Join us for our 69th annual River of Gems rock and gem show at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall, Oregon! The theme for 2026 is Rocks of Oregon.

Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission:
Adults, ages 18 & up: $5.00
Kids, ages 17 & under: FREE

WAMS Scholarship Oral Auction, Sunday, April 19, 2:00pm

All monies raised during this event go directly to our Jon and Lucille Sams Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students in Oregon who are applying to college to further their education in earth sciences. The Scholarship Auction takes place in the cafeteria area of the main exhibit building.
Items in this auction are donated by club members and show vendors.

Demonstrations

Our River of Gems demonstrations typically feature wire wrapping, gold panning, rock tumbling and other lapidary arts. Our Demonstration schedule is currently being arranged.

Guest Speakers (Building B) and Activities

We will have speakers between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday. The programs are still under development, but topics have included fossils of the Pacific Northwest, crystals and metaphysical or healing qualities, Pacific Northwest geology, and Oregon sunstones.

The WAMS Treasure Egg Hunt for children age 11 and under will take place on Saturday between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

Our 2025 Vendors (2026 vendors to be announced)

Past River of Gems Shows