Rockhounds rejoice. Bigger gem show coming to Kennewick fairgrounds

The annual Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club show is coming to the Benton County Fairgrounds and it has almost doubled in size.

The 28th annual Gem Show is April 26-27 in Building 2 at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick.

The venue is nearly twice the size of the prior building.

The family-friendly event features exhibits of gems, minerals, rocks and fossils for display and for purchase. There are also presentations on how to create a sphere from solid rock, cracking geodes and jewelry making.

The Junior Rockhound group will host a corner where kids can hunt for treasure and win prizes.

Show hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 14 when they’re with an adult.

Go to lakesidegemandmineralclub.com.

This story was originally published April 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM.