ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Fairgrounds is turning into a full-fledged campground for the big eclipse event.
They have 528 campsites available ranging from full hook-up to tent space. Costs range from $100 and under. They will also be opening up their west and north lots for "Day of" parking with more than 1,000 spaces. There will be a fee to park and that will allow you to enter the fairgrounds where food vendors will be on site. Their goal is to create a space for people to be during the eclipse and raise funds for the fairgrounds.
"We are looking to take these funds that we make from the event and reinvest it back into the fairgrounds. Whether that's improving our buildings or esthetics and how things look and things of that nature. So, it will be specifically put towards that to enhance the overall experience for our fairgoers in August," explained Troy Elwer, operations manager at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
Elwer says there is a 2-night minimum stay for the campsites. You can find out more on their website at https://allencofair.com/2024-eclipse-camping/.
