2024 Solar Eclipse in Bloomington Indiana

Shadowfest!

3 days to celebrate OUR awe-inspiring universe! GET TICKETS NOW!

On the Main StageBalloon RidesShadowBar
Wellness VillageWeddingsHiking
Eclipse-Themed ActivitiesAfter the Eclipse
A photo depicting musicians on an outdoor stage.
On the main stage

Astronomers tell us the main event – THE ECLIPSE – is definitely going to happen, but we’re still pinning down our artists. This is a family camp-in event so the music will be varied and fun.

wellness village

Early morning yoga, breathwork, a drum circle – the folks at Spiral Bodies want to help you make the eclipse a holistic and spiritual event. Click here to see the schedule!

shadowbar

Special cocktails and munchies are on the menu in this pop-up bar for the 21+ crowd who want a quieter vibe.

activities for the whole family

Mobiles and Pocket Solar Systems; Yard Games and a Disc Golf Scramble. For every age there are SO MANY fun activities on our list that we’ll be overflowing into Karst Farm Park!

The image of Allen's Creek Trail at Allen's Creek State Recreation Area
bring your bikes!

Bloomington is in the center of scenic rural biking options and off-road trails. Use your bikes to go into and around town or follow the path from Karst Farm Park.

hiking

There are so many great hikes around Bloomington and spring is a terrific time to enjoy them – lower temperatures and fewer bugs! Shadowfest will offer shuttle service to and from several trailheads.

Picture of a couple of Balloons Over Bloomington balloons ready to launch
balloon rides

Sadly, it isn’t safe for hot air balloons to be in the air in mid-afternoon, so taking a ride while the actual eclipse is happening isn’t possible, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy getting closer to the sun at another time over the weekend. Rides will be offered by Balloons Over Bloomington.

say “I do” in total darkness

Celebrate TWO once-in-a-lifetime events at the same time! You can BYO officiant and get married on top of your RV, or you can class it up a bit and book one of our wedding packages. The packages will include champagne, cake and dancing. If you think you might be interested we want to speak with you in person, so please send us a note via our Contact Page as soon as possible. All partnerships welcome.

after the eclipse

You’ve just shared a mind-blowing event with a group of like-minded folks, so leave the car parked for a little while longer and let yourself marinate in that feeling of oneness with the universe for a while after the event. Take a moment to capture your thoughts in writing and talk to our videographers, who will be putting together a wrap-around video of the event. The Eclipse ends at 4:22pm, but gates won’t close until 7pm.