Eclipse Costume Contest

Calling all space enthusiasts! Don't miss out on the cosmic fun at our Total Eclipse Fort Ben Festival! Join us for an out-of-this-world COSTUME CONTEST with a chance to win a stellar prize for first place!

Embrace the cosmic vibes and dress to impress in your best space-themed attire! Whether you're an alien explorer, a futuristic astronaut, or a celestial creature, let your imagination soar into the galaxies!

Here's what you need to know:

The costume contest is FREE to enter!

First place wins an exciting prize!

On April 8, 2024, at 3:06 pm, a total solar eclipse will put the sky into complete darkness, and Lawrence is located right in the center of the path of totality!

We are hosting a Total Eclipse Fort Ben 2024 Festival at Community Park! Join us starting at 12:00pm for an afternoon filled with live music, food trucks, and family activities, all under the spectacle of the total solar eclipse.