The Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is back!
Pack your curiosity and get ready for four days of treasures, discoveries, and family fun in the heart of the Colorado mountains!
Join us August 6–9 at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds for a mountain-town adventure featuring:

• Incredible minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstones & handcrafted treasures
• Gold panning with the pros (Saturday & Sunday)
• Live demonstrations featuring lapidary arts, glassblowing & more
• A Kids’ Dig where young rockhounds can uncover their own treasures
• Food trucks, shopping, and plenty to explore
• Door prize drawings — no ticket needed! Just scan, enter, and you could win a treasure from one of our amazing vendors.

Whether you’re a collector, a jewelry lover, a rockhound-in-training, or just looking for a fun summer outing, there’s something for everyone!
Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome
Limited on-site dry camping available
FREE admission & FREE parking

Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds — just minutes from downtown Buena Vista with stunning mountain views all around.
Tell us: What are you most excited to experience?

• Gold panning
• Finding treasures
• Watching the demonstrations
• Shopping with our vendors

Tag your adventure buddies and start planning your trip to one of Colorado’s favorite mountain-town gem shows!