RockHound RoundUp | Deming Gem and Mineral Show
RockHound RoundUp in Deming, NM

There’s no question that Deming, New Mexico, offers plenty to see and do. Expansive open spaces including nearby state parks are a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. There are also the historic components of the town’s storied past whose influence can be seen all around town. 

RockHound RoundUp — March 10 – 13, 2022

But it’s the natural resources around Deming that beg for attention, especially in March. This is when you’ll find the annual RockHound RoundUp hosted by the Deming Gem and Mineral Society. This four-day event attracts rock collectors and geologists to examine volcanic rocks, gems, and minerals. The 2022 event takes place March 10 – 13.

RockHound RoundUp is devoted to geodes, gems, fossils, quartz, and other treasures of the earth. Rock collectors join fossil fans, jewelry makers, lapidaries, quartz traders, beaders, and people who simply admire rocks. The schedule includes a buyer’s market, silent and live auctions, displays, demonstrations and guided field trips for rock collecting and sampling. People travel from all around the world to attend this event, held at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. No one leaves empty-handed.

For kids, there are fossil diggings as well as educational exhibits and a spinning wheel with prizes. Adults can participate in gold prospecting demonstrations, guided field trips, and auctions.

Come for the rocks but take advantage of the fresh air, beautiful skies, and wealth of activities and amenities you’ll discover in Deming. 

While You’re In Deming . . .

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy exploring City of Rocks State Park with its unique volcanic rock formations. To the south is Pancho Villa State Park, named after the Mexican revolutionary and now boasting a hundred campsites, picnicking, and hiking trails. East of town is Rockhound State Park. In addition to tent and electric sites for camping, you’ll also discover this park is the first in the nation to let visitors take rock specimens like jasper, quartz, geodes, and crystals with them making it a must-see for Roundup attendees.

When you’re ready to relax, Deming offers a variety of dining options, local coffee shops, and two world-class wineries. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room is located on the east side of town. Luna Rossa Winery is located on the west side. Both offer samples of their award-winning wines. 

So come rock out in Deming this spring but be sure to plan for a few days to get the true experience of all the adventures Deming’s wide-open spaces offer. 

Read our other stories:

Rockhound State Park

City of Rocks State Park

Weekend Getaway to Deming

New Mexico Wine History

This article was posted by Jesse Williams

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