Rock and Mineral Events in Oregon
Oregon hosts a variety of rock, gem, and mineral events throughout the year. These include small club shows, larger exhibitions, and local festivals held in different parts of the state.
Most events offer mineral and fossil displays, vendor booths, and basic information for visitors interested in geology or collecting. Dates and locations are usually consistent each year, but it’s a good idea to check details in advance.
Below is a list of annual rocks and minerals events and festivals in Oregon.
Agate & Mineral Show – Portland
Where: 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
When: The last weekend of February annually
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WAMS River of Gems – Rickreall
Where: Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Highway W, Rickreall, OR 97371
When: Mid-April annually
Email: info@wamsi.net
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Agate Festival – Yachats
Where: Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498
When: The second weekend of January annually
Phone: 800-929-0477
Email: info@yachats.org
Rogue Gem & Geology Club's Gem & Mineral Show - Grants Pass
Where: Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, OR 97527
When: The end of April annually
Email: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com
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TVRGC Rock & Mineral Show – Hillsboro
Where: Washington County Fairplex, 801 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
When: The second weekend of March annually
Tualatin Valley Gem Club – Forest Grove
Where: Forest Grove Senior Center, 2037 Douglas Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116
When: Friday of the second weekend of March annually
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Umpqua Club's Gem & Mineral Show - Roseburg
Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470
When: The beginning of May annually
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Rockhound Pow Wow – Prineville
Where: Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main Street, Prineville, OR 97754
When: Mid-June annually
Phone: 541-510-4750
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Oregon Gem & Mineral Clubs and Societies
Listed here Mineralogical Society and Clubs provide great opportunities for education, lapidary skills learning, and field trips all over the state for rockhounding.
Astoria
Trails End Gem & Mineral Club
Meetings:
92232 Lewis & Clark Rd., Astoria, OR
The second Monday of each month at 7 pm
Corbett
Columbia Gorge Rockhounds
Mail: 15523 NE 215th Ave, Brush Prarie, WA 98606
Meetings:
Corbett Fire Hall, 36930 E Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR 97019
The first Thursday of each month at 7 pm
columbiagorgerockhounds.com
Forest Grove
Tualatin Valley Gem Club
Meetings:
Forest Grove Senior Center, 2037 Douglas St, Forest Grove, OR 97116
The second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:30 pm, except in December
Grants Pass
Rogue Gem and Geology Club
Email: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com
Meetings:
960 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97526
The first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm
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Gresham
Mount Hood Rock Club
Email: mthhodrockclub@gmail.com
Meetings:
United Methodist Church, 620 NW 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
The second Tuesday and fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm
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Herminston
Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society
Email: jms46@outlook.com
Meetings:
First Christian Church, 775 West Highland Ave, Herminston, OR 97838
The second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm
North Bend
Far West Lapidary & Gem Society
Email: kg@sueandkarl.com
Meetings:
Faith Lutheran Church, 2741 Sherman Ave, North Bend, OR 97459
The first and third Tuesday at 7 pm, except in December
Oregon City
Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club
Meetings:
Zion Lutheran Church, 720 Jefferson St, Oregon City, OR 97045
The third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm
Portland
Columbia-Willamette Faceters Guild
Mail: PO Box 2136, Portland, Oregon 97208-2136
Meetings:
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
The first Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm
Oregon Agate & Mineral Society
Mail: 4821 Grant St., Portland, Oregon 97215
Meetings:
Powelhurst Baptist Church, 3435 SE 112th Ave, Portland, OR 97266
The first and third Fridays of each month except when announced at 7 pm
Redmond
Central Oregon Rock Collectors
E-mail: corockcollectors@gmail.com
Meetings:
Oregon Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
The third Wednesday of each month from March through October at 7 pm
Roseburg
Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club
Meetings:
Westside Christian Church
2712 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471
The second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, except in July and December
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Salem
Willamette Agate & Mineral Society
Meetings:
Salem Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301
The first Thursday of each month at 7 pm
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Springfield
Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club
P.O. Box 312, Springfield, OR 97477
Meetings:
Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C. St, Springfield, OR 97477
The second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm
Agencies and Resources
Ochoco National Forest
3160 NE Third St. Prineville, Oregon 97754 (541) 416-6500
Bureau of Land Management
3050 NE Third St. Prineville, Oregon 97754 (541) 416-6700
Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce
390 NE Fairview Prineville, Oregon 97754
(541) 447-6304
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