Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association
34th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky,
Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
March 20th - 22nd, 2026
Swannanoa, North Carolina
Photos by: Richard Jacquot, Jessica Warren and Mark Veilleux
I know I say this after almost every show, "It was the biggest ever! Best show we have ever had" Well, if it would quit happening, I would quit saying it! Enjoy the photos. Best customers and vendors on the planet. And yes, it really was one of the best shows ever!
My week started early getting things set up for the show. I was working with a road warrior from "Mad Max' Stephen Kovalcik.
This was the debut show for my new book salescat, Sydney. Not only does Sydney have great genes, she sells a lot of books for me as well! She seems to get along well with Mr. Bobcat too. 8^)
The educational display I had set up for this show was a special cabinet of Graves Mountain minerals. We were also promoting the upcoming Graves Mountain dig in April.
I took a lot of customer pics at this show. This lady is one of our regulars and it is always great to see her and talk. She gave me a cool piece for my collection of odd rocks. It is a piece of 'Power Glass' from Connecticut. Formed from a downed power pole.
William with more awesome fossils.
CrystalAnne with some killer wire wrap jewelry and other goodies.
Brad and Claire with a bunch of self collected material.
Kathy was set up demonstrating her painting. She is an excellent artist and will put your animals/pets picture on a rock for you.
Werley Rocks
Adam and his show partner.
Lauren Reed and Jake.
Samantha and her cool figurines made from rocks.
Levi and Marion
Bethany
Jerry Fortenberry getting some pics at the Rocks and Knots booth. Jerry is putting together a nice promotional video for our show.
Josh, Brian and his wife.
Donna
Michael
Melissa
David
Travis
Davis and his fluorescent booth.
Eva
Amelia and Bob
Jennifer and Patty
CrystalAnne
Mark and Johnny
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