Friday, Feb 28, 2025

Rock & Gem Show Dates
 
 

March 2025

1-2—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Gem, Jewelry & Bead show; Raleigh Fairground, 4285 Trinity Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; contact Ash, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: www.jewelpassageshows.com

15-16—GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston Gem and Mineral Club; Gastonia Farmers Market, 410 E Long Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Come visit us for some family-friendly fun! Tons of gems, minerals, jewelry, a gem sluice and geode cracking! Free admission for all; contact Bob Winstanley; Email: GastonGemAndMineral@gmail.com; Website: gastongemclub.weebly.com

21-23—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; FREE; 30th MAGMA Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show! Everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry in the Southeast. Admission is free and this is a fun family friendly event. Food and drink are available daily. Over 35 vendors; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-45; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

28-30—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; HickoryMetro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Dr., SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $6 which is good for all three days. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Law enforcement officers, Fire Department and active or retired military with credentials, Scouts and Leaders in uniform will be admitted free anytime during this 3 day event; In the exhibit area there will be display cases with minerals from around the world, the “Children’s Mini Mine” and the “Hands-On Table”. Other exhibits and activities are being planned; contact Dean Russell, (828) 303-1448; Email: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com; Website: cvgmc.com

28-30—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Building, NC Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Gate 9; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 per person over 12 years old; Hospitality has sales of grab bags, t-shirts, door prizes, magazines and membership. Purchase a geode and be the first to see inside it at the Geode booth. Silent auction has bargains for children and adults. Watch club members wire wrap, cut stones and create gem trees at the demonstration booth; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: www.tarheelclub.org/

May 2025

9-11—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Franklin Gem & Mineral Society; Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Road, 441 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, Seniors - $2, kids under 12 are free; Annual Mother's Day Gem Show. Gems, Rocks, Jewelry, Fossils, Artisan craft; contact Varshana Dholakia, (828) 342-3135; Email: FranklinGemSociety@gmail.com; Website: FGMM.org

July 2025

11-13—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and set stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

25-27—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Franklin Chamber of Commerce/Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin NC; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; 12 & Under FREE; Door prizes, demonstrations, silver & gold jewelry, cut and rough stones, minerals, custom jewelry; contact Linda Harabuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Website: www.visitfrankinnc.com

August 2025-September 2025

29-1—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

November 2025

14-16—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com



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