This show is the original Franklin gem show, and the second oldest event of its kind in the Southeast. It is known across the nation as one of the region’s finest events. The weekend is a joint effort of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin. 

This year, Jerry Call, a world-renowned geologist, will be in attendance. Call attended the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica. After graduating, he went to work for GIA in New York City as a Diamond Grader for the Lab and an Instructor of Gemology. Call is the cutter of the Carolina Emerald in Tiffany’s NYC that was found in Hiddenite, North Carolina.

Those attending this year’s Gemboree will find an unmatched selection of fine jewelry, rough and cut gems and minerals, a wide variety of beads, lapidary equipment, fossils and will even be able to observe the fine art of faceting stones and more through demonstrations. Hourly door prizes will also be given away.

Hours for the event are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Daily admission is $2 for adults with those ages 12 & under admitted free. A Run-of-Show Ticket is also available for the event. This special pass is only $5 and will allow you admission to the event all 4 days for one low price. On Sunday, all Macon County residents can enter for only $1 admission.

800.336.7829 or 828.524.3161.