Get Ready for ESSP 2026
Welcome to the Enchanted Skies Star Party registration. To join us under the dark desert skies you’ll need to purchase the mandatory ESSP attendance fee (one per person). Free field camping is included with the registration fee. Once you’ve done that, you can enhance your stay by adding an RV hookup site or reserving one of our cozy cabins. Simply choose your options below and we’ll see you at the star party!
• Evening Observing Sessions under pristine Bortle 1 dark skies
• Keynote Lectures in scientific, planetary, deep-sky, and astro-photography
• Food Catering : We are excited to welcome Cubish Food catering this year!
• Swap Meet & Vendor Row for telescopes, eyepieces, and more!
• Optional VLA Tours coordinated with NRAO Visitor Center
• Raffle with equipment prizes
ESSP 2026 Registration Is Closed
Online registration for ESSP 2026 is now closed. You may still come and register at the gate at the start of the star party. Please contact esspchair@enchantedskies.org for more information. Thank you!
We look forward to welcoming our registered participants October 6–11, 2026.
Registered Participant Account