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Carmi is on the centerline of the path of totality and will see 4 minutes and 1 seconds of totality for the April 8, 2024, eclipse.
This is double what was seen during the 2017 solar eclipse.
Carmi Music Fest!
Chart topping Country Music Star Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry will headline the Carmi Fest Eclipse 2024 on April 6, 2024. The event is presented by the City of Carmi and produced by Rally Point Events. The music fest will take place at Burrell’s Woods in Carmi, Il. The Frontmen, Drew Baldridge and Tailgate Revival complete the lineup for this festival. This festival will be the signature event for the tristate during the Eclipse weekend.APRIL 6, 2024 Gates Open At 4:00PM | Event Starts At 5:00PM CST
Carmi Fest :
Purchase TicketsCamping Reservations go to :
FireFly Burrell Woods Online Reservation
Ticket prices for Saturday’s event will increase after March 25th $60 – 25th to 29th $65 on day of the event
Purchase tickets online for $50 until the 25th
On the day of Saturday’s event tickets are cash and credit and can be purchased at stands set up on site.
No umbrellas or chairs can be brought into the event.
Chairs can be brought in but must not be in bags.
Tote bags CANNOT be brought in for storing personal items
No golf carts or side by sides can be anywhere on the property.
No weapons of any kind.
No offensive clothing with words or pictures.
Alcohol CANNOT be brought in and must be purchased on site only.
Must get a wrist band if you are planning to consume alcohol.
We will have booths at set locations before entering the event.
Zero tolerance on drinking alcohol without a wrist band or you will be escorted from the event.
Please make sure you have a wrist band on if you plan on drinking alcohol.
Zero tolerance on drinking alcohol without a wrist band you will be escorted from the event.
No tailgating, during the event or any time this weekend.
This has to be enforced for insurance purposes.
After the event is over on Monday you are welcome to use the open lots to view the eclipse.
Please keep watch, we will send out updates if needed if or when anything has changed.
Always check back on our site https://cityofcarmi.org for any updates
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