The Summer Mineral Swap & Sell at Sterling Hill Mine
Join Sacred Earth at the Summer Mineral Swap & Sell at Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg, New Jersey. This one-day mineral, fossil, crystal, and rockhound event brings together collectors, dealers, families, and mineral enthusiasts for a summer day of buying, selling, swapping, trading, and discovering natural treasures.
Hosted at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, one of New Jersey’s most iconic mineral locations, this outdoor event is a great opportunity to browse dealer tables, meet other collectors, explore unique specimens, and enjoy a day surrounded by minerals, fossils, fluorescents, crystals, gems, meteorites, books, and more.
Sacred Earth will be there with a curated selection of minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstone jewelry, stone carvings, lapidary pieces, home décor, and collector specimens. Come visit our table, see what’s new, and connect with the local mineral and fossil community.
Event Details
Summer Mineral Swap & Sell at Sterling Hill Mine
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
30 Plant St.
Ogdensburg, NJ
Admission & Parking
Admission to the swap is free, and free parking is available.
The museum and underground mine tour are available separately through Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Tour admission is sold separately.
Learn More About Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Sterling Hill Mining Museum is one of New Jersey’s most important mineral destinations and is world-famous for its fluorescent minerals, underground mine tour, and connection to the historic Franklin–Sterling Hill mining district.
Before the show, you can learn more about the mine, its fluorescent minerals, and why Sterling Hill is such an important collecting location in our Sterling Hill Mining Museum guide