Upcoming & Past Events
One free, family-friendly gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry expo — on its way to new cities. Here’s the map so far.
When is the next Gems & Treasures Expo?
The next Expo is October 30 – November 1, 2026 at Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center in Erie, PA. Admission is free.
Where has the Gems & Treasures Expo been held?
Our first show was the Akron Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, July 10–12, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn.
Is every Gems & Treasures Expo free?
Yes — admission is free for every visitor, every day, in every city we visit. No tickets or registration required.
Can I request the Expo in my city?
Absolutely. Add your city when you join the email list — the places we hear from most help decide where we go next.
Upcoming
Erie Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
October 30 – November 1, 2026 · Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center
Free admission, all ages. Treasure dig, gem chip bar, take-home treasure buckets, holiday gifts, Rocks Box, jewelry, fossils, crystals and minerals, plus over 110 different rough and polished stones.
Plan Your VisitPast · July 10–12, 2026
Akron Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn · Akron, OH
Our inaugural show brought gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry under one roof in Northeast Ohio — three days of geode cracking, Junior Geologists, and first-time collectors leaving with their first specimen.
Relive Akron 2026