A multicolored illustration of the milky way and sandstone monolith promotes Astrofest 2023.

Second Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest

Canyonlands National Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 9:30 PM from June 16, 2023 to June 18, 2023
  • Free

Arches National Park– Friday, June 16

Panorama Point
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program
10-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing
 
Delicate Arch Viewpoint Parking Lot:
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program
10-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing
 
Windows Parking Lot
9:30-11:30 pm: Ranger Program followed by binocular viewing
 
Dead Horse Point State Park– Saturday, June 17
Daytime events at Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center
 
Visitor Center Parking Lot
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing
 
Mountain Bike Parking Lot
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing
 

Island in the Sky district, Canyonlands National Park– Sunday, June 18

Daytime events at Island in the Sky Visitor Center

Grand View Point
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program
10-11:30 pm: Telescope viewing
 
Green River Overlook
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing
 
Weather: Telescope viewing may be canceled or affected by clouds or storms. Programs and telescope viewing may be canceled in the event of lightning. 
 
Things to know: Parking may fill at program locations. We recommend arriving before 9 pm to secure a parking spot. Please bring a red flashlight, sturdy shoes, and a jacket. 
 
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.  

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This festival takes place over 3 days (Friday, 6/16-Sunday, 6/18), in multiple locations throughout Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Canyonlands National Park. See event description for full location details.

Latitude and Longitude 38.000000, -110.000000

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

June 16, 2023 to June 18, 2023

Time:

9:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Weather: Telescope viewing may be cancelled or affected by clouds or storms. Programs and telescope viewing may be cancelled in the event of lightning.

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Festival
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