Kick Off An Extremely Special Rock Weekend Here In Casper
Wyoming is known for intense rock shows and there's one this weekend in Casper at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center.
We all know that the sights, sounds and beauty above ground in Wyoming is fascinating, but what's going on underneath may be even better. You can find out more about Wyoming's rich ROCK history this weekend.
The 75th Annual Rock & Gem show with the Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Society and The Wyoming State Mineral & Gem Society Being hosted and put on by the Natrona Country Rockhounds Club.
There will be raffles, auctions, door prizes, and much more.
Friday and Saturday 9a-5p
Sunday 9a-4p
It only costs $3 for adults and kids 12 and under are free.
The show is going to feature major players in the rock world. Wyoming Jade is one of Wyoming's most famous rock stars, and happens to be the state gemstone will be front and center.
Here's how special Jade is...if you were to find any of the gemstone, it could be a game changer financially.
Wyoming has one of the largest and purest amounts of Jade, not just in the U.S., but in the world. Check out this map showing where it can be found.
Other minerals, gemstones, petrified wood, quartz and other rock fan favorites will all be on display. Have a chance to learn about what's lying under the Wyoming ground and see some incredible sights all weekend long.
Diamonds were discovered in Wyoming in the 1970's and since, there have been over 130,000 diamonds found.
The money that can be found under Wyoming's surface, isn't just Jade and diamonds. These can all be found here too.
- Oil
- Coal
- Opal
- Sapphire
- Peridot
- Trona
- Jasper
- Agate
- Quartz