Event History

Quarry Quest was created by a team of community-minded organizations in 1998 to help provide a better understanding of the construction and mining industries while also raising funds for local charitable organizations.

The event has grown to be the pride of the community involving over 250 businesses and nearly 1,000 volunteers. In ten years, the event has attracted 175,000 people and raised over $940,000 for the Quarry Quest Education Fund and other local charities. Quarry Quest is proud to have founded and fund the Educational Fund. This was set up to allow teachers to apply for grants for their classrooms. Grant request can be made for supplies and field trips related to earth science and geology.

The combination of heavy equipment "rides", hands-on learning and unique family fun have visitors saying that Quarry Quest is "the best family outing ever attended!" Come and see for yourself!