Let’s Celebrate on April 8!
On April 8, 2024, people within a 124-mile wide stretch of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse – where the moon appears to totally obscure the sun. And for those not in the path of totality, a partial eclipse will be viewable.
A total solar eclipse is a rare and unique event. Ohio’s last visible total solar eclipse was over 200 years ago – in 1806! To celebrate this truly unique event, Ohio Proud partners are getting into the Solar Eclipse spirit with special events, limited edition products, and the release of special menu items!
Ohio Proud Products and Events
CENTRAL OHIO
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Eclipse Glasses
Bexley, Dublin, New Albany, Grandview, Italian Village and Canal Retail Locations and Hours Here (Franklin County)
Want to be prepared for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th? Purchase any sundae and receive a FREE pair of our Johnson’s branded eclipse glasses to watch the cosmic event in style! 😎🍨
C.Krueger’s Finest Baked Goods Solar Eclipse Cookie
6845 Commerce Court Drive, Blacklick, OH 43004 (Franklin County)
Phone: 614-706-5786; Email: CustomerCare@CKruegers.com
C.Krueger’s retail store in Blacklick has cookies available with a Solar Eclipse-theme, the perfect sweet treart for your ecilipse viewing party.
Pricing/options available – just call the store & they will be happy to assist!
Join Round Hill Dairy for a Solar Eclipse Watch Party!
300 Wooster Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050 (Knox County)
Round Hill will open at 12pm on April 8th, with peak eclipse viewing at 3:13pm. Enjoy free parking, solar eclipse glasses to the first 100 guests, free kids scoops ages 10 and under, and a coloring contest for kids ages 3-10. Round Hill will also have a specialty sundae to celebrate this historical event! *Visit Round Hill Dairy from March 23rd-April 6th to pick up your coloring page– winner announced April 8th*
Service Bar Eclipse Eve Brunch (April 7th)
1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 (Franklin County)
Located within Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Service Bar is opening for a special brunch the day before April 8th’s astronomical event. The eclipse themed brunch will feature items such as the “Croissant Moon” French Toast with black currant jam and Middle West bourbon maple syrup.
Wyandotte Winery
4640 Wyandotte Dr, Columbus, OH 43230 (Franklin County)
Join Wyandotte Winery on their patio or lawn to view the solar eclipse on April 8! Gather with fellow sky watchers and wine lovers for an afternoon of fun and wonder. 🌞🌑🍷
📅 Date: Monday, April 8
⏰ Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
🎟️ Raffle prizes: 3:00 PM
RSVP here
To be entered in the raffle, please RSVP by Sunday, April 7. Light snacks and wine (by the glass or bottle) will be available for purchase. Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing your own a lawn chair as well as eclipse viewing glasses, available in advance from any Columbus Metropolitan Library branch.
Rus-Men Farms Eclipse Viewing Event
710 Iberia Road Galion, OH 44833 (Crawford County)
Join the family farm with wide open space for viewers to come and enjoy 3 minutes and 31 seconds of totality! Rus-Men will be having primitive campsites available for $125/night, April 6-9th. Parking is $50/day per car. Large passenger vans or busses are $75-100/day per vehicle.
The farm will be grilling our premium beef burgers, all-beef hot dogs and pork brats. There will be concessions with snacks and drinks, as well as games & activities for people of all ages!
More information can be found on their website rusmenfarms.com/events , by calling/texting us at 419-971-6957, or emailing info@rusmenfarms.com.
Miller’s Country Gardens Solar Eclipse Watch Party
2492 State Route 37 West, Delaware, OH 43015 (Delaware County)
Farmer Dale is having a solar eclipse watch party on April 8th from 1pm to 4pm. Miller’s Country Gardens will be offering free Mini MoonPies while supplies last. Stay tuned to their Facebook event page for more info and fun for that day, and be sure e sure to bring out your solar eclipse viewing glasses.
NORTHERN OHIO
Toft Dairy’s Solar Eclipse Cosmic Sundae
3717 Venice Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870 (Erie County)
🌗The sundae includes Toft’s Lake Erie Cookie Island Monster Ice Cream, scooped high inside a chocolate covered waffle bowl. Topped with galaxy sprinkles and a space dunk Oreo cookie with popping candy cream inside. 🌑✨All Cosmic Sundae’s come with a pair of Solar Eclipse glasses!
Mark’s Homemade Ice Cream Eclipse Sundae
201 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820 (Crawford County)
The Eclipse Sundae contains vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, one original Oreo and one Golden Oreo! Mark’s will be open from 1-8pm on April 8 for the Eclipse.
