A total solar eclipse is rare. You probably won’t be alive when the next one falls over Oregon.
So it’s only natural to feel excited about this once-in-a-lifetime celestial occurrence. Because you’re not alone. Across the state, communities are hosting special events in honor of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. And they’re celebrating in the most Oregon ways possible — with wine, music, history, science and the great outdoors. Take a look at some of the eclipse events scheduled to take place, and keep checking this page for updates as more events are posted.
Central Oregon
Photo credit: Russ Roca
Oregon Solarfest
August 18-21, 2017 Jefferson County Fairgrounds 430 Fairgrounds Road, MadrasMoonshadow Festival
August 18-22, 2017 Wine Down Ranch 6500 NE McKay Creek Road, PrinevilleSolar Eclipse 2017 Private Festival
August 19-21, 2017 Panacea at the Canyon CulverEastern Oregon
Photo credit: Christian Heeb
Oregon Star Party
August 17-22, 2017 Indian Trail Spring Ochoco National Forest, MitchellOregon Eclipse Festival
August 17-23, 2017 Big Summit Prairie Ochoco National Forest, MitchellMystery of the Eclipse Explained
August 19-21, 2017 Geiser Grand Hotel 1996 Main Street, Baker CityPandyfest
August 19-21, 2017 Weaver Farm Bragga Way, John DayEclipse Camping at Huntington High School
August 18-21, 2017 Huntington High School 520 3rd Street East, HuntingtonEclipse Camping in Fossil, Spray, Mitchell
August 19-22, 2017 Multiple locations Fossil, Spray, MitchellEclipse Camping in John Day, Dayville, Kimberly
August 19-22, 2017 Multiple locations John Day, Dayville, KimberlyEclipse Camping in Condon
August 19-22, 2017 Multiple locations CondonOregon Coast
2017 Solar Eclipse at Salishan
August 19-21, 2017 Salishan Coastal Lodge 7760 Hwy 101 North, Gleneden BeachWillamette Valley
Photo credit: Sionnie Lafollette
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party with OMSI
August 21, 2017 Salem Fairgrounds & Expo Center 2330 17th Street NE, SalemSolar Eclipse Weekend at the Oregon State Capitol
August 19-21, 2017 Oregon State Capitol 900 Court Street NE, SalemTotal Eclipse of the Garden Festival
August 19-21, 2017 Oregon Garden 895 W. Main Street, SilvertonSolar Eclipse Camping at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
August 18-21, 2017 Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm 33814 S Meridian Road, WoodburnOSU150 Space Grant Festival
August 19-21 Oregon State University CorvallisSolar Eclipse 2017 Corvallis
August 19-21 Crystal Lake Sports Fields 100 SE Fischer Lane, CorvallisTotal Eclipse on Marys Peak
August 20-21, 2017 Marys Peak CorvallisDallas Eclipse Celebration on the Square
August 18-21, 2017 Polk County Courthouse Square 580 Main Street, DallasEclipse Viewing – Capital FC Timbers Soccer Complex
August 21, 2017 Capital FC Timbers Soccer Complex 5201 State Street, SalemSilver Falls Path of Totality Festival
August 18-22, 2017 Silver Falls Lodge & Conference Center SublimityEclipse at Detroit Lake
August 21, 2017 Detroit Lake DetroitEclipse 2017 at Camp Taloali
August 18-21, 2017 Camp Taloali 15934 Santiam Hwy. SE, StaytonSolar Eclipse Viewing at Cheadle Lake Park
August 18-21 Cheadle Lake Park 37919 Weirich Drive, LebanonTotal Solar Eclipse at Sublimity Festival Grounds
August 16-22, 2017 Sublimity Festival Grounds 11880 Sublimity Road SE, SublimitySol Wink Out
August 19-21, 2017 Multiple locations ScioKeizer Eclipse 2017 Totally!
August 18-22, 2017 Keizer Rapids Park 1600 Chemawa Road N, KeizerKroc Solar Eclipse Camp
August 21-25, 2017 Salvation Army Kroc Center 1865 Bill Frey Drive, SalemIndy Goes Dark Eclipse Festival
August 17-21, 2017 Riverview Park and Amphitheater 50 C Street, IndependenceBrooks Winery Eclipse Event
August 20-21, 2017 Brooks Winery 21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane, AmitySolar Eclipse at Willamette Valley Vineyards
August 21, 2017 Willamette Valley Vineyards 8800 Enchanted Way SE, TurnerEola Hills Eclipse Viewing
August 21, 2017 Eola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard 501 S. Pacific Hwy 99W, RickreallCoria Estates – Solar Eclipse Festival
August 21, 2017 Coria Estates 8252 Redstone Ave. SE, SalemTotal Eclipse Package at Arcane Cellars
August 20-21, 2017 Arcane Cellars 22350 Magness Road NW, SalemRegarding eclipse lodging: The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) recommends that visitors with hotel reservations during the eclipse contact the hotel directly as soon as possible to confirm that their reservations will be honored at the originally advertised price and to make sure that the reservation has not been canceled. Hotels must honor originally advertised prices, regardless of whether the prices are advertised directly by the hotel or through a third party. Any visitors encountering problems with hotel reservations should contact DOJ’s consumer hotline by calling 877-877-9392 or filing an online complaint at https://justice.oregon.gov/complaints/