Batesville hosting events in honor of Total Solar Eclipse

March 28, 2024 at 11:16 a.m.


The Batesville community is gearing up for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 with events for the whole family.

The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) proudly presents the Batesville Blackout Artwalk. The artwalk will be guided tours taking place Saturday, April 6 beginning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. Groups will be leaving from the Gazebo in downtown Batesville (next to Fifth Third Bank - 1 Batesville Shopping Vlg). 

This free event is family-friendly and presents an excellent opportunity for all to explore Batesville, enjoy artistic creations, and connect with like-minded individuals.

If you prefer a self-led tour, you can access our Art Walk map and brochure: https://www.baacindiana.org/art-walk.

For more details, reach out to Melissa Moenter, executive director of the Batesville Area Arts Council, via [email protected].

Other Events

Batesville Blackout

Experiences Happening Now at:

•Kids Discovery Factory

•Batesville Memorial Public Library

Events April 6-8:

April 6 

•Batesville 

Historical Center

•Batesville Area Arts Council Art Walk Tours

•Batesville Blackout Bash

April 7

•Bill Gillespie Soccer Park, 922 Delaware Road

•Kids Space Place

Local Live Entertainment from 12 to 5 p.m. - FREE

Artisan Vendors*Food Trucks*Soccer Concessions

April 8 

•Eclipse Viewing Day

•Bill Gillespie Soccer Park, 922 Delaware Road

•Food Options are Knights of Columbus and food trucks

•NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING/RV PERMITTED

The Batesville community is gearing up for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 with events for the whole family.

The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) proudly presents the Batesville Blackout Artwalk. The artwalk will be guided tours taking place Saturday, April 6 beginning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. Groups will be leaving from the Gazebo in downtown Batesville (next to Fifth Third Bank - 1 Batesville Shopping Vlg). 

This free event is family-friendly and presents an excellent opportunity for all to explore Batesville, enjoy artistic creations, and connect with like-minded individuals.

If you prefer a self-led tour, you can access our Art Walk map and brochure: https://www.baacindiana.org/art-walk.

For more details, reach out to Melissa Moenter, executive director of the Batesville Area Arts Council, via [email protected].

Other Events

Batesville Blackout

Experiences Happening Now at:

•Kids Discovery Factory

•Batesville Memorial Public Library

Events April 6-8:

April 6 

•Batesville 

Historical Center

•Batesville Area Arts Council Art Walk Tours

•Batesville Blackout Bash

April 7

•Bill Gillespie Soccer Park, 922 Delaware Road

•Kids Space Place

Local Live Entertainment from 12 to 5 p.m. - FREE

Artisan Vendors*Food Trucks*Soccer Concessions

April 8 

•Eclipse Viewing Day

•Bill Gillespie Soccer Park, 922 Delaware Road

•Food Options are Knights of Columbus and food trucks

•NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING/RV PERMITTED

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