Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society Brings 71st Annual Show to Eureka Fairgrounds

EUREKA — November 7, 2026. Rock collectors, families and people interested in geology can visit the 71st annual Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society Show at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds this weekend.

Hands-on activities

The event includes live demonstrations of wire wrapping, cabochon making, gemstone faceting and other lapidary skills. Organizers also list a silent auction, geode cutting and games for children. Exhibitors and vendors are expected to offer fossils, mineral specimens, gemstones, beads, rough rocks and supplies for working with stone.

Schedule and admission

Published show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is listed at $5 for adults, $1 for children ages 6–12 and free for children younger than five. Visitors should check the society’s latest announcements for any changes to the final day or vendor availability.

Why the show is valuable

In addition to being a local shopping event, the show provides practical introductions to earth science, mineral identification and craftsmanship. Visitors may learn how ordinary-looking rocks become polished jewelry and how fossils can preserve information about ancient environments. The 71st-year milestone reflects the event’s continuing role in Humboldt County’s hobby and education community.

Source: Lost Coast Outpost event calendar, November 2026.

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