Hagerstown Eclipse April 5, 6, 7, & 8
Experience a once in a lifetime event!
We invite you to experience hospitality in full totality during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse in Hagerstown, Indiana! Our town lies in the path of full totality, offering nearly a 4-minute viewing experience starting at 3:07 PM. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Join us for a weekend of free pre-eclipse activities, including concerts, fireworks, car show, costume party, and more. Stay updated on the events and latest information via our Facebook page.
Visitor Center
The Meeting Place
11 E. Main St., Hagerstown, IN
Gary Schuette | 765-969-9797
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Events
Friday, April 5, 2024
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Polka Band Concert, Beer Garden, Costume Party
Join us to kickoff a weekend full of entertainment! Listen to music by The Chardon Polka Band and enjoy the Beer Garden! Dress up in your best alien, astronaut, and other “Out of This World” gear and have a chance to win a grand prize!
Corner of South Washington and West Walnut Street
Directions | Facebook Event
More Friday Events
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 2024
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VENDOR EVENT
500 W Building
Free Admission
Arts, crafts, and souvenirs!
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
BENEFIT LUNCH/DINNER
L&S Lumber – 7501 SR 38, Greens Fork, IN 47345
All proceeds benefit Peaceful Meadows Retreat Workshop for Special Needs Children
6:00 PM
EUCHRE GAME NIGHT
Senior Center
Free Admission
Enjoy an evening of Euchre games!
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BLIND LOGIC: THE RALPH R. TEETOR STORY
High School
The initial viewing of the new documentary film.
*Tickets for this event should have been purchased already.
SATURDAY, April 6, 2024
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jeffrey Steele Concert
Enjoy entertainment by singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele, along with opening acts from Sam Hawksley, Mike Younger, and Jeanne Petersen!
Contact Information:
Sandy House – [email protected]
Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School
Directions | Facebook Event
8:30 PM
Fireworks
Watch some fireworks at Hagerstown Airport to help celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse in Hagerstown, IN!
Contact Information:
Jeremy Scarrette – [email protected] | 765.238.7075
Hagerstown Airport
Directions | Facebook Event
More Saturday Events
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
BENEFIT BREAKFAST
L&S Lumber – 7501 SR 38, Greens Fork, IN 47345
All proceeds benefit Peaceful Meadows Retreat Workshop for Special Needs Children
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LET THE SON SHINE IN VENDOR BAZAAR
New Testament
Free Admission
Arts, crafts, and souvenirs!
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VENDOR EVENT
500 W Building
Free Admission
Arts, crafts, and souvenirs!
12:00 PM
14U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – GAME 1
Varsity Baseball Field
Free Admission
Head down to the field to watch the Indiana Prospects Nickols take on the Next Level Ohio Red!
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
BENEFIT LUNCH/DINNER
L&S Lumber – 7501 SR 38, Greens Fork, IN 47345
All proceeds benefit Peaceful Meadows Retreat Workshop for Special Needs Children
2:00 PM
14U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – GAME 2
Varsity Baseball Field
Free Admission
Head down to the field to watch the Indy Titans Scout Team take on the Indiana Prospects Nickols!
2:00 PM
RCO & HHS BAND ECLIPSE CONCERT
High School
Free Admission
The Richmond Community Orchestra and Hagerstown High School Band are coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance!
*Donations are welcome to support the HHS Band.
4:00 PM
14U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – GAME 3
Varsity Baseball Field
Free Admission
Head down to the field to watch the Morrow’s Yard Kids take on the Indy Titans Scout Team!
7:00 PM
PAUL ANGUIANO MUSIC
Beer Garden
Join us for a concert by musician Paul Anguiano!
Sunday, April 7, 2024
2:00 PM – 6:00PM
Car Show
Check out some cool cars at the Hagerstown Eclipse Car Show!
Contact Information:
Brad & Leona Ridge – [email protected]
Hagerstown Elementary School
Directions | Facebook Event
8:15 PM
Night Parade
Enjoy a night parade on the eve of the Total Solar Eclipse in Hagerstown, IN!
Contact Information:
Dawnn Ripberger – [email protected] | 765.914.0148
Downtown Hagerstown
Directions | Facebook Event
More Sunday Events
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VENDOR EVENT
500 W Building
Free Admission
Arts, crafts, and souvenirs!
12:00 PM
14U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – GAME 4
Varsity Baseball Field
Free Admission
Head down to the field to watch the Morrow’s Yard Kids take on the Indiana Prospects Nickols!
2:00 PM
14U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – GAME 5
Varsity Baseball Field
Free Admission
Head down to the field to watch the Next Level Ohio Red take on the Indy Titans Scout Team!
4:00 PM
14U BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – GAME 6
Varsity Baseball
Field Free Admission
Head down to the field to watch the Morrow’s Yard Kids take on the Next Level Ohio Red!
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Methodist Church
$12.00/person
Featuring baked spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans, drinks, and home-made cookies.
7:00 PM
KYLE, CHUCK & FRIENDS
Beer Garden
Join us for a concert by Kyle, Chuck & Friends!
Monday, April 8, 2024
1:52 PM – 4:24 PM
Full Solar Eclipse
Come watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Hagerstown, IN! We are one of the few cities in the U.S. that will have full totality (3 min 59 sec)!
Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School
Directions | Facebook Event
More Monday Events
7:00 AM
DRIVE THRU BREAKFAST
Senior Center
*Donations Accepted
9:00 AM
PHI CHI EPSILON BREAKFAST
High School
Delicious biscuits and gravy
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ECLIPSE DAY FOOD TENT
Township Trustee Office Parking Lot
Prices Will Vary
Pork chop sandwiches, hamburgers, and hotdogs
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AMVETS POST 38 ECLIPSE PARTY
110 E Pearl St, Greens Fork, IN 47345
$10/plate
Smoked pork, sides, and dessert
Amenities
Eclipse Viewing/Parking Sites
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
LET THERE BE LIGHT – OPEN SKY VIEWING SITE
New Testament
$20/vehicle up to 6 people ($5/each additional person)
Games and food will be available on site for guests,
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WEST RIVER FRIENDS CHURCH VIEWING SITE
10636 Lacy Rd, Economy, IN 47339
(Intersect. 1 & 35)
$30/car
45 spots available for reservation.
Concessions will be for sale on site.
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
5 Porta Potties available on site.
*Please no alcohol, pets, campers, or tailgate grilling.
ECLIPSE VIEWING SITE
4387 Brick Church Rd, Hagerstown, IN
Call Enos Zook for reservations at 765-489-1463.
Over 130 spots available in the countryside of Hagerstown!
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (April 8)
ECLIPSE PARKING
High School
$25/car (cash only)
Restrooms and concessions will be available to guests.
First come, first served!
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (April 8)
ECLIPSE PARKING AT BEAR CREEK MEATS
17178 Bear Creek Rd, Hagerstown, IN
$27/car
Pony rides for children and BBQ chicken will be available on site for guests.
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (April 5 – April 8)
ECLIPSE PARKING
8025 Carlos Rd, Hagerstown, IN
Call Gideon Stoltzfus for pricing and availability at
765-238-1131.
A food stand will be available Friday and Saturday
afternoon and pickleball and corn hole tournaments.
April 5 – April 8
ECLIPSE PARKING
7745 Dalton Rd, Hagerstown, IN
Call Sadie Stoltzfus for pricing and availability at
765-489-5465.
8 Porta Potties available on site. Food will be on site for all guests to enjoy.
Area Camping
Crazy “S” Eclipse Camping
2590 Charles Road, Economy, IN
Primitive tent camping and VIP campers available for rent. Call 765-744-4100
Hagerstown Hospitality Campsite
15555 Turnpike Road, Hagerstown | $225
April 5 – 7 (3 days, 3 nights)
Call Donnie Benedict for reservations at 765-914-5213. Tents, campers, and a limited amount of RVs are welcome!
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Rise & Shine Camping
New Testament | $300
April 5 – 8 (4 days, 3 nights)
RVs and tents are welcome!
*This site will be available to guests at 10:00 AM on April 5th.
Primitive Camping & Eclipse Viewing
13978 Jones Rd, Hagerstown
Over 100 spots available!
Call Aqullia King for reservations at 765-524-2603.
Economy Eclipse Experience
11774 N Williamson Rd, Williamsburg, IN 47393
$400/RV & $250/tent
April 4 – 9 (6 days, 5 nights)
Email [email protected] for reservations.
*This site will be available to guests from 12:00 PM on April 4th to 2:00 PM on April 9th.
Food Court on South Washington
The food court, containing a wide variety of foods and drinks, will be located on the 2nd block of South Washington Street off of Main Street.
Bigg Higg The Food Dude
Breakfast sandwiches, Bigg BLT, chicken tenders, homemade sloppy joes, hand-dipped corn dogs, fries, hot dogs, and soft pretzels
China Rainbow
Grilled bourbon, teriyaki, orange, or general tso’s chicken served on rice, bottled water and pop
The Ginger GringO
Burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, smokey mac & cheese bowls
Heine’s Concession
Breakfast biscuits, hashbrowns, coffee, cheesesteak, Italian beef, BBQ roast beef, cheese/hamburger, hot dog, chilli dog, brats, french fries, nachos, corn dogs, lemon shake-ups, tea
Jessica Widener
Donuts, hot chocolate, special drinks
Nick’s Fried Delights
Elephant ears, deep fried Oreos, funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups, bubble tea, shaved ice, and bottled water
Pork Paradise and More
Pulled pork, hand breaded tenderloin, fresh cut french fries, loaded french fries
Shunks
Cotton candy snow cones, hamburgers, hot dogs, coney dogs
TB & Sons
Walleye Tenderloins
Woody’s Concessions
Hand dipped ice cream, rootbeer floats, shaved ice, pineapple whip, vanilla soft serve, cold drinks, hot dogs
Restroom Locations
S. WASHINGTON ST NEAR WALNUT ST
(Food Trucks)
6 Porta Potties & Hand Wash
S. PLUM NEAR MAIN ST
(Information Center)
6 Porta Potties & Hand Wash
NETTLE CREEK HARDWARE PARKING LOT NEAR MAIN ST
4 Porta Potties & Hand Wash
SOUTH END OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOT
(Car Show)
4 Porta Potties & Hand Wash
HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
(Primarily for Parade)
3 Porta Potties
AIRPORT
(For Fireworks)
3 Porta Potties