Growing up in a small Indiana town with a nearby creek, I spent a lot of time catching crawdads, which also meant I had to pick up a fair number of rocks.
Unknown to many residents, Indiana is a hotbed of rock discovery. The Wabash Valley Crinoid Bed is world renown for it's fossil deposits, as featured in the Indiana State Museum. So, our state provides the perfect setting for a massive, three-day rock and mineral event.
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
If you, like me, are interested in the rocks of the earth, look no further than the Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Oct. 18-20 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex.
This three-day event aims to bring rock hounds across the Midwest together. You will see gems, minerals, hand-crafted jewelry, rare fossils, beads, meteorites and other crafted rock specimens from around the world.
What To Expect
Among the included vendors, Earths Creations, Garden of Crystals, Momma's Rocks and Bradley Prospecting will have booths boasting a wide variety of goods.
As a bonus for attendees, anyone who purchases a ticket can win door prizes that will include some amazing gems and minerals.
Tickets & More Info
- Event hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday
- Information: American Gem, Mineral Jewelry Show website.
- Tickets: Sold at the door, and only cash will be accepted. Participants 18 years or older $8; ages 11-17 $2 and 10 and under are free.
- Cash or Credit?: Most dealers will accept credit cards, but it won't hurt to bring cash.
- Future shows: The event will return April 18-20, 2025, to the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds.
