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Dark Skies Festival in Bayfield

January 17 @ 8:00 am January 25 @ 5:00 pm

A promotional graphic set against a blue, starry night sky background. Large text reads "DARK SKY" in an outlined font above "STAR BRIGHT" in solid bold letters. Beneath a horizontal line, smaller text details: "JANUARY 17-25, 2026 | BAYFIELD, WI | BAYFIELD.ORG".

Be a star. Make plans to join us as the stars come out in Bayfield for the Dark Skies Star Bright Festival January 17th – 25th, 2026.

Nights in the Apostle Islands shine under some of the darkest, most beautiful dark skies left in the Midwest. Help us protect and celebrate those starry nights with a week of art, photography, programs, an indoor planetarium, outdoor stargazing, snowshoe hikes, sauna under the stars, fine food, fun, and more.

Check out the nightly event schedule on the official website. There’s something for everyone who loves the night sky.

Learn more about the regional Dark Skies Initiative (Apostle Islands Starry Skies Initiative).

715-449-6900

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2 Rittenhouse Ave, Bayfield, WI + Google Map

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