Get the kids off electronics!
This show and sale features beginner | intermediate | investment grade mineral specimens, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, artisan jewelry, amber, beads, findings, gold, silver, crystals, cabochons, metaphysical, interior decor, petrified wood, tools, supplies, and so much more. Sellers come from all over the world to offer you the best treasures of the Earth. The kids can try their hand at metal detecting, crack geodes, sluice for gemstones, touch real dinosaur bones and explore our glowing UV mineral room, courtesy of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
Daily SCHEDULE
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024: 12 Noon – 8PM
- Thursday, October 10, 2024: 12 Noon – 8PM
- Friday, October 11, 2024: 12 Noon – 8PM
- Saturday, October 12, 2024: 10AM – 7PM
- Sunday, October 13, 2024: 10AM – 7PM
Venue Address:
NJ Convention & Exposition Center
Raritan Center
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
Scroll down for driving directions and maps
Vendor Booths:
350-450
Attendance:
14,000 – 20,000 depending on weather
Exhibits & Activities:
Ten showcases of glow-in-the-dark ultraviolet minerals from the Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, NJ
Sluice for gemstones, crack geodes and check out the fine dinosaur-theme exhibit by Dinosaurs Rock.
Quick Map:
GETTING HERE
Taxis from Metropark Station:
Checker Taxi: 732-634-8300
Independent Taxi: 848-205-1075
Metuchen Taxi: 732-548-0064
Interactive Map:
Lyft:
Lyft is the official ride share partner of the NJ Expo Center.
Recommended Hotel:
We negotiated a reduced rate at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn (2 miles away) that is available to everyone and anyone. Book Online now for $139 / night.
Driving Instructions:
Garden State Parkway: Exit 127 if North-bound, else Exit 129 if South-bound, to Rt 440 South. Once on Rt 440 take 1st exit onto 514 West (Woodbridge Avenue) following the signs for Raritan Center. Careful! Don’t get onto the NJ Turnpike. Once on Woodbridge Ave exit at 1st right for Raritan Center onto Raritan Center Parkway. Follow the signs for 1.5 miles to the NJ Expo Center.
NJ Turnpike: Exit 10, keep right after toll onto 514 West (Woodbridge Avenue). Then exit at 1st right for Raritan Center onto Raritan Center Parkway and follow signs for 1.5 miles to the NJ Expo Center.
I-287 South: to Exit 514 West / Raritan Center (immediately after NJ Turnpike exit) puts you on Woodbridge Avenue. Then exit at 1st right for Raritan Center onto Raritan Center Parkway and follow signs for 1.5 miles to the NJ Expo Center.