Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival
March 19-21st 2026 Registration

Next event date is schedule for:
March 19-21st 2026

 

You are hereby invited to register for the upcoming Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival, where you will learn all about the geology and paleontology of this unique site, see displays and demonstrations of fossil preparation, and, of course, dig for some of the most beautiful fossils anywhere.

 

Now you have a chance to dig your own for as little as $350!

 

The participation slots are on a first-come, first-served basis. You are urged to complete this Registration as soon as possible so as to better your chances of getting the day or days you wish. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT MAKING THE PAYMENT! When you complete this Registration, be sure to click SEND. You should receive a confirmation immediately that we got your documents. Once we have reviewed and approve your Registration, you will be placed on the list and receive automatic updates. About 4-6 weeks prior to the Event date, we will activate the Payment Page. There you will make your payment to complete the process.

Remember, there are no pets and no kids under age 8. No unregistered persons will be allowed on the property without prior written permission.

 

AT THE SITE

You must complete this Registration and pay for your Ticket before you come. There will be no Ticket sales at the door. Payment of the event Fee includes your first 5-gallon bucket of fossils. If you dig more specimens than you expected, you may buy additional buckets while you are at the Festival. We do have a connection to run Square remote payments.

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REGISTRANT INFORMATION

No persons under the age of 8 allowed. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian who assumes responsibility for their welfare by signing the Liability Waivers on their behalf.

PREFERRED DATES

Please specify which days you wish to participate


NOTE: Priority is given to those that sign up for more than one day.  If you wish to participate for more than one day, please indicate all days desired in each choice.

Melvin Family Trust Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

Melvin Family Trust Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

In consideration of receiving permission to enter the property located on 304th St Okeechobee Florida, heretofore known as The Lake Property, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE The 2019  Melvin Family Trust, and their officers, servants, agents, or employees (hereinafter referred to as “RELEASEES”) from any and all liability, claim, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise, while participating in activities, or while in, on or upon the premises where activities are being conducted.

I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me or my family, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise. I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage or cost, including court costs and attorney’s fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.

It is my express intent that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and my spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the above-named RELEASEES, I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read and understand it and sign it voluntarily; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Dated: 11/17/2025

Pacific GeoLab Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

In consideration of receiving permission to enter the property located on 304th St Okeechobee Florida, heretofore known as The Lake Property, and participating in an event known as the Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, or make claim against, Blue Wave Enterprises, dba Pacific GeoLab, and its owners, officers, servants, agents, employees, or representatives (hereinafter referred to as “PGL”) from any and all liability, claim, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF PGL, or otherwise, while participating in activities, or while in, on, or upon the premises where activities are being conducted.

I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me or my underage family members, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF PGL or otherwise.  I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS PGL from any loss, liability, damage or cost, including court costs and attorney’s fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF PGL or otherwise.

It is my express intent that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and my spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE or make any claim against, the above-named PGL.  I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read and understand it and sign it voluntarily; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Dated: 11/17/2025

REGISTRANT INFORMATION

Introductory Video

Here’s your chance to dig the world famous Rucks Pit crystal clams!
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The Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival

 

Incredible! – is the most common term used when people see this unusual combination of crystals and fossils. And for good reason: nothing compares to these fantastic specimens that bridge between the worlds of paleontology and minerology.

History – Discovered in the 1990s in Rucks Pit, an aggregate quarry near Lake Okeechobee, Florida, these fantastic crystal-lined fossil clams quickly became famous in both the mineral and fossil world. Alas, a dozen years after they were discovered, the mining played out, the quarry flooded, and the site was closed for good.

Several years later Pacific GeoLab researched this rare occurrence and arranged exclusive access and rights to the fossils at the old Rucks Pit quarry. Since then, we have discovered and opened several sites on the old quarry property where we excavate the crystalized clams that made Rucks Pit world famous.

 

Now you have a chance to dig your own for as little as $350!

 

The quarry will never reopen, and the property remains closed. However, we periodically arrange very limited opportunities for clients to visit and dig at our site once or twice a year during our Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival. Only a few dozen people will be allowed, and only for a few days. The next festival date on the calendar is:

 

March 19-21, 2026

 

The Digging – Event Staff will assist you throughout the day. The digging is not difficult – any able-bodied person can do it. You will use hand tools – mostly rakes and trowels – to dig through the sediments. As you find specimens, you’ll wash them off with one of the several water hoses we provide. There are also matrix pieces which contain multiple clams. You are welcome to split them apart and pare them down using hand mallet and chisels but don’t do that if there are multiple good clams in it. As us first.

       
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