Saturday Sep 2, 2017 Sunday Sep 3, 2017
RockFest is held at Emerald Village, 331 McKinney Mine Road, Little Switzerland, NC 28749
No admission charge to event. Many free activities including treasure hunt, guided hikes, geology talks.Other activities such as gem mining, mine tours, gold panning etc. have separate fees.
Emerald Village - 828-765-6463
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Bring your friends Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 and enjoy RockFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! Delicious food from the Switzerland Café will be available, along with hand-dipped ice cream, so plan on enjoying a picnic under the tent!
Listen either day at 11:30 and 2:15 to free “Stories in a Real Mine” revealing fascinating details about the Emerald Village Mines in 15 minutes! Then, at 11:45 or 2:30 take a free guided hike up the mountain to a small hidden mine! Children (12 and under) will enjoy the FREE Kid's Treasure Hunt both days. Underground mine tours, gem mining, gold panning, and mineral collecting on the dumps will be available (by admission) on both days. Be sure to visit the free multi-level Discovery Mill exhibits!
After a day of fun on Saturday, come back for a special Black Light Mine Tour at 8:30 PM ($15 Adults/$10 Students). Enjoy colors hidden underground that few have ever seen! Bring your camera for some awesome photos! RockFest at Emerald Village is a great way to celebrate the end of summer in a unique setting right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains!