Rock collectors and curious families have a reason to head to Mesquite November 21–22, as the Dallas Gem and Mineral Society presents its 69th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. The event brings together 45 exhibitors selling gems, minerals, jewelry, and lapidary supplies, alongside live demonstrations, a fluorescent mineral display, a kids' digging area, and a silent auction.
What's on Display at the Mesquite Convention Center
According to CultureMap Dallas, the show takes place at the Mesquite Convention Center, with an address listed at 1700 Rodeo Dr. in Mesquite, Texas. The lineup includes tables stacked with gems, rough stone, slabs, beads, and jewelry, plus hands-on lapidary demonstrations meant to show visitors how raw rock gets turned into finished pieces. A fluorescent mineral display rounds out the hall for anyone curious about what ordinary-looking rocks look like under ultraviolet light.
A separate listing from FestivalNet also places the event at 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149, and names the Dallas Gem and Mineral Society as the promoter behind the weekend. FestivalNet's description echoes the vendor mix, pointing to gems and fine minerals from around the world alongside lapidary tools, equipment, and specimens for sale. However, a listing from xpopress.com gives a different street number, placing the Mesquite Rodeo Center Exhibit Hall at 1800 Rodeo Drive — a discrepancy worth noting for anyone mapping out their drive before heading over.
Kids' Activities and a Silent Auction
Families won't be left standing around while the grown-ups browse rough stone and slabs. FestivalNet's rundown of activities includes a kids' area, live demonstrations, and a silent auction, matching the kids' digging area and auction described in the show's broader listing. It's the kind of setup that turns a weekend of rock shopping into an outing the whole family can tag along for.
Xpo Press confirms the show's dates fall on November 21 and 22, 2026, giving attendees a two-day window to browse before the vendors pack up. FestivalNet's own listing, by contrast, notes that its page had not been updated for this year and still references last year's dates of November 22 and 23, 2025 — a reminder that show details can shift year to year even when the broad strokes stay the same.
Tickets, Parking, and Planning Ahead
Admission details floating around the show's listings put adult tickets at $8, with kids up to age 12 getting in for $4, and parking is free with tickets purchased at the door, per FestivalNet. The listed ticket prices range from $4 for children up to age 12 to $8 for adults. As with any outdoor-adjacent or seasonal event, organizers' listings typically carry a standard caution that plans can shift due to weather or other concerns, so it's worth checking with the venue before making the trip to Mesquite.
A year ago, the 68th Annual Dallas Gem and Mineral Society Show ran November 22 and 23 at the Mesquite Convention Center, according to allevents.in, which listed the venue address as 1800 Rodeo Dr. That gives this year's 69th edition a built-in track record in the same Mesquite venue, even as the exact street number continues to appear differently across listings.
