The 18th Annual Creede Rock & Mineral Show is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Underground Mining Museum. Over forty exhibitors will be showing and selling a fascinating array of gems, geodes, fossils, silver ore, turquoise nuggets, Australian opals, beads, jewelry, and stone carvings, plus all types of rock and mineral specimens from around the world. This event will intrigue viewers, buyers, collectors, and rock hounds of all ages. Jennifer Inge, owner of Rare Things Gallery and Kathleen Murphy, Executive Director of the Creede Visitors Center bring you all the details.
Creede Rock & Mineral Show Information
- Rock & Mineral Show Website
- Creede Chamber Rock & Mineral Show Information
- Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center
- Underground Mining Museum Brochure (.pdf file)
Snowshoe Shuffle Information:
Saturday, August 3, 2019. 9AM – RUN. 9:02AM – WALK.
Event race begins in Basham Park in downtown Creede. Runners and walkers of all abilities, ages, and sizes are welcome to join us for a 5k run/walk that is truly for everyone! Make it as fun or as challenging as you like! Proceeds will benefit Mineral County Search and Rescue. All entrants will receive a t-shirt and will be offered a snack after the race. Stick around for razzle prizes from local merchants!
Snowshoe Shuffle Web Page
Creede Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce Information:
- Web Site
- Visit Creede – Instagram
- Email: office@creede.com
- Phone: 719-658-2374
- Physical Address: 904 S. Main St., Creede, CO 81130
- Mailing Address: PO Box 580, Creede, CO 81130
Rare Things Gallery of Treasures Information:
- Website
- Trip Advisor
- Email: info@rarethingsgallery.com
- Phone: 719-658-2376
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 371, Creede, CO 81130
- Physical Address: 110 S. Main Street, Creede, CO 81130
Special Events Celebrating 45 Years of Rare Things!
Wednesday, June 26 • 11am-3pm – Local Authors Book Signing & Open House:
- Glen Hinshaw
- Charles Harbert
- Margaret Lamb
- Charles Downing
- Bob Holt
- Laura McClenny
- Linda & Steve McCormick
- Bob Seago
ChuteOut Rodeo & Bull Riding: Mineral County Fairgrounds • 6pm
Thursday, June 27 • 11am-3pm – Open House
- Sam Keith, Artist
- Employee Appreciation Day honoring all Rare Things Gallery employees from 1974 to present!
Friday, June 28 • 11am-3pm – Open House
- Patty Kingsbaker, Artist
- Greg Genovese, Renowned Miner & Cutter of Fine Gemstones
- Chris Genovese, Sculptor & Filmmaker
Saturday, June 29 • 12:30-4:30pm – Open House
- Pam Houston, Author – Reading & Signing of “Deep Creek”
- Dance to The Rifters • Elks Hall • 8pm-11pm
Sunday, June 30 • 10am-2pm – Brunch & Studio Tour at Stone-Inge
Graphics and some pictures are courtesy of the Creede Visitor’s Center and the Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center. Pictures of Rare Things Gallery and Stone-Inge by SLVoices. Music by Purple Planet Music and Audionautix (used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0).
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