Join us for our 68th annual River of Gems rock and gem show at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall, Oregon! The theme for 2025 is Thundereggs.
Friday, April 18, 2025, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, April 20, 2025, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission:
Adults, ages 18 & up: $5.00
Kids, ages 17 & under: FREE
Location:
Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy, Rickreall, OR 97371
Our annual show features dealers, demonstrators, a fluorescent exhibit and display cases showcasing rocks and minerals from around the world, plus many fun games at our Kid’s Corner on all three event days.
Friday – Sunday: Silent Auction
Saturday, 1:00pm: Treasure hunt for ages 11 and under
Sunday: Oral Auction to Benefit our Scholarship Fund
Join us for our Oral Auction on Sunday at 2:00pm. Willamette Agate and Mineral Society’s Jon and Lucille Sams Memorial College Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students in Oregon who are applying to college to further their education in earth sciences. Learn more here.
Demonstrations
Information coming soon!
Presentations (Building B)
Information coming soon!
Our 2024 Vendors
Addisea Gems
Amethyst Rocks
Bead Maker
Capricious Jewelry
Da Rockman
Dee’s Rocks
Gemcane
Gem City Crystals
J. VanCura Lapidary
Kitty Kat Jewelry
Neukomm Rock and Gem
Nordstom Rocks
Opals and More
Prehistoric to Present
R&D Lapidary
Robert Ingersoll
Rockin’ the Castle
Sagebrush Prospectors
Sagenite Man
Sari Sues Treasures
Scotts Rock and Gems
Silver Hill Lapidary
Snelling and Company
The 3rd Rock
The Rockhounding Fool
Wonders of Nature
2024 River of Gems
