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!
Participate in This Year’s 4th of July Parade, Independence Day the Ely Way presented by KDSS! Parade Admission ends on July 2nd! Enter HERE!
Our 4th of July Parade always celebrates credited community members by naming them Grand Marshal. Congratulations to Wayne Cameron and Mary Harrison for being selected by an overwhelming majority!
Be sure to also participate in White Pine Main Street‘s 4th of July Small Business Bingo in Downtown Ely! Pick up clues over all four days of the festival for fun and prizes!
Red, White Pine, and Blue Independence Day Festival
Festival Events
Jul. 3 – Jul. 6, 2024
Wednesday, Jul. 3
All Day, Downtown Ely: White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo, Participating Businesses
10am-2pm, Ely Art Bank: Downtown Ely Past, Present, Future
11am-2pm, Nevada Bank & Trust: Annual Independence Day BBQ
3pm – The Space – Live Music, The Riflemen and friends
3pm, Ely Renaissance Village: Class of 1974 Reunion
4pm-6pm, Ely Art Bank: Class of 1959 Reunion
Thursday, Jul. 4
All Day, Downtown Ely – White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo, Participating Businesses
8am-10:30am, Bristlecone Convention Center: Community Breakfast
10am-2pm, Ely Art Bank: Downtown Ely Past, Present, Future
10am-4pm, Ely Renaissance Village: Village is Open, Food Available After Parade
11am, Downtown Ely: Independence Day the Ely Way Parade
11am-5pm, McGill: McGill Pool is Open
12pm, Ely Renaissance Village: Class of 1974 Reunion
12pm, Broadbent Park: White Pine Chamber of Commerce Concert, Downtown Avenue Performing
12pm, Broadbent Park: EVFD Bar Open to Public
12pm, Broadbent Park: Ely Sno Cart Open to Public
12:30pm, Broadbent Park: EVFD Cornhole Tournament
12:30pm-2pm, WP Middle School & WP High School: Free Tours
1pm, Broadbent Park: Slip N’ Slide sponsored by KDSS
1pm, Broadbent Park: Kids Games sponsored by KDSS
1pm, Broadbent Park: Bounce Houses provided by Melissa Spear
1pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Steam Train to Robinson Canyon
2pm, Outpost Bar: Horseshoe Tournament
6:30pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Fireworks Express – 6:30pm
9pm, White Pine Golf Course: Fireworks presented by Great Basin Pyrotechnics
After Fireworks, Outpost Bar: Afterparty w/ Drink Specials & Karaoke
Friday, Jul. 5
All Day, Downtown Ely: White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo, Participating Businesses
9am, Broadbent Park: Great Basin Trails Alliance Morning Iceplant Canyon Bike Ride
9am, White Pine County Golf Course: Red, White, and Blue 4 Person Scramble
10am-2pm, Ely: Art Bank is Open
10am-4pm, Ely: Ely Renaissance Village is Open
10am-4pm, Desert Rose Ceramics: Raku Pottery Making
11am-3pm, Ely: Open House Tours of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Centennial Fine Arts Building, & Masonic Lodge
11am-3pm, 464 Aultman St, Ely: Caltech DSA2000 Radio Telescope Meet N’ Greet
2pm, Outpost Bar: Cornhole Tournament
4pm-6pm, Comins Lake: White Pine Yacht Club Happy Hour
4pm-9pm, Outpost Bar: Free Concert featuring Beautiful Losers and The Watermen
4:30pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Steam Train to Robinson Canyon
5pm, Broadbent Park: Great Basin Trails Alliance Ward Mountain Shuttle Drops
5pm, Shooters Bar & Grill: Billiards Tournament
5pm-7pm, Ely Art Bank: Cindy Havenstrite Art Show
6pm-8pm, Downtown Baker: First Friday Night Market
Saturday, Jul. 6
12pm-6pm, Broadbent Park: KDSS presents Race to Lagoon Field Day, $1200 in Lagoon Tickets as Prizes
All Day, Downtown Ely: White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo, Participating businesses
8am-10am, Taproot: Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar
9am, Braodbent Park: Great Basin Trails Alliance Iceplant Canyon Bike Ride
10am-2pm, Ely:Ely Art Bank is Open
10am-4pm, Ely: Ely Renaissance Village is Open
10am-4pm, Desert Rose Ceramics: Raku Pottery Making
12pm, Broadbent Park: Free Barbecue presented by WPC Sheriff’s Employee Association
12pm-6pm, Broadbent Park: Slip N’ Slide
1pm, Nevada Northern Railway: Steam Train to Robinson Canyon
2pm, Ely VFW Post: Darts Tournament
2pm-4pm, Ely Art Bank: Cindy Havenstrite Art Show
4pm-8pm, Ely Renaissance Village: Class of 1984 Reunion
5pm, White Pine County Golf Course: Night Sky Golf Tournament
5pm, Outpost Bar: Pool Tournament
8pm, Broadbent Park: Movie in the Park presented by KDSS, refreshments served by Taproot
8pm, Outpost Bar: Karaoke!!!
White Pine Protection
White Pine County is known for its massive mountains and dirt tracks. Our remoteness lends to why we are the perfect eclipse viewing location; 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!