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Special Event
Event
Second Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.000000, -110.000000
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.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
June 16, 2023 to June 18, 2023
Time:
9:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Festival
Weather: Telescope viewing may be cancelled or affected by clouds or storms. Programs and telescope viewing may be cancelled in the event of lightning.
Description
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
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.
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.