03/27/2024
UPDATED ECLIPSE FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE - for details visit the "Total Solar Eclipse" page on the Explore West Plains website: https://explorewestplains.com/tse/
TUESDAY, April 2: Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Eclipse West Plains, Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, April 3: Clydesdales Stable Viewing, West Plains Civic Center East Lawn, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
THURSDAY, April 4:
- Clydesdales Stable Viewing, West Plains Civic Center East Lawn, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Clydesdales Parade, Southern Hills Shopping Center, 3-4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 5
- Clydesdales Stable Viewing, West Plains Civic Center East Lawn, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- A Totality Cool Artist Reception, Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 12-2 p.m.
- Vinyl Night at Wages Brewing Co., 5 p.m.
- Clydesdales One-Horse Show for 38 Special/The Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert-goers, Exhibit Hall Entrance, West Plains Civic Center, 5-7 p.m.
- 38 Special and Ozark Mountain Daredevils in concert at the West Plains Civic Center (7 p.m.) For tickets, call box office, 417-256-8087, or go to ticketmaster.com.
- "Dark Sky + Yellow House" Stand Up Comedy Show, 7 p.m., Yellow House Community Arts Center
- 7th Annual Show Me RC 100, Triple H RC Raceway, 1-9 p.m.
SATURDAY, April 6
- "5K at Galloway Run or Walk - Eclipse Edition" begins 8 a.m. to benefit Zizzer Cross Country and Track. Register online actnowracing.com
- Grizzly Classic Youth Baseball Tournament (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Civic Center Exhibit Hall (9-11 a.m.)
- GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) 805 Worley Drive
- Pet photo with an Alien, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., All Pet & Equine Supply
- Clydesdales Stable Viewing, West Plains Civic Center East Lawn, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- At the Civic Center there will be a “Sunshine Festival” (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) with vendor booths, music, beer garden, Journey Stagecoach on west lawn, and model train display in Redbud Room. (Music schedule: Robin and Tony Logue,10-11 a.m.; Tara Nickole and Blayd Law, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Chasing the Apocalypse, 1:30-3 p.m.; Native Souls – 3:30-5 p.m.)
- "Cosmic Carnival for Kids" (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) Free games and activities at the West Plains Public Library south parking lot with a nearby sensory-friendly space sponsored by ASCEND at Missouri State University-West Plains. In the Library Community Room, 10-2, Mural Painting Event for Children and "Explore the Eclipse" with Science Educator Donna Callahan
- Downtown Art Stroll (11-4 p.m.)
- “Dark Sky + Yellow House” music and art event at the Yellow House, reading by author Marsha Thauwald (noon-2 p.m.); art show and live painting (2-5 p.m.) music by John Depew (5-7 p.m.)
- Eclipse Jeep Show, Walmart parking lot, 1-4 p.m.
- 7th Annual Show Me RC 100, Triple H RC Raceway, 1-9 p.m.
- Duck Race, 2:30 p.m., West Plains Optimist Club fundraiser at Peoples Park
- Live music, Justyn Moreland, (7 p.m.) Wages Brewing Co.
- Neon Parade featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales (7:30 p.m.) Downtown West Plains (There will be other viewing opportunities for the Clydesdales, April 3-6)
- Nashville Showcase - Writers Round, KC's Sports Bistro (8:30 p.m.)
- Path of the Moon Shadow - Live Music, Below Grade, under West Plains Bike Shop (8:30 p.m.)
- The Rising Star R***e Variety Show, Avenue Theatre (8:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY, April 7
- Dice Run to the Mills begins in the morning, starting at the civic center, to benefit Christmas for Kids and area veterans
- Model train display, Redbud Room of Civic Center, noon to 5 p.m.
- Dodgeball Tournament (2-4 p.m.) CASA Fundraiser
- Meet-the-Artists "Sky High: Eclipse and More" Civic Center mezzanine (2-4 p.m.) Exhibit is open noon-5
- "West Plains: In the Beginning" Traditional Ozarks Storytelling by Danette House, Avenue Theatre (2 p.m.)
- At the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds, an evening event features activities in a fundraiser for Child Advocacy Center. Scheduled is a Hot Air Balloon Glow, fireworks, and live music with Ha Ha Tonka and Fender Bender. A sensory friendly space will be available sponsored by ASCEND at Missouri State University-West Plains. Gates at 4 p.m., music starts 5:30 p.m., balloon glow at dusk, fireworks approx. 8:30)
- “Dark Sky + Yellow House,” Molly Healey Live and Meal with Molly at the Yellow House,6-8 p.m.
MONDAY, April 8
- Eclipse Breakfast, Colton's Steak House & Grill (8-10 a.m.)
- Dedication of Bolaji Ogunwo mural at the West Plains Public Library (9 a.m.)
TWO OFFICIAL VIEWING SITES (10 a.m.-until at least 3:30 p.m.):
- West Plains Civic Center (featuring 10 a.m. presentation by MSU-Springfield Astronomy Department in the theater, a noon concert by Dawson Hollow, model train display in the Red Bud room, and food trucks)
- Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds (featuring storytelling, music, games and food vendors)
- "Total Eclipse of the Heart" weddings, East Lawn of the Civic Center (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)
Total Solar Eclipse @ 1:54 p.m. - Partial eclipse is approximately an hour and a half leading up to and an hour and a half after totality and is part of the “total” experience worth seeing! Other viewing-site events are being hosted by businesses and organizations around town.
- Eclipse 2024 Dark Side of OBC, Ostermeier Brewing Company (1-5 p.m.)
- "I Got Totality Eclipsed," Wages Brewing Co. (1-7 p.m.)
Throughout the four days, there will be self-guided history and art tours and exhibits around town. Food trucks/vendors will be available at different times and locations.
Be sure to like and follow Eclipse West Plains for updates on activities!
Many of these events are presented by organizations and others who are not affiliated with Explore West Plains or Eclipse West Plains. We list them as a courtesy. Most items have their own event pages. Please check for details. Events and times subject to change. Current at time of posting.
