Pictures from Previous Shows


The Show regularly draws between 4,000 and 5,000 attendees. Usually about 1/3 are children.

2025 SHOW March 22-23



2025 Through 2027 Shows


Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society holds an annual show the fourth weekend of March*.
The 2025 Show will be held March 22nd-23rd, 2025.
The 2026 Show will be held March 28th-29th, 2026.
The 2027 Show will be held March 27th-28th, 2027.
All Shows are scheduled to be held at Hawkeye Downs, Cedar Rapids.

Hours are 8:30am to 6:00pm on Saturday; 9:30am to 4:00pm on Sunday

  • The show includes exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, programs and children's activities.
  • Children's Activities include: Making fossil footprint casts, hunting for rocks in our famous pebble pit, and sluicing for minerals at the Gem Flume.
  • Other Features: a fluorescent display, special programs, special exhibits of rocks, fossils and gems
  • Admission Donation Requested is $3 donation for adults over 18; $1 for students 12-18, and Free for under 12
  • Youth Groups with Leader are Free

Venue



Show Venue is Hawkeye Downs Expo Center - See Map