Eye on the Sky Stargazing Party at Billings Farm

Mark Breen, planetarium director of the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, and Jane Lindholm will guide you through the night sky and answer your questions about stars, planets and constellations. This tour of the night sky will be broadcast live on Vermont Public radio!
Food and drink will be available for sale, or you’re welcome to bring a picnic. Vendors include Heidi’s Hotdogs, Sustainable Eats, Farmhouse Scoop Shop, Goodman's American Pie and Vermont Mobile Spirits. There will be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options along with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for sale.
Seating is first come, first served on the Billings Farm lawn. Bring your blanket or camp chairs. Come early to enjoy lawn games and activities for all ages and meet members of the Vermont Astronomical Society; take a stroll along the walking trail, explore the Billings Farmstead Gardens and visit with the farm animals.
This is a rain or shine event! Indoor seating is limited in the case of inclement weather. A weather decision will be made 24 hours in advance.
Tickets:
General admission: Free
Generous admission (covers the costs of hosting this community event): $10
VIP (guaranteed indoor seating in case of rain, limited): $25
This free event is made possible with support from Adagio Chocolates and Chroma Technology.
What to bring:
-Extra layers for when the sun goes down
-A blanket or chair. Setting will be on the lawn at Billings Farm.
-A flashlight or headlamp with a red filter can be helpful
-Binoculars or telescope for stargazing
-Bug spray and bug nets
-Water bottles