Red, White Pine, & Blue Independence Day Festival
Ely and White Pine County is the ultimate destination for your 4th of July celebrations! Be here for our Red, White Pine, and Blue Independence Day Festival!
Festival
Ultimate Fourth of July Destination
Community-Wide Festival
The entire community is getting involved for our Independence Day Festival! It’s an all-hands-on-deck celebration to ring in another year of the United States. You may find the ever-updating schedule of the week’s events below, or keep an eye on our Monthly Events Calendar HERE!
Four Days for the 4th
We have packed four days worth of events and goings-on for July 4th weekend. These events range from art shows, scavenger hunts, a historic downtown parade, free breakfasts’, and so much more! A true Independence Day Celebration for all ages!
Lodging
Your options for lodging are as vast as the county. Between historic hotels, casino resorts, RV resorts and campgrounds, enjoy the Independence Day Festival to the max knowing you have a great place to lay your head every night. Find your options and book now HERE!
Dining
To many people’s surprise, White Pine County has a wide variety of dining options to satisfy any palate. Experience fine dining, quick bites, cultural cuisine, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Decide what eatery best suits your taste HERE!
Register for the All Class Reunion! Cost is &75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple Details and Registration Form Found HERE!
Participate in This Year’s 4th of July Parade – Freedom, Friendship, & Bobcat Pride – presented by KDSS! Parade Admission ends on July 2nd! Registration Coming Soon!
Our 4th of July Parade always celebrates credited community members by naming them Grand Marshal. Link to Voting Coming Soon!
Red, White Pine, and Blue Independence Day Festival
Festival Events
Jul. 3 – Jul. 5, 2026
Friday, Jul. 3
10am-2pm, Ely Art Bank: Open
10am-4pm Ely Renaissance Village Open
11am-2pm, Nevada Bank & Trust: Annual Independence Day BBQ
11am-5pm, WP Middle School Gymnasium: All Class Reunion Registration & Tours of Building
11am-5pm, McGill: McGill Pool is Open
12pm-2pm, Ely: Open House Tours of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Centennial Fine Arts Building, & Ely Masonic Hall Building
12pm-3pm: High School, Middle School, DEN (East Ely Grade), McGill Grade School Tours
4pm-6pm, White Pine Public Museum: Wine Tasting & Social (Alumni & Guests Only)
4:30pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Excursion to Robinson Canyon
5pm-7pm, Ely Art Bank: Artist Reception
7:15pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Sunset, Stars & Champagne Train
Saturday, Jul. 4
8am-10:30am, Bristlecone Convention Center: FREE Alumni & Community Breakfast
10am-2pm, Ely Art Bank: Open
10am-4pm, Ely Renaissance Village: Village is Open, Food Available For Purchase After Parade
11am, Downtown Ely: Independence Day Parade
11am-5pm, McGill: McGill Pool is Open
12:15pm, Broadbent Park: White Pine Chamber of Commerce Red, White & Blue Blowout
1215pm, Broadbent Park: EVFD Bar Open to Public
12:30pm, Broadbent Park: EVFD Cornhole Tournament
1pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Diesel Train to Robinson Canyon
2:30pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Guided Tour of the Musuem with Torpedo Demonstration
4pm, Commercial Club in Ruth: Pool Tournament
5pm-9pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Alumni BBQ
6:30pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Fireworks Express – 6:30pm
9pm, White Pine Golf Course: Fireworks presented by Great Basin Pyrotechnics
9:30pm-9:45pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Alumni BBQ & Bonfire
9:30pm-9:45pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Bar, Music & Social
Sunday, Jul. 5
10am-2pm, Ely Art Bank: Open
10am-4pm Ely Renaissance Village Open
11am-5pm, McGill: McGill Pool is Open
11:30am, Nevada Northern Railway: Excursion to Robinson Canyon
4pm-6pm, Cave Lake State Park: White Pine Yacht Club Happy Hour
White Pine Protection
White Pine County is known for its massive mountains and dirt tracks. Our remoteness lends to why we are the perfect summer getaway; however, if you’re new to White Pine and/or traversing rural Nevada, you should know how to recreate responsibly.
Know Before you Go
Stay on All Trails, Tracks, and Roads – We have plenty of dirt tracks to follow. Don’t feel the need to blaze your own.
Know Where You’re Headed – It’s always best to have a plan and destination in mind. Let people know where you’re headed beforehand and stick to the roads.
Respect the Signs – While most land is public, it is managed by a person or agency. Respect all posted No Trespassing signs and leave gates in whatever way you found them.
Tread Lightly! – Motorized vehicles should be operated legally, safely, and responsibly. Feel free to brush up on OHV routes before you head into the county’s backcountry.
There are so many more ways to Play it Safe, especially when it comes to watching for wildlife and leaving no trace. Visit Travel Nevada to view more safety guidelines!