STAR FEST 2026 by Lake Fork Valley Conservancy

STAR FEST 2026

The Lake Fork Valley Conservancy (LFVC), in partnership with Lake City Skies, invites you to a free community celebration of our celestial heritage.

EVENT TIME

Fri, June 12, 2026 to Sat, June 13, 2026

LOCATION

Lake City

Lake City, CO 81235

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Our two-day immersion is designed to engage both the heart and the mind. We begin on Friday with Arts & Atmosphere, where the local creative spirit of Lake City meets the quiet beauty of the twilight sky through gallery socials and guided painting. This transitions into Saturday’s focus on Science & Stars, featuring a deep dive into the physics of the universe with interactive workshops led by Colorado’s top scholars. From the canvas to the telescope, the Lake City Star Fest offers a holistic journey that celebrates the night sky as both a masterpiece of nature and a frontier of scientific discovery.

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VEHICLE REIGISTRATION

Free Vehicle Registration - Saturday Evening Stargazing

Required for attendance at the Saturday evening stargazing event. Carpooling strongly encouraged.

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PLANETARY DOME SESSIONS

Free Planetarium Session - 12:00 PM

Experience an immersive planetarium show exploring the night sky. This session is part of Lake City Star Fest’s Saturday programming.

Duration: ~45–60 minutes
Suggested age: 4+
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to secure your spot

Location: Lake City Community School

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Free Planetarium Session - 1:00 PM

Experience an immersive planetarium show exploring the night sky. This session is part of Lake City Star Fest’s Saturday programming.

Duration: ~45–60 minutes
Suggested age: 4+
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to secure your spot

Location: Lake City Community School

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Free Planetarium Session - 2:00 PM

Experience an immersive planetarium show exploring the night sky. This session is part of Lake City Star Fest’s Saturday programming.

Duration: ~45–60 minutes
Suggested age: 4+
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to secure your spot

Location: Lake City Community School

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Organizer

Lake Fork Valley Conservancy Camille Richard c.richard@lfvc.org Lake City, CO (970) 944-5382 https://www.lfvc.org/

Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible

EVENT TIME

Fri, June 12, 2026 to Sat, June 13, 2026

LOCATION

Lake City

Lake City, CO 81235

DONATE

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$250 Orion Sponsorship - $250

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$500 Milky Way Sponsorship - $500

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$1,000 Andromeda Sponsorship - $1,000

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Organizer

Lake Fork Valley Conservancy Camille Richard Lake City, CO c.richard@lfvc.org (970) 944-5382 https://www.lfvc.org/

Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible