Carolina Eclipse Random Blackout at Random Tap in Elgin, SC
Join Random Tap for the viewing of the total solar eclipse. Bring your lawn chairs and the family for the viewing. Enjoy a special Brewing of Carolina Blackout beer by Benford Brewing. Enjoy a cold one during this once in a lifetime event, and buy a beer in a commemorative can to remember the eclipse.
Best viewing area! We will be opening at 10am, and we will have a food truck as well as live music by Blues Deluxe Duo from 11am-2pm. The other stores at Shoppes of Pontiac will be open as well. We are featuring Benford Brewing’s Carolina Eclipse in commemorative cans, a special Eclipse collaboration beer from The Whig and Catawba Brewing on tap and “Celestial” wine by the bottle.

Solar Eclipse at Publico Restaurant in Five Points
Come celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse with Publico! The day will feature premium tacos as well as eclipse themed cocktails offered all day!

Yonder field Solar Eclipse Festival in Bowman, SC
August 21 $25.
Yonder Field has announced that a family-oriented event, the Solar Eclipse Festival, will be the first official festival at the new outdoor event space in Bowman, SC on Monday, August 21.
This full day of family fun includes THE GREAT INFLATABLE RACE, a giant inflatable obstacle course, music featuring Uncle Kracker as well as South Carolina’s own EDWIN McCAIN and COREY SMITH, and a viewing of E.T. the Extra-Terresterial on the drive-in movie screen. The Great Inflatable Race includes team competitions, a children’s competition, and an opportunity for kids of all ages to join in during “Open Play.” The team and children’s competitions will include fantastic prizes for the winners as well as costume contests for both teams and kids.
Guests will have the opportunity to camp overnight on Sunday, August 20 starting at 4pm and may stay through 10am on Tuesday, August 22.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for families to make lifetime memories together,” says Stacie Darr White, President and General Manager of Yonder Field. “The last time a total solar eclipse took place in the United States was 38 years ago and we are incredibly fortunate that Yonder Field is located in the path of totality for South Carolina. The surrounding race, fantastic music, movie and option to camp equates to a perfect family event.”
Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event as well as in the campground area.
The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, August 20
4pm – Campground Opens for Arrivals
Monday, August 21
10am – Day Parking Opens for Arrivals
11am – 12pm Great Inflatable Race – Team Races
12pm – 1pm Great Inflatable Race – Kids Race
1pm – 2pm Great Inflatable Race – Open Play
2:30 – 3pm Eclipse
(Totality begins at approximately 2:43 pm and lasts for 2 minutes,15 seconds)
3pm – 5pm Great Inflatable Race – Open Play continues
Music & Movie Schedule:
3:30pm – Edwin McCain (1 hour concert)
5pm – Corey Smith (1 hour concert)
6:30pm – Uncle Kracker (90 minute concert)
9pm – Movie Presentation (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen)
Tuesday, August 21
10am – Campground Closes
Ticket Prices:
G/A Lawn $25 – this includes all music and the movie.
Car Camping $75 – 2-Day Car Camping Pass. This price also includes the movie.
RV Camping $150 – 2-Day RV Camping Pass. This price also includes the movie.
Great Inflatable Race Prices:
Team Price – $300 for 4-person team 13 years and over ($75 per person includes the race ticket, goodie bag, access to Open Play, concert ticket, movie and 1 Preferred Parking Pass for the team)
Kids Price – $40 single tickets for children 12 years and under ($40 per child includes the race ticket, goodie bag, access to Open Play, concert ticket and movie)
Open Play – $25 single ticket – this is for Open Play only from 1-2pm and 3-5pm. Located at Yonder Field in Bowman, S.C.
Finlay Park Eclipse Viewing
Spending your eclipse day downtown? Finlay Park is in easy walking distance, with perfect lawn space to spread your blanket or set up your chair. The Vista Greenway provides a link along an abandoned railway tunnel to the park from Lady Street. The Vista Greenway also extends to the Cottontown Neighborhood beside the Elmwood Underpass. Walk or bike away from traffic!

Total Eclipse Viewing on the "Centerline" at Lexington County Blowfish Stadium
2017 is the “Season of the Total Eclipse” with the Lexington County Blowfish Baseball Club. In recognition of the fact the closest spot to the “Centerline” of the Total Eclipse shoots through the heart of Lexington County, SC the Blowfish Baseball Club are wearing one of a kind themed Total Eclipse/Centerline jerseys during the 2017 season. On August 21st, the Blowfish and Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission will open the stadium for a free viewing of the first transcontinental Total Eclipse in 99 years and be as close to the “Centerline” as possible! EXPERIENCE THE TOTAL ECLIPSE ON THE FIELD FREE
Dark Side of The Moon Special at Burger Tavern on Devine Street
$4 Dark Side of the Moon Pints & Blue Moon Pints all day & night. Buy the pint and keep the Blue Moon Glass.

