Starfest 2026
August 13 - August 16
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⭐ Starfest 2026
The Bluewater Astronomical Society encourages members to attend Starfest 2026, one of the premier astronomy events in North America, hosted by the North York Astronomical Association.
📅 August 13–16, 2026
📍 River Place Campground, near Roseneath, Ontario
🚨 Registration Opens – Time Sensitive
Sunday, May 3 at 12:00 noon
👉 Register here:
https://www.nyaa.ca/index.php?page=sf/sf.registration
This event has limited capacity and sells out quickly. Early registration is strongly recommended.
Why Attend Starfest
- One of Canada’s largest and longest-running star parties
- Dark sky observing during peak Perseid meteor shower 🌠
- World-class speakers including:
- David H. Levy
- Peter Brown
- Margaret Campbell-Brown
- Hands-on workshops, imaging contest, and vendor exhibits
- Unique experiences like telescope build sessions and panel discussions
Important Notes
- Attendance is capped due to site capacity constraints
- Camping fills first; day passes available once camping sells out
- Pre-registration closes August 2, 2026
Recommendation (for BAS members)
If you are considering attending, register the moment it opens. This is not an event where you can wait and decide later.