30,000 people descended on Oregon for a festival that's like Burning Man for eclipse-chasers — here are the photos

The first-ever Oregon Eclipse Festival was the result of a perfect storm: speakers, artists, and over 400 musical acts (mostly electronica) coming together in the path of the eclipse.

 

 

The property owner agreed to rent 300 acres of land and provide much of the machinery used to move earth, widen roads, and build the seven stages for the weeklong event.

 

Big Summit Prairie is accessed by narrow, two-lane roads, which made traffic a nightmare. A gridlock on August 16, the day before the festival began, set a traffic record for the region.

Source: The Oregonian

Like Burning Man, the Oregon Eclipse Festival offered a variety of accommodations at different prices. Camping was free, and spots were available first-come, first-serve.

Camping in a vehicle, like a car or a RV, required an additional fee.

Luxury camping, or "glamping," sites included a queen-size bed, battery-powered lights, complimentary drinks at the time of guests' arrival, and access to a shared lounge.

 

A reservation for two in glamping accommodations cost $1,750.

 

We hope there were enough Port-A-Potties to accommodate all 30,000 guests.

Of course, festival-goers wanted to spend as little time indoors as possible.

Over 400 musical acts performed. "There's more music than one person could even possibly fathom," Kevin KoChen, a co-creator of the festival, told radio station OPB.

Source: OPB

Like Burning Man, the Oregon Eclipse Festival featured larger-than-life art installations.

 

Many of the installations evoked a steampunk meets "Mad Max: Fury Road" vibe.

 

This installation was made from recycled materials.

 

The photo opportunities were seemingly endless.

 

Of course, it wouldn't be a music festival without bold fashion.

 

These costumers looked like they were headed for a masquerade ball.

 

In case you left your faux fur jacket or leotard at home, you could buy apparel on site.

 

People got into the festival-spirit with glow-in-the-dark body paint and "biodegradable glitter," courtesy of Rachel Deboer, a professional body-painter with a booth set up.

 

And after dancing their hearts out, attendees could cool off in the lake.

Gratitude was a core principle of the Oregon Eclipse Festival — similar to Burning Man. Attendees left offerings at the "Fruit Altar" to show their appreciation for the earth.

 

They parked a spot under the open sky.

 

... And they took in one of the country's most spectacular views of the eclipse.

 

 

We'll continue to update this post as the festival unfolds.

Send us your best photos from the Oregon Eclipse Festival at mrobinson@businessinsider.com.