Saturday
Sapphire Panning
Screen for Montana sapphires! The sapphire-bearing gravel was mined in the Rock Creek mining district of Granite County, Montana.
An expert screener (“panner”) will pre-wash your sample – then the fun begins – you search the pile for these precious gems.
$5 per bag.
Sapphire quantities are limited.
Outside behind the Albert Lyon Event Center
Gold Panning
Pan for simulated gold for free! Sponsored by the New Mexico Goldminers Association.
You can also purchase panning sand with genuine gold from the NMGA! Visit their booth to learn more about gold panning from local experts and purchase equipment for your new favorite hobby.
Outside behind the Albert Lyon Event Center.
Sunday
Gold Panning
Pan for simulated gold for free! Sponsored by the New Mexico Goldminers Association.
You can also purchase panning sand with genuine gold from the NMGA! Visit their booth to learn more about gold panning from local experts and purchase equipment for your new favorite hobby.
Outside behind the Albert Lyon Event Center.
Sapphire Panning
Screen for Montana sapphires! The sapphire-bearing gravel was mined in the Rock Creek mining district of Granite County, Montana.
An expert screener (“panner”) will pre-wash your sample – then the fun begins – you search the pile for these precious gems.
$5 per bag.
Sapphire quantities are limited.
Outside behind the Albert Lyon Event Center
