Saturday, Sept. 28 4:30-11 pm
Fred Bay Observatory at Hisey Park, 5443 Middletown Road, Waynesville
Brought to you by the Warren County Astronomical Society and Drive Electric Dayton
Take Home This Amazing Solar Eclipse Photo
Photographed right here in Warren County
Total solar eclipse sequence on April 8, 2024
Professional photographer Kelly Settle captured these spectacular images of the total solar eclipse from a friend’s backyard in Springboro. She combined them into this composite image that will look amazing in your home or office.
Kelly’s eclipse image will be raffled off on Saturday, Sept. 28, at EVs Under the Stars at the Fred Bay Observatory. The event is from 4:30 to 11 pm at Hisey Park, 5443 Middletown Road, Waynesville.
Where to Buy Your Raffle Tickets
Buy your raffle tickets at the Warren County Astronomical Society booth on Saturday. Ticket cost:
- $5 for 1 ticket
- $10 for 5 tickets
- $20 for 10 tickets
The winning ticket will be randomly drawn Saturday night and the winner will be announced at the event and on our Facebook page. The winner can arrange to pick up their eclipse image by messaging us on Facebook.
All proceeds from the raffle will support the astronomy programs open to the public for free by the Warren County Astronomical Society and its volunteer members.
Thank You Kelly Ann Photography
And, a big shout-out to Kelly Ann Photography. Kelly donated her eclipse photograph printed in high-resolution on metal.
- Kelly Ann Photography
- 5 E Mill St
- Springboro, OH 45066
- (937) 602-3626
Food for Deep Space Thoughts
Quench your thirst and feed your hunger when you spend Saturday, Sept. 28 with us for EVs Under the Stars at the Fred Bay Observatory at Hisey Park near Waynesville.
Two food trucks will serve refreshing beverages and tacos, quesadillas, and desserts. You’ll find tasty treats from:
El Cardenal Taqueria
El Cardenal Taqueria
Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew
Cold drinks to keep you refreshed, including coffee, tea, lemonade and cider.
And, after the sun goes down, warm versions to keep you comfortable for an evening of stargazing.
Glamping Under the Stars Overnight Next to the Observatory
Our partners at Open Home Outdoors will provide a premium glamping experience for overnight camping at EVs Under the Stars.
They’ll pop up at Hisey Park, 5443 Middletown Road Waynesville, OH 45068, on Saturday, September 28 for the Warren County Astronomical Society’s EVs Under the Stars event.
Open Home Outdoors will provide the tent, beds, linens, and everything you need (including S’mores…) for a fantastic night under the stars. All you need to bring is you.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Open Home Outdoors is the exclusive camping provider during this event. No other overnight camping is permitted without the permission of the Warren County Park District
For more information on reserving your tent, please text or call Dawn Stutz at (937) 543-8399 or email dstutz@ouropenhome.com.
