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The 1st Annual Pre-Christmas Franklin Mineral and Gem Show takes over Franklin First Presbyterian Church, 11 Main Street in Franklin, NJ, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Presented by Franklin Mineral Rock and History, the new one-day show is fully indoors and brings together rocks, minerals, fluorescent specimens and hot food right in the heart of one of the best-known mineral towns in the country.
Our team pulled the date, time and venue from the Friends of Mineralogy NJ Chapter show listing and from Sacred Earth Minerals’ event page, one of the dealers who will be on the floor.
Franklin Mineral and Gem Show 2026 at a Glance
- What: 1st Annual Pre-Christmas Franklin Mineral and Gem Show
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM
- Where: Franklin First Presbyterian Church, 11 Main Street, Franklin, NJ 07416
- Presented by: Franklin Mineral Rock and History
- Setting: fully indoors, with hot food available
What to Expect
The Friends of Mineralogy listing describes the show as fully indoors, with hot food, fluorescent minerals and a pre-holiday gift setting for mineral collectors. Sacred Earth Minerals says the show brings together rocks, minerals, history, collectors, hobbyists and families, and calls it a chance to find unique pieces before the holidays.
That makes it an easy outing for collectors and curious first-timers alike. Sacred Earth says its own table typically carries mineral specimens, fossils, stone art and handmade silver jewelry, so you can expect gift-sized pieces as well as serious specimens. Neither listing publishes an admission price.
Why Franklin Is the Place for a Mineral Show
Franklin sits in the Franklin and Sterling Hill mining district, which collectors know for its fluorescent minerals, and the area’s mining history is still part of daily life here. The Franklin Mineral Museum at 32 Evans Street runs its own digs and displays, and the church hosting the show lists its building as accessible.
Make a Mineral Weekend of It
If the show leaves you wanting to see more rocks glow, the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg lists a Black Friday tour on November 27. Our Sterling Hill Mining Museum guide covers the tour, the two museums and mineral collecting, and our things to do in Franklin guide has more to see around town.
Who Is Behind the Show
Franklin Mineral Rock and History is the organizer named on both listings. The Friends of Mineralogy page points visitors to the organizer’s Facebook page for event updates, which is the place to look for vendor news and show details as the date gets closer.
Featured photo: First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, Franklin.
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