programs and telescope viewing may be canceled in the event of lightning.

Arrive early. Parking may fill at program locations. We recommend arriving before 9 pm to secure a parking spot.

Be prepared. Please bring a red flashlight, sturdy shoes, reflective or high visibility clothing, and warm layers.

Attending all events is free with park admission.

Pets are discouraged. Please find suitable care for furry friends, as pets are not allowed at the program locations and leaving pets inside vehicles for the duration of the event is not recommended.

Campgrounds at both the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands and Arches may fill early. Have a backup location in mind if you plan to camp.

 

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Last updated: March 1, 2024

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