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Path of Totality in the Blue Ridge Smoky Mountains
Georgia Path of Totality
Blue Ridge & Fannin County, Georgia
Eclipse Raft-up @ Lake Blue Ridge
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Come join us to view the total eclipse on Monday, August 21st.
This is a free event you are sure to enjoy! Chance of our life time to witness this significant event!
For more info: 770-855-7378
Solar Eclipse on the Orchard
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge Georgia
Come and view the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse at picturesque Mercier Orchards on Monday, August 21st! Merciers has the perfect backdrop to enjoy this amazing event when daylight turns to twilight.
• Come early & get a grab & go boxed lunch.
• Free tractor rides to and from the pavilion, starting at 12 noon
• Bring your chair and blanket!
Grab a fried pie (or 2) sit back and enjoy! And remember, your special viewing glasses can be purchased on-site or at the Fannin County Chamber.
Please note that the totality (When the moon has fully blocked the sun) in Blue Ridge has an estimated start time of 2:35 pm. Plan accordingly!! :)
For more info: 706-632-3411
Solar Eclipse @ Swan Drive In
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Address: 651 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia
The Swan Drive-In will be open at 9:00 am on the day of the Solar Eclipse, allowing folks to view the cosmic event from their property.
Fees: Admission is $10.00 and concessions and bathrooms will be available.
For more info: 706-632-5235
Total Eclipse Street Party @ McCaysville
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Address: 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA
Enjoy music and vendors in McCaysville from 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. while you await the big show... the solar eclipse! Partial phase begins at 1:04 with totality starting at 2:34! The eclipse will last 1 minute and 34 seconds!
Blairsville & Union County, Georgia
Totality Tailgate @ Union County Schools Fine Arts Center
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 926 Panther Overlook, Blairsville, Georgia
Join your friends and neighbors for a viewing party at the Union County Fine Arts Center. This is a fun way to experience this once in a lifetime event with your community! Bring your chairs/blankets or tailgate from your vehicle. Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure.
Sponsored by United Community Bank Junior Board, Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, and UC Schools.
No alcohol allowed. No weapons allowed. No pets allowed. Critical to wear safety glasses during partial phases of eclipse.
Meeks Moon Party
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 490 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville, Georgia
Spend the day at Meeks Park with your friends and family. Bring your chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be on-site for your dining pleasure.
Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Towns/Union, Union County Recreation Department, and the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce.
No alcohol allowed. No weapons allowed. No pets allowed. Critical to wear safety glasses during partial phases of eclipse.
Viewing @ the Industrial Park
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 926 Panther Overlook, Blairsville, Georgia
Enjoy a clear unobstructed view of the sky surrounded by stunning mountains. The Viewing at the IP will feature plenty of parking, food trucks, music and a perfect location to enjoy this once in a lifetime event! Bring your chairs/blankets.
Sponsored by the Union County Rotary Club and the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce.
No alcohol allowed. No weapons allowed. Critical to wear safety glasses during partial phases of eclipse.
Total Eclipse of the Park - Vogel State Park
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Address: 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, Georgia
Experience this once (maybe twice) in a lifetime event at Vogel. We are in the path of totality, so you will be able to see the sun completely hidden by the moon. Learn how to view the eclipse safely and the science behind the phenomenon. Kids crafts. Parking is limited and gates will close once we reach capacity.
Fees: Parking fee: $5
For more info: 706-745-2628
Hiawassee & Towns County, Georgia
Total Eclipse at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia
People from all over the world are making their plans to be in position to view and celebrate this magical time in history. The total eclipse will black out over Lake Chatuge at 2:34pm. Join us for tailgating, kids activities, food, and live music by Steven Phillips and the Midnight Express Band. Make your way up to the Hamilton Gardens parking lot at 2:15pm to hear from the Atlanta Astronomy Club about the total eclipse stages and events.
Tailgating Charge: $5 per car, includes 2 pair of Solar Eclipse viewing glasses. (Can only be purchased day of event) $20 reserved parking, includes 2 pair of Solar Eclipse viewing glasses. (Must be purchased in advance from Towns County Chamber)
For more info: 706-896-4966
Total Eclipse at Brasstown Bald
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: GA-180 Spur, Hiawassee, Georgia
The tallest peak in Georgia may also be the best view in the state for the total solar eclipse. At 4,784′ the bald mountain top has an observation deck with 360-degree uninterrupted views, making it perfect for a view of the eclipse along the mountain landscape. A visitor center with restrooms, gift shop, and picnic area will make this a great place to spend the day with the family.
Parking: $5 per vehicle parking fee.
