We are beyond excited to be in the path to experience a total solar eclipse and can’t wait for you to experience the “Darke Side of the Moon” festivities with us, in Darke County Ohio, the Annie Oakley Capital of the World!
We have an entire weekend full of activities planned and will kick off our first Friday of the year on Friday, April 5 at 6pm with a Puttin’ Around Downtown event. While on the golf tour, participants will get to experience all the unique shops downtown. So brush up on your golfing skills and plan to join us for a night of FUN! We will also have live entertainment by Mora and the Boys at Sure Shot Tap House starting at 8 pm, so we hope you will stick around for the after par-tee! Click here for more information.
Love to shop and explore? That’s what weekends are for, right? Come on an adventure with us and participate in our weekend Eclipse Shopping Passport and explore all that downtown Greenville has to offer! The passport includes shopping incentives to earn free “Darke Side of the Moon” memorabilia! The passport promotion will start on Friday and end on Monday, while supplies last. In addition to the passport, businesses may stay open late and also offer eclipse themed drinks, treats, entrees, activities, promotions ,and more, making for a memorable experience. Click here for more information.
On Saturday evening, we will be holding our first ever Band Bounce and have several local bands lined up to perform in our Brick & Mortars starting at 7pm. Head downtown prior to the Band Bounce for a unique dining experience and try a few “specialty eclipse cocktails” before the nightlife downtown starts! Click here for more information.
On Sunday, we will have a Pre-Totality Food Truck Rally from 11am-4pm and have encouraged the downtown shops to be open for you to stroll downtown, partake in the Eclipse Shopping Passport, and more. We hope you will join us to sample some of the best food trucks and food merchants around while experiencing our treasured downtown and all that it has to offer. Click here for more information.
On Monday, the actual day of the eclipse, you can participate in the Eclipse Shopping Passport and enjoy the charm of our downtown while dining and shopping prior to the Solar Eclipse, then you can head to the outskirts of town to enjoy a countryside view of the once in a lifetime Total Solar Eclipse. Look for viewing events taking place at our Darke County Parks and other facilities around Darke County. Click here for more information.
In addition, Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center will have extended hours and discounted admission during the eclipse weekend! For additional details please visit their website at garstmuseum.org.
What else is cool about downtown Greenville? We have a DORA Program that allows you to purchase adult beverages downtown and stroll downtown with your drink in hand! To find out more about the DORA Program, please visit our website at www.mainstreetgreenville.org.
For more information about each event and promotion taking place during the eclipse weekend, please refer to each individual event posting. We will be updating the information there as plans are finalized. So make sure to check back closer to the eclipse weekend.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us in downtown Greenville to celebrate this incredible phenomenon all weekend long!
Schedule of events for the weekend:
Friday | April 5 | 2024
Eclipse Shopping Passport Promotion
6-9pm | Puttin’ Around Downtown
8pm | Par-tee at Sure Shot Tap House
Saturday | April 6 | 2024
Eclipse Shopping Passport Promotion
10am-6pm | Visit Garst Museum
7pm | Band Bounce at various brick & mortars downtown
Sunday | April 7 | 2024
Eclipse Shopping Passport Promotion
11am-4pm | Pre-Totality Food Truck Rally
Monday | April 8 | 2024
Eclipse Shopping Passport Promotion