The Flagstaff Festival of Science serves to connect and inspire the citizens of Northern Arizona, particularly youth, with the wonders of science and the joy of scientific discovery. The Flagstaff Festival of Science is a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote awareness and enthusiasm for science in and about Northern Arizona, and is fondly known as the “10 best days of the year.” Established in 1990, it is the longest running, entirely free public science festival in the ... view more »
The Flagstaff Festival of Science serves to connect and inspire the citizens of Northern Arizona, particularly youth, with the wonders of science and the joy of scientific discovery. The Flagstaff Festival of Science is a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote awareness and enthusiasm for science in and about Northern Arizona, and is fondly known as the “10 best days of the year.” Established in 1990, it is the longest running, entirely free public science festival in the USA.
Full program of events to include presentations, workshops and guided tours
The Festival of Science will feature a full program of free events held Sept. 17-26, including a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops and interactive discussions, classroom talks, and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists. Festival-goers can explore the stories of ancient civilizations presented both in person and virtually (depending on guidelines and restrictions for social distancing).
Festival to showcase Indigenous cultural sites, cliff dwellings and pueblos
Historian and Festival board member Kathy Farretta noted, “Science gives us so many tools to discover hidden human stories, including a closer look into the many remarkable cultures right here at home.” Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to learn about other ancient cultures, including Indigenous inhabitants of the Southwest. Against the backdrop of the breathtaking landscape of Northern Arizona, the Festival will showcase some of the most pristine Native American cultural sites, along with one of the largest concentrations of cliff dwellings and pueblos.
“In particular, Wupatki National Monument protects one of the most densely populated archaeological landscapes of the Southwest, where multiple cultural groups coexisted and interacted in the wake of the eruption of Sunset Crater Volcano,” said Flagstaff Area National Monuments Chief of Resources Lisa Leap, also a Festival Board member.
For more information about the Festival of Science, visit www.scifest.org or our Facebook page, LinkedIn page or Instagram page.
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