Visit Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites guests to experience the rarest of celestial shows at the wildest place in Columbia, SC, during the much-anticipated total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. Columbia, which is in the direct path of the eclipse and considered one of the best viewing cities, is expected to go completely dark for about 2 ½ minutes at 2:41pm. And as you might imagine, many are wondering how this phenomenon will affect the Zoo’s nearly 2,000 animals.

Soda City Eclipse Viewing Festival at the Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce, SC
Join us for a fun filled viewing party at the Historic Columbia Speedway festival grounds. The event will include live music featuring Columbia’s Recording Artists “Syr”, food trucks, beverages, water slides, art vendors, and cool shade tents. Bring out your chairs and blankets and picnic on our 9 acre lawn and take in one of the best views in the City of this momentous occasion. The speedway is on a great line of totality. The gates will open at 10:00 am and the event will wrap early in the evening. 3,000 Parking Spaces will be free and available for festival attendees only. We have commemorative viewing glasses for the first 8,000 ticket purchasers.
When darkness falls, our pop-up movie screen will project WIS News 1o’s live feed of NASA’s live total solar eclipse video footage. (Should the weather be cloudy, festivalgoers will be privy to one of the few outdoor, large-screen projections of the NASA live feed in the Midlands.)
Ticket Prices are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 and under.
Your ticket purchase includes your commemorative viewing glasses while they last.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party and Paddle at Sesquicentennial State Park
Where will your eclipse experience be? Come watch in the woods at Sesquicentennial State Park with us and experience this total solar eclipse in a nature setting. Sesqui is in the “Path of Totality” and viewers will see the total solar eclipse for over 2 minutes. See how nature reacts to this phenomenon too!
We will have an information booth set up where visitors can learn basic eclipse facts, safe viewing tips and even make a fun eclipse-themed craft. Bring your solar glasses or purchase a souvenir pair from us! Other souvenirs will be available for purchase as well. We strongly recommend carpooling as we are expecting large crowds.
Guided Eclipse Paddle (optional): Reserve your spot to view this once in a lifetime event from the water as we paddle the lake. Participants may bring their own kayak or canoe or a limited number of canoes and kayaks will be available for use during the eclipse for folks looking for that unique vantage point! Participants will meet the ranger guides and be outfitted at the CCC Boat House. Enjoy a group paddle around the lake, pausing in the center of the lake to view the total eclipse and return to shore by 3 pm. Life jackets and paddles are included. This program is for ages 16 and older only. Note: *Pedal boats will be available for ADA access needs only on a limited basis. (The paddle is a 2nd event that is an option for those attending the main viewing event.)
Meeting Place : Viewing Party – Picnic Area. Eclipse Paddle – CCC Boat House
What to Bring : Drinks, snacks, sunscreen, solar glasses and a lawn chair or blanket. Get your solar eclipse viewing glasses early as supplies will be limited and could run out that day.
Event Hours : Viewing Party – 10 am-3 pm. Eclipse Paddle – 2 – 3 pm
Price : Viewing Party – Free with park admission ($5/adult, $3/children 6 – 15, $3.25 SC Seniors) Eclipse Paddle – $20/person(Commemorative Eclipse Shades included) Note: Payment is due when you make the reservation.
iMAGINE STEM Festival Midlands at Spirit Communications Park
In collaboration with the Columbia Fireflies, S2TEM Centers SC and South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS) are excited to present the first iMAGINE STEM Festival Midlands. Starting at 10am, visitors at Spirit Communications Park will have the opportunity to engage in activities with business, industry, and education leaders to experience how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) connects to the community around us. The STEM Festival will last until around 1pm and shortly thereafter the Columbia Fireflies will start their baseball game against the Rome Braves. The game will temporarily stop prior to the totality of the eclipse. All participants will receive sun-viewing glasses for the eclipse. Only those with tickets to the game will have access to the STEM Festival.
Benedict College Total Solar Eclipse Experience featuring the Solar Games
Benedict College is hosting a FREE viewing of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium from 11- 3 p.m. Most of the United State will only see a partial eclipse, but Columbia South Carolina, falls directly within the eclipse’s region of totality. *Benedict’s spacious Charlie W. Johnson Stadium offers the perfect place to view this rare sighting while enjoying the solar games for kids of all ages, live music, concessions with family and friends. FREE solar eclipse glasses are available for the first 6,000 guests.
*Keep an eye on www.benedict.edu for event and inclement weather updates.
What: Benedict College Total Solar Eclipse Experience: Featuring the Solar Games –A Total Eclipse Viewing event to include educational seminars, food, drinks, snacks, solar games for the kids of all ages and a performance by the Benedict College Marching Band of Distinction.
When:Monday, August 21, 2017
Parking begins 10 a.m. (tailgaters are welcomed)
Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
Solar Games: 11a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Solar Lectures: 11a.m.- 2 p.m.
Festivities end at 3 p.m.
Where: Charlie W. Johnson Stadium-2046 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204

