KELLOGG EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Mine, Pan, and Celebrate: A Three‑Hour Silver Birthday at Kellogg’s Crystal Gold Mine
A 3-hour party package in Kellogg that pairs a guided gold mine tour with gold panning, gemstone mining and a round at the Shooting Gallery—this guide lays out what’s included and how to plan.
Mine, Pan, and Celebrate: A Three‑Hour Silver Birthday at Kellogg’s Crystal Gold Mine.
The Silver Birthday Package stages a compact, activity‑heavy celebration inside Crystal Gold Mine’s grounds in Kellogg: a guided mine tour, hands‑on gold panning, a session at Emerald Strike to find gemstones, and a round at the Shooting Gallery, all delivered with on‑site staff support and a dedicated party area.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided Gold Mine Tour
The package includes a guided gold mine tour—an interpretive underground stop that forms the backbone of the celebration and introduces guests to the site’s mining history and workings.
Gold Panning and Emerald Strike
Guests get a chance to pan for gold (scheduled at roughly a half hour) and to try Emerald Strike gemstone mining, offering tactile, reward‑driven activities that are the package’s hands‑on draws.
Staffed Party Area and Shooting Gallery
A dedicated staff member helps with setup and cleanup and remains available during the party; the package also includes one round (100 BBs) at the Shooting Gallery and use of a designated indoor or outdoor party area.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
The Silver Birthday Package is a deliberately sequenced three‑hour event: begin with the guided mine tour (approximately 45 minutes), move into a half‑hour gold panning session, visit Emerald Strike for gemstone mining, and take one round at the Shooting Gallery—while a dedicated staff member handles party setup, supports activities, and manages cleanup.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Silver Birthday Package runs for three hours total; the mine tour portion is approximately 45 minutes and gold panning is roughly a half hour—build arrival and setup into your schedule accordingly.
The operator provides a staffed party area (inside the Miner’s Museum or outside on the Miner’s Grass), tables and chairs, tablecloths, paper plates, napkins and plastic cutlery; a refrigerator, microwave and BBQ are available if needed.
Three‑hour party prices include a total of 10 people; each additional person is charged separately—confirm final headcount when booking.
Tickets included with the package are valid for any gold mine tour on the selected day—coordinate tour timing with the operator as part of your event schedule.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Silver Birthday Package?
The party package runs for three hours total.
What activities are included?
The package includes a guided gold mine tour (approximately 45 minutes), about a half hour of gold panning, Emerald Strike gemstone mining, and one round (100 BBs) at the Shooting Gallery.
Is staff support provided?
Yes. A dedicated staff member assists with setup of the party area, remains available during the party to assist with activities, and handles cleanup afterward.
Where is the party area?
There is a designated party area inside the Miner’s Museum or outside on the Miner’s Grass; the operator provides tables, chairs and basic disposable serviceware.
How many people does the price cover?
Three‑hour party prices include a total of 10 people; each additional person is charged separately.
Can tickets be used for other tour times?
Tickets are valid for any gold mine tour on the selected day.