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The Largest Rock Shop in the U.S.

It's Festival Time!
Since 2018 we've hosted a spring and fall rockhound festival at our stores. If you are interested in being a vendor, musician/entertainment or setting up a workshop, please contact us. We average about 3-4,000+ people in attendance on festival day, as long as the weather is good.
Last updated 3/24/26
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As we get closer to the event, more and more information will be added to this part of the site, so please check back.
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Event is held RAIN OR SHINE
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CLICK HERE to fill out a vendor application. Once approved, click here to pay.
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Entertainers & musicians apply for events here.
Parking Map - Scroll to bottom
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Henna
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Face-painters
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Tarot Readings
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Pan for Gems
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Crack a Geode
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Live Music
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Belly Dancers
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Demonstrations
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Store-wide rock sale
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New- Pearl Hunter with real clams
51 vendors this year.
Performance times: 11:50am - 1:30pm - 3:10pm
Local musician, Jack Scrimger will be performing on his banjo songs from the turn of the century and beyond. He is a multi instrumentalist who has been playing a variety of genres for the last 25 years. He blends folk, blues and country with vocal accompaniment.

Performance times: 11:10am - 1:00pm - 2:40pm
Steel Lotus Dance Troupe is a group of dancers united by their love of movement and snakes. Their tribal fusion style offers something for everyone, blending traditional influences with modern flair. While they're best known for their snake dancing, the troupe also incorporates an array of props, including swords, daggers, silk veils, and fans.


Performance times: 10:30am - 12:30pm - 2:10pm
The Druid Drummer is an unorthodox solo percussion act from the magical forest of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He brings earthy rhythms and a touch of humor to Renaissance faires and Fantasy festivals.







Pan for Gems at our 30-foot outdoor Mega Mine.





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Parking can be challenging at the festival. Be prepared to park maybe a block or two away and walk.
Yellow outline is festival site and store.
Red outlines are our parking lots or public parking.
Limited parking can also be found street-side on W. Battle Creek Street and Mill Street.
The Galesburg United Methodist Church was kind enough to let us use their parking lot next door as well.
