58th Annual Columbia Gem & Mineral Show

The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society (CGMS) holds its annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dates and hours (official 2026 show page)

• Friday, November 20, 2026 — 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 21, 2026 — 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 22, 2026 — 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm

Homepage headline also lists 20-22 November 2026.

Venue

Jamil Shrine Temple (also listed as Jamil Temple), 206 Jamil Road, Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

Admission (2026)

• Adults: $7.00
• Children 12 and under: free with paid adult
• All military and their dependents: free
• 3-day passes available

What to expect

Vendors sell mineral specimens, rough and cut gemstones, beads, fossils, unique jewelry, and lapidary supplies (including amber, jade, turquoise, and precious gemstones). Some jewelers can complete special orders.

CGMS sells geodes at the entrance and cuts them on site (possible contents include quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, or calcite). There is a salted mine for children to dig for crystals, fossils, rocks, and minerals, plus grab bags ($2, $5, $10) with field-trip and show finds.

Demonstrations include gemstone faceting, jewelry making, and flint knapping. Educational display cases feature member collections, the South Carolina state gemstone (amethyst), and the state stone (blue granite).

Organizer

Columbia Gem & Mineral Society
PO Box 6333
Columbia, SC 29260

Official site: https://www.cgms.rocks/
2026 show details: https://www.cgms.rocks/copy-of-2025-show

Note: The show-details URL path still says "copy-of-2025-show", but the page content identifies the 58th annual show with November 20–22 hours and 2026 admission.

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Register for entry or booths

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Columbia - Jamil Shrine Temple, South Carolina, United States