Park and View the Eclipse

Enjoy the eclipse just minutes from the Wapakoneta, Ohio childhood home of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon!

Monday, April 8th, 2024, a rare phenomenon will cover only a portion of the United States. The Solar Eclipse! Join us in the small community of Fryburg, Ohio, when we are directly on the center line of th solar eclipse!

Our wedding venue, “Lucky 7 Barn” has a gravel parking lot that can fit up to 200 vehicles. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Interstate 75 in Fryburg, Ohio.

$30 per vehicle collected at the gate. CASH ONLY!

Our address in Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze is 15561 Main St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (although, technically, in the town of Fryburg.)

The eclipse starts locally at 1:54pm eastern time, with totality at 3:11pm and the eclipse ending at 4:25pm.

For more information, call us at: (937) 603-0428.

Get ready for April 8, 2024 – it’s going to be a spectacular day in Wapakoneta, Ohio, thanks to the solar eclipse. This isn’t just any ordinary day; it’s when the sun, moon, and Earth play a cosmic game of hide and seek, resulting in a jaw-dropping view for us on the ground.

In Wapakoneta, the buzz around the eclipse is already in the air, as we are on the center line of the path of the eclipse. Wapak, famously known as the birthplace of Neil Armstrong, turns into a hotbed for space enthusiasts and sky-watchers. The local vibe? It’s electric, filled with anticipation for the celestial show.

As the clock ticks closer to the eclipse, the excitement is palpable. Imagine standing under the open sky as daylight begins to dim. It’s like watching a dimmer switch turned down on the sun. Then, as the moon slides in front of the sun, an awe-inspiring darkness blankets the town for a brief moment. During this time, the temperature drops, the stars might peek out, and you get to see the spectacular corona of the sun – a halo of light that looks otherworldly.

The best part? Everyone around you is sharing this surreal moment. People gather with their special glasses, cameras, and telescopes, all aiming to catch a glimpse of this rare event. In Wapakoneta, you’re not just watching an eclipse; you’re part of a community, coming together to witness a moment that’s both humbling and exhilarating.

And as the moon slowly moves away, revealing the sun once more, there’s this incredible feeling of having shared in something truly magical. The 2024 solar eclipse in Wapakoneta isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a memory in the making, a story to be told for generations. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary event!