BEDFORD — Bedford native and astronaut Charles D. Walker will discuss his career as an astronaut and share scientific eclipse facts during his presentation on Saturday, April 6th, at 11 a.m. at the Eclipse Over Lawrence County event at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Bedford.
This Hooser hero, a Purdue University graduate, flew on three NASA Space Shuttle missions in the 1980s.
During his appearance and presentation at Eclipse Over Lawrence County at 11 a.m., Walker will talk about his experience on the space shuttle, explain the significance of the total solar eclipse, and how to get the most out of viewing it.
The Eclipse Over Lawrence County will be packed with entertainment, programming, activities, and celebrations from Friday, April 5, through Monday, April 8. All visiting eclipse enthusiasts and residents are welcome.
Friday, April 5 – admission is $5 per car
Carnival rides
Craft show
Food vendors
Cash bar
Band lineup:
6:00 p.m.: The Summertime Band
8:00 p.m.: The Dynamics
Saturday, April 6 – admission is $5 per car
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: 4K Run/Walk benefiting Agape Kids House
11 a.m.: Astronaut Charles D. Walker presentation
Carnival rides
Craft show
Food vendors
Cash bar
Band lineup:
2:00 p.m.: Jo & Kev
3:30 p.m.: Old & Gold
6:00 p.m.: Gran Torino
8:00 p.m.: The Rumors
Sunday, April 7 – admission is $5 per car
Carnival rides
Craft show
Food vendors
Cash bar
Band lineup:
1:00 p.m.: Brim Ministries Simple Church
2:30 p.m.: Karston Brim
4:00 p.m.: Vintage
6:00 p.m.: Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders
Monday, April 8 – admission is $20 per car
Total Eclipse Day – gates open at 7 a.m.
Craft Show
Food Vendors
Special total eclipse parking and viewing
Official viewing glasses are available while supplies last
Campsites throughout Lawrence County are still available to reserve.
The Lawrence County Fairgrounds is at 11265 US Highway 50 West, Bedford, Ind. 47421.
Lawrence County is home to three United States astronauts. Kenneth D. Bowersox and Charles D. Walker were both born in Bedford. Mitchell is the hometown of Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, the second American in space. You can visit the Gus Grissom Boyhood Home and the Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Memorial Museum inside Spring Mill State Park.
Lawrence County Tourism Commission: We refer to Lawrence County, Indiana, as Limestone Country due to the stone terrain, caves, and caverns among the scenic rolling hills. Lawrence County limestone has been used to build Indiana University buildings, the Empire State Building in New York, the Pentagon, the Biltmore Estate, and the National Cathedral, among many other famous landmarks. Home of Spring Mill State Park and the Annual Mitchell Persimmon Festival, we invite you to visit our website for other local attractions and events. https://limestonecountry.com/.
