NC Mineral & Gem Festival 2022
NC Mineral & Gem Festival 2022NC Mineral & Gem Festival 2022NC Mineral & Gem Festival 2022August 4-7, 2022
August 4-7, 2022
Thursday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 12:30-5:00 (Take note the Show starts later this day and ends earlier)
Location: 12085 Hwy 226 South, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(Located in the Spruce Pine Commons Shopping Center behind McDonalds)
August 4-7, 2022
Spruce Pine, NC
One of the most popular and oldest running mineral and gem festivals in the country
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Visit our Mine Tours page for details and links to reserve tickets
Don't Miss a Trip to the Museum of NC Minerals! A true Smithsonian quality museum of interactive exhibits that showcase the minerals and gems unique to our area. Open 7 days a week 9-5. Free to the public. (Note: The museum is open however the exhibits have not been re-opened to the public since the shutdown. You can call 828-765-2761 or an update on exhibits)
The largest naturally growing rhododendron garden in the world! Explore trails, gardens and even cross the street to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail!
The Mitchell County area—home to the Toe River Arts Council, Penland School of Crafts, Parkway Playhouse, and many galleries, —offers something to do, something to experience, participate in, and journey to every weekend of the year, no matter the season.
If you’re looking for a chance to get your toes wet, you won’t have to look far! From a leisure tube ride or kayaking to a wild rafting adventure, you can choose your dose of wet fun!
Our area boasts three downtowns...Spruce Pine, Bakersville & Little Switzerland.... each with unique shops, dining, galleries, spas and more! Check them out while you are at the festival and take home something special from Mitchell County!
From mountain lodges to bed and breakfasts to resorts, you have a wide array of incredible mountain accommodations to choose from.
There's something for everyone's taste buds! From southern mountain cuisine to BBQ, seafood, italian, mexican....and so much more! Enjoy checking out some new restaurants while you are here.
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Spruce Pine is home to the NC Mineral and Gem Festival but is also the home to a great downtown, the Toe River, Riverside Park, art galleries and other events throughout the year!
The Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show is a second gem show happening the same week as the NC Mineral and Gem Show and just a few miles away on Hwy 226 South.
Visit this outdoor gem show while you are here!
For more information visit https://grassycreekgemshow.org/
Check out the Festival address location and Festival Hours below.
12085 North Carolina Highway 226, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777, United States
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | Closed | |
Thu | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Fri | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Sat | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Sun | 12:30 pm – 05:00 pm |
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