Solar 17 at Lake Murray
Come experience Solar 17 at Lake Murray on Monday, August 21st!
Lake Murray will have the largest viewing area!
Tents will be set up at on both sides of the Lake Murray Dam (Lexington & Irmo sides).
FREE water and FREE solar glasses will be provided
T-shirts and art prints will be for sale
WCOS Radio will provide music and free beverages from Cheerwine.
Park Hours:
11am-8pm Monday-Friday
Solar event will take place between 11am-3pm on Monday the 21st
Fees:
$3 Cars & Trucks
$2 Motorcycles
$5 Buses

Lexington County Museum Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Come join the staff of the Lexington County Museum as we get ready to view the solar eclipse. The museum is partnering with the Augusta Georgia Astronomy Club to offer a historic way to enjoy the eclipse. Visitors will learn about how to view the solar eclipse and the effects of the eclipse. Members of the Augusta Astronomy Club will also be on hand to explain the science of solar eclipses and what to look out for. Museum staff members will be leading tours that focus on lighting and astronomical events throughout Lexington County’s history. The museum will also have a storytime for children. Call the museum at 803-359-8369 for more info.

Corona special + Eclipse Viewing at Cantina 76
Celebrate #TotalEclipseCAE and the rare opportunity to view the sun’s Corona with *all day* drink specials – $3 Coronas + Corona Lights – at both Cantina 76 locations on Monday, August 21, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Additional happy hour specials vary by location, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Wine Special & Eclipse Viewing at Za's on Devine
Imbibe during #TotalEclipseCAE with $4 select wine by the glass all day on Monday, August 21, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Additional happy hour [4:00 – 7:00 p.m.] specials include $3 pints; $2 Bud Light drafts and $3 Tito’s vodka, Tanqueray gin and Larceny bourbon.
Eclipse Party at Craft and Draft on Devine St
We’ll have some fun eclipse-themed items on our draft list and we’ll be hosting an eclipse-themed party ALL DAY LONG! Starts at 11AM and goes until we close! Craft and Draft has an indoor draft beer bar and a safe, outdoor viewing area out back.

Solar Fest West at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater
The City of West Columbia invites you to attend Solar Fest West to view the once in a lifetime solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017, from 12 PM – 4 PM, at the Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC. Solar Fest West will feature live music from Seventy Six and Sunny with Prettier than Matt, food trucks, a beer garden, education stations to learn more about the eclipse, Pelican SnoBalls, face painting, balloon art, cooling stations, a photo booth with a custom eclipse background, and free eclipse glasses!

1616 Gervais Bistro Eclipse Party
At 2:41 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017, viewers who have gathered in the Greater Columbia, S.C., area will experience the longest period of 100% total eclipse for a metro area on the entire East Coast of the United States — up to 2 minutes and 36 seconds of total darkness. Experts estimate that this total solar eclipse will be the most watched eclipse in the history of the world as we know it. Only those in the “path of totality” will have the extremely rare, awe-inspiring experience of witnessing a 100% total eclipse.
Enjoy our newest love: 7 Moons Wine. It is an INCREDIBLE blend of 7 reds: syrah, merlot, petite sirah, zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, malbec and grenache! We will have Eclipse Specials pairing food and cheese plates with this luscious wine….and Eclipse glasses as well!

Paddle the Eclipse on Lake Murray with California Republic SUP
Join us for a paddleboarding experience you’ll NEVER forget! On August 21st, Lake Murray will be the PERFECT spot to view over 2 and a half minutes of total solar eclipse… and we’re going to watch it from a paddleboard!
Arrive at 12 noon to have plenty of time to get set up, have your beginner lesson, and find a spot to watch phase one (called C1) which begins at 1:13pm. Totality (C2) happens at 2:41 and the whole shebang ends around 3:40.
When: 12pm-4pm
Cost: $80/board or $150/pair
Includes:
-Equipment rental
-Beginner lesson
-Guided paddle
-Eclipse glasses
-Glow sticks
-Limited edition swag bag
Bring a cooler with some drinks & snacks – it’ll fit perfectly on the front of the board. **Registration and upfront payment are REQUIRED to secure your board. No refunds.** We will be launching from a cove just a few minutes away from our location. An email will be sent to you with the exact address when you register and pay.

Eclipse Extravaganza at Saluda Shoals Park
The Eclipse Extravaganza will be a fun family event with something for everyone. This regional park can accommodate a large number of people for viewing in a beautiful natural setting.
At the Environmental Education Center, we will have total eclipse themed games, activities, exhibits and young scientists will enjoy our unique hands-on solar experiments. Our local NASA Solar System Ambassador Larry Metcalf will be on hand to help guide us through this amazing event. Larry will have video monitors displaying the eclipse, informative talks on interesting details of the eclipse, and experiments available for hands on learning!
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses and Eclipse Snow Cones while supplies last!