Some mid-Missouri businesses and venues have plans to capitalize on Monday’s solar eclipse, the last major eclipse that will cross the U.S. coast-to-coast until 2045.
In Columbia, the eclipse will begin at 12:40 p.m. and end at 3:14 p.m. At its peak for viewers here, the moon’s shadow will cover more than 94% of the sun.
Here are a few food and drink items locals can enjoy, along with places to celebrate the big event in Boone County.
Food and drink
Moon Speck IPA by Logboat Brewing Company
Brewed originally to celebrate the 2017 solar eclipse, when Columbia was in the path of totality (100% coverage of the sun) Logboat Brewing Company’s Moon Speck IPA made its return in March. Customers can purchase the beer through eclipse day in a six-pack or on draft.
Black & Bleu Burger, by Flat Branch Pub & Brewing
Flat Branch is recommending its blackened pub burger as eclipse-appropriate.
Eclipse Waffle, by Cafe Berlin
This special, offered only on Monday, plays with themes of light and shadow: A chocolate waffle is topped with a lemon mousse and a fresh blackberry compote.
Moon Pies, by Beet Box
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Logboat Brewing is partnering with another favorite local food establishment to offer these well-known (and appropriately named) desserts Monday in the brewery’s park along with safety glasses for eclipse viewing. Festivities start at noon.
Viewings and events
Eclipse viewing on Lowry Mall, hosted by Law’s Observatory
Guided by astronomy enthusiasts and expert guides from the University of Missouri’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, students and community members can bear witness to and learn about the phenomenon on the mall just next to Ellis Library. Safety glasses and telescopes will be provided from 12-4 p.m.
Eclipse viewing and fundraiser at Pinnacles Youth Park
When gates open at 11 a.m. at the park on East Pinnacles Road just north of Columbia off U.S. 63, eclipse-themed music will serenade community members into the viewing experience. A $15 entrance fee, which will help raise money for a new roof on the park shelter, will get attendees a T-shirt and safety glasses. Additional tees and a hot dog lunch will be available for purchase.
Viewing party at Jefferson Farm and Garden
Hosted by the MU Department of Physics and Astronomy and MU Extension, the part will allow students and community members to work with astronomy enthusiasts, expert guides and MU faculty members to gain a multidimensional understanding of the eclipse. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park, located on East New Haven Road south of Columbia off U.S. 63.
Par then Bar Scramble
The Columbia Country Club has partnered with Logboat Brewing Company to host an already sold-out golf tournament and afterparty featuring the eclipse viewing. Registration cost $400 per group of four and included lunch, a beverage and eclipse-themed can koozie for each participant.