Schedule

2026 Schedule of Events

(Schedule subject to change)

Friday 9/11/2026:

  • Noon  Registration desk OPENS  for arrival check-ins (white canopy tent near astronomy field entrance)
  • 1PM – 3PM  Solar Viewing Station
  • 3-5PM  Swap Meet (Buy/Sell/Trade astronomy equipment, books, etc).  Near white vendor tent.
  • Sunset (~7:25PM) Gate to astronomy field CLOSES for the day. No vehicle movement on field unless an emergency.

Saturday 9/12/2026:

    • 10AM  Registration desk OPENS for arrival check-ins (white canopy tent near astronomy field entrance)
    • 10AM – Noon  Swap Meet  (Buy/Sell/Trade astronomy equipment, books, etc).  Near white vendor tent.
    • 10AM – Noon  Solar Viewing Station

    • Noon: Speaker  (at the pavilion)

    • 1:15PM Speaker  (at the pavilion)
    • 2:30PM  Speaker  (at the pavilion)
    • 4PM  Keynote Speaker Charlie Bracken (at the pavilion)
    • Updates from representatives of Cherry Springs State Park and Dark Sky Fund Association

    • Raffle Drawing

    • Sunset (~7:25PM) Gate to astronomy field CLOSES for the day. No vehicle movement on field unless an emergency.

Sunday 9/13/2026:

  • 9AM Star Party Ends

Notes:

  • All early arrivals are asked to report to the registration check-in desk once it opens for check-ins
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