Shadow of the Sun Festival

Join us leading up to the Eclipse for International Dark Sky Week and the Shadow of the Sun Festival!

Schedule of Events

8:30 am - 10:30 am - Moonshadow Morning Community Pancake Breakfast at The Church of the Good Shepard

Enjoy all the fixings! Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for children.

11 am - 5 pm - Happy Eclipse Day at the Library at The Rangeley Library

The Rangeley Public Library is opening for a special scientific event! Looking for something to fill your morning? Stop in and try our hands-on activities. Looking for a knowledgeable, chill place to view the event? We will be out in our back garden, soaking it all in! Spend time on our shelves or at the computer center while you wait. A note of warning- we will send everyone outside and close the doors at around 3:20 pm to encourage every patron to be present for the event. We will reopen shortly after Totality is completed.

10  am  - 4 pm - NASA Live Stre am  of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on the BIG screen! at Lakeside Theater
We invite you to join us to view NASA's live stre am  of the 2024 total solar eclipse at the RFA Lakeside Theater. While you're here, enjoy our Lobby Art Gallery, Concessions, Restrooms, and Charging Stations. This is a f am ily-friendly event. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the door only. Full Concessions, including beer/wine, will be available.

11 - 4 pm - Viewing Party at Bald Mountain Camps

11 - 4 pm - WRGY goes Live!

12 - 4 pm - Lights Out Party at Saddleback - Learn More

Saddleback will be lights out to enjoy the eclipse! Buy your tickets to watch the eclipse. The details are to come.

1 -  5 pm - Eclipse Viewing Lakeside at The Church of the Good Shepard

Grab your c am p chair and join us on the church lawn. Free.

1:30 -  4 PM - Eclipse Viewing at Perh am  Stre am  Birding Trail

Off-road property. Limited parking, additional field available. Bring food, water, a chair, and appropriate attire. Pack out all belongings—free eclipse glasses for HPA supporters, reserve or purchase via email to brent@highpeaksalliance.org.

2 - 4 pm - Total Solar Eclipse - Find a viewing site below.

2 - 4 pm - Viewing at Rangeley Adventure Company at RAC

Their parking lot will be open for guests to view the eclipse comfortably from the convenience of their chairs. The shop will be available and offering a selection of items to remember this once-in-a-lifetime event.

2 - 5 pm - Toast to Totality at Rangeley Health and Wellness - Register

Watch the total eclipse from the best view in town at Rangeley Health and Wellness while enjoying appetizers, music, and good company.

4:30 PM to 8 pm - Eclipse Party at The Rangeley Tavern

Following the eclipse, join us for an exclusive Eclipse Party in the banquet room, featuring hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and swing by the Zoot Jumpers. Free for guests of the Rangeley Inn.