Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show | Central Oregon
Celebrating 80 Years of Rockhounding, Discovery & Adventure
Crook County Fairgrounds Prineville, OR
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- 80-year Prineville tradition celebrating rockhounding, geology, and outdoor discovery
- Features vendors, auctions, family activities, and guided Central Oregon field trips
- Supports tourism, education, outdoor recreation, and community connection
For 80 years, the Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow has welcomed collectors, families, vendors, and explorers from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Held annually at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville, Oregon, this long-running tradition celebrates the geological treasures, landscapes, and outdoor adventures that make Central Oregon one of the most exciting rockhounding destinations in the United States.
Visitors can explore vendor exhibits, educational displays, demonstrations, family activities, and guided field trips that venture into the surrounding Ochoco Mountains and High Desert in search of agates, jasper, petrified wood, obsidian, thunder eggs, crystals, and countless other treasures.
Whether you’re an experienced rockhound or simply curious about discovering something new, the Pow Wow offers an experience unlike any other.
Why Prineville?
Prineville sits at the heart of one of Oregon’s richest geological regions.
Within a short drive, collectors can access public lands, historic collecting areas, scenic mountain roads, and high-desert landscapes that have attracted generations of rockhounds.
The annual Pow Wow serves as both a celebration of this heritage and a gateway to exploring it for yourself.
Rockhound PATHWAYS(™) Through Central Oregon
The Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow is much more than a gem and mineral show.
For many visitors, it becomes the starting point for discovering some of Central Oregon’s most memorable places, experiences, and adventures.
One day may begin at the Crook County Fairgrounds, continue into the Ochoco Mountains on a field trip, stop in downtown Prineville for lunch, and end beneath the stars at Oregon’s first International Dark Sky Park.
These are the pathways that make a visit to Prineville memorable. Because rockhounding isn’t simply about what you find. It’s about where the journey takes you next.
Continuing Your Rockhound Adventure
Prineville Grocery Outlet
Before heading into the field, many visitors stop to stock up on beverages, ice, snacks, fresh fruit, and road-trip essentials. Check Prineville Grocery Outlet.
Rick Steber’s Makers Showroom
Downtown Prineville’s unique makers marketplace featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, western heritage pieces, books, and treasures from more than 150 artisans.
Prineville Reservoir State Park
Oregon’s First International Dark Sky Park and one of the finest stargazing destinations in the Pacific Northwest.
Downtown Prineville
Coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, museums, and locally owned businesses provide countless opportunities for discovery between adventures and the show.
What’s worth knowing about the Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow
For eight decades, the Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow has connected people with the treasures found throughout Central Oregon.
Today, that tradition continues through the landscapes, collecting sites, businesses, attractions, and experiences that surround it.
Whether you’re searching for your first agate, your next thunderegg, or simply a memorable adventure, the journey often begins here.
And like many great discoveries, it rarely ends where it started.
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Grocery Outlet (Prineville)
- Locally owned, supporting Prineville nonprofits, schools, and community causes through sponsorships and giving
- Expanded gluten-free, natural, organic, wine, cheese, and specialty food selections
- RV and trailer-friendly shopping stop serving both local residents and Central Oregon travelers.
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Bigfoot Equipment Rental & Supply
- When you trade with this business, your dollar spending helps support causes in the local community
- Bigfoot is one of our communities’ top supporters of diverse programs and events.
- Our top-of-the-line, well-maintained equipment is ready to support your job site.
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Fishers Red Rock Meat Co.
- Full-service meat processing in Central Oregon offering custom cutting, wrapping, and wild game processing
- In-house production of sausage, pepperoni, jerky, and smoked meats using traditional methods
- Serving Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and surrounding areas with high-quality meats and specialty product
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Rick Stebers Makers
- It showcases handcrafted goods, art, and Western heritage from over 150 regional makers and artisans.
- It is home to award-winning Oregon author Rick Steber, allowing visitors to browse his books and get signed copies.
- Located in downtown Prineville, it serves as a unique destination shopping experience and a starting point to explore the area.
