Lake City Star Fest 2026
June 12 - 13 in Lake City, Colorado
A free, community-focused dark sky gathering celebrating Colorado's night skies.
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Hosted by: Lake Fork Valley Conservancy and Lake City Skies​
Check back soon for updated agenda details, event, and volunteer registration!
Day 1 Overview
Friday - June 12 | Art & Atmosphere
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​Location: The Arts Center & Town Park
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Enjoy current gallery exhibits, a cash bar, and light snacks available throughout the evening.
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Guided Art Activity: Join local artist Maddie Bloomer for a creative painting session $30 pp. Materials provided and no experience necessary!
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Evening Screening: Relax with a featured film to kick off the weekend’s festivities.
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Star Gazing: Relax in the town park with a guided tour of the stars.
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Day 2 Overview
Saturday - June 13 | Science & Stars
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Exploration & Discussions
Location: The Mountaineer Theatre
Start the day with breakfast and a series of engaging talks from Colorado-based guest speakers covering a wide range of disciplines in the world of astronomy.
Hands-On Discovery
Location: Lake City Community School
Learn from some of the state's leading scholars through interactive science and technology sessions.
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Afternoon movie screening
The Main Event
Location: Slumgullion Pass
Join us for an unparalleled stargazing experience at one of the darkest sky destinations in the United States.​​
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