Julian Starfest 2009
August 20th - 23rd, 2009 Menghini Winery, Julian, CA
Registration
VENDORS – DO NOT USE THIS PAGE
USE THE VENDOR REGISTRATION HERE
We now have a new "Premium" observing site for imagers and serious observers. This site, located on the hill to the north of the winery is in an abandoned reservoir. You will be above ALL light intrusion and down in a basin that has a 10' tall embankment with low trees around the edges. The embankment and trees give a good deal of wind protection in addition to obliterating any stray light. There is room for 20 vehicles, sorry, due to the terrain, no motor
homes
or trailers in the premium area. There is no power available,
but restrooms with sinks and a water tank will be provided.
See the
OVERALL
SITE MAP for the location of the premium area.
The $100.00 Premium observing site fee is per vehicle, in addition to your
per person registration fee.
There are
16
premium sites left.Camping at Starfest
Camping at Starfest will be available for three nights, Thursday the 20th, Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd. Packing up and departing will take place on Sunday the 23rd with everyone off the property by 5:00 pm. There will be limited vendor activity on Sunday. Arrival and setup on Thursday can start at 3:00 pm. Since vendors will be arriving on Thursday and Friday morning, there is no guarantee of food or vendor services being available on Thursday. All types of camping is welcome, motor home, fifth wheel, trailer, tent, back of car or truck.
Your camping fee of $30.00 for an adult and $15.00 for teens (13 to 18, kids 12 and under are free), is for the entire three nights, whether you stay one night or three. Included in your registration fee is entrance to the vendor exhibit area for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Porta-potties, with wash stations will be provided in several areas around the campsite. Dumpsters for trash will also be available. An outdoor shower, at the back of the winery is available to all campers, free of charge, but you must wear a swimsuit. Non-potable water will be available from hoses near the exhibit area. See the GENERAL SITE MAP for location of facilities. The washing of dishes, pots, pans or utensils at the hoses or wash stations, is prohibited.
How to Register
It is too late to register by mail or using PayPal, please register at the gate. We can take cash, checks or money orders at the gate only, please come prepared. Prices are$30.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Teens, Children 12 and under are free.
Rules and Regulations
Confirmation: Confirmation of your registration, along with these rules, a site map and passes will be emailed to you. Upon check-in, you will be given wrist bands for admission to the exhibit area.
Site Access: The grounds, for camper setup, will open at 3:00 pm on Thursday the 20th for camper setup. Do not block the access road while waiting for the grounds to open. The exhibit area opens at 9:00 AM on Friday.
WHITE LIGHT IS FORBIDDEN: No white light will be allowed. Please use DIM red flashlights and be careful to point them only at the ground. High Energy Red LED Flashlights are just as damaging as a white light, do not use them! If you have a laptop, it must have a deep red filter over the screen or be completely covered by a shroud. If your car flashes it's lights when you lock it, do not lock it or unlock it after dark! If you car has white interior lights, please disable the lights (pull fuses or bulbs) if you need to open your doors at night. Motor Homes: No interior or exterior white light allowed, unless fully concealed. We will have "Light Police" roaming the campground, violators will not be handled lightly.
General Public Access: Saturday evening will be the event's "Outreach" time, where the general public will be invited to observe through the vendor telescopes. The outreach helps the hobby by opening their minds to the wonders of the heavens. Although we will try and keep the public out of the campsite areas, please be tolerant of them, and if they ask, let them look through your telescope. We will also endeavor to have them off the grounds by 11:00 pm, so that any white light intrusion they may cause, will be over before the prime viewing time begins.
Food: A Beer and Wine Garden will be available, with food and beverage vendors (see site map), during daylight and early evening hours. Many fine restaurants are available in Julian, just 2 miles away. Most restaurants are open until 8:00 PM. See our "The Town of Julian" page for a complete list of available restaurants.
Camping: Space for 200 vehicles, including RV's will be sold. Additional camping is available at William Heise County Park, approximately seven miles away. For other lodging, including Bed and Breakfasts, Hotel and Lodges, see our "The Town of Julian" page for a complete list of available accommodations.
Rest Rooms: Portable restrooms, with hand washing stations, as well as trash cans, will be available in the exhibit area and in the camping area. Please keep the area around the restrooms clean.
Fire Safety: Outdoor fires, including charcoal fires and white gas stoves, are strictly prohibited. (Propane is acceptable.)
Day Use: Those not staying overnight may pay a Day Use admission, payable at the gate. Gates open at 9:00 am on Friday, 8:00 am on Saturday and Sunday.
Pets: If you must bring your pet, they must kept on a leash at all times and away from other animals or crowds. Barking dogs will be shot.
Recreational Vehicles/Camp Sites: The camping and RV area is also the observing area. Please keep your camp site as small as possible to ensure that everyone will have sufficient space. Anyone that takes up more than what is considered adequate space, will be asked to lessen their footprint. RV's may not park in a way that will impede traffic or damage the environment. RV owners must be especially careful of interior lights. Please park so that doors open away from observers, block windows to prevent light trespass, and mask interior lights with red cellophane as necessary. Generators may run only from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. There is no electrical or sewage hook-up at Menghini Winery.
Lasers and Laser Pointers: The use of lasers, except for collimation, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Thank you for your cooperation.
Quiet Times/Active Locations: Not everybody sleeps at the same time. Many attendees observe from dusk until the wee hours of the morning. Please be courteous to your neighbors at all hours by minimizing noise. If you play music, play it quietly. On the other hand, please realize that your sleep may be disturbed by observers talking and using equipment as they stay up late. Locate your campsite accordingly.
Door Prizes: A Drawing will be held for thousands of dollars worth of door prizes on Saturday evening. Tickets are free with admission, but you must be present in or around the main stage at the time of the raffle.
Cleanup: When you leave, please make sure your area is trash free. Please leave Julian Starfest better than you found it.
Parking/Driving: All vehicles and equipment must be off roadways, with adequate room for other vehicles, including large emergency vehicles, to pass. Please be alert to pedestrians walking along the roadways, especially at night. Day use visitors will have a separate parking area.
Swap Meet: The Swap Meet will be held Saturday, starting at 7:00 AM, in the swap meet area (see site map). Non-commercial swap meeters do not need seller's permits or vendor registration.
Video and Photography: Many people make photos, video, and audio recordings, by entering the grounds, you grant permission for videos and photography, including rights to publication and broadcast of images and audio.
Participant Registration
Registration can be accomplished by mail or on-line using PayPal. Please see the instruction in the left hand column.
