Ring of Fire Eclipse Festival
The Great American Solar Eclipse is Oct. 14 and White Pine County is in the path of totality for a perfect “Ring of Fire”! Be here for our Ring of Fire Eclipse Festival!
Annular Solar Eclipse Over Nevada
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Festival
From Schellbourne to Baker
Community-Wide Festival
The entire county is getting involved for our Ring of Fire Festival! It’s an all-hands-on-deck celebration from Schellbourne to Baker. You may find the ever-updating schedule of the week’s events below, or keep an eye on our Monthly Events Calendar HERE!
Annular Solar Eclipse
An annular solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. Such an eclipse raced across the western U.S. back in 2012. This year, the path for a perfect “Ring of Fire” is here in White Pine County. Learn more for 2023’s Annular Eclipse HERE!
Lodging
Your options for lodging are as vast as the county. Between historic hotels, casino resorts, RV resorts and campgrounds, enjoy the Ring of Fire 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!
The Great Basin National Park Foundation is sponsoring two virtual lectures to help get you ready for the eclipse! Register and learn more HERE!
A great resource and one of the most trusted sites for the 2023 eclipse is NationalEclipse.com! Another reliable source of information about the eclipse, making sure your experience is guaranteed to be the best!
Be sure to also participate in White Pine Main Street‘s EclipseQuest Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Ely! From October 5th-19th, pick up clues from This & That, Desert Rose Ceramics and Sportsworld for fun and prizes!
Ring of Fire Eclipse Festival
Festival Events
Oct. 12 – Oct. 16, 2023
Thursday, Oct. 12
Ely, Lower Iceplant Canyon – Great Basin Trails Alliance Group Ride – 4pm
Baker, Bristlecone General Store – Book Signing of Shuttle, Houston: My Life in the Center Seat of Mission Control by Paul Dye – 5pm
Ely, Bristlecone Convention Center – Pop-Up Planetarium w/ Presentation by Astronomcal Society of the Pacific (Reservation Required, Admission by Donation) – 7pm-9pm
Ely, Nevada Northern Railroad – Sunset, Stars & Champagne Train – 6:45pm – 8:45pm
Friday, Oct. 13
Baker Archeological Site – Sunrise Meditation – 6am
Ely – Ely Art Bank is Open- 10am-2pm
Ely – Ely Renaissance Village is Open – 10am-4pm
Ely, Outpost Bar -Grand Re-Opening Party – Doors Open at 11am
Ely, G Loop – Great Basin Trails Alliance Group Ride – 4pm
Baker, Sugar, Salt & Malt – Eclipse Dinner – 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Baker, Bristlecone General Store – Drum Circle led by Drum Utah – 5pm
Ely, White Pine Public Museum – They Walk Among Us Alien Party – 5pm
Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Sunset, Stars & Champagne Train – 6:45pm – 8:45pm
Ely, NNRY Railyard -WP Chamber of Commerce Bonfire – 8pm
Saturday, Oct. 14
Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Solar Eclipse Train – 7:30am – 11:00am
Ely, Central Theater – Big Screen Viewing of the Eclipse– Doors Open at 7:45am
Ely, White Pine Golf Course – Eclipse Golf Tournament- 8am
Ely, Steptoe Park – Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts Ring of Fire 5K – 8:05am
9:00 A.M. Eclipse
Ely, Veterans Park – Lions Club Punkin’ Chunkin’ – 10am – 5pm
Ely – Ely Art Bank is Open- 10am-6pm
Ely – Ely Renaissance Village is Open – 10am-4pm
Ely, White Pine High School – Pink Out Community Volleyball Tournament – 12pm
Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Pumpkin Train – 2:30pm
Ely, Art Bank – “Where the World Met and Became One” Artist Reception & Awards Recognition – 4pm
Ely, Bristlecone Convention Center – White Pine State Robotics Meet w/ Exploratorium Guest Judges
Baker, Bristlecone General Store – Hip Hop Dance Party – 5pm
Ely – White Pine Chamber of Commerce Pub Crawl – 5pm – 8pm
McGill, Schellraiser Campground – Schellraiser Listening Party – 6pm
Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Sunset, Stars & Champagne Train – 6:45pm – 8:45pm
Ely, The Space – Local Band Desert Illness playing. Opener: The Watermen – 8pm
Sunday, Oct 15
Ely, Ely Elks Lodge – $8 Breakfast presented by the Ely Elks and White Pine Public Museum- 8am
Ely, White Pine County Golf Course & the Landfill – Tree Planting, Sponsored by the Ely Tree Board for Nevada Shade Tree Week – 9am
Ely, Downtown – Mural Tour – 10am
Ely, Total BS Shuttle Drop – Great Basin Trails Alliance Group Ride – 12pm
Monday, Oct 16
Ely, Toki Doki Shuttle Drop – Great Basin Trails Alliance Group Ride – 9am
Prime Eclipse Viewing Locations
The Exploratorium San Francisco has partnered with NASA and will be livestreaming the eclipse!
The livestream and NASA site will be set up at the Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark!
The railroad will also be running an excursion train you can board to watch the annular eclipse from a moving, vintage locomotive. Book your tickets HERE!
Viewing the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Safely
Solar Safety
It is never safe to view an annular solar eclipse (or the sun in general, for that matter) with the naked eye and without eye protection.
We want everyone to enjoy the beauty White Pine County has to offer, before and after the solar eclipse. To do this, we would like to promote ocular safety as much as possible.
To look at the sun during this eclipse, you should wear eclipse glasses that do not have scratches or use a solar filter.
Solar Viewing Glasses are an easy and affordable way to safely look at an eclipse. Several White Pine businesses/locations will have American Astronomical Society approved glasses for sale in Ely and Baker.
You should also not look at the sun through an unfiltered telescope, binoculars, or a camera during this eclipse. Whether you are wearing eclipse glasses or using a solar viewer, you should not use any of these devices. Get advice from an expert before using them.
Check out the Exploratorium on How To Safely View a Solar Eclipse for more info.
Remember, you cannot bask at our vast mountain landscapes if you’re blind.
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!