Prineville’s Rockhound Pow Wow returns to Crook County Fairgrounds

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) - A long-standing Crook County tradition is back in full swing.

The Rockhound Pow Wow kicked off in Prineville on Thursday, marking its 79th year.

The event draws vendors from across the country, offering everything from unique rocks and rare fossils to handcrafted jewelry.

David Alexander, owner of Rockwater Stone, has been part of the event for five years. He says what keeps him coming back is the strong sense of community the event has created.

"I've been digging rocks for 20 plus years and I've involved with different vendors and people around the West that have been involved in this. I've also become friends with a lot of these vendors. So it carries on, you know, the culture of rockhounding," said David Alexander.

The gem and mineral show runs through Sunday at the Crook County Fairgrounds and is free for the public to attend.

If you can’t make it to Prineville, there’s another rock show happening in Madras next weekend.