Graves Mountain Rock Swap and Dig! The date for the Spring Rock Swap and Dig has changed, please read! I have been in contact with Junior and Melissa about the spring Rock Swap and Dig. Tripp Norman and his fiancé are getting married in April (Congratulations Tripp and Victoria!) and the spring dig date has been changed to the first full weekend in March for the 2025 dig. March 7th - 9th, 2025 The mountain will be open to collecting from 8 am to 6 pm each day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All attendees must stop at the welcome table each day to sign a liability release and make a contribution/donation to help with the cost of providing porta johns and golf carts. You must fill out a new release form for each day that you attend the dig. The dig will end and everyone must be off the mountain by 6:00 p.m. Detailed show hours: There will be an area in the parking lot for vendors to sell and trade minerals. If you would like to set up a booth, contact Junior at the phone number listed below. Hot food and drinks will be available for purchase on the mountain all three days. Graves Mountain Code of Conduct! Park your vehicle in the designated area at the end of the paved access road. ALL pets must be kept under control and on a leash. Children are welcome during the rock swap and dig under adult supervision. Small children must be supervised at all times! No open toed shoes are permitted at the dig. Shoes must be closed toe. NO sandals, flipflops, crocs etc. Boots are recommended. The caretaker, Junior Norman has final and absolute say as to where you may safely work. Ladders or power tools of any kind will not be allowed. (HAND TOOLS ONLY!) STAY AWAY FROM ALL HIGH WALLS! No one is allowed to drive their vehicle on any part of Graves Mountain beyond the parking area! (The caretaker must accompany anyone driving beyond the parking area!) Friday through Sunday, everyone needs to be off the mountain by 6:00 p.m. The gate locks at 6. Please protect our ability to field collect at Graves Mountain! DIRECTIONS: From Washington Georgia, drive east 11 miles on SR-378, look for mine entrance on right. From the Hardees in Lincolnton, Georgia, drive approximately 5-1/2 miles west on SR-378. Look for the sign at the entrance to Graves Mountain on the left side of the road. Motels and Camping:
Our March Asheville gem show will have over 35 indoor and outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Food and drink are available daily inside the main building. The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents:
The 30th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show March 21st-23rd, 2025 Friday and Saturday: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am- 4 pm Come shop for minerals, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry from locally and nationally known vendors. We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and you're sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, and fossils.
The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to! See us in March, June, September, and December.
Location:
Land of Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd. Swannanoa, NC 28778 The March 2025 M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show will be the 30th gem show presented by the Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association. This show is put on by Jacquot and Son Mining L.L.C. For show information and vendor spaces, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501, or email RickJacquot@gmail.com
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