Schedule of Events

All events are free unless specified! To help us plan for attendance, please RSVP in advance if you will be attending.

Friday, June 7th

• 6:00 pm: Star Fest Welcome and Astronomers Gathering at Lake City Brewing Company

  • Hang out with other Star Fest attendees and fellow astronomy enthusiasts. Attendees will be responsible for food and beverage purchased at LCBC.

• 8:15 pm: “Lights Out Lake City” - Stargazing in Town Park

  • Join us in downtown Lake City for a tour of the stars. Please dress warmly and bring a chair. If you have a telescope to share, feel free to bring and set it up. Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enthusiasm as we explore the universe together!

• 10:00 pm: (Canceled) Astrophotography Lessons in Town Park

  • Unfortunately, our class leaders are unable to hold this class. Following stargazing, learn how to photograph the night sky with Jake Briggs and Amber Boutwell. Bring your own camera.

Saturday, June 8th

• 8:30-10:00 am: Networking at the Lake Fork Earth & Sky Center Yurt

  • Round Robin for Dark Sky Advocates and Professionals with coffee and pastries

• 10:00 am: Kid’s Activity in Town Park

  • Take part in a fun activity for kids at the Town Park Pavilion next to the Library

• 11:00-12:00 pm: Solar Telescope at the Lake City Library Yard

  • View the sun through a solar telescope!

• 2:00-4:00 pm: Destiny in Space at the Mountaineer Theatre + Special Presentation

  • Take in a showing of Destiny in Space at Lake City’s famous Mountaineer Theatre. Following the film, journey through the wonders of the universe during a special presentation by Kyle Doane. Concessions available for purchase.

• 4:30-6:30 pm: Dark Sky Art at Lake City Arts

  • Learn how to paint a Starry Starry Night scene with a Lake City twist! Get tickets and learn more.

• 8:00 pm: Star Party and Stargazing at Observatory Site

  • Join us at the future observatory site for a tour of the stars from Bryan Cashion and an update from Dark Sky Colorado. Please dress warmly and bring a chair. If you have a telescope to share, feel free to bring and set it up. Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enthusiasm as we explore the universe together! The Chamber of Commerce will be providing cookies and hot cocoa.

Sunday, June 9th

• 10:00 am: Birding at Pete’s Lake

  • Judy Boyce will guide you through a birding expedition at Pete’s Lake

• 1:30 pm: Interstellar at the Mountaineer Theatre

  • Take in a complimentary showing of one of the best movies of all time for the 10th anniversary of the release of this fantastic sci-fi film. No ticket required.