Mother Lode Mineral Society

03/14/2026

03/08/2026

🪨✨ Next Weekend! Don’t Miss It! ✨🪨
Join us for the 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show!
📅 March 14 & 15
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM both days
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
900 N Broadway, Turlock, CA
Enjoy great food, fun activities for the kids, amazing rocks & crystals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, and lots of very cool shopping!
Bring the whole family and come explore the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. We look forward to seeing you there!
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03/08/2026

🪨✨ Next Weekend! Don’t Miss It! ✨🪨
Join us for the 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show!
📅 March 14 & 15
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM both days

📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
900 N Broadway, Turlock, CA

Enjoy great food, fun activities for the kids, amazing rocks & crystals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, and lots of very cool shopping!

Bring the whole family and come explore the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/06/2026

✨ Beauty Of Rocks, Crystals, and Minerals, Displayed by Passionate Rockhounds ✨

These photos are from the display cases at our 2024 Turlock Rock & Gem Show, where members shared some of their most beautiful rocks, crystals, and mineral specimens. The passion and care our members have for these natural treasures truly shows in these displays.

Some of these pieces are so stunning they could easily belong in a museum. From sparkling crystals to rare mineral specimens, each display celebrates the incredible beauty that nature creates.

Come see these amazing displays in person and experience the wonder for yourself at the 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show.
📅 March 14–15
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds

If you love beautiful things, fascinating natural creations, and the artistry of the earth itself, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Come join us and satisfy your curiosity — and your love for beautiful rocks and minerals! 🪨✨

03/05/2026

🔎 What Rock Is That? Let’s Find Out! 🪨

One of the fun and educational parts of our Rock & Gem Show is the opportunity to learn more about the rocks and minerals you already have. Our knowledgeable volunteers enjoy helping visitors identify their finds and sharing interesting information about them.

These photos are from past shows where guests brought in their favorite rocks — sometimes pieces they collected themselves, and sometimes treasures that were passed down or inherited from family collections.

If you’ve ever wondered “What is this rock?”, bring it with you and we’ll be happy to take a look!

Join us at the 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show
📅 March 14–15
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds

Come explore minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, and family activities — and maybe learn something new about the rocks in your own collection!

03/05/2026

✨ From Stone to Stunning Jewelry ✨
Jewelry is one of the most beautiful ways to showcase the natural wonder of rocks and minerals. From polished cabochons to unique handcrafted designs, each piece reflects both the beauty of the stone and the creativity of the person who made it.
These photos are from our 2024 Turlock Rock & Gem Show, where talented members of the Mother Lode Mineral Society shared some of the beautiful jewelry they create. Our club offers opportunities to learn jewelry making, lapidary work, and other hands-on skills through classes and workshops for anyone interested in working with stones.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own jewelry — or simply enjoy seeing the craftsmanship and creativity of handmade pieces — we invite you to come see what our members create.
Join us for the 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show
📅 March 14–15
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock
Come enjoy rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, and fun for the whole family!

02/23/2026

🦖 A REAL Velociraptor is coming back to Turlock!
Meet ISIS the Velociraptor at the 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show — March 14–15 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.
Bring the family for dinosaurs, crystals, fossils, geode cutting, gold panning, and more!
Kids 12 & under FREE with paid adult.
Save the date and tag someone who needs to see this!

02/11/2026

🪨✨ It’s BIG. It’s SPARKLY. It’s 60 years strong! ✨🦖
The 60th Annual Turlock Rock & Gem Show is coming March 14–15, 2026 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds!
Bring the whole family for a weekend full of: 💎 Crystals, minerals & fossils
🌟 Huge fluorescent mineral room
⛏ Geode cutting & gold panning
🛍 Jewelry, beads & rock goodies
🦖 Meet ISIS the Velociraptor
🎉 Kids activities & family fun
Whether you’re a serious collector or just love shiny things… this show rocks (literally 😄).
📍 Turlock Fairgrounds
🎟 $8 admission | Kids 12 & under FREE with paid adult
🌐 www.turlockgemshow.com�
Tag your rock-loving friends and make plans now!