Bayfield’s winter has always had a quiet kind of magic — the kind that shows up when the lake is still, the nights are long, and the sky finally has your attention. Dark Sky, Star Bright was created to celebrate exactly that.

From January 17–25, 2026, you’re invited to slow down, look up, and experience winter on Lake Superior in a new way. Over nine days, explore a mix of night sky programs, photography sessions, wellness workshops, and lakeside sauna experiences — all designed to help you reconnect with nature and yourself.

This isn’t a packed festival or a one-day rush. It’s a thoughtfully paced celebration where you can choose your own rhythm. Attend a stargazing walk one evening, enjoy a sauna or wellness session the next morning, or join a photography workshop that helps you capture the stars for yourself.

With partners like Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Superior Sauna & Steam, each experience blends science, art, and mindfulness in the serene setting of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands.