Unearth Something Special at the NWA Spring Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show

The Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society knows how to put together a show that keeps you browsing long after you planned to leave. Vendors and visitors from across the region gather at the NW Arkansas AFRC in Bentonville to share and sell gems, minerals, crystals, handcrafted jewelry, and home decor. Come with curiosity and leave with something you’ll keep for years.

THE DEETS

What You’ll Find on the Floor

You’ll have no shortage of things to look at. Vendors will be spread throughout the space with a wide range of specimens and pieces — from fossils to finished jewelry — so give yourself time to work through the room before making any decisions.

A food truck will be on site both days, so you can keep browsing without having to head out for a meal.

Demos Worth Watching

The flint knapping demo shows you how raw stone gets shaped into tools using nothing but technique and patience, while the faceting demo walks you through how rough stones are cut and polished into finished gems. Both are free to watch and worth carving out time for.

Finally Get Some Answers

The Identification Table is staffed by knowledgeable experts who can help you figure out exactly what you’ve got — whether it’s a stone you found on a hike or a piece of jewelry you’ve always wondered about.

Bring in your rocks, minerals, or gemstones and get some real answers. Just keep in mind that experts can identify your pieces but are not able to provide appraisals.