Dark Sky Festival

Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service, is excited to announce the much-anticipated Dark Sky Festival set to return to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on September 9, 2023. The festival celebrates the beauty and wonder of the night sky while raising awareness about preserving dark skies. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, renowned for its towering sequoia trees and breathtaking vistas, also boast some of the darkest skies in the United States and are among the few places left in California to experience natural darkness making this event an unforgettable celestial experience for visitors and stargazers alike. Normal park entry fees apply. However, the Dark Sky Festival activities and speaker sessions are free and open to the public.