MCLEANSBORO – The 2024 Solar Eclipse Festival, sponsored by the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club, will be held Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in McLeansboro.

There will be several events held on that Sunday including a church service, food trucks, inflatables, bags tournament, glow bingo, live music, and fireworks. The cost will be $10 per car.

Then on that Monday, the solar eclipse will happen with four minutes and seven seconds of totality at 2:02 p.m. Admission will be $30 per car.

Free eclipse glasses with paid admission will be available while supplies last. Camping spots will also be available.

For more information, go to the McLeansboro Solar Eclipse Festival event page on Facebook.