The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is hosted every October by 5 area non-profit clubs. This is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology. It is the largest non-profit show of its kind in the Portland area.
· 40+ Vendors: Attendees can browse a diverse marketplace featuring polished stones, specimens, crystals, fossils, jewelry, and raw materials suitable for lapidary artists, jewelers, and metalworkers.
· Display Exhibits: Explore lapidary art, specimens, and geological wonders from global collections, competitive displays, and junior rockhounds.
· Door Prizes, Raffle, and Silent Auction: Engage in various drawings and auctions showcasing rock and mineral specimens, jewelry, and items suitable for all ages. Children can participate in hourly drawings to learn gold panning with the Northwest Minerals Prospectors Club.
· Educational Talks: Expert lectures on paleontology and geology for all ages.
· Kid’s Corner: Interactive educational games and hands-on activities created to engage and inspire young geology and paleontology enthusiasts.
· Lapidary & Faceting Demonstrations: Observe artisans stone cutting, polishing, faceting, and jewelry-making.
· Paleontology: Explore fossils through informative displays, demonstrations, and interactive activities, including micro and macro photography.
Date & Time:
Oct 3-4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Oct 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$7.00 weekend Pass, 12 & under free
Venue charges separately for parking. The venue is on the Max & bus lines.
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