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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase continues to grow, with the 2025 edition proving to be the most expansive yet — and Southern Arizona’s economy is reaping the benefit.

The 2025 gem shows are back in full force, with grand exhibitions, live interactions and the spectacular sights and sounds that make this event a hallmark of the city’s cultural landscape. With over ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, the largest event of its kind in the country, kicked off this weekend, drawing visitors and vendors from around the world. However, this year’s ...

Just northeast of the University of Arizona lies one of Tucson’s breathtaking Gem, Mineral & Fossil Shows. The Mineral Village Show on North Oracle Road fills an entire block with rare gem, mineral, ...

The yearly bonanza that is Tucson’s collection of gem and mineral shows has grown from a school exhibition to a global tourism draw. Credit: Courtesy What began as a small showcase at an elementary ...

Every year, something extraordinary happens in Tucson. Beneath the backdrop of rugged mountains and under an impossibly blue sky, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show transforms the city into a global hub ...

The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase continues to grow, with the 2025 edition proving to be the most expansive yet — and Southern Arizona’s economy is reaping the benefit Canada has a ...