Total Solar Eclipse in Independence, Oregon.

Independence Goes Dark

The Total Solar Eclipse Festival!

Independence, Oregon

Path of Totality

Come to our city and experience live music, science demonstrations, and family fun for this once in a lifetime phenomenon. While here, experience the beauty, hospitality and natural wonder that is rural Oregon as the region prepares for the Total Solar Eclipse.

Riverview Park

Close to award winning wineries

The Willamette River

EVENTS

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Food and Drink

No matter what you are into, Indy Goes Dark has something for you! For food & drink cravings, check out our tasty food trucks and award winning breweries gathered at the Food Truck and Brew fest. The Brew fest is ONLY open Saturday and offers beers and ciders from 20 different breweries and cider houses from all over the great state of Oregon.

Camping

For those traveling to Independence for this we have established three kinds of camping! Tent and car camping, car camping, and dry RV camping. Each of these areas will be provided with certain amenities and vary in cost but all are a short walk away from our downtown festival area.

MUsic & Fun

For the music lover, we will have stellar live concerts throughout the day, ending the night with Pyromania, the #1 Def Leppard tribute band in the nation. For the kids, (and those who are kids at heart), there will be inflatables, science demonstrations, interactive shows, telescopes and tons of fun.

WHY CHOOSE US

Polk County, Oregon is the world renowned Willamette Valley wine region and is also known for its scenic vistas, outdoor biking, and proximity to other attractions. All of Polk County is in the path of totality and will be ready for it! There will be other events in the area that add the experience of visitors to our region, not to mention the events happening in, Salem, Oregon’s Capitol.

Hiking

Enjoy the best hiking services here and that is the best part about being in our festival. There is nothing more interesting than hiking.

Biking

Are you interested in biking? Then you will have to be here with us. Rent out hte bikes here and enjoy the best biking experience.

Wineries

If wines and beers interest you, visit our wineries and booze your heart out. We have the best wineries here!

UPCOMING EVENT

Grab your blanket and head out to the beautiful Riverview Park to enjoy the kick off night of our five day festival leading up to the total solar eclipse. Our series of events will begin, Thursday, with a space themed movie. More info to come soon!

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TESTIMONIAL

Come here to enjoy the best touring experience. I would boldly suggest it to anybody as I had the same with my family and friends.

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