For more info: 706-896-4966
Clayton & Rabun County Georgia
OutASight Viewing Party @ Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 339 Nacoochee Dr, Rabun Gap, Georgia
Even though we are expecting large numbers for our viewing party at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School we have plenty of parking and a great shuttle service available for all our guests.
Ramey Blvd Parking If you are traveling North from Atlanta you will be traveling on Hwy 441. You will be directed to park on Ramey Blvd in Clayton, Georgia. Once you cross the bridge into Tallulah Falls (beginning of Rabun County) you will travel approximately 11 miles north. Turn left off Hwy 441 onto Ramey Blvd. Once your car is parked you can board the shuttle at that time.
Parking Fee: At each of the parking lots you will pay your $5 per car parking fee. Your shuttle fee is included in this parking fee for your entire vehicle. Each lot will be filled before shuttle service will move to the next parking lot.
North Carolina Path of Totality
Brasstown Fire Department Building Fund Raiser
Time: Sunday & Monday Breakfast - 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Lunch - 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Address: Brasstown Community Center255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, North Carolina
Breakfast & Lunch. Also a Huge Bake Sale. All proceeds go to the Brasstown Fire Department Building Fund
Fees: $5.00.
Brasstown Total Eclipse Fest
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 811 Settawig Road, Brasstown, North Carolina
There are a lot of viewing areas for the eclipse. The Travel & Tourism and The Chamber of Commerce has set up a 100 acre viewing field at 811 Settawig Road in Brasstown (Clay County).
Fees: $3.00 per car parking fee, $3.00 per person, children under 6 are free.
Solar eclipse begins at 1:05 pm and continue until 4:00 pm.
There will be food Vendors, crafters, children's games and bouncy house area, beer tent, wine Vendors. Overnight camping available.
For more info: 828-389-3704
Solar Fest - Weekend Celebration
August 18th, 19th & 20th Historic Courthouse Lawn
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: Historic Courthouse, Downtown, Hayesville, North Carolina
Friday Night: Free CCCRA Concert on the Square with Caribbean Cowboys 7pm till 9pm
Saturday: "Solar Feast" on the square with lot of food vendors, games, entertainment
Fees: $3.00 entry fee
Sunday: Rain date for "Solar Feast"
For more info: 828-389-3704
Cherokee's Cultural Eclipse Celebration
Look! Up in the sky!
It's…a Giant Frog Swallowing the Sun?
Time: Sunday 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Monday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Address: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Amateur astronomers and educators alike have been getting ready (and excited!) for the "Great American Eclipse" happening Monday, August 21. This is a total solar eclipse, which happens when the moon completely blocks the sun's light, casting an enormous shadow over the Earth. For those who really want to be precise, "totality," or the total eclipse, begins at 2:35:41 p.m. (EDT) on August 21. An astronomical event of the rarest kind, a total solar eclipse that's only viewable in the U.S. hasn't taken place since 1776! That's why Cherokee is having a two-day celebration in honor of this heavenly event, August 20–21.
When an eclipse happened during the times of the ancient Cherokees, they believed a giant frog that lived in the sky had swallowed the sun (or moon, if it was a lunar eclipse), causing darkness to occur during the daytime. The Cherokees and other tribes would gather and fire guns, beat drums, and generally make noise so as to frighten the great frog away, making the sun shine brightly again.
To commemorate the Eclipse's cultural significance, this two-day event will include the Warriors of AniKituhwa, Native American performances, storytelling, food vendors, and more. Since an eclipse should never be viewed without protective eye-wear, certified solar eclipse glasses will be available for $5 at the event and are included with your admission.
Fees: $25 each day for ages 6 yrs. and older. Children 5 & under are free. Admission includes a free pair of certified eclipse glasses.
For a complete list of events use this link: http://visitcherokeenc.com/events/detail/cherokee-cultural-eclipse-celebration/
For more info: 800.438.1601
Swain County Event Park
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 1130 Hyatt Creek Road, Bryson City, North Carolina
(live music, food trucks, portable toilets). Musicians include Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats (rock/blues/funk), and Leeda 'Lyric' Jones (5-piece rock/funk/soul band). 1130 Hyatt Creek Road (exit 69 off US 74; or take US 19 toward Cherokee and turn right onto Hyatt Creek Road at East Elementary).
Parking Fee: ($10, $20 or $40 depending on size of car/van/bus), includes viewing glasses for everyone in the vehicle.
Important – If you plan on observing the eclipse from downtown Bryson City, please note that all downtown roads will remain open for motorist traffic. There are no planned events on Everett Street and there will be NO street closures with the exception of Fry Street.
