DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE! The next solar eclipse in the United States is in 2044.
It Matters Where You Choose To Watch The Eclipse
- Bloomington has one of the longest periods of total darkness anywhere in the country (4 minutes, 2 seconds).
- It will be REALLY DARK at the Fairgrounds because we can turn off all the lights that come on automatically when the sun is covered.
- Get a whole extra minute of totality by driving just 45-minutes south of Indianapolis on I-69. Shuttles also run regularly between the Indianapolis Airport and Bloomington!
- The Monroe County Fairgrounds has an unobstructed 360-degree view, so watchers will enjoy a full-circle “sunset,” a phenomenon that is only possible during a total eclipse.
Family Fun and Outdoor Adventure
- Kids Under Age 6 Get in FREE
- Activities Passport for Kids Ages 6-17
- Hiking, Biking, Playground, Disc Golf, and More
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Indiana University Eclipse and Science Fest Programming
- Wonder Lab Children’s Museum
the fairgrounds is great for camping
The Fairgrounds is a proper RV campground, with 170 hook-up sites equipped with water and power, plus more than 1,500 indoor, sheltered and outdoor tent-camping sites. Contact Us if you want to bring a group!
Eclipse Viewing Glasses are free for every person.
exactly how will the eclipse look at shadowfest?
Check out this animation!
