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Del Rio's Eclipse Weekend Agenda


Welcome to Del Rio! We've got a load of things happening throughout the city. Courtesy of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce we've got all the events happening throughout the week. Please view below and remember to look at our eclipse page dedicated to all things Del Rio.



FRIDAY APRIL 5 TH


Eclipse Fest 2024: Chris Hoff and the Hill Country Half-Timers, Dustin De La Garza, & William Beckmann Concert & Vendor Market | 6pm – 12am at Val Verde Fairgrounds Ticketed Event https://hotcountrykdlk.saffire.com/tickets


Elementary STEM Learning: Solar eclipse science presentations and demonstrations with scientists from the National Solar Observatory (NSO) and NASA. Open to all middle school students at SFCISD | 8am - 10am & 10:30am - 11:30am


SFDR-CISD Student Performance Center | Eclipses En La Frontera Eclipses en la Frontera – La Frontera Research Initiative (sulross.edu) Eclipse Science: Eclipse Science presentation from Mitizi Adams, NASA scientist. Open to all high school students at SFCISD | 2pm – 3:30pm SFDR-CISD High School | Eclipses En La Frontera Eclipses en la Frontera – La Frontera Research Initiative (sulross.edu)


NASA TOPS Workshop: Provide informal and formal education outreach using the La Frontera Research Initiative program for the upcoming total solar eclipse. Open to all STEM, STEM teaching, and general college majors | 4pm – 6pm Southwest Texas Junior College (SWTJC) Del Rio Campus Auditorium| Eclipses En La Frontera Eclipses en la Frontera – La Frontera Research Initiative (sulross.edu)


TX Solar Eclipse Fest On South Main Street: Vendor Market & 2 nd Annual Live Art Fundraiser | 3pm – 11pm at Ogden Street to Garfield Street |


Del Rio Free event held by Main Street Program, DJ CC, vendor market and 2nd Annual Live Art Fundraiser. 4pm - 7pm Live Music: On the Fly, 8pm: Raulito Navaira & Chente Barrera Y Taconazo https://fb.me/e/1rucbNl3i


Eclipse Epicenter: Community info center, souvenir store, entertainment (DJ), and vendor market | 5pm – 10pm at 1915 Veterans Blvd. |


Brown Plaza Association | First Friday Art Walk: Art Galleries | 6pm – 10pm Spread out through Downtown Del Rio The Firehouse FT “Rafael Aguirre”, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063785329979 120 E Garfield St, Del Rio, TX, United States, Texas


Casa de la Cultura, https://www.facebook.com/casadelaculturadelrio 302 Cantu St, Del Rio, TX, United States, Texas


Lee Bunch Art Studio - https://www.facebook.com/LeeBunchStudioGallery 701 S Main St, Del Rio, TX 78840


Falcon Art Galleries – 26 th Anniversary with indoor/outdoor exhibition and live music - 301 E Garfield St, Del Rio, TX,



Amistad National Recreation Area: Eclipse Program | Time TBD Check social and site for updates Diablo East Marina 748


Diablo East Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840 2024 Total Eclipse - Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)


SATURDAY APRIL 6 TH


Del Rio Solar Eclipse Run 2024: Timed 5K ($35), & 10K ($40) | 8am at Rotary Pocket Park | Must register in advance at


Eclipse Epicenter: Community info center, souvenir store, entertainment (Orgullo Tejano & Grupo Vidal), and vendor market | 10am – 10pm at 1915 Veterans Blvd. | Brown Plaza Association


The Pop Up DRTX Presents Solar Eclipse Pop up: 30+ local small businesses showcasing their products and coming together to celebrate this extravaganza. Locals and visitors will have a chance to discover Del Rio makers and enjoy music while shopping. Food and drinks available for purchase. Some vendors include: baked goods, artisans, boutiques, apparel, house plants, candy, tumblers, decor, jewelry and many more. | 11am – 4pm at the Kress Building 720 S. Main Street Del Rio, TX 78840


TX Solar Eclipse Fest On South Main Street Block Party: Block party Mesquite Creek Outfitters, Ocho Dos Dos, and comedian Ku Egenti. Live Music, DJ CC and Food Trucks. Ticketed event & 21+ comedian show | $20 seat $10 standing | 2pm – 10pm at S. Main Street and E. Canal https://fb.me/e/3zS61j7BM


Culture Chalk, Art & Music Festival: Amateur and professional artist of different cultures freestyling their art on the streets of The Casa and Brown Plaza along with Entertainment and vendors | 12pm – 6pm at Brown Plaza/Casa De La Cultura | Must register to participate in contest, 1 st place $300, 2 nd 200 & 3 rd $150 – Voting begins at 3-5pm, Entertainment begins at 3pm – 6pm | Vendor fee $25


23rd Annual Cajun Fest: All you can eat Crawfish, Shrimp, & Catfish with Live Music by Zydeco Blanco | 6pm - 10pm at The Whitehead Memorial Museum 1308 S Main Street | Advance Ticketed Event General Admission or Tables available to reserve | https://whiteheadmuseum.org/cajunfesttickets.html


