Pictures from Previous Shows
The Show regularly draws between 4,000 and 5,000 attendees. Usually about 1/3 are children.
The Show regularly draws between 4,000 and 5,000 attendees. Usually about 1/3 are children.
2025 SHOW March 22-23
2025 Through 2028 Shows
Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society holds an annual show, usually the fourth weekend of March at Hawkeye Downs.Upcoming Show dates are:
March 22nd-23rd, 2025.
March 28th-29th, 2026.
March 27th-28th, 2027.
March 24th-27th, 2028.
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
A non-profit organization, (501,c-4), it is a member of The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies and The Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies. Contact Webmaster.