Mt. Hood Rock Club's 2025 Rock and Gem Show: A Free Event for All Ages-May 2 - 4, Portland OR

Start: Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00AM
End: Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:00PM

Portland, OR - May 2 -4, 2025- The Mt. Hood Rock Club is thrilled to announce its annual 2025 Rock and Gem Show, an exciting event for anyone fascinated by crystals, gemstones, fossils, minerals, and handcrafted jewelry. Whether you want to build your collection, find a unique gift, or marvel at Earth's natural wonders, this free event welcomes visitors of all ages.

The show runs May 2 - 4, 2025, at Kliever Armory (10000 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR), with doors open Friday 10 AM - 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and lapidary arts with a diverse marketplace of 24+ vendors offering unique specimens, handcrafted jewelry, crystals, polished stones, fossils, and raw materials for lapidary artists, jewelers, and metalworkers. Beyond shopping, visitors can enjoy engaging activities, educational displays, and exciting prize opportunities.

Featured Attractions and Activities:
Kid's Corner: Hang out in an interactive space with educational games and hands-on activities.
Raffle, Silent Auction and Door Prizes: Participate in exciting drawings and auctions featuring unique rock and mineral specimens, jewelry, and more for all ages.
Exhibit Displays: Explore stunning lapidary artistry, exceptional mineral specimens from around the globe, and remarkable local finds curated by members of Mt. Hood Rock Club.
Lapidary Demonstrations: Watch skilled artisans showcase the art of stone cutting, polishing, and jewelry-making with live demonstrations throughout the event.

The Mt. Hood Rock Club, an all-volunteer-run nonprofit organization, is dedicated to ethical and responsible rockhounding, preserving public lands, and ensuring the continuity of the rockhounding hobby and lapidary arts by passing down knowledge through generations. By attending the Rock and Gem Show, visitors support the club's mission to educate and inspire new and experienced rockhounds alike.

Admission is free, making this an accessible and exciting event for families, students, and rock enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Don't miss the chance to shop, learn, and engage in one of the largest rock and gem events in the region.

For more information, visit mthoodrockclub.com