Dark Sky Festival

Dark Sky Festival August 2020 - SUSPENDED

The Dark Sky Festival (DSF) is a multi-day family event held in mid-to-late August. It is a festival that aims to provide everyone attending with an opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe around us and the science that makes it all work.

The DSF offers a variety of afternoon activities, casual workshops and information sessions where we attempt to answer questions you might have about astronomy, space and science through fun and interactive programs. Our evening programming includes a healthy serving of our legendary northern hospitality, entertaining presentations, socializing and other activities in a relaxed setting. Once the sky darkens, mother nature will take on the spotlight by putting on a spectacular display in the night sky.

The DSF is hosted in Fort Smith, NT and in the world's largest Dark Sky Preserve, Wood Buffalo National Park.

For more Information contact us at: info@tawbas.ca or call 1-867-872-0243

2021 Invited Keynote Presenter

Seth Shostak
Senior Astronomer - S.E.T.I.

Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute in California, and is engaged in the search for evidence of intelligent life in the cosmos. Seth has degrees in physics and astronomy from Princeton University and Caltech. He has a long history of research in radio astronomy and in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

He has written more than 600 popular articles on science and technology, hosts the weekly science radio show Big Picture Science and has authored four books. Seth is a frequent guest and commentator on radio and television. His TV appearances include Larry King Live, Colbert Report, Nightline, and countless Discovery, History Channel, and National Geographic Channel programs. He is devoted to getting the public, especially young people, excited about astrobiology and science in general.

For more information: sethshostak.com or 2020 Presenters

DSF Quick Links!

* Maps: Dark Sky Festival

* Frequently Asked Questions

* Getting here

* Wood Buffalo National Park

* Fort Smith Campground - QE Territorial Park

2020 Festival Program Information

> Festival Program Outline (schedule)

> Seminars & Workshops (details coming soon)

> Youth Activities (details coming soon)

Camp Gear Checklist

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