Akron Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Where it all began. Three days of rare gems, minerals, fossils and handcrafted jewelry — completely free — and the first chapter of the Gems & Treasures Expo.
When was the Akron gem show?
The first Gems & Treasures Expo — the Akron Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show — ran Friday July 10 through Sunday July 12, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn.
Is the Gems & Treasures Expo coming back to Akron?
Akron is where we started, and we’d love to return. Our next city and dates are being finalized now — join the email list and you’ll be the first to know if the Expo heads back to Northeast Ohio.
How much did it cost to attend?
Admission was completely FREE for every visitor, every day — and it always will be, in every city we visit.
What was at the Akron show?
Rough and polished gemstones, crystal clusters, geodes, fossils, meteorites and handcrafted jewelry from dealers across the country — plus geode cracking, a Junior Geologist treasure hunt, a fossil ID station and a microscope discovery bar for kids.
Where was the show held?
At the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333, with free on-site parking and full ADA access.
What Happened in Akron
Our inaugural show brought gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry dealers from across the country under one roof in Northeast Ohio — three days of geode cracking, Junior Geologists, and first-time collectors leaving with their first specimen.
Free admission for every visitor, every day
Geode cracking and the Junior Geologist treasure hunt
Fossil ID station and microscope discovery bar
Rough specimens, polished stones, meteorites and handcrafted jewelry
Show Hours (Archived)
Next Stop
The Next City Is Being Chosen
Missed Akron — or want to do it all again? Join the list and you’ll get the next city and dates before they’re announced anywhere else.
Get the Next Dates FirstOur Akron Home Base
Fairlawn — one of Greater Akron's most welcoming suburbs — hosted our very first Expo.
Minutes from everything, with easy highway access, comfortable hotels, and a full weekend of things to do around the corner. If the Expo returns to Northeast Ohio, this is the neighborhood you'll be exploring.
Shop & Dine
Summit Mall sits directly across West Market Street with 110+ shops and restaurants. Grab a great meal at Kingfish (upscale seafood), The Rail (local-farm burgers), P.F. Chang's, First Watch, or Dewey's Pizza — all within a few minutes.
Family Fun
Burn off energy at Urban Air Adventure Park, bowl a few frames at AMF Riviera Lanes, or visit the Akron Zoo and the Akron Children's Museum — all kid-favorites a short drive away.
Nature & Culture
Explore 995-acre Sand Run Metro Park nearby, take in Brandywine Falls and the scenic railroad at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (about 20–25 minutes), or tour the historic Tudor estate and gardens at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
Our 2026 venue: The DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn offered easy parking and comfortable rooms right at the show.