Reno, NV

The Crystal Festival gem and mineral show comes to Reno, Nevada — the Biggest Little City in the World and one of the most mineral-rich regions on the planet — for a March weekend rock, mineral, gem, and crystal show. If you've been searching for a gem show in Reno, a gem fair in Reno, a rock and mineral show in Reno, or a crystal show in northern Nevada, the Crystal Festival Reno is the event you've been waiting for. Nevada is the Silver State for good reason: it leads the nation in gold production and is home to some of the world's most significant mineral deposits, including turquoise mines that have been producing for over a century, world-famous fire opal localities, and the legendary Comstock Lode silver district just 30 miles from downtown Reno. The Reno area sits at the edge of the Great Basin, where volcanic activity, hydrothermal systems, and ancient lake beds have created an extraordinary diversity of minerals and gemstones. This Crystal Festival show brings 100+ vendors to northern Nevada, offering collectors and enthusiasts from Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, and the greater Sierra Nevada region access to a world-class gem and mineral marketplace. Expect to find Nevada turquoise, fire opal, gold specimens, silver minerals, obsidian, petrified wood, and hundreds of other specimens from around the globe. Reno's central location — just 4 hours from San Francisco and 3 hours from Sacramento — makes this one of the most accessible gem shows on the West Coast. Kid's activities at every show. Free admission and free parking.