TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
JOIN US FOR A 4 – DAY FESTIVAL IN THE BEAUTIFUL MISSOURI OZARKS
WHY WEST PLAINS?
Springtime in the Ozarks. Four-day festival. Path of totality.
Come celebrate this astronomical occurance with us! We have four days of festivities planned for Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path. With West Plains as your basecamp, you also can venture out to explore historic mills, crystal-clear springs, scenic byways, and miles of trails. In addition to festival events, you will find tons of local amenities.
FRIDAY
04.05.2024
Concert @
West Plains Civic Center
Band & Time TBA
Special Mural Painting Event
at Library – starts Friday and continues throughout 4 days of the Party in the Path
Self-Guided Mural, History &
Art Tours & Exhibits throughout
4 days of the party
SATURDAY
04.06.2024
begins 8 a.m. – to benefit
Zizzer Cross Country and Track
Sunshine Festival with Vendor
Booths, Food Truck Space
and Beer Garden @
West Plains Civic Center
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. @ Public Library
(nearby sensory-friendly space)
Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Duck Races TBA
Music at the Yellow House
Downtown @ 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
04.07.2024
begins in the morning
to benefit Christmas for Kids
Dodgeball Tournament
in the afternoon
CASA Fundraiser
Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
events start in the evening:
Fundraiser for the
Child Advocacy Center
Hot Air Balloon Glow
with a sensory friendly space
sponsored by
MSU-WP ASCEND program
Includes live music featuring
Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka
Fireworks & Food Truck Space
MONDAY
04.08.2024
Click on links, as available, to see Facebook pages for additional details. More specifics and events will be posted as they are confirmed.
Eclipse Times for West Plains, Missouri
Start of Partial Eclipse: 12:37:30
Start of Total Eclipse: 1:54:34
Maximum Eclipse: 1:56:06
End of Total Eclipse: 1:57:38
End of Partial Eclipse: 3:13:50
Length of Totality: 3:04
To get the most out of the experience, we recommend arriving at your chosen destination at least 2 hours before totality.
The entire event will last about 2.5 hours.
What is a Solar Eclipse?
“Total solar eclipse: A total solar eclipse is visible from a small area on Earth. The people who see the total eclipse are in the center of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth. The sky becomes very dark, as if it were night. For a total eclipse to occur, the Sun, Moon and Earth must be in a direct line.”
-Nasa.gov
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Get started today in planning your visit!
ABOUT WEST PLAINS
Nestled in the beautiful Ozark hills, West Plains is the largest city within a 100-mile radius. It boasts of lodging, dining, and shopping conveniences of city-life while having the advantage of being close to the country. In just a very short drive, you can find yourself hiking in the Mark Twain National Forest, exploring one of ten historic water mills, kayaking or fishing crystal-clear spring-fed rivers and streams, or hunting the more than 63,000 wilderness acres of National forest.
Come experience West Plains for yourself. We think you will love it!
GETTING HERE
Driving Distance from:
Springfield, MO (100 miles)
Branson, MO (125 miles)
St. Louis, MO (195 miles)
Kansas City, MO (275 miles)
Little Rock, AR (190 miles)
Memphis, TN (190 miles)
Birmingham, AL (425 miles)Wichita, KS (350 miles)
Chicago, IL (500 miles)
Oklahoma City, OK (400 miles)
Dallas, TX (510 miles)
Atlanta, GA (570 miles)
Access to Airports:
West Plains, MO (9 miles)
No commercial flights available
Springfield, MO (100 miles)
Regional airport with commercial flights
Branson, MO (125 miles)
Regional airport with commercial flights
St. Louis, MO (195 miles)
International airport with commercial flights
Kansas City, MO (275 miles)
International airport with commercial flights
Little Rock, AR (190 miles)
International airport with commercial flights
Memphis, TN (190 miles)
International airport with commercial flights
JUST THE FACTS
Population
12,184 (2020)
Coordinates
36.7281° N 91.8524° W
Total area
13.29 sq. miles
First settled
1838