Please observe the eclipse at the designated event site on Fry Street or from the safety of a pedestrian-friendly sidewalk.
Bridge Park
Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Address: 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC 28779
Sylva lies in the path of totality and will experience 1 minute and 47 seconds of darkness. Festivities for this celestial event will take place at the Bridge Park Solar Eclipse fest beginning at 11 a.m. and will include live music from the Colby Deitz band (Americana/rock) and children's activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Don't miss the planetary walk of the Solar System scaled to fit on Sylva's Main Street. Children's activities at Poteet Park (a one minute walk from Bridge Park) are: 1. Creating Shadows (ages 4 & up); 2. Eclipse Art (ages 4 & up); 3. Modeling an Eclipse (ages 7 & up); 4. Solar System Scale (3ft.) Presentations: 11:30 – Reading book Moonbear's Shadow; 12:30 – Solar System Scale. Adult Events following kids events held at Bridge Park: 1. UV bead bracelets; 2. Eclipse Stories; 3. Solar System Scale (6 ft.)
Fees: Shuttle rides are $1 per ride per segment and parking is free at those sites.
Downtown Franklin
Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Address: Main Street, Franklin , North Carolina
Join the Town of Franklin North Carolina for our Solar Eclipse Block Party from 1:00pm to 6:00pm in Downtown Franklin! We have many activities planned for the afternoon and all are FREE of charge. The full schedule of events as well as other pertinent information is listed below.
Only a small portion of North Carolina lies within the totality swath of the 2017 Solar Eclipse and Franklin, NC is right in the center of it all. The total solar eclipse arrives in Franklin at 2:35pm on Monday, August 21, 2017. The duration of the solar eclipse will be two minutes and 30 seconds. The partial phase begins at 1:06pm and following totality will continue until approximately 4:01pm.
Stecoah (Robbinsville), North Carolina
Stecoah Art Center
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 121 School House Road, Robbinsville, North Carolina
On Aug. 21, 2017, the moon will completely block the sun in our far western reach of North Carolina, in the first total solar eclipse visible from the United States mainland since 1972.
The partial phase will start at 1:05 pm and at approximately 2:34 pm, the valley will have 2 minutes, 35 seconds of total darkness.
With our beautiful 10-acre campus with sweeping mountain views, Stecoah Valley Center is your Natural Destination to view the Eclipse.
Observers here will see 2 minutes and 35 seconds of totality, starting at 2:34:19 PM (EDT). Music, food, educational activities and family fun are planned at Stecoah Valley Center!
The Center will have free admission, free glasses for the first 500 visitors, food and cold drinks for sale, educational activities and music.
Fees: $5 per car parking. Event will be limited to 500 people.
For more info: 828-479-3364
Heritage Park
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 175 Wilson St Andrews, North Carolina
Andrews, North Carolina is on the center line of the path of totality and will see 2 minutes and 39 seconds. Since the portion of North Carolina within totality is small, the Moon's shadow will pass quickly. The total solar eclipse first touches North Carolina at 2:33 p.m. EDT and exits at 2:49 p.m. EDT.
The event is free to the walk-in public. Parking is very convenient and a very short walk.
Tennessee Path of Totality
Great Smoky Mountains Viewing Area
Clingmans Dome
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Duration of totality is 1 minute, 17 seconds Totality begins at 2:35 p.m. EST
Weather permitting, the Great Smoky Mountains will offer great vistas for the eclipse. Clingmans Dome will be an intriguing location to view the eclipse due to its expansive views. This site provides the possibility of seeing the Moon's shadow racing across the landscape, a dramatic sight that will add another dimension to your experience of the eclipse.
Clingmans Dome Road will be closed on Sunday, August 20th and Monday, August 21st to accommodate the special event.
Cades Cove and Oconaluftee: The park is currently planning to host informal staff- guided eclipse viewing sites at Cable Mill (Cades Cove) and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. There will be no charge to participate. Vehicle access to these sites, though, may be closed when parking becomes full or roads become congested.
Tickets: $30 Everyone attending must purchase tickets in advance.
For more info: Eclipse at Clingman's Dome or Call 865-436-1585 with questions about the event.
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Address: 338 Fort Loudoun Rd, Vonore, Tennessee:
For approximately two and a half minutes, the longest for any East TN State Park, Fort Loudoun will experience a total solar eclipse. Solar eclipse glasses will be provided. Come learn the 18th century beliefs in solar eclipse and the history of the park. Registration is not required but encouraged to make sure there are enough glasses available.
You can register at: www.tnstateparks.com – search for Fort Loudoun State Historic Area.
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