The 61st Annual Atlantic Coast Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show

The 61st Annual Atlantic Coast Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show is presented by the Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore at the Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD. The 2026 edition takes place Saturday, September 26 (10 am-6 pm) and Sunday, September 27 (10 am-5 pm). This family-friendly event features award-winning exhibits of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, and lapidary art, plus a wide selection of rough material, slabs, tools, finished gems, beads, and jewelry for sale. Highlights include an interactive gem mine for kids and hourly door prizes. Admission is $6 for adults (tickets at the door, no advance purchase required); scouts in uniform and children 12 and under are admitted free. An ATM and food and refreshments are available on site.