It’s all happening in Wickepin on 21st February! The town is igniting with the wonderful Wickepin Festival and there’s something for the whole family, including stargazing of course!
From 11am, there will be live music, free kids entertainment, shearing displays, art and the popular tractor tug!
From 2pm, join the team from Star Tracks Astro Events and Astrotourism WA to see the Moon through telescopes during the daytime! Yes, the Moon will be up in the daytime sky to see close ups of the craters.
Later from 7pm, the telescopes will be back on the oval looking at Jupiter and Saturn as well as the Moon. See an amazing green laser pointer tour that will highlight the constellations in the night sky.
Details
When: The Wickepin Festival is from 11am, 21st February 2026. Find the telescopes on the oval from 2pm to see the Moon during the daytime. Night time stargazing is from 7pm.
Where: Wickepin Community Centre, Campbell Street, Wickepin, WA
Bookings: This is a free community event. No bookings required. This event will go ahead rain, hail or shine.
More information
Event Page
Hop over to the Facebook Event page to see more.
Where to Stay
Make a weekend of it and stay a few nights to explore the area!
More Details
Download the flyer for the event program and more information.
Supported by...
This event is made possible by the Shire of Wickepin and is part of the Astrotourism WA project that’s promoting Wickepin as a destination for stargazing and astrophotography.