Stellafane Convention 2026
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
Stellafane Clubhouse, 211 Jordan Rd, Springfield, VT 05156, USA
About the event
Register Early!
Registering early will save you money and allows us to do better planning for convention. We continue to encourage our attendees to register early for the best pricing. As always, we look forward to seeing you at convention and appreciate your attendance.
At the Gate Registration
This is the most expensive option, so consider registering on-line. We accept cash or check drawn on a US Bank (no temporary checks - must have printed names) and credit or debit cards at the gate.
The gate operating hours are Thursday 3-10 (except for large RV), Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Saturday after 7:00 AM
Tickets
Adult Admission
Sale ends
Jul 13, 12:00 AM EDT
One ticket per person, age 16 or older (Fri -Sun). Camping and Early Arrival Tickets are sold separately. Add a "Thursday Early Arrival" ticket for each adult if you plan to arrive Thursday afternoon
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
Children's Admission
Sale ends
Aug 10, 12:00 AM EDT
Children under 16 are free.
$0.00
Thursday Early Arrival
Sale ends
Jul 22, 4:00 PM EDT
Provides an additional evening of camping and observing. This ticket is for THURSDAY ONLY and allows those with camping permits for small tents and campers to arrive between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Thursday. Purchase one ticket per adult attendee; the appropriate camping permit is purchased separately and will cover your entire stay. Not needed for Large RV registrations or Hartness House Attendees.
$27.00
+$0.68 ticket service fee
Camping (Fri-Sat)
Sale ends
Jul 22, 4:00 PM EDT
This camping permit allows one multiple-person tent, 2 single-person tents, a small towed camper under 17 ft., Class B camper vans without slideouts, or Class C under 22 ft. These may be set up at any location on-site except the Large RV area. Arrival permitted starting Friday morning unless Early Arrival admission tickets are purchased for entry on Thursday after 3.
$53.00
+$1.33 ticket service fee
Large RV Camping
Sale ends
Jul 22, 4:00 PM EDT
Class A and C campers, Class B with slide outs, any towed campers over 17 ft. Campers must be parked in the "Large RV" area. Includes Camping Permit and requires arrival between 12 noon and 3 PM Thursday; Requires Convention Registrations for each Adult
$93.00
+$2.33 ticket service fee
Hartness House Daytime Session
Sale ends
Jul 22, 4:00 PM EDT
Thursday 8AM-5 PM: Includes buffet breakfast and lunch. Note: for Hartness house participants who plan to camp at convention, this ticket includes the option of arriving Wed. to set up their camp site.
From $72.00 to $87.00
$87.00
+$2.18 ticket service fee
$72.00
+$1.80 ticket service fee
Hartness House Evening Session
Sale ends
Jul 22, 4:00 PM EDT
Thursday evening 6-8. Includes Buffet Dinner. Note: for Hartness house participants who plan to camp at convention, this ticket includes the option of arriving Wed. to set up their camp site. Additional information will be in te email with your tickets.
From $67.00 to $72.00
$72.00
$67.00
Stellafane and Beyond Film
The Astronomer ticket includes admission and a gift bag. The Telescope Maker ticket also includes a meet and greet with the director and stars plus preferred seating. The premier will take place Friday evening at 100 River Street in Springfield (about 10 minutes from the convention location) with the event starting at 5:30 PM. Additional information will be in the email with your ticket order.
From $100.00 to $150.00
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Saturday BBQ Dinner
Sale ends
Aug 10, 4:00 PM EDT
Saturday night starting @ 4:30. Includes your choice of protein, baked potato with toppings, corn, dinner roll, strawberry shortcake and a drink (water or soda) (A La Cart food options are also available separately)
From $24.99 to $26.99
$26.99
+$0.67 ticket service fee
$26.99
+$0.67 ticket service fee
$24.99
+$0.62 ticket service fee
Support Stellafane Convention
Donation Option: Please consider donating to support the mission of the Springfield Telescope Makers! (Enter the $ amount and select a quantity of 1)
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Total
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