# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hellgate Mineral Society's 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and the Northwest Federation Convention
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hellgate Mineral Society presents “Treasures of the Northwest”, 31st Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead and Lapidary show and hosting the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies Convention. Vendors from across the Northwest including Montana, Idaho, Washing, Oregon, Utah and Alaska. Daily guest speakers on mineral collecting and meteorites along with demonstrations on wire wrapping, silversmithing, flint knapping, and fossil preparation. NEW this year… mine for garnets, sapphires, gold and sunstones. Buy a bag to shift on site or take home. Returning this year, watch as our fossil guy unearth a Cretaceous Edmontosaurus from the famous Montana Hell Creek Formation. And as always kids’ activities including the mineral dig run by our Future Rockhounds of America youth members, geode cracking, Spin-to-Win, and more! Addission is $5 per person and kids under 12 are FREE. 

For more infromation visit our website: https://hellgatemineralsociety.org/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/missoula/hellgate-mineral-societys-31st-annual-gem-and-mineral-show-and-the-northwest-federation-convention/200029425420829
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1514

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Missoula
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808
- **lat**: 46.90506
- **long**: -114.03725
- **full address**: Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hellgate Mineral Society's 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and the Northwest Federation Convention being held?
  - **A:** Hellgate Mineral Society's 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and the Northwest Federation Convention takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hellgate Mineral Society's 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and the Northwest Federation Convention?
  - **A:** Hellgate Mineral Society's 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and the Northwest Federation Convention is organized by Hellgate Mineral Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hellgate Mineral Society's 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and the Northwest Federation Convention is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Missoula, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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