The even entertains over 5,000 visitors with displays and rock-related events. One can browse for hours viewing gems, jewelry, tools, equipment, findings, rock slabs and crafted items. A dealer artisan might be wire wrapping jewelry, making a chain, silversmithing, cabochon polishing, doing scrimshaw or stringing beads. Rough rock may be purchased for crafting spheres, clocks, beads, cabochons or inlay work. Mineral collectors avidly pore over hundreds of beautiful, rare specimens for choice additions to their own collections.
Geodes are for sale with free on-site sawing available.
Guns, ammunition, Western artifacts and Indian jewelry are included in the array of goods sold at the biannual event. Exhibits include rare guns, military equipment, Old West displays and more. The 2001 Great American Duck Races will be held the fourth weekend in August at Courthouse Park. Youth who have raised animals get the chance for glory in the judging area. Other crafts and skills are also showcased in the exhibit areas.