The 58th annual Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show returns Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd and features more than 68 rock and gem dealers, swappers, and collectors from around the world offering beryl, quartz crystals, fossils, meteorites, semi-precious stones, gemstone and wire-wrap jewelry, and rocks and minerals of all sorts.

Displays range from newly found specimens in the rough to fossils, prized collector’s pieces and hand-crafted jewelry.

This family event includes panning for minerals, a chicken barbecue, a special presentation, “New Hampshire Originals! Type Locality Minerals from The Granite State,” with Paul Brandes, and a family style ham and bean dinner with homemade pies.

The event takes place at the Gilsum STEAM Academy and Community Center grounds, 640 Route 10 in Gilsum, NH. We are 8 miles north of Keene, and about 2 hours from Boston. Admission is free; donations graciously accepted. Show hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, rain or shine.