6. Gem & Mineral Show

The Buzz -- If you're mesmerized by the beauty that geological forces produce, don't miss this annual event. It brings together rock hounds from all over the area, who compare notes on their finds, their searches, and their knowledge. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are on show, and folks can buy beautiful crystals, pyrite, magnetite, and other entrancing specimens. Good for the whole family.