Stargazing at Jericho June 7

A Stargazing Party is planned at Jericho on Friday, June 7, as the ghost community prepares for this summer’s annual Route 66 Festival.

In addition to telescopes set up by the Amarillo Astronomy Club for gazing at the heavens, a full line-up of fun activities is planned for the evening, which includes live music, vendors, and food trucks.

Frost’s Custom Classics will have classic cars showcased at the event, which begins at 5 p.m. and runs until midnight. There is no charge for admission.

Vendor set-up will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Festivities kick off at 5:00, and vendors will close at 9:00 as the Stargazing gets underway hosted by the Amarillo Astronomy Club.

“The evening promises to be a magical experience for all who attend,” said Jericho townsite co-owner Blanca Schaefer.
Located north of Clarendon on SH 70, about half a mile south of Interstate 40, the old Donley County community is experiencing renewed interest as Route 66 enthusiasts have started coming to experience the history of the Jericho Gap.
The Stargazing Party is an official TX 66 Festival Event. For more information about this summer’s Route 66 festival, go to VisitAmarillo.com/TX66Fest; and for more information about Donley County’s Route 66 community, visit Facebook.com/JerichoOn66.