The Milwaukee Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, now hosted at the Baird Center, is a massive indoor marketplace and exhibition where collectors, hobbyists, families and rock enthusiasts can explore and purchase everything from raw minerals, crystals and geodes to fossils, meteorites, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry and metaphysical décor. Featuring hundreds of vendors from across the country, the show combines shopping with education and discovery, offering items that range from a few dollars to museum-quality specimens. Designed as a “see it, touch it, buy it” experience, it continues to scale toward becoming one of the largest events of its kind in the Midwest, attracting both serious collectors and curious newcomers for an immersive celebration of Earth’s natural wonders.