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Welcome to the North Carolina Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Festival website! Since the early 1950's Spruce Pine, North Carolina has been the host of the Festival and welcomed visitors from around the world to shop for beautiful jewelry, gemstones, minerals, beads, crystals, fossils and more! Even celebrities have been spotted at the Festival selecting their jewelry, gemstones and gifts! The Festival features gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from across the country showcasing their merchandise to fit every budget. Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring, a special stone for your own setting, a custom designed piece of jewelry or a special crystal display for your home, you can't miss the NC Mineral and Gem Festival.

As you approach the light for the Grassy Creek Golf and County Club, there will be a shopping center on your right. Please turn right into the shopping center. The Festival site is to your right in the large building at the end of the parking lot. Look for signs and parking attendants.