Ruck's Pit Crystal Clam Festival
19marAll Day21Ruck's Pit Crystal Clam Festival(All Day)(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
The next Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival is scheduled for March 19–21, 2026. This unique event allows the public to dig for
Event Details
The next Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival is scheduled for March 19–21, 2026. This unique event allows the public to dig for world-famous calcite crystal-lined fossil clams at the original Rucks Pit quarry in Okeechobee, Florida.
Event Details
- Dates: Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- Location: The original Rucks Pit Quarry at 5605 NE 304th St, Okeechobee, FL 34972.
- Activities: Participants can dig their own fossil clams using hand tools like rakes and trowels provided by the staff. Professional staff are on-site to assist with digging, washing, and preparing specimens.
- The Fossils: These are unique Mercenaria permagna clams that have been naturally filled with brilliant golden calcite crystals over millions of years.
Pricing & Registration
- Cost: The standard event fee is $350 per person, per day. Kids $250
- Inclusions: This fee covers one 5-gallon bucket of fossils you find.
- Additional Costs: Extra buckets are $300 each, and large matrix pieces are $4.00 per pound.
- Guarantees: The organizers offer a “Make-You-Smile Guarantee,” promising that you will find crystal clams or your money will be refunded.
- Registration: Participation is by reservation only and slots are limited. You can register via the official Pacific GeoLab Registration Page.
Time
March 19, 2026 - March 21, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
