ABOUT

ROCKHOUND GEMBOREE

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A line of people, including children, standing on a train platform in front of an old house with a steep roof and dormer windows.

OUR STORY

Over 60 Years of Rockhounding Tradition

Since 1963, Rockhound Gemboree has welcomed thousands of visitors to Bancroft to celebrate the region's extraordinary geological heritage. Today, the event continues to inspire new generations of collectors and outdoor enthusiasts through exhibits, speakers, demonstrations, vendors, and hands-on experiences.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

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Close-up of a silver pocket watch with a white face and black Roman numerals, attached to a chain.
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Mineral & Gem Exhibits

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A black-textured frying pan with a wooden handle containing a sunny-side-up egg, placed on a beige surface.

Guest Speakers

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A person wearing a white shirt and a yellow vest, standing near a colorful display of various products and a red barrel in a cluttered indoor space.

Vendors & Shopping

Low-poly 3D model of a blue gemstone mounted on a stand with gray supports on a beige base.

Rock Collections

PHOTO GALLERY

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Display of handcrafted minerals, crystals, and jewelry at a vendor booth, with shelves and tables showcasing various stone and mineral specimens.
People shopping at an outdoor market stall under a blue canopy tent, with a man behind the stall and customers looking at rocks or minerals on display.
Display of various mineral and crystal specimens on black shelves, with a framed lizard illustration in the center and a gray curtain background.
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CONTACT US

Contact Rockhound Gemboree

Have questions about visiting, exhibiting, or participating? We'd love to hear from you.

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613-332-3331 ext. 201

info@bancroft.ca

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