L. left with a lot of loot from the event. She dug in the mini-mine and came out with some rocks she really liked (it's $1 for 1 minute of digging - more than enough time to find some great stuff worth more than that).
There were other games to play (including panning for gold) as well as grab bags (one free for all kids at the event, another she paid $1) that included some great finds. But the highlight for her was the silent auction. She had $5 left and found a bracelet she really liked on the auction table.
By staying close to the table and out-bidding in 25 cent increments (this was an easy addition computation for her on the fly within her budget) she managed to win the bracelet for $4.25. She was pleased as punch and chattered all the way home about it.
This show is great for people who make their own jewelry as well as kids who love rocks. Everything is labeled to identify the type of rock/gem it is, and where it came from. If you've ever wondered about a rock you've found, the people at the show are more than happy to help you identify it if you bring it.
The show continues today from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. It's the biggest gem/mineral show in Maine, but don't let that change your mind if you're not a crowds person. The show is low-key and kids will leave with plenty of new items to add to their collection... likely for less than a couple of dollars.
And there are plenty of choices for mom to add to her jewelry collection. G. picked out a pair of fab stone earrings for me and she left with a small stone necklace. Combined we paid under $10.
The kids are now inspired to do some mining on their own, which is in the works to do soon.
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