Headed To Salem For The Total Solar Eclipse Mark Your Calendars by The Grand Hotel in Salem in Salem, OR

Everyone is talking about the total solar eclipse that will occur on August 21, 2017! The shadow first touches land near Newport, Oregon at about 10:15 in the morning and lasts a full minute and fifty seconds of totality. Within two minutes the shadow will extend eastward toward Dallas, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Philomath, McMinnville, Woodburn and Salem! In fact, Salem Oregon will be the first of five state capitals in the United States that will be in the shadow of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 and there is no shortage of local eclipse events to mark the occasion. Total solar eclipses are rare and one of nature's grandest events. There's a tremendous amount of excitement and buzz locally and nationally about this one. Forecasters predict we are in for quite a show! Local hotels are being booked quickly so we strongly recommend that you make your travel arrangements as early as possible so you can view this monumental occasion. During your visit, we hope you'll take the opportunity to explore our local attractions and check out some of these eclipse events. Visit www.travelsalem.com for more information on these and other events. JUST ADDED! Eclipse Party at Left Coast Vineyard Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 Watch the Great American Eclipse while relaxing in a sustainably-farmed vineyard, located on the 45th parallel in the acclaimed Willamette Valley wine region. Celebrate totality (at 10:17 am) with a toast in a souvenir Go Vino glass; your admission also includes breakfast and our Vineyard Stroll Tasting Experience after the eclipse at 11 am. The al fresco Vineyard Tasting begins in the Orchards vineyard with the crowd-pleasing Left Coast Pinot Gris. Guests will then ascend a moderate incline to the Left Bank vineyard for additional white wine tasting and winemaker discussion. Stroll at your own pace to their Truffle Hill vineyard for award-winning Pinot Noirs before returning to the Tasting Room Cafe where wine and food is available for purchase. The walking tasting takes approximately one hour, and requires the mobility to walk on gravel, uneven ground, and climb hills. Cost: $95; Club member price, $75 Left Coast Vineyards will also host a winemakers dinner planned and Pre-Eclipse Walk in the Vineyard tastings too! Click here for more details. ECLIPSE FESTIVALS Arcane Cellars ~ Total Eclipse Package August 20- 21, 2017 Join Arcane Cellars for a very special eclipse package at our winery located on the banks of the Willamette River, just 11 miles outside of Salem. We will be offering camping, live music, great food and wine, plus a special talk on this exciting solar event. Our venue offers peaceful places to walk, enjoy the scenery, canoe or kayak - perfect for eclipse viewing. See website for more info and rates. Arcane Cellars 22350 Magness Rd. NW Salem, OR 97304 503-868-7076 www.arcanecellars.com/eclipseevent2017 Coria Estates August 21, 2017 Coria Estates is excited to host a Solar Eclipse Festival. Grounds will open at 7 am, and doors to the winery will open at 9 am. There will be food, live music and more throughout the day in celebration of this incredible phenomena. All ages welcome. Salud. Admission charged. Coria Estates 8252 Redstone Ave. SE Salem, Oregon 97306 503-363-0525 www.coriaestates.com Eola Hills Wine Cellars August 19-21, 2017 Join Eola Hills Wine Cellars for our Eclipse Viewing event. We will provide a weekend of festivities, fun, and featured wines. Eola Hills Wine Cellars 501 S. Pacific Hwy 99W Rickreall, OR 97371 503-623-2405 or 800-291-6730 www.eolahillswinery.com OMSI at Salem Fairgrounds August 21, 2017 Join OMSI at the Salem Fairgrounds for a very special Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. To celebrate this unique experience we will host a safe, interactive event featuring science lectures, astronomy related community groups, entertainment and more. Admission: $8. Salem Fairgrounds & Expo Center 2330 17th St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-797-4529 www.omsi.edu Oregon State Capitol August 19-21, 2017 Tours and activities throughout the weekend (Aug.19-20), including a concert at 11:30 am on August 19.Aug. 19-20: Open 9 am-2 pm. Tower tours: 9, 10, 11 am, noon, 1 pm. (Weather permitting and limited to 50 people per tour). Building