Join us for a weekend in the Ozarks in the darkest skies of Missouri.
Event Schedule (Preliminary)
Dark Sky Festival taking place October 25-26, 2024
Friday Afternoon – 5:00 pm:
Meet and greet with light snacks/ drinks provided
Tentative foraging walk scheduled for Friday afternoon, time to be determined.
Friday Evening – 7:00 pm:
Informal Star Party begins with an introduction to stars/constellations likely to be seen.
Setup telescopes anytime in the afternoon on the grounds.
Lasting till 11 pm but can extend later if wanted.
Saturday Morning – 8:00 am:
Nature Walk with MDC naturalist.
Rest of morning free to explore the area-hike, float, fish, etc.
Saturday Afternoon – 2:00 pm:
Tabling booths/groups to be set up and active during the afternoon with speakers/ presenters to have hourly programs.
Saturday Evening – 5:00 pm:
Break for Dinner
Saturday Evening – 7:00 pm:
Formal Star Party begins with an introduction to stars/constellations likely to be seen.
Lasting till 11 pm but can extend later if wanted.
Event Registration
Participation in the festival is free.
A registration link will be coming soon.
More Information
For more information, download this PDF or Visit the website HERE
