Get ready for a rockin’ good time at our Family Fun Gem & Mineral Event! Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils, and unique hand-crafted jewelry pieces. Discover stunning pieces from talented artisans and vendors, learn about the fascinating worlds of minerals, fossils, jewelry making, and rockhounding, and maybe even find the perfect piece to add to your collection! Young prospectors will enjoy gold panning, exploring and learning through a scavenger hunt, and connecting with our Pebble Pups group. Beading and wire wrapping classes will be offered throughout the weekend, and a presentation, Rockhounding in the Pike’s Peak Region, by one of our experienced rockhounds, on Saturday. Here's what you can look forward to: Silent Auction – score some treasures! Door Prizes every hour – don’t miss out! Scavenger Hunt – kids get a free specimen! Pebble Pups Station – kids learn & get even more free rocks! Special Exhibits – see private collections & stunning marble + obsidian carvings by world-renowned artist Francisco Sotomayor. Fluorescent Mineral Exhibit – discover the difference between fluorescence and phosphorescence. Mobile Lapidary Shop – live demos: geode cutting, rock shaping, drilling & more! Fossil Experts On-Site – learn about local fossils from WIPS & Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds 50+ Vendors – shop gems, handmade jewelry, meteorites, crystals, healing stones, singing bowls & more! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! To learn more and sign up for classes and the lecture, visit the Classes page on our website.