San Saba Total Solar Eclipse stories will go on and on

  • Visitors from Illinois and Colorado came early to enjoy our town before the Total Solar Eclipse. They stayed at the RV Park at the Golf Course. This photo shows them browsing the Pecan Capital Trade Days booths on Saturday.
    Visitors from Illinois and Colorado came early to enjoy our town before the Total Solar Eclipse. They stayed at the RV Park at the Golf Course. This photo shows them browsing the Pecan Capital Trade Days booths on Saturday.
  • Jill Bunn from Gulf Shores, Alabama, shared this photo of her and Billy Prewitt with us.
    Jill Bunn from Gulf Shores, Alabama, shared this photo of her and Billy Prewitt with us.
  • Jill Bunn from Gulf Shores, Alabama, shared this photo of Billy Prewitt with us.
    Jill Bunn from Gulf Shores, Alabama, shared this photo of Billy Prewitt with us.
  • Billy Prewitt set up his solar eclipse capturing equipment on the porch of Burnhams Lodging for the Total Solar Eclipse event on April 8th, 2024. You can see the sun shining down from the clear skies. Photo by Michael Brand, San Saba
    Billy Prewitt set up his solar eclipse capturing equipment on the porch of Burnhams Lodging for the Total Solar Eclipse event on April 8th, 2024. You can see the sun shining down from the clear skies. Photo by Michael Brand, San Saba
  • San Saba River Park eclipse photo from Sergio Pimentel
    San Saba River Park eclipse photo from Sergio Pimentel
  • These signs were put up giving visitors directions to the Civic Center where they could enjoy the eclipse for free!
    These signs were put up giving visitors directions to the Civic Center where they could enjoy the eclipse for free!
  • In case you ever wondered how to make sure everyone knows the park is only open to foot traffic and NOT to vehicles, this way leaves no doubt.
    In case you ever wondered how to make sure everyone knows the park is only open to foot traffic and NOT to vehicles, this way leaves no doubt.
  • Some of the Porta Potties being delivered to Mill Pond Park
    Some of the Porta Potties being delivered to Mill Pond Park
  • Porta Potties on West Wallace between Mama J’s and DQ
    Porta Potties on West Wallace between Mama J’s and DQ
  • Porta Potties at Wise Meat Market
    Porta Potties at Wise Meat Market
  • Porta Potties at the Civic Center
    Porta Potties at the Civic Center
  • Tourists on the courtyard on the square
    Tourists on the courtyard on the square
  • Beautiful Mill Pond Park - the perfect place to view the Total Solar Eclipse! - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    Beautiful Mill Pond Park - the perfect place to view the Total Solar Eclipse! - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • Visitors enjoying the beautiful water at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    Visitors enjoying the beautiful water at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • Tourists at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    Tourists at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • Tourists at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    Tourists at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • Tourists at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    Tourists at Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • Tourists looking at the Waterfall in Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    Tourists looking at the Waterfall in Mill Pond Park - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • They will not soon forget the awesome beauty here in San Saba! - photo by Yvonne Contreras
    They will not soon forget the awesome beauty here in San Saba! - photo by Yvonne Contreras
  • EVERYBODY was doing this April 8, 2024
    EVERYBODY was doing this April 8, 2024

People really will be talking about this for years to come. You see articles and YouTube videos talking about the rarity of the Total Solar Eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024. I'm sure you can still find T-shirts and eclipse merchandise to purchase. The event will be something you tell your kids, grandkids, and generations to come.

No one knew exactly how many visitors would come to San Saba. There was no way to even guess. So many variables were in play.

Even so, the City of San Saba and San Saba County were ready! Porta Potties were sprinkled around town, and instructional signs were out. We were ready!

We asked to hear about your eclipse experiences on our Facebook page. Here are some things that were shared with us.

How many states or countries did you see represented?

Sara Walters

I had people stay at my place from 10 different states and one couple from out of country.

The couple who came in from Malaysia, he actually proposed to her during the eclipse.

Robyn Dial

I met a woman from California who had run into an old friend from Oregon. Neither knew the other was coming to San Saba.

Jack N Sandra Vaughn

At least 15 or more!!! And all very nice people and they were all so impressed with our small town and its people!!!!

Tell us about your Eclipse Experience!

Jill Bunn - from Gulf Shores Alabama

We enjoyed San Saba so much.

Shelley Sobieralski Broaddus

It was amazing!

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Enjoy these photos from the Total Solar Eclipse Event!

Photos by Djuana Payton, unless otherwise noted