Experience totality here in Markle, Indiana for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. Markle is located in Huntington County in Northeast Indiana immediately south of Fort Wayne with convenient access to major roadways-
LESS THAN ONE MILE FROM I-69 (EXIT 286), and 224 for an easy-in, easy-out viewing experience.
Markle Total Eclipse of the Park
The Town of Markle will be hosting a "Total Eclipse of the Park" Viewing Event on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Markle Fish and Game Club Park (100 Park Drive, Markle) and in the downtown area.
- The event will feature food for purchase, music, restrooms, and location to experience the eclipse. Bring your chairs and eclipse glasses. Park concessions with The Pickle of Markle and What the Fish food truck.
- Enjoy acoustic music at The Pickle (21+ only) and at the Markle Exit 286 Antiques.
- Visit downtown businesses for shopping and dining.
- FREE parking available at the Markle Fish and Game Club Park (100 Park Drive, Markle) with additional parking available in the downtown, Markle Riverside 316 (145 W. Morse St.), Markle Church of Christ (455 E. Morse St.), Markle Exit 286 Antiques.
- Markle Health and Rehab Viewing Location (170 N Tracy St, Markle). From 2-4 p.m. Markle Health and Rehab will have bounce house, music, limited supply of glasses, hot dog/chips/water and ice-cream. Bathrooms available.
Totality will be at approx. 3:09 p.m.
Arrive early to ensure a parking space. Bring a chair and eclipse viewing glasses.
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