Tucson Gem Show 101: Your Ultimate Guide
Upcoming Tucson Gem Show Dates
- Tucson Gem Show 2026 (Fall): September 3 – 6, 2026
- Dealers Tucson Fall Gem and Mineral Show: October 15 – 18, 2026
- Tucson Gem Show 2027 (Winter): January 27 – February 14, 2027
Read more: Complete Gem Show Schedule & FAQ is live!
Map
Navigate the city easily with our comprehensive Tucson Gem Show Map.
Tickets
Generally, almost all shows are free to enter. Only the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show (Main Show) requires tickets for admission.
Currently, ticket prices are $15.00, Children 14 and under FREE with a paying adult.
2-day tickets will be available for a cost of $26.
You can get tickets at the door of the Tucson Convention Center when you arrive. (No online purchasing)
Registration
In the Tucson Gem & Mineral Showcase, some of the shows require registering to enter. Almost all shows provide Online-registration.
Check Registration Requirements
Vendors list
Every year, nearly 3,300 vendors gather in Tucson. Check out the complete master directory.
App
If you will come to the show, Apps might be helpful.
Directions
Check directions to the show to plan your travel smoothly.
Hotels
Find information about accommodations for your stay during the show.
Rental Car
If you need a rental car during the show, check out our guide.
Shuttle and Parking
Shuttle buses and parking are available during the show. Plan your daily commute.
Tucson Safety Guide
Ensure a safe trip with our complete handbook for Gem Show visitors.
Recommended Show Ranking
The following shows are very famous and popular in the Tucson Gem & Mineral Showcase. If you don’t know which show is good, it will help you. Please also see Tucson Gem Show Schedule: 3, 5, & 7-Day Expert Guide and Tucson Gem Show Personalized Model Courses.
・Date: January 27 – February 7, 2027
・Vendors: 350
・Open to: Wholesale and public
・Registration: Yes
・Parking: Free
・Merchandise: Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Rough, Beads, Gem decor, Fossil
・Date: January 28 – February 9, 2027
・Vendors: 260
・Open to: Public
・Registration: No
・Parking: From $10/day
・Merchandise: Fine minerals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Minerals, Rocks, Art, Singing bowl, tools
・Date: January 28 – February 14, 2027
・Vendors: 250
・Open to: Public
・Registration: No
・Parking: Free
・Merchandise: Rocks, Beads, Gemstones, Jewelry, Minerals, Art, African beads, Fossils, Lapidary, tool
・Date:February 11 – February 14, 2027
・Vendors: 250
・Registration: No. Admission charges $15
・Parking: From $10/day (Card only)
・Merchandise: Gemstones, Minerals, Jewelry
・Date: January 30 – February 14, 2026
・Vendors: 130
・Open to: Public
・Registration: No
・Parking: Free
・Merchandise: Fine mineral specimens, Minerals, Gemstones, Carvings, Meteorites
This ranking is based on customer reviews, popularity, history, the scale of the show, and other original research sources.
Read more: Recommended shows
What is the Tucson Gem, Mineral, Fossil Showcase?
The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is the largest gem, mineral, and fossil event in the world.
It takes place in Tucson, Arizona, twice a year: in the Winter and the Fall. The Winter showcase is the most famous, kicking off in the final week of January and continuing through the middle of February.
Rather than a single event, the Winter Showcase is a collection of nearly 50 distinct shows held at various locations and on different dates across the city.
Read more: Tucson Gem Show Schedule
Every winter, roughly 4,000 vendors and 65,000 visitors descend upon Tucson. According to studies by FMR Associates, the event generates over $131 million in direct economic impact for the Tucson region, collecting around $13 million in local sales tax alone.
Read more: The Tucson Gem Showcase by the Numbers
The Fall showcase is a more intimate event compared to the Winter show. It typically runs from late August through October and consists of about 3 to 4 shows.
Because of the massive scale of the Winter showcase, it is impossible to see everything. Planning your itinerary and knowing which specific shows you want to visit before arriving in Tucson is highly recommended.
Read more: Tucson Gem Show Tips
At the show, buyers can purchase gemstones, jewelry, minerals, rocks, and fossils at or below wholesale prices. You will also find rare museum-class minerals, ethnic and tribal art, African arts, Native American arts, and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
Read more: Products of the Tucson Gem Show
If you are unable to attend the Tucson events, consider visiting the Denver Gem & Mineral Showcase. Held every September, Denver is the second-largest show in the world, where over 1,000 vendors from the Tucson show gather once again.
Read more: Denver Gem Show 101