Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (in Fredericksburg, Texas) will welcome hundreds of families for the Eclipses of 2023 and 2024! Our farm regularly operates a vineyard tasting room, safari wine tours, and individual animal experience tours. The respective Eclipse Schedule of Events for 2023 and 2024 will include these opportunities plus a day of fun, family friendly festivities. These will include a Grand Eclipse Viewing Area, Camping Areas, VIP Options, Vendors and Live Music. The Main Event Schedule for both celebrations will be staged at The Grapetown Vineyard & Farm Tasting Room.

Annual Solar Eclipse 2023

Eclipses occur when one object passes in front of another or when an object passes in between two aligned objects. For a solar eclipse to occur, the Moon must pass in between the Earth and the Sun. This passing casts a shadow on the Earth, and only those in the shadow can witness the eclipse. When the Moon is furthest from us (at apogee), only part of the Sun is covered, and this is known as an annular solar eclipse (2023).

Join us for an experience you won’t forget. Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (in Fredericksburg, Texas) will welcome hundreds of families for the Eclipse of 2023!  Our farm regularly operates a vineyard tasting room, safari wine tours, and individual animal experience tours. The Eclipse Events will include these opportunities plus include a Grand Eclipse Viewing Area, Camping Areas, VIP Options, Vendors and Live Music. The Main Event Schedule for both celebrations will be staged at The Grapetown Vineyard & Farm Tasting Room.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024

Fredericksburg, Texas will be in the path of totality for the Great North American Eclipse.  A total solar eclipse on Monday April 8, 2024.

For a solar eclipse to occur, the Moon must pass in between the Earth and the Sun. When the Moon is closest to us (at perigee), the Sun is fully covered, yielding a total solar eclipse (2024). On April 8th, 2024, a total eclipse will fill the sky over Texas. During this incredibly rare occurrence, two distinct worlds connect: ours spanning the vast, open terrains of Central Texas, and that of the endless space beyond our planet. On April 8, 2024, the eclipse will take place from 12:15 to 2:56 p.m. CT, while the total eclipse will be visible from 1:32 p.m. to 1:37 p.m. in Fredericksburg. It’s at this moment in time that people, technology, music and the arts unite in celebration of this phenomenon. Join us for an experience you won’t soon forget.

Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (in Fredericksburg, Texas) will welcome hundreds of families for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024! Our farm regularly operates a vineyard tasting room, safari wine tours, and individual animal experience tours. The Eclipse Events will include these opportunities plus include a Grand Eclipse Viewing Area, Camping Areas, VIP Options, Vendors and Live Music. The Main Event Schedule for both celebrations will be staged at The Grapetown Vineyard & Farm Tasting Room.

Information Central

Fredericksburg, Texas will be in the path of totality for the Great North American Eclipse – a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

VISITOR INFO

Thousands of visitors are expected in Fredericksburg during the next total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 since the town is in the path of totality. This page will continue to be updated, so visitors can find helpful information like the places to stay, the places to eat and spots to view the 2024 eclipse.

SAFETY INFO

To have a safe and enjoyable eclipse viewing experience, please follow all NASA viewing guidelines for eye safety, including … 

  • It is never safe to look directly at the sun, even if the sun is partly obscured.
  • When watching an eclipse, you must wear safe solar viewing glasses(eclipse glasses) at all times.
  • To read all of NASA’s eye safety guidelines please click here

RESIDENT INFO

The residents of Fredericksburg should be prepared for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This page will continue to be updated, so locals can find helpful information like road closures, school schedules and business operations.