AstroFest 2026
AstroFest is an annual Star Party at Kopernik that features extraordinary speakers and night sky observing. Join the Kopernik Astronomical Society at the 44th Annual AstroFest in 2026—stay tuned for date and schedule announcements. Enjoy astronomy workshops, talks, exhibits, demonstrations, and solar and nighttime observing. Check out the detailed schedule of the event below!
2026 Event Schedule
Friday, September 18, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Observing all night if clear
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Observing all night if clear
Admission
Adult: $6.00/day
Child/Senior: $4.00/day
Groups of 7 or more:
please contact us for group pricing.
Event Extras
Fantastic raffle prizes, swap meet, coordinated group take out meals from local restaurants, and snack foods will be sold.
Camping
$10 a night additional fee for onsite camping.
Facility opens at 2:00 PM to receive campers and/or those with gear.
Join the Kopernik Astronomical Society!
To learn more about the Kopernik Astronomical Society come to Kopernik Observatory on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. or checkout our website at http://kopernikastro.org/