Visit · Meadow to Market Mining Co.

Grab a bag,
strike it rich.

Mine onsite.

Pick up a bag of mining rough inside the shop, take a tray out to our mining sluice, and let the running water uncover real gems, fossils, and seashells. Made for a spontaneous afternoon activity — and perfect for birthday parties.

How it works

Four simple steps to a pocket full of treasure.

Pick your find

Choose Paydirt, Fossils, Seashells, Arrowheads, Lucky Strike, or the Mother Lode from inside the shop.

Grab a tray

We'll hand you a sifting tray and point you to the mining sluice outside.

Mine & discover

Pour your bag into the tray, dip it in the running water, and watch the treasures appear.

Identify at the Assay Station

Learn more about your finds against our gemstone, fossil, and shell charts — then take them all home.

Kids sluicing for gems in the running water

Two girls identifying finds at the Assay Station

Paydirt and Emerald Strike bags on display in the shop

Bags of mining rough

Pick your strike.

Every bag is packed with real gemstones, fossils, arrowheads, or shells and comes ready to run through the sluice.

Paydirt
A classic gem mix — a great first strike for new little geologists.
$9.99
Seashell Find
A trip to the coast without the drive. Shells of every shape and size.
$9.99
Fossil Find
Ancient sharks' teeth, ammonites, and trilobites hiding in the sluice.
$9.99
Arrowhead Find
Authentic arrowheads and points for the little history hunters.
$9.99
Lucky Strike
A richer mix with more colorful gems.
$14.99
Mother Lode
Our biggest bag — the ultimate haul for serious little miners.
$29.99

Birthday Parties

The Mining Co.
Party Package.

Bring the whole crew out for an unforgettable afternoon of sluicing, sifting, and treasure hunting. We'll have your table set and your paydirt waiting.