A rare celestial phenomenon will give Bronco Off-Roadeo participants at Grey Wolf Ranch in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country, an additional feature on April 8 — a total eclipse of the sun.
Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn is offering Bronco and Bronco Sport customers a special opportunity to experience the eclipse on April 8 at Bronco Off-Roadeo, in what USA Today one of the best geographic locations in the country to view the event.
The total eclipse will only be visible within a 115-mile-wide band that stretches from central Mexico to far-eastern Canada. The eclipse duration is expected to last approximately 4 minutes 13 seconds at Bronco Off-Roadeo, among the longest times in the U.S.
“Ninety-four percent of people who attend Bronco Off-Roadeo give it a five-star review, according to our surveys,” says Matt Simpson, general manager of Ford Enthusiast Vehicles. “Now we’re offering Bronco and Bronco Sport customers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that adds another star to the mix.”
Bronco Off-Roadeo is a one-day owner experience included with all Bronco, Bronco Sport, and Bronco Raptor purchases. It includes challenging trails and a team of expert trail guides while owners learn how to get the most out of their Bronco. A Half-Day Adventure also is available to the public as a four-hour paid off-road quest with trail guide instruction.
Bronco Off-Roadeo welcomes participants of all skill levels. In addition to Austin, Off-Roadeo locations also are located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Moab, Utah; and New Hampshire.
Bronco customers can sign up today through Bronco Nation at the links below to reserve either a two-night camping reservation or a day-of pass to watch the total solar eclipse without feeling jostled by crowds or hunting for the best spot the day of the eclipse.
The two-night camping experience costs $1,995, including five meals. There will be 60 spots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for guided Bronco Off-Roadeo trail drives in the first-ever “Bring Your Own Bronco” trail experience. Sign up here.
The two-night camping experience is designed to help customers better avoid traffic in the area the day before and day of the eclipse. Customers are responsible for bringing their own camping shelter and sleeping accommodations.
The day of adventure costs $644 per vehicle for up to four people and includes two meals. Sign up here.
Everyone attending the Bronco Off-Roadeo total solar eclipse viewing party also will experience the debut of the new Bronco Raptor Blackout Package following the eclipse.
A waitlist will be created for both the camping and day-of watch opportunities for customers who aren’t able to sign up if the event sells out. This event is open to former Bronco Off-Roadeo attendees or those with a future reservation. No reservation? Sign up here.
Customers also can receive a full refund of their two-night camping or day-of reservation up to two weeks before the eclipse. No refund will be offered after that, due to the meal and restroom infrastructure.
