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 Grant County will experience a total eclipse, which means complete darkness will occur when the Moon aligns between the Sun and Earth.

Plans for viewing areas and entertainment are still being finalized. Here is what has been determined to date.

• Here is a list of accommodations. Book now to reserve your overnight stay. We’ll see you soon!
• Note: campgrounds are SOLD OUT.
• Camping available at Playacres Park, 300 E. Madison St., Fairmount, IN 46928 SOLD OUT
• Camping available at Beaner Linn Park, 718 S. Broadway Street, Gas City, IN 46933 SOLD OUT
• On Fri., April 5, camping will become available at Fairmount Camp.

Monday, April 8 Eclipse-a-palooza, 1 – 5 p.m.

Ballard Field, 799 E. 3rd St., Marion

Trolley rides, The Barstool Bandits band, Hive Mind Market and food trucks.

Eclipse viewing spots.

Monday, April 8 Gas City Solar Eclipse Soiree

Gas City Park, 701 S. Broadway St, Gas City, IN 46933

Vendors, food and eclipse viewing.

Quilters Hall of Fame
926 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46953

To commemorate the rare Total Solar Eclipse, The Quilters Hall of Fame is calling for mini quilt entries.  These quilts should reflect the excitement, share the beauty, or explain the science of the Total Eclipse. Entries will be juried and those chosen will be showcased in an exhibit at The Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana and will be eligible to win a cash award. Click here for contest deadlines, rules and specifications. Good luck quilters!

Pick up special eclipse viewing glasses at the following locations:

• Viewing sites (see above)
• Area hotels
• Marion Public Library, 600 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
• Grant County Visitors Bureau, 407 E. Main St., Gas City, IN 46933.
• Quantities are limited.