Mark Your Calendars for the 2026 Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show!

2025 GMSGet ready for an unforgettable weekend on April 18–19, 2026 at the Northwest Arkansas Armed Forces Reserve Center. 6800 SW Minuteman Ave, Bentonville.  

This is the event rock lovers, collectors, makers, and treasure hunters have been waiting for! Discover dazzling gems, stunning minerals, handcrafted jewelry, unique finds, and so much more — all under one roof.

Want the inside scoop? Click the button below for everything you need to know! You’ll find event highlights, sneak peeks at items that will be available for sale, ways to get involved, and photos showcasing some of the incredible vendors who will be joining us.

We’re planning an expanded, high-energy show packed with excitement — and you won’t want to miss it!

Check back often for updates and new details as we build toward our biggest and most exciting show yet. We can’t wait to see you there!

Spring Show Details

Intergenerational Connection and Learning

We are an educational, friendly club of all ages and experience who enjoy a shared interest in earth science, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary work, making jewelry, and more.

Our club is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas where our members attend monthly meetings with speakers on various topics of interest regarding gems, minerals, earth science, fossils, lapidary work, jewelry creation and more. Members also have use of a wonderful fully-equipped workshop and have the opportunity to participate in field trips.

Monthly Meetings in Our Own Clubhouse!

Our monthly meetings are open to the public. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in our clubhouse at 15048 Highway 43, Corner of Highway 43 and Lawlis Road, Siloam Springs, AR 

Clubhouse Directions

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Upcoming Events

Join the fun and connect with others who share your interests.

We’re gearing up for an exciting 2026 Spring Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show and we need YOU to help make it a success! This event is a major fundraiser for our club, and every volunteer plays a vital role. Whether you can give an hour or a full shift, your time and enthusiasm will help us raise funds, connect with our community, and have some fun along the way.

Volunteering is a great way to support the club, spend time with fellow members, and be part of something meaningful. Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift and helping us make this event one to remember!  

We need two people for each time slot for each of these positions:  Ticket Table, Club Table​, Hospitality, Security, Gem Sluice, Demonstrations.

Here are the time slots available for: 

  • Sat, April 18 shifts - 9-Noon, Noon-3pm, 3-5pm
  • Sun,  April 19 shifts: 10am-1pm, 1-4pm

Contact us to reserve the slot you are interested in supporting.  We will also have a sign-up sheet at the February 24 meeting.  Thank you for your energy and support—we can’t wait to work alongside you!

GLOWING ROCKS!

Have you ever seen a rock glow? ✨ Now’s your chance!

Join us on March 27 at 7:00 PM for our March General Meeting when our guest speaker, Greg Duker, will be bringing fluorescent rocks to show and explaining the fascinating science behind why they glow. It’s a presentation you won’t want to miss!

Come spend an evening of learning, discovery, and fun with fellow members and rock enthusiasts. Be sure to bring a rock, cab, lapidary project, or interesting artifact to share—we always enjoy seeing what others are collecting or working on.

Our monthly meetings are open to the public, so feel free to invite a friend and help us spread the word.

As we begin the new year, it is time to renew your membership with the NWA Gem and Mineral Society using our Membership Form.

Annual dues are $25 for a family membership (including all children under the age of 18) and $15 for an individual membership.

Completed forms may be submitted at the next meeting. Please make all checks payable to NWAGMS.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another great year with our members.

Join us every second Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Clubhouse for our Do-Over Class.  All members are invited and no experience is necessary.   You can learn to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using our tools, beads and supplies.  We sell what we make at the Fall Swap and use our proceeds for more items we don’t have or items needed for classes at the Clubhouse.  Join us for fun, fellowship and learning.

Future dates are:

  • Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

We have a list of businesses owned by NWAGMS club members.  Be sure to check it out under "MEMBER BUSINESSES" in the footer.

Photo Galleries

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Monthly Meeting Photos
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Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Shows
men and women in a jewelry-making class
Classes
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September Rock Swap
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Lapidary shop
Work day at the clubhouse
Work Day at the Clubhouse
Ron Coleman Mining Co.
Recent Field Trip
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Past Field Trips

About NWA Gem and Mineral Society

Our club was founded on May 21, 1968. Field trips have always been a part of our activities. Learn more about the club, where we have been, and what we have done.

How to Reach Us and Location

We do not have a designated phone number, as we are a volunteer organization. We invite you to attend a meeting in person or send us an email and a volunteer will reply, usually within 2-3 days. 

15048 AR-43, Siloam Springs, AR 72761    Clubhouse Directions

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