Main Street
Eclipseboro

Main Street Eclipseboro transformed downtown Hillsboro into a vibrant, multi-day destination during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Local businesses, vendors, musicians, and community partners activated the district with a coordinated series of events that brought energy, foot traffic, and visitors from across the region.

The activation demonstrated the capacity of downtown Hillsboro to support large-scale, coordinated events while highlighting the strength of its local businesses and community partnerships.

Official
Eclipseboro Events

Starlight Bar Night

on Main Street Eclipseboro

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Starlight Bar Night kicked off eclipse weekend on Thursday, April 4, transforming Hillsboro’s nightlife into a galactic-themed experience. From 6:00 to 10:00 pm, downtown venues hosted coordinated activations, inviting visitors to explore the district, enjoy themed experiences, and connect with the community ahead of eclipse day.

Pre-clipse weekend

on Main Street Eclipseboro

Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7

Main Street Pre-clipse set the stage for eclipse weekend with a full slate of downtown experiences, inviting visitors to explore Hillsboro ahead of totality. The courthouse square came alive with food trucks, mobile bars, lawn games, a storybook walk, vibrant nightlife, and curated photo opportunities, creating a festive, walkable environment rooted in local flavor and Southern hospitality.

Eclipse Viewing

On Main Street Eclipseboro

Monday, April 8, 2024

Main Street Eclipse Viewing gathered visitors in the heart of downtown Hillsboro for a collective totality experience, in a destination ranked among the nation’s best by Astronomy Magazine. The courthouse square came alive with food trucks, vendors, lawn games, face and body painting, and a live emcee guiding the audience through each phase of the eclipse.