Rucks Pit Crystal Clam Festival Registration

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.

 

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. When you complete this Registration, be sure to click SEND. Once we have reviewed your Registration, we will contact you directly via email. If your Registration is approved we will provide a link to the Payment Portal for you to make payment and complete the process. If, on the other hand, your requested times are not available, we will alert you and propose other options. Remember, there are no pets, no kids under age 13, and no unregistered persons allowed on the property without express prior written permission.

 

Even if you signed up earlier on the website, you must secure your participation by completing this Registration and making payment.

 

AT THE SITE
You must complete the Registration and pay for your Ticket before you come. There will be no Ticket sales at the door. When you Register you do not need to buy more than the one bucket that is included in your ticket price. But if you dig more specimens than you expected, you may buy additional buckets while you are at the Festival.

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REGISTRANT INFORMATION

No persons under the age of 13 allowed. Also, no persons under the age of 18 unless 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: 9/18/2025

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: 9/18/2025