Gilsum Rock Swap and Mineral Show

The Gilsum Rock Swap features more than 68 dealers and swappers with gems, jewelry and minerals available for sale or trade in scenic southwestern NH. Pan for minerals, enjoy an old fashioned New England ham and bean dinner with home made pies, sit down for a Chicken Barbecue lunch and more. Admission is free, although donations are graciously accepted. All proceeds go to youth recreation and community programs.

See minerals and crystals from all over the world, Crack a geode, Pan for minerals, Enjoy a hearty whole foods pancake breakfast, Stay Saturday evening for the famous ham and bean supper with dozens of homemade pies.

Schedule Of Events

8 AM : Exhibits open

8 AM - Noon : Wholesome Foods Breakfast

10 AM - 2PM : Library book sale at the Library

1 PM : SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY TED JOHNSON

“Mineral Collecting in Greenland” at the Community Center Auditorium. (See details below)

5:00 PM : Annual Ham & Bean Dinner with homemade beans and pies! This family style event features home made pies and beans made by local Gilsum residents. The dinner also includes ham, potato salad and cole slaw. Seatings beginning at 5 and 6:15 PM at the Gilsum Congregational Church. Tickets go on sale at the Rock Swap Central information booth all day and at the church after 4 PM Saturday.

6 PM : Dealer exhibits close