diff --git a/home/templates/home/event_page.html b/home/templates/home/event_page.html
index 07ec2c4..afa8da2 100644
--- a/home/templates/home/event_page.html
+++ b/home/templates/home/event_page.html
@@ -20,7 +20,11 @@
 
 <!-- sign up button -->
 <div class="not-prose my-4">
-  {% if user_signed_up %}
+  {% if page.is_past %}
+    <div class="p-4 bg-gray-100 border-l-4 border-gray-500 text-gray-700">
+      <p>{% trans "This event has already ended. Please check our calendar for upcoming events." %}</p>
+    </div>
+  {% elif user_signed_up %}
     <div class="p-4 bg-green-100 border-l-4 border-green-500 text-green-700">
       <p>{% trans "You are signed up for this event. We look forward to seeing you there!" %}</p>
       <!-- cancel button -->
@@ -43,10 +47,6 @@
     <div class="p-4 bg-red-100 border-l-4 border-red-500 text-red-700">
       <p>{% trans "This event is fully booked. Please check back later for any cancellations." %}</p>
     </div>
-  {% elif page.start < now %}
-    <div class="p-4 bg-gray-100 border-l-4 border-gray-500 text-gray-700">
-      <p>{% trans "This event has already ended. Please check our calendar for upcoming events." %}</p>
-    </div>
   {% else %}
     <div class="p-4 bg-yellow-100 border-l-4 border-yellow-500 text-yellow-700">
       <p>{% trans "You are not signed up for this event. Please sign up to reserve your spot." %}</p>