Join us for our favorite fundraiser, the Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner on March 19, 2024, from 4.00-8.00 pm. After enjoying signature cocktails, we will dine al fresco to a with an all new special menu and entertained by local favorite, Kevin Causey. Interactive entertainment includes artist Lance Headlee, a Golden Reef Stamp Mill run and blacksmithing demo as well as an opportunity to pan for gold. After dinner, join in or just have fun watching as we work off those calories with line dance lessons in the glow of our newly restored Gazebo! And as usual, our Silent Auction is offering a variety of goodies to suit every taste and pocket--bring your wallet! Your support and attendance of this event allows the Museum to continue to grow and serve our community and guests.

*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.

A layman’s overview of the geology of the Desert Foothills. If the boulders at The Boulders aren’t really boulders, what are they? Why is Black Mountain black—and why do saguaro mostly grow on the west slope?