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Eclipse Fest at Buffalo State University

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Monday April 8, 2024 | Sports Arena and Coyer Field | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Experience the Great North American Eclipse at this excitement-filled event. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment, eclipse-related activities, and eclipse swag. Feel the energy of viewing this once-in-a-lifetime experience with your fellow attendees guided by Buffalo State experts. You’ll be talking about this event for the rest of your life. Don’t miss it!

Tickets

Ticket Prices*

VIP tickets: $125 (SOLD OUT!)

General Admission tickets: $40 

4-pack General Admission ticket:  $35 each 

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*Proceeds support educational programs at the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium.

General Admission Tickets

General Admission ($40) includes:

  • Access to Coyer Field viewing area/party
  • Eclipse-related activities and demos for all ages
  • Entertainment by Buffalo State and Western New York groups
  • Food trucks available 12:00 - 5:00 (not included in ticket price)
  • Eclipse swag bag including:
    • Commemorative Eclipse Fest t-shirt
    • Eclipse Fest reusable shopping bag
    • Eclipse glasses
    • Other eclipse information
    • Bottle of water
    • Two surprise eclipse souvenirs
  • Kids Zone with activities for the younger eclipse fans
  • Memories to last a lifetime

Note: Children 2 and under do not require a ticket. 

VIP Tickets

NOTE: VIP Tickets are sold out.

VIP ticket ($125) includes everything from the General Admission ticket plus:

  • Reserved parking
  • Reserved seating
  • Private reception area with snacks and open bar
  • Exclusive Total Solar Eclipse 2024 souvenir

Note: All ages are allowed in the VIP area.  IDs will be checked for the bar. 

Eclipse Fest Schedule

1:00 p.m.:  Check-in begins in Sports Arena

1:30 p.m.:  Coyer Field gates open  

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.:   Eclipse viewing, information, and entertainment

2:05 p.m.:   Eclipse begins

3:18 - 3:22 p.m.:   Totality!

4:32 p.m.:    Eclipse ends

5:00 p.m.:   Eclipse Fest ends

Participating Food Trucks

Food trucks will be available 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

  • The Cheesy Chick
  • Coldstone Cruiser
  • Fat Bob's BBQ
  • Lloyd Taco Truck
  • KT Caribbean Cuisine
  • World of Desserts

Questions?