NC Mineral & Gem Festival
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Welcome to the North Carolina Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Festival one of the most popular and oldest running mineral and gem festivals in the country! The Festival features gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from across the country showcasing their merchandise to fit every budget.
Hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday Hours are 12:30 to 5:00 PM.
NC Mineral & Gem Festival
Phone : 828-765-9033 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : info@mitchellcountychamber.org
Web: ncgemfest.com
Gem and Mineral Shows
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine
Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizine. Mining this area since 1810. Featured on PBS and in Readers Digest. Open year-round with covered flumes. Heated indoor flume in winter with warm water. Gemcutting &
Spruce Pine, NC Pioneer HistoryThe Blue Ridge Soap Shed
Visitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties)
Spruce Pine, NC ToursMuseum of N.C. Minerals
Exhibits feature minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Fun, interactive displays explain the importance of mining in the region.
Spruce Pine, NC Museums