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Kerrville hosting celebration for total solar eclipse (NASA peeps are coming too!)

Here are the Top 10 things to know about their Dark in the Park festival!

Kerrville's Dark in the Park festival is a hot spot for catching the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

KERRVILLE, Texas – If you’re looking for a place to watch the upcoming solar eclipse, look no further!

The Kerrville Eclipse Festival is happening on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department partnered with NASA to host a free celebration of the total solar eclipse in April. The town will experience a full four minutes and 25 seconds of totality, set to happen at 1:32 p.m. CST.

NASA officials will be on-site to capture the best view of the event for their nationwide broadcast. Alternative folk band Judah and the Lion will perform just

The poster for the Kerrville Eclipse Festival (kerrvilletx.gov)

With substantial traffic expected in the Kerrville area for the event, the city has released its “10 Things to Know Before You Go” to ensure the event will be safe and fun for both locals and travelers.

Top 10 Things to Know Before You Go

  • Cash: Visitors are encouraged to bring cash in the event there is an interruption in cell service which could interfere with credit card transactions.
  • Carpool or Rideshare: Carpool or rideshare is encouraged for travelers coming into the city to help alleviate overcrowding of vehicles.
  • Eyewear: ISO-certified eclipse glasses will be available for purchase at Kerrville City Hall Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Kerrville-Schreiner Park 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eclipse glasses will also be for sale at the Kerrville Eclipse Festival on the day of the event.
  • Printed Materials: Guests are advised to download and print maps and directions prior to their trip as well as hotel reservations.
  • Comfortable Clothing: Festival goers should review the weather and wear comfortable clothing, bring hats or visors, as well as comfortable walking shoes to help reduce vehicular traffic. If weather permits, plan to take a dip in the Guadalupe River at the Kerrville Eclipse Festival.
  • Extra Travel Time: Attendees should plan for extra transportation time to and from the city to avoid potential delays and ensure a stress-free journey.
  • Event Gear: Spectators are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to guarantee a cozy and pleasant viewing experience. Bringing tents to the event is not permitted.
  • Food: Out-of-town visitors are recommended to pack snacks and groceries from outside cities to stay fueled as supplies may be limited once in Kerrville. Food vendors will be available at the Kerrville Eclipse Festival.
  • Stay Hydrated: Visitors are highly encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. It is recommended to have plenty of extra water in your vehicle in the event of prolonged traffic delays.
  • Stay Until the End: To avoid post-event congestion, Kerrville Eclipse Festival goers are advised to “stay for the totality” of the event and enjoy additional festivities such as food vendors, astronomy speakers, and American folk band, Judah & the Lion, who is headlining the festival.

For more information about the festival or the eclipse, click here.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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