Community ROCKS: Celebrating 5 Years of Science & Discovery

As a thank you to the community for all of your support over the past five years, we are throwing a 5th Year Anniversary Celebration!

FREE ADMISSION all day on Saturday, July 19th (and FREE for Mainers on Sunday too).

Join us for a fun-filled day of discovery and celebration at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum including interactive activities, Q&A with experts, a vendor fair and tent sale. This is the perfect event for families, rockhounds, budding scientists, and anyone fascinated by the wonders of our planet and beyond. Food and drinks will be available from the Masonic Hall burgers, and hot dogs available for purchase ($10 per meal).

First 50 members get a FREE swag bag featuring a branded tote, color changing frisbee, coupons from Dig Me Gems and Gemini, stickers from Romero’s Food Truck, trail maps from Inland Woods + Trails, Greenwood bean coffee samples, Back to Roots product samples and more! Become a member today

Activities:

Robbie Walker Cabochon Cutting: Watch a gem cutter transform rough minerals into beautiful jewelry-ready cabochons

Jon Wallace Micrometeorites: Learn about the tiniest meteorites found right here in Maine- Jon will be available for Q&A all day.

Central Maine Gold Prospectors Gold Panning: Learn how to prospect for gold from the pros

Sluice: Try sluicing and find minerals like tourmaline, apatite, and quartz! Bags available for FREE this weekend only

Live Art by Natalie: Have your favorite specimen sketched in a speed drawing session under the tent.

Interactive Mica Painting: Get creative and use permanent markers to turn mica sheets into your own stained glass window

Mini Tent Sale: Featuring minerals, kids’ stuff, and excavation kits for sale

Galaxy-themed Face Painting: Get your face painted with out-of-this-world designs

Mascot Scavenger Hunt: Look for little mascot icons hidden throughout the museum

Vendors:

Betsey Foster Art: Experience stunning mineral art made using encaustic painting techniques (wax, fire, pigments).

Moonlit Reflections Permanent Jewelry: Custom permanent jewelry by June Corey – perfect for a unique souvenir.

Sam Kielian & TJ Stanwood Ceramics: Functional pottery and the chemistry behind ceramics, created by local artists

Crafts 4 Rescues: Handmade pet bandanas & toys

A special thank you to our sponsors!

Bethel Rotary

CMP

BAAM

Poland Spring

🔗 RSVP on Facebook to let us know you’re coming, watch for updates and invite your friends for a day of learning, fun, and community!