TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024
This will be the last solar eclipse in this area until August 2044 (20 years!), so you won’t want to miss this one!
What is a total Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens at the exact moment the Moon aligns between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun from Earth. During this period, which lasts only minutes, partial or total darkness will occur, depending on where on Earth you are located.
Viewers located in Lawrence County will experience a total eclipse, which means complete darkness will occur when the Moon aligns between the Sun and Earth.
Eclipse Over Lawrence County
at Lawrence County Fairgrounds
Open Rain or Shine!
April 5, 2024
Friday 5PM – 10PM
- Craft show
- Carnival rides
- Live music with cash bar
- Food vendors
Gate Admission $5 per car CASH.
Carnival rides, food and drinks extra.
- 6:00pm The Summertime Band
- 8:00pm The Dynamics
April 6, 2024
Saturday 8AM – 10PM
- Craft Show
- Carnival rides
- Live music with cash bar
- Food vendors
- 4K Run/Walk benefiting Agape Kids House. Register here.
Gate Admission $5 per car CASH.
Carnival rides, food and drinks extra.
11AM Meet Bedford native and astronaut, Charles D. Walker. Walker will share scientific Eclipse facts during his presentation. Walker flew on three Space Shuttle missions in the 1980s.
- 2:00pm Jo & Kev
- 3:30pm Old & Gold
- 6:00pm Gran Torino
- 8:00pm The Rumors
April 7, 2024
Sunday 12PM – 10PM
- Craft Show
- Carnival rides
- Live music with cash bar
- Food vendors
Gate Admission $5 per car CASH.
Carnival rides, food and drinks extra.
- 1:00pm Brim Ministries Simple Church
- 2:30pm Karston Brim
- 4:00pm Vintage
- 6:00pm Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders
Monday, April 8 – 8AM – 5PM
Total Eclipse Day
- Craft Show
- Food vendors
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Special Total Eclipse Viewing Parking.
Gates open at 7am.
$20 per car CASH.
11:30 AM — 3:30 PM
Monday, April 8
Gus Grissom Boyhood Home
715 W. Grissom Ave., Mitchell
- Meet NASA astronaut, Joe Allen
- Bring a picnic lunch
- Or, pre-order box lunch
- Viewing glasses
- Souvenirs
- Bring chairs or blanket
Monday, April 8
Total Eclipse at the Park!
Free parking and viewing at three city parks
- Playgrounds
- Restrooms
- Recreation courts
- Picnic areas
- Food vendors
Monday, April 8
Mitchell First Church of God
405 N 12th St., Mitchell, IN 47446
- Free Parking 9am – 4pm (Donations accepted.)
- Chili dog lunch for sale
- Restrooms
- Indoor access
Monday, April 8
Holiday Drive In Theater
1055 State Road 37, Mitchell, IN
- $30 per car CASH
- Concessions
- Restrooms
- Viewing
Accommodations & Lodgings
Total Eclipse at the Park!
April 7 & 8 at Lawrence County Recreational Park
- Total darkness will occur at the park for nearly 4 minutes! (3:58)
- Camping available starting Thursday, April 4. Two-night minimum.
- Full RV hook ups and primitive camping available.
- Shower house will be open.
- Shelters available for group rental.
- Eclipse glasses available for purchase.
- Park entry fees and motorcycle & ATV/UTV riding fees apply. (No riding on Monday, April 8.)
See more at : https://lcrptrails.com/get-mooned-at-the-park/
On Site Camping
April 5 – 7 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds
- Camping available. Reservations available soon.
- Three night minimum, April 5-7. $199
- Restrooms available
White River Bowhunters Club
April 6 – 8 at White River Bowhunters Club
- Primitive and RV Camping available.
- Total solar eclipse viewing
- Eclipse glasses available for purchase.
Click here to reserve your space.
1420 Rariden Hill Rd. Mitchell, IN
47446
Located between Mitchell
and Bedford, IN. 4.7 miles south of Hwy’s 37 & 50 Junction
Turn west off Hwy 37 at
Tieman Tire Company
Go 1.7 miles, Club is on the left.
Hoosier National Forest
March 29 – April 10 at the Hoosier National Forest
- Primitive, RV and trailer camping available
- Designated total solar eclipse viewing
- Eclipse glasses available, while supplies last
Farmer’s Market of Bedford
at 6124 US Hwy 50, Bedford IN
- Primitive camping available (no electric, water available by truck)
- Conveniently located by Farmer’s Market, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Restrooms available
- Dogs must be on leashes
- Fires must be contained
$200 per night (3 night minimum)
$700 for April 5th-9th
For reservations, contact
Stephen Todd at 812-583-0259 or Hannah Fountain at 812-276-9732
Safety Tips
It is
critically important to protect your eyes from the sun when viewing the eclipse. During the event, the sun’s
rays are so concentrated, they can reach the back of your eye and cause damage to the retina. For protection,
use special eclipse viewing glasses, a certified viewing card or alternative methods. Avoid binoculars,
telescopes, any type of glasses and regular sunglasses.