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RIFF Dark Skies Star Viewing Gathering

Poster for the 2025 Ridgway Independent Film Festival, held October 16–19, 2025. The design features a handprint outlined against a starry night sky over colorful mountains. Text on the right promotes the free Saturday night Dark Skies Star Viewing Gathering at Frontier Field, with details about meeting at the Decker and enjoying free hot chocolate before walking to the pavilion at dusk.

October 18 @ 7:30 pm 9:00 pm

🌌 Dark Skies Star Viewing Gathering

Saturday Night • Frontier Field • Free Event
Part of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival, October 16–19, 2025

Experience the wonder of Ridgway’s world-class dark skies at this free community stargazing event. Join fellow festival-goers for an evening under the stars at Frontier Field, just a short walk from the Decker Room and festival headquarters. Enjoy free hot chocolate, good company, and the breathtaking celestial views that make Ridgway a proud Dark Sky Community.

Bring a blanket, bundle up, and soak in the night sky as we celebrate art, film, and nature together beneath the Milky Way.

Star Gazing After Show (Free)

Saturday, October 18 • 7:30 PM

Experience the magnificence of Ridgway’s dark skies at Frontier Field Pavilion (walk from Decker after showing). Constellation tours! Dress warmly, bring red light mode headlamp, warm beverages provided!

675 Clinton Street
Ridgway, Colorado 81432 United States