Karen Taylor - The Eclipse is Coming to Kerr County

Karen Taylor – The Eclipse is Coming to Kerr County

April 6, 2023

Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville, a podcast that celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network produces this podcast.

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Night Sky as hosts Tom Fox and Andrew Gay welcome Karen Taylor, Executive Director of the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse event expected to attract thousands of tourists to the area. Karen shares insights on the limited hotel availability and the local businesses’ preparations for the expected influx. Tom and Andrew discuss the efforts made by the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce to educate its members on the traffic, safety concerns, and preparations for the event. Listen in as they share locals’ thoughts on the event and how the Ingram School District provides eclipse glasses to all students. Exciting silent and live auction items, including a G Harvey painting and concert ticket packages, are up for bid. Don’t miss the special guest speaker Jeff Stone, who provides information on safety issues related to the eclipse. Join the conversation, check the website for upcoming events, and prepare for a night sky full of stars!

Key Highlights

· Preparing for Eclipse Tourism in Kerr County

· Preparing for Total Eclipse Tourism in Kerr County

· Potential Traffic and Safety Issues for Eclipse Event

· Solar Eclipse Preparations and Celebrations in Ingram School District

· Upcoming auction items and donors for a charity event

· Chamber Events and Eclipse T-Shirts

Notable Quotes

“The chamber should promote and network and bring our businesses together.”

“ It’s well worth it just to hear him talk in addition to everything else.”

“We still have tables for sale, and we also have individual tickets. The Total Eclipse tables are $1500; the Annular clips tables are $1000, and individual tickets are $60.”

“It is a big deal. And We’re not talking about 150000 people. We’re talking about 150000 people that live for this stuff.”

Resources

West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce