Rockhounds host annual rock and gem show

Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 11, 2022

HERMISTON — Nature’s treasures are featured in a show presented by the Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society.

The 2022 Rock & Gem Show: Nature’s Treasures Under Foot opens Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. It continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15.

The event includes a children’s corner with games and prizes, silent auctions both days and door prize drawings every 30 minutes. General admission is $3, free for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult and $2 for those over 60.

In addition to hosting the yearly show, Hatrockhounds gather the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. People interested in rocks, gems and nature’s treasures are invited to visit a meeting.

For more information, search jall23.wixsite.com/hatrockhounds. For questions, contact Judi Allison at jms46@outlook.com or Mike Filarski at stonemorlin1@netscape.net.

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