Star Fest 2026
Dates: TBD
Where: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Registration Rates: Coming August 2026
- Registration: TBA
- Full-time Student Rate (Grades 6 and above) : TBA
- Please note this is for full-time students of any age. Sorry, “student of life” doesn’t count.
- Young Astronomer (Grades K – 5) : TBA
- Proto-Astronomer (Grades up through Pre-K) : TBA
To be fair to our registered delegates, there are no walk-ins nor “visits.” Please register each person.
If you would like to be added to the StarFest mailing list, please click here.
More Details Coming Soon!
Bays Mountain Park Public Programs & Activities
As always, the schedule allows for many opportunities to enjoy other park programming. Note, with your StarFest badge, you can receive free, on November 6-8, 2026, entrance to the Park and passes to planetarium shows, nature programs and barge rides. Yes, you need your stinkin’ badge! Check the Park’s scheduling calendar for details.
Barge rides are a 45 min. tour of the lake and its natural habitats. Nature programs are different for each time provided, so check the Park’s scheduling calendar for details.
The Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and Bays Mountain Park Association look forward to seeing you for StarFest 2026!
For Questions:
- About StarFest registration, activities, swap shop, etc. – Greg Penner; StarFest 2025 Chairman
- Related to Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium – Jason Dorfman; Assistant Planetarium Director; 423-245-3176
Pets
The park allows dogs, but they must be on a leash at all times, cleaned up after and not allowed near any of the animal habitats nor in any of the buildings.
