Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club Special Events

The Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club, Inc. will hold our 55th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry show on March 28-30, 2025 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in the Catawba and Sports Venue Rooms. The convention center is located at 1960 13th Ave Drive SE, in Hickory, NC.

Hours are 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

35+ vendors are scheduled to appear.

Admission is $6.00, which is good for all three days. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Law enforcement officers, Fire Department and active or retired military with credentials, Scouts and Leaders in uniform will be admitted free anytime during this 3 day event.

There will be hourly prize drawings for adults and children. A Grand Door Prize given away at the end of the show. Also, grab bags, while they last, will be available for $1.00 each.

In the exhibit area there will be display cases with minerals from around the world, the "Children's Mini Mine" and the "Hands-On Table". Other exhibits and activities are being planned.

The Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club are also hosting, during the show, the annual conventions of the American Federation of Mineral Societies (AFMS) and the Eastern Federation of Mineral and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS).

There will be a live auction at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 29th to benefit the Scholarship Fund. The auction is open to the public and will be held in the Sports Venue Room.

This year's show is being dedicated to past member Larry Huffman, who passed away in the Spring of 2024. Larry was a very active member and held many officer positions within the Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club and the Eastern Federation of Mineral and Lapidary Societies.