

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring 2026 Star Party Astronomy Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: (‼️Please note: This event is for astronomers interested in participating in the weeklong Star Party. For the Public Night, go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590278988950164/)


Calling all stargazers: The Spring Star Party is back! ? Sponsored by the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society, this weeklong astronomy festival draws enthusiasts from across the Eastern Seaboard (and beyond).

What to know:

? March 16-22
? $110 for the full week; $60 for the weekend (Thurs-Sun)
? Registration required
? Astronomers can camp on the Observation Field
? Bathrooms, showers and food service available
? Not interested in camping? Call us to learn more about reserving a cabin. 434-572-4623

Don’t miss this stellar event! Learn more about the weeklong Star Party at find instructions for registering at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2025-12-31-10-57-39-388562-41b.

⚠️‼️ This event is only open to the public during the March 20 observation session, which is from 8-10 p.m. To learn more about the Star Party Public Night, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1590278988950164/.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/scottsburg/spring-2026-star-party-astronomy-festival/200029617766922
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 532

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029617766922?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=scottsburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Scottsburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Staunton River State Park
- **lat**: 36.701571690686
- **long**: -78.666639370772
- **full address**: Staunton River State Park, 1783 Staunton Trl, Scottsburg, VA 24589, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Staunton River State Park (https://allevents.in/org/staunton-river-state-park/27435125)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Staunton River State Park, 1783 Staunton Trl, Scottsburg, VA 24589, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Staunton River State Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** parties, entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures, camping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Spring 2026 Star Party Astronomy Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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