Here are some of the Annual Gem & Mineral Show Raffle items we had at the 2026 Show:
Annual Gem & Mineral Show
The Payson Rimstones Rock Club hosts its Annual Gem & Mineral Show in September at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center, on HWY 87 at mile marker 251, Payson AZ.
The 2026 Annual Gem & Mineral Show was September 18th through 20th… Fri 1 – 6; Sat 9 – 5; Sun 10 -4
Education Center: We offer a Spinning Wheel (where everyone wins a rock), a magnificent fluorescent mineral display, a free Treasure Hunt for junior rock collectors, sandstone/rock painting, and much more. There are educational materials to take home, as well as a table for “Ask the Geologist” who identifies mystery rocks and fossils.
Auctions, Raffles and Door Prizes: Our show has an end-of-show raffle, a silent auction ending every 30 minutes and hourly door prizes.
Demonstrations: We have daily demonstrations by artists who make jewelry, stone carvings and do wire-wrapping. Demonstrations occur every day during the show. This year we have some of the Show’s favorite demonstrations scheduled. (Click images below to view a larger version):
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- Gold Panning
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- Jade Carving
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- Cabbing
Admission to the September show is $3 on Friday and $5 on Sat or Sun. Kids under 13 are free. All our proceeds go toward supporting scholarships for graduating Payson High School seniors and students in Northern Gila County. Other funds go to local elementary schools and public libraries for books and other educational materials. The Payson Rimstones Rock Club, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
If anyone has any questions about the 2027 Show, please contact the Show Chair at show_chair@rimstonesrockclub.org
We would like to thank the Town of Payson for providing promotional items for our Vendors. If you are interested in Town of Payson activities or merchandise, please visit their website… Payson Rim Country or the Visitor’s Center at 100 W. Main Street in Payson.
Annual Spring Rock Show
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- Club Table
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- Club Member, Jen
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- Spinning Wheel
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- Club Prez, Rollo
The Payson Rimstones Rock Club also holds an annual spring rock show in a Payson-area shopping center parking lot. The 2026 show was held on April 18th in the Harbor Freight parking lot on the NW corner of Highway 260 and Manzanita Dr from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is FREE! This is an outdoor event. All are invited to come see what our Club members and vendors have for sale. Proceeds support STEM scholarships for graduating Payson High School students and students who are residents of Northern Gila County attending a college of their choice, as well as books and educational materials for the local elementary schools and public libraries.
Look at the fun you missed this year! 2026 Spring Show Payson Roundup Article
We hope to see you at the 2027 Spring Show where Club members and vendors will show off and sell more of their rocks, minerals and gems and rock-related artisan works.
If you have any questions about participating in the 2027 Show, contact the Show Chair at show_chair@rimstonesrockclub.org.
Photos on this page thanks to Rimstones Rock Club members