HERKTOBERFEST Camp & Dig 10/24-10/26

Schedule

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Fonda, NY | York, NY

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✨ Campfires, camaraderie & crystals under the autumn sky ✨
📅 October 24–26, 2025
Join us for a magical fall weekend where rockhounds come together for digging, camping, and crystal-filled camaraderie.

🌲 What’s Included
• 🏕️ Friday & Saturday – 2 Nights Rustic Camping (no water/electric hookups). Bring your tent, van, small camper, or car-camp setup.
• ⛏️ Saturday & Sunday – 2 Full Days of Digging (stay committed to your favorite hole or explore new hotspots).
• 👩‍🏫 Expert Guide – Liz will be your weekend guide, sharing insight into discoveries and the mountain’s treasures.
• 💵 Only $200 per person for entire weekend… out the door!

🔥 Campfire & Community
• 🔥✨ Friday & Saturday night campfires — laughter, camaraderie, and stories under the flames & stars.
• 🍲 Open-fire cooking — bring a dish or dessert to share (signup sheet available).
• 🎶 Music & Spirit — bring your chair, acoustic guitar 🎸, hand drum 🥁, or other instruments for songs under the autumn moon 🌙.
• 🥤 BYO beverages & enjoy the crisp fall nights together.

💎 Saturday Highlights
• 🍽️ Lunch provided by ECGMS, Inc. — a warm thank-you for being part of the experience.
• 🔄 Rock Swap — bring specimens, trades, or treasures to exchange with fellow rockhounds.

⚠️ Important Notes
• 🪨 Open to all members/friends of mineral clubs.
• 🚫🐕 No pets, please.

✨ Come for the crystals, stay for the connection. Celebrate Herktober the Herkimer way — with Herktoberfest Camp & Dig!
FMI & Booking - 475-216-9191 or [email protected]
Remember BYO Beverages/Water
Post below your food contribution
🔥CAMPFIRE FOOD LIST:
Friday Night:
💥Meat Chili: Crystal Moon
💥Vegan Chili: Crystal Moon
💥Crackers/Port Wine Cheese/Horseradish Spread: Susan Parry
💥Smores Stuff: East Coast Gem & Mineral Society
Paper Goods (bowls/plates):
Plasticware:

Saturday Night:
💥Chicken Marsala: Crystal MOON Mining is Medicine
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Where is it happening?

Fonda, NY, 189 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011-4906, United States, York

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