2026 York County Star Party
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Registration will open upon official approval
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NOTE: no changes expected in 2026
UPDATE: I now have an agreement with the park supervisor to purchase AC power at the pavilion's 4 outlets for most of the duration of the star parties.
(* exception: while the pavilion is being used when reserved by another group during the day.
I reserved the pavilion Saturday, October 10)
In addition, a MODEST amount of power MAY BE available from SOLAR equipment (as well as a small inverter generator).
A Lithium jumper battery for vehicles is also available.
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OCTOBER 7-11, 2026
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Wednesday to Sunday noon
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Location - Susquehannock State Park
(use THIS LINK 1880 Park Dr, Drumore, PA 17518 for your GPS)
An awesome dark site!
CAMPING FEES INCLUDED
PLEASE NOTE: There is a MAXIMUM TRIAL LIMIT OF 100 VEHICLES IN FORCE for the BALLFIELD OBSERVING SITE, in order to protect this beautiful park. PLEASE DON'T PROCRASTINATE.
CAUTION
This is Amish Country. Beware of HORSE-DRAWN BUGGIES while driving on these roads
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TO ALL: A huge THANK YOU for the tremendous support received since our first party here in 2019! With sincere gratitude from the crew!
Plans are in the works for a terrific party this year.
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see yorkcountystarparty.org/
Phil De Rosa
[email protected]