WESTERN OHIO
Evans Family Ranch Solar Eclipse Party April 8th 11am-7pm
11140 Milton Carlisle Rd., New Carlisle, OH (Clark County)
The Ranch has the perfect viewing area for this ONCE IN A LIFETIME occurrence- The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!!! ☀️🌑🔭
Brunos Corral Grill will be open and serving burgers from the grill for this special event! Join us for Volleyball, Corn Hole, Giant Kids Play Area and More!
Our 100 acre beer and wine garden will be open with beverages for purchase. We recommend you bring a lawn chair to ensure you get a spot! Additionally, there are still a few campsites available but going fast. Call to reserve yours today. 937-679-4930. Bring your friends, family, & come on out to enjoy this unforgettable day!
SOUTHWEST OHIO
Jubie’s Creamery Solar Eclipse Ice Cream
471 W Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, OH 45324 (Greene County)
2749 W. Alex Bell Rd., Moraine, OH 45459 (Montgomery County)
Jubie’s Creamery will be serving a specialty Solar Eclipse ice cream starting on April 5th! Made with premium marshmallow ice cream, rich chocolate fudge swirls, and chunks of Moon Pies. Jubie’s will have glasses available at both of their locations between 3pm & 4pm on 4/8 for anyone in the store so they can view the eclipse alongside Jubie’s team!
7 Wonders Farm Kite Festival & Eclipse Viewing
5872 Oxford Milford Rd, Somerville, OH 45064 (Butler County)
Located minutes from Miami University/Oxford!
For this year only, 7 Wonders Farm has decided to combine their annual kite festival with a one-time only eclipse gathering! The farm will be open 2pm-7pm. Come eat lunch (bring your own), watch the eclipse (glasses for sale), and then fly a kite (bring your own). 7 Wonders will have a contest for best homemade kite and highest flying kite. Winners will receive a small prize.
April 8th will also be 7 Wonders’ grand opening of their plant sale kickoff! It’ll be a bit early for tomatoes and cucumbers, but they’ll have broccoli, cabbage, and other seasonally appropriate flowers and veggies available to purchase. The kite festival has been a favorite event for people of all ages. Come on out and enjoy the farm! For more information, you can visit 7 Wonder’s Facebook event page.
Young’s Jersey Dairy Total Eclipse
6880 Springfield Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (Greene County)
Introducing Total Eclipse: Velvety dark chocolate ice cream swirled with ribbons of indulgent salted caramel and star-studded with “Moon Rocks” – chocolate-covered malted milk balls that provide a delightful crunch. A truly out-of-this-world ice cream experience that’s perfect for celebrating the eclipse. Now available in Young’s Dairy Store!
NORTHEAST OHIO
Hartville’s Total Eclipse of the Hart(ville) Event
1015 Edison Street NW, Hartville, OH 44632 (Stark County)
Hartville welcomes stargazers to experience its Total Eclipse of the Hart(ville), a long weekend of events, live music, shopping, food, and fun for visitors of all ages. Sign up for our FREE eclipse viewing package, which includes a spot in our special eclipse viewing area,* located on the campus of Hartville Kitchen & Shops, Hartville Hardware, and the Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market.
The first 500 to register get free eclipse glasses (limit two per household) and special coupon offers. Everyone who signs up will be automatically entered into our Summer Fun in Hartville giveaway.
Spectators who join us will enjoy prime real estate for this special moment on April 8. Bring your family, friends, and eclipse safety glasses to watch as a partial eclipse, beginning at 1:59 pm, becomes a total eclipse from 3:13 to 3:17 pm, and then continues again as a partial eclipse until 4:29 pm.
Red Cedar Coffee Eclipse Blend
1185 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017 (Cuyahoga County)
New blend: Eclipse 🌑🌞 Limited edition dark roast blend celebrating that northeast Ohio is one of the best places to witness this solar event on April 8, 2024. Tasting Notes: Chocolate, bittersweet, light tobacco.
NORTHWEST OHIO
Ballreich Snack Food Company’s ECLIPSE CHIPSE–10 Bag Party Box
186 Ohio Ave, Tiffin, OH 44883 (Seneca County)
In recognition of Tiffin, Ohio being in the direct path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, Ballreich Foods has produced a special edition bag paired with a new flavor. This special edition release portrays Dr. Richard Tresch Fienberg’s photo “Total Progression” and has a high quality matte black bag with a soft touch and metallic accent to round out the Eclipse theme.
Furthermore, the white cheddar and black pepper flavor is a fantastic combination, and fits great with the design . Grab your bags today!
Total Eclipse of the Heart of it All
Planning to travel during the eclipse or attend a special event? Tourism Ohio has a host of resources to get you started:
Ohio Lunar Road Trip
Ohio Eclipse Events
View the Solar Eclipse at Ohio State Parks
Ohio Science Museums
It’s never safe to look directly at the sun’s rays, even if the sun is partially obscured. The only safe way to look directly at a partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewers. Click to find AAS Reputable Vendors for solar eclipse viewers.