Amistad National Recreation Area: Eclipse Program | Time TBD Check social and site for updates Diablo East Marina 748 Diablo East Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840 2024 Total Eclipse - Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) & https://www.facebook.com/AmistadNPS


Eclipse Fest 2024: Erick Y Grupo Massore, AJ Castillo, & Michael Salgado Concert & Vendor Market | 6pm -10pm at Val Verde Fairgrounds Ticketed Event https://hotcountrykdlk.saffire.com/tickets


In The Dark at Fort Clark: Spring fed swimming pool, vendor market and live music (Las Moras Creek Band & Country Horizon) | 7pm – 11pm | Fort Clark Pool | RV Hook-ups, Camping, Hotel, Dry Docking available 830-563-2493 *3 day event - wrist bands required for events* https://facebook.com/events/s/fort-clark-springs-solar-eclip/1504710106768611/


SUNDAY APRIL 7 TH


Eclipse Epicenter: Community info center, souvenir store, entertainment (Hope City Gospel Group, Rapper O.G,Z., Compañía De Danza Folklorica Yumari, Ballet Folklorico Macuilxochitl, Grupo Lucero del Bravo), and vendor market | 10am – 10pm at 1915 Veterans Blvd. | Brown Plaza Association


In The Dark at Fort Clark: Astronomy Presentation | 3pm | Fort Clark Post Theater | Spring fed swimming pool, & vendor market | RV Hook-ups, Camping, Hotel, Dry Docking available 830-563-2493 *3 day event - wrist bands required for events*


In The Dark at Fort Clark: Movie “Little Shop of Horrors” | 7pm | Fort Clark Post Theater | Spring fed swimming pool, & vendor market | RV Hook-ups, Camping, Hotel, Dry Docking available 830-563-2493 *3 day event - wrist bands required for events* https://facebook.com/events/s/fort-clark-springs-solar-eclip/1504710106768611/


Amistad National Recreation Area: Night Sky Program with guests from Big Bend | Time TBD Check social and site for updates Diablo East Marina 748 Diablo East Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840 2024 Total Eclipse - Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) & https://www.facebook.com/AmistadNPS


Eclipse Fest 2024: Stoney LaRue, Eli Young Band, & John Michael Montgomery Concert & Vendor Market | 6pm -12am at Val Verde Fairgrounds Ticketed Event https://hotcountrykdlk.saffire.com/tickets


Yoga at the Winery with Marisa: Sunday April 7th 11am Val Verde Winery and Marisa Magaña will host a yoga wine party, Energetic class with fun music and winertias and wine


MONDAY APRIL 8 TH DAY OF TOTAL ECLIPSE


Eclipse Epicenter: Community info center, souvenir store, entertainment (DRHS Jazz Band, Spazmatics), and vendor market | TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 12:10pm – 1:30pm Totality at 1:28pm | Car Raffle winner will be announced following the Total Solar Eclipse | 10am – 6pm at 1915 Veterans Blvd. | Brown Plaza Association

McKenna Ranch Extravaganza: Solar Viewing, Games, Crafts, Leatherworking, Hiking, Swimming, Animal Interactions, Cornhole Competition, Breakfast & Lunch available, INCLUDED ITEMS: Commemorative T-Shirt & Solar Viewing Glasses | 8am – 4:30pm at Hwy 277 At Dolan Creek Rd, Del Rio, TX, United States, Texas | Additional Evening Dinner & Live Music Extravaganza – 6:30pm – 8:30pm Day and Evening Events are Ticketed https://mckennaranch.com/solar-eclipse-extravaganza | Registration Deadline March 18 th


In The Dark at Fort Clark: Pool Float Party During Eclipse & DJ After party | 11am & 3pm DJ | Fort Clark Pool | Spring fed swimming pool, & vendor market | RV Hook-ups, Camping, Hotel, Dry Docking available 830-563-2493 *3 day event - wrist bands required for events* https://facebook.com/events/s/fort-clark-springs-solar-eclip/1504710106768611/ Solar Eclipse Watch Party At The Val Verde Winery: Have a glass of wine & Brunch while watching the eclipse at the oldest winery in Texas. Ticketed event from 10am-1pm | Open to public from 1pm - 4pm | https://www.facebook.com/valverdewinery


Tractor Supply Festival: Vendor market and concert (Fredie Gee) | 9am – 2pm at 803 State Hwy 239 Spur, Del Rio, TX 78840 Amistad National Recreation Area Solar Eclipse at the Reservoir: Telescopes for viewing, Screen projector of the eclipse, Sun Spotter scopes, music, kids table with activities and Eclipse Junior Ranger Booklet and Badges | 10:30am – 3pm Diablo East Marina 748 Diablo East Rd, Del Rio, TX 78840 2024 Total Eclipse - Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) & https://www.facebook.com/AmistadNPS

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