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Arkansas Dark Sky Festival 2022
October 20, 2022 - October 22, 2022
The Arkansas Natural Sky Association, along with various regional astronomy and environmental groups, are proud to host Arkansas’ first-ever Dark-Sky Festival! We’ll marvel at the last of the Summer Milky Way under the nearly natural skies of the Buffalo National River, the state’s only designated International Dark-Sky Park.
Where? Tyler Bend Campground – St. Joe, AR
When? October 21st and 22nd
How Much? Free! But be sure and check out our Festival Store to find items to help you make the most of this experience.
This family-friendly event will be bursting with activities, including:
Constellation Tour
Telescopic Star Party
Orionid Meteor Shower
Celestial Art Class
Nocturnal Wildlife
Light Pollution Awareness
Nightscape Photography Contest
Giant Bubble Blowing
Solar Marshmallows
… and so much more!
Constellation Tour Telescopic Star Party Orionid Meteor Shower Celestial Art Class Nocturnal Wildlife Light Pollution Awareness Nightscape Photography Contest Giant Bubble Blowing Solar Marshmallows… and so much more!
For more information, and to download your Festival Guide, visit the festival website: darkskyarkansas.org/dark-sky-festival
For details about the Nightscape Photography Contest:
darkskyarkansas.org/photo-contest
darkskyarkansas.org/photo-contest
