RockFest at Emerald Village

Bring your friends Saturday September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 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! Soggy Bottom Farms will be serving delicious Barbeque along with their famous Soggy Bottom Desserts. Enjoy a picnic in the tent anytime both days!

Gem mining, mine tours, gold panning and mineral collecting will be available (for a fee) all day long both days from 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM. A free talk and guided hike each day at 11:00 will lead to a small but historic “hidden” mine. Catch a mountain-music concert under the tent at Noon each day followed by others during the afternoon, with 6 great toe-tapping groups over 2 days. At 2:00 PM daily a different guided hike leads to another “hidden” mine and to view old mining equipment. At 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, listen to a free presentation on the world-famous Emerald Village mines.

Children (12 and under) will enjoy a free Kid's Treasure Hunt both days. While at Emerald Village be sure to explore all 10 levels of the Discovery Mill exhibits, including a Music Museum, a Black Light Exhibit, a model railroad display, and lots of good old antique junk!

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! MineFest 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! www.emeraldvillage.com