Acadia National Park's rocky coast is home to the annual Acadia Night Sky Festival. Celebrating the pristine star filled night sky through poetry, music, educational events and speakers, this festival is a a great way to promote protection of the night sky as a valuable natural resource.
Organization: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Date: 09/26/2013 update info
Time: 1:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Bar Harbor in Bar Harbor,ME
Contact: Bar Harbor Chamber
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Website: www.acadianightskyfestival.com/
Event Details:
The Acadia Night Sky Festival is a community celebration to promote the protection and enjoyment of Downeast Acadia's stellar night sky as a valuable natural resource through education, science, and the arts.
Maine's spectacular rocky coast is home to Acadia National Park, and some of the last pristine, star-filled night skies in the eastern United States. Located in the communities surrounding Acadia National Park, the Acadia Night Sky Festival features many art, music, science, poetry, and stargazing events..
Here the Milky Way shines bright in the largest expanse of naturally dark sky, east of the Mississippi. As the rapid loss of dark skies to light pollution receives national recognition, Maine is increasingly referred to as some place "that still has stars."
Discover Downeast Maine's unique commitment to protecting the quality of its starlit nights. We invite you to help us enjoy and protect this inspiring resource for generations to come
More detials on the festival scheudle here: http://www.acadianightskyfestival.com/
- Held in Late Sept
- Family friendly events
- Maine's Starry Skies
Overview: The annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is aimed at preserving the starlit skies on Maine. Located in the communities surrounding Acadia National Park, the Acadia Night Sky Festival features many art, music, science, poetry, and stargazing events.
When: A late September annual event
Where: Communities surrounding Acadia National Park
Fees: Most events are free
Details: Check out the schedules for music, poetry, star gazing and art shows. Bar Harbor is the center point for this festival. Maine is increasingly known as the state that still has starry skies. Don't miss this family friendly event.