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NC Gem and Mineral Show, Grassy Creek Gem Show both happen on the last weekend in July

Two gem and mineral shows will take place in the High Country during the last weekend of July. The region's geological history makes it a natural location for such events, as the area's mountains contain various gems and minerals.

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Two reasons to get your hands dirty this last weekend of July. The gem and mineral world takes over our corner of the state, and whether you're a collector hunting that one perfect stone or just curious about what lives under our feet, these shows crack open the geology of home. This is the kind of local tradition that keeps people grounded here, literally and otherwise.

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