Quartzsite Improvement Association

Home of the world-famous Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show

usually the third or fourth weekend in January

This page contains photos and information about the Pow Wow

Rockhounds! Check out the field trip schedule!!!

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Beautiful jewelry on display at Pow Wow

Beautiful jewelry in creative displays are part of what draws shoppers from all over the country to Pow Wow. Some Pow Wow jewelers even mine their own stones.

A crystal lotus flower gleams in the January Quartzsite Pow Wow sun.

Rockhounds from all around the world bring their treasures to the QIA Pow Wow to show, sell and swap. More than 400 booths fill the nine-acre showgrounds, and unique displays fill the 10,000 square foot QIA community building. Come early and wear comfortable shoes!

Demonstrations include gold panning, wire wrapping, flint knapping, silver soldering and more.

Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem & Mineral Club hosts rock hunting field trips daily. Check out the schedule when you come to the Pow Wow.

Vendor criteria: Booths must contain at least 75% rock, gem, mineral or rockhound-related items. Choose your booth location and fill out an application.

Call 928-927-6325 for more information or e-mail us for a vendor packet. Sign up soon; spaces fill fast!

More details and licensing requirements are available on the site layout page.

Eureka! A happy rock hound finds the perfect peacock rock at Pow Wow. A happy rockhound shopper finds the perfect peacock rock at Pow Wow.
Chrysocolla slabs at Two Dogs Mining's booth

QIA volunteers gather for a pancake supper and Pow Wow planning.

 

 

 

The QIA recruits at least 300 volunteers to run the show. Cooks, day and night security, maintainance, cleaning and food service positions must all be filled for the Pow Wow to be a continuing success. Call (928) 927-6325 or e-mail us to sign up to volunteer for Pow Wow, or anytime. Come have some fun with us, lend a hand, make new friends!

 

QIA volunteers serve three cafeteria-style hot meals daily during Pow Wow, January 19 through 24, 2010, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A special quick-serve vendor line is available for vendors wearing their Pow Wow name tags.

QIA volunteers offer a special preview Tuesday night before the Pow Wow for mobility-impaired folks. Need a ride? Call the Quartzsite Transit Service at (928) 927-4333.

Pow Wow Field Trips - January 2010

Hosted by Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem & Mineral Club

Date Trip # Destination Miles one way MaterialMeet **:    
Wednesday 1 Plamosa Rd 18 Yellow/Red Jasper, AgateNorth
January 20 2 Quartzsite 3 AluniteEast
Thursday 1 Plamosa Rd 20 Red Jasper, HematiteNorth
January 21 2 Stone Cabin 30 Birdseye RhyoliteSouth
Friday 1 Quinn Pass 17 Green-Banded RhyoliteNorth
January 22 2 Salome * 30 MarbleEast
Saturday 1 Earp 47 Purple Jasper, AgateNorth
January 23 2 Wiley Wells 50 Banded Agate
West
Sunday 1 Plamosa Rd 15 BariteNorth
January 24 2 Hwy 10 MM45 30 Desert RosesEast
* High clearance vehicles only, please.

Trips subject to change.  All trips depart at 9 a.m. sharp. Come early and check in with the Wagon Master.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a hat, sack lunch and plenty of drinking water.

Meeting location **:

Meet:Directions:
NorthMeet on Tyson Dr 100 yds east of the fire station off Hwy 95 north of Quartzsite
SouthMeet south on Hwy 95 near mile post 103
EastMeet north side of Kuehn St. --- East of Riggles Ave (Exit 19).
WestTake exit 17 off Hwy I-10.  Go west past Love's truck stop 0.6 miles on South Frontage Rd near Super 8 Motel.

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March 31, 2009