35th ANNUAL ROCKFEST
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026
Museum Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM
Cafe: 10 AM - 4 PM
Demonstrations, Book Sale + Specimen ID: 10 AM - 4 PM
Activities: 10 AM - 3 PM
WITH TONS OF FUN AND SPARKLY PYRITE, ROCKFEST 35 WILL BE OUT OF SIGHT!
SPONSORED BY:
It’s time again for the Southeast’s favorite rock show! With geology-themed activities and experiences for the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Event Highlights
Shop a wide variety of rocks, minerals, and jewelry from dealers from all across the Southeast.
Enjoy geode crackin’ and an Outdoor Cafe on our back lawn.
Watch live demonstrations of lapidary art, wire-wrapping, faceting, and sand collecting.
Bring in your mystery rocks and fossils for identification by our experts.
Swing by our book sale and pick up something for your personal collection.
ENTER TO WIN the grand prize! You guessed it, a sparkling piece of pyrite.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
- Play Rock Bingo for prize
- Don't get fooled! Learn the differences between gold and pyrite. Take away a little pyrite for yourself (while supplies last).
- Pet rocks - but the sneaky kind. Paint a rock to look like something else to fool your friends.
Member Perks
- MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: Receive $10 off new memberships and renewals. Valid Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 onsite only. (Cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions.)
- Visit the Member Hospitality table and grab a complimentary frozen treat.
- Grab a complimentary frozen treat.
- Enjoy exclusive member giveaways, including bookmarks, magnets, and bracelets.
INDOOR DEALERS
- Amber America
- Unique Gems & Lapidary
- Cosmic Artillery
- Wayne Ramsey Minerals
- ISA Fetish
- Planetary Parts
- Lost Cove Minerals
- Oconee Minerals
- S & J Fine Jewelry
- Peach State Gem & Mineral Company
OUTDOOR DEALERS
- Nightjar Minerals
- Stones
- Hall's Lapidary
- BC Trees & Trade
- Natural Selection Crystals
- Paragenesis Minerals
- GB Bling
- BCO South
- Violet's Minerals
- Down 2 Earth Crystals
- Gardens of Stone
- RH Gems & Minerals
- Bob and Dori Madden
UPCOMING EVENTS
Science Explorer Camp: Phenomenal Science
1 Jun
Monday, June 1, 2026
through Friday, June 5, 2026
