Tucson: The World’s Largest Mineral Show

How Big is Tucson Show?

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is actually a month-long conglomeration of dozens of different shows at venues scattered around the western edge of the city and these lead up to the original show hosted by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society at the convention center. This year, 2025, is the 70^th annual show! The Pueblo (Ramada hotel) and the Globex (Red Lion Inn) gem and Mineral Shows are two of the larger satellite shows where dealers from around the world are set up for business in the hotel rooms and dozens of large tents that fill the surrounding grounds. There are more jewelry and lapidary material dealers than mineral dealers here but interesting minerals can still be found throughout these shows. The minerals available are typically more affordable than what the high-end dealers at Mineral City or some of the other venues deal in and most collectors can find something of interest here.

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Show Photo Gallery

Here are some photos from these shows taken by two of the OVMC executive: John Biczok and Dave Maclean.