tours: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am, 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Day of Eclipse: Open 8 am-5 pm. Rose City Astronomer President Margaret McCrea will broadcast from the Capitol Mall during the eclipse. Tower tours at 1 & 2 pm. Building tours at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Oregon State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1392 www.oregonlegislature.gov The Oregon Garden August 19- 21, 2017Join The Oregon Garden in historic Silverton for their Eclipse Viewing Festival on Saturday, August 19 through Monday, August 21. Experience this unique solar event in the beautiful 80-acre garden while enjoying live music from exciting bands, food, beer, wine and more. Stay tuned for more details. The Oregon Garden 895 W. Main St. Silverton, OR 97381 503-874-2521 www.oregongarden.org Volcanoes EclipseFest 2017 August 18-21, 2017 The Volcanoes baseball team will be on the field during the 2017 eclipse. A first for a professional baseball game to be delayed due to a solar eclipse. The Brewfest will feature local beer, wine, cider and spirits; participants receive commemorative glass. Local food vendors, EclipseFest Kidzone throughout the weekend. A fireworks show follows games on Aug. 18 &19. Commemorative eclipse safety glasses for spectators to wear during the eclipse. To purchase tickets: www.VolcanoesBaseball.com/Eclipse. Volcanoes Stadium 6700 Field of Dreams Way Keizer, OR 97303 503-390-2225 www.volcanoesbaseball.com/eclipse Willamette Valley Vineyards August 21, 2017 Come view totality among the vines at Willamette Valley Vineyards. Guests will gather on an east facing vineyard block with a great view of the solar eclipse, which begins partial phase at 9:05 am, with totality expected at 10:17 am. Then stay for a day of festivities including wine tasting, live music and Pacific Northwest cuisine. A full schedule of activities including admission will be available as the date nears. Sign up to receive our e-newsletters at wvv.com or follow Willamette Valley Vineyards on facebook and instagram for updates. Willamette Valley Vineyards 8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner, OR 97301 503-588-9463 or 800-344-9463 www.wvv.com/Events ECLIPSE CAMPING & VIEWING Camp Taloali August 18-21, 2017 Experience the Solar Eclipse Totality while enjoying rustic, family-style camping. Join us on our 111-acre forested, riverfront campground and with large meadows. Activities: swimming pool, rock climbing wall, low ropes course, challenge course, hiking, fitness and biking trails, art and craft center, recreation center. Food vendors on site. $200/night. Camp Taloali 15934 Santiam Hwy. SE Stayton, OR 97383 503-877-3864 www.taloali.org/eclipse Capital FC Timbers Soccer Complex August 21, 2017 Come watch the Total Solar Eclipse at the Capital FC Timbers Soccer Complex. Bring a blanket, a brunch picnic and the kids to watch the Eclipse. Gates open at 8 am. $20/car. Capital FC Timbers Soccer Complex 5201 State St. Salem, OR 97317 503-370-7312 Oregon State Fairgrounds ~ RV Dry Camping August 18-21, 2017 Plan to stay the whole weekend of August 18-21, which culminates on Monday with a special eclipse viewing event hosted by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. There will be all sorts of fun festivities throughout the weekend. 2330 17th St. NE Salem, OR 97301-0601 971-701-6573 www.oregonstateexpo.org Roshambo ArtFarm ~ Campout & Cider Tasting Fundraiser August 17-22. Farm campout & fundraiser at Roshambo ArtFarm, a 50-acre organic farm. Field camping with a beautiful view of Oregon's Coast Range. Cider release party 8/19/17, $10 a flight. Tickets for tasting, camping or both. Camping limited. Tent, car camping and RVs, $20/per person/night, kids 15 & under are free. Roshambo ArtFarm 22900 SW Pittman Rd. Willamina, OR 97378503-560-0673 www.artandsciencenw.com/solar-eclipse-fundraiser FarmSublimity Harvest Festival Grounds August 19, 2017 Sublimity Festival Grounds offers 3 to 5 nights of camping, a fireside celebration and an unobstructed view of the eclipse. Family-friendly site, close to town and easy access from Hwy.22 & I-5. See website for details and rates. Sublimity Festival Grounds 11880 Sublimity Rd. SE Sublimity, OR 97385 www.sublimityfestivalgrounds.com Photo is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. No machine-readable author provided. Besnier.m assumed (based on copyright claims).