Xpo Press Showcase Profile - Franklin

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Franklin Gem & Mineral Showcase

Franklin
Show Dates
05/15/25 - 07/27/25

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Overview

Towns and counties across North Carolina — and in particular, western N.C. — take their mineral and mining heritages seriously, and several proudly hold annual festivals, fairs or shows to celebrate their rich gem, mineral, and mining history and culture. This region is one of the richest in the world for hosting important gem and mineral related shows. Each year in the spring and summer, the little town of Franklin becomes a magnet for buyers and collectors from throughout the southeast states and around the country. They come to shop at three gem shows in Franklin in May, and these same shows open for business again in late July. Local organizations and volunteers enthusiastically participate in the gem show season. Some shows are operated by the local gem and mineral club and the chamber of commerce, and the dozens of area “gem mines” enjoy their peak season, providing tourists with the unforgettable experience of sluicing for authentic gemstones — sapphires, rubies, garnets, emeralds, and many more!


Venues
6 gem, mineral, fossil, bead, and jewelry shows

Contact
Click on the show names below for contact information for individual shows, or email Xpo Press at support@xpopress.com

Franklin is a small town located at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina. Twice a year — in May and July — the town hosts one of the country's finest gem and mineral showcases. With the G&LW wholesale show as its hub, the showcase also features shows ran by the local gem and mineral society, the chamber of commerce, as well as two fine independently owned gem shows.
Every rockhound, while you're attending the gem shows in Franklin, needs to visit the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum, the excellent handiwork and home of the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin.This sapphire, one of the largest ever found in North Carolina, is on display at the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum.Be sure to visit the gift shop in the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum.Five gem and mineral shows are open simultaneously in both May and July in Franklin, which is why we call it a Franklin Faceters Frolic John E. Garsow Gems & Minerals one of the vendors at the Faceters FrolicAzure-Malachite by Unconventional Lapidarist at the Echo Valley Gem & Mineral Show.Madagascar Seam - chunky Labradorite at the Echo Valley Gem & Mineral Show.You can find it all at a Gem Show - even the Kitchen SinkSome of the dozens of area “gem mines” enjoy their peak season, providing tourists with the unforgettable experience of sluicing for authentic gemstones — as well as rockhounding fieldtrips for sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and many more!The Gem &Lapidary Wholesalers Show at Watauga Festival CenterPoor Boy Opals at the G&LW Show  Assortment of Opals - Poor Boy OpalsGems, gems, gemsVista Gems array at the G&LW ShowStarborn Creations is a popular dealer of Larimar at the G&LW ShowThe Bead Goes On shows a great example of the Jewelry Making Supplies available....The Bead Goes On features these beautiful beetle wings....Beads made from ceramic, porcelain, glass and even paperAncient Roman GlassPyritized Ammonites from Enter The Earth at the G&LW ShowGold Sheen Obsidian from The Obsidian HouseMacon County Show offers a great variety....Gem Kyanite from the Kyanite King at the Macon County  ShowGem Shows are a Family affair!Vendors small and large dot the roadsideGems from every corner of the world are represented - Chrysoprase from Australia
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