Guide To The 2025 Gem, Mineral, And Fossil Show Season

It's not just copper you can find in the ground here! Check out fascinating gems, minerals, rocks, & fossils from merchants around Arizona, the US, and the world.

The annual gem, mineral, jewelry, fossil, and rock hound shows will be held throughout the greater Tucson area from January 18 to February 16, 2025. Visit the link below for a full listing of shows in the 2025 season.

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Miner’s Co-Op Rock Show
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show - Main Show
2025 schedule details

Find Your Hidden Gem

Gem show season in the Tucson area is the largest annual gathering anywhere of gem, jade, rock, fossil, jewelry, and bead buyers and sellers from around the world. From mid-January through mid-February, there are more than 50 different shows, from massive, convention-center-sized expos, to smaller, parking-lot-sized shows, happening in the greater Tucson and Marana areas at the same time.

Nearly all of the shows are open to the public and individual buyers, however, a few of the shows are open only to resellers.

Know before you go: If this is your first time visiting for gem show season, visit this Gem Show FAQ's page from our friends at Visit Tucson. It'll provide you helpful information about how to make the most of your Southern Arizona gem show adventure.

Miner’s Co-op Rock Show

Marana hosts the Miner’s Co-Op Rock Show, featuring dozens of vendors selling everything from raw minerals and gems, to fossils, to finished jewelry and rock art pieces, petrified wood, and much more. Many of the sellers have a close and personal connection to their wares, including several that mined the various artifacts that they are selling out of the ground.

Location

The Miner’s Co-Op Rock Show takes place at Sports Park Tucson (6901 N. Casa Grande Highway) in southern Marana, only a 15-minute drive from the Tucson Convention Center. The park can be accessed via the Ina Rd. exit off of Interstate 10.

Dates

January 31 – February 16, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM Daily.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

From eye-catching jewelry and diamonds to rare stones and beads, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is a can’t-miss extravaganza. Entering its 70th year, this annual event showcases an array of minerals and stones from more than 200 vendors, 125 guest exhibitors and special exhibits from museum, university and private collections, free lectures and symposiums, and a Junior Education area.

Location

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is held at the Tucson Convention Center in Downtown Tucson, 260 S. Church Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701.

Dates

February 13 - February 16, 2025

More Hidden Gems

Gem show season in Tucson encompasses over 50 shows all around Southern Arizona. Each show has its own unique specialty and feel to it, and you’ll have a different experience at each one. Here’s a taste of what you’ll find:

  • Get up close & personal with dinosaurs and sea monsters at the Mineral & Fossil Marketplace
  • Experience 10,000 years of indigenous cultural crafts at the Southwest American Indian Collectors Expo
  • See live gem & jewelry-making demonstrations at SNAG @ Tucson
  • Visit 120 vendors displaying masks, cloths, beads, baskets, and more from all around Africa at the African Art Village

And many more!

For full listings of shows around the Tucson area during gem show season, check out this guide from our friends at Visit Tucson (complete with a map and links to the individual shows), or the Tucson Gem Show 101 site.

Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum

Enhance your gem and mineral show experience at the University of Arizona's Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum. This museum features 3 major galleries, displaying some of the most striking specimens of gems, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and more, with several interactive, touchable, and digital content pieces as well.

Location & Hours

The Aflie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum is located in the newly-renovated Pima County Historic Courthouse in Downtown Tucson. The museum is open year-round, so you can experience the wonder of the precious gems and minerals outside of show season.

Marana's Convenient Location

Make Marana your home base for exploring the dozens of shows all around the Tucson area! With easy access to Interstate 10, Marana is only about 15 minutes from the central activity hub of Downtown Tucson and the gem shows all around the area.

Just 15 minutes from the gem show action in Downtown Tucson, the Cortaro Road exit off of I-10 is home to several new and newly-renovated chain hotels, surrounded by a variety of local and chain restaurants and retail outlets at the Arizona Pavilions Shopping Center. The area is also just a short drive away from Saguaro National Park West and several of Marana's beautiful outdoor attractions.

Where to Stay

For the peak of luxury and relaxation, head up to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. This secluded resort, nestled in the Tortolita Mountains, is Arizona's only Forbes Double Five-Star Certified property, for its hotel and spa.

At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain they're using the healing techniques of the Sonoran Desert's rocks and gemstones that were used by the Hohokam peoples in ancient times.

After your spa treatment, head poolside for even more relaxation, or check out Core Kitchen & Wine Bar, the property's Forbes Four-Star restaurant. You can also play a round of golf, hike the Tortolita Mountains, or take part in fitness classes or other guided programs.

Things to Do Before/After the Mineral & Gem Shows

After you've spent a full day browsing the gems and minerals at the shows around town, you can take in some of the area's other gems, which may or may not involve rocks!

Head to Saguaro National Park West or the Tortolita Mountains for a hike or bike ride, or explore the history (both natural and man-made) of the region at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Old Tucson! Shop till you drop at the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center, for some great deals on your favorite premium and luxury brands, or have a great meal at one of our local restaurants. Marana is full of gems, and is conveniently located just a short drive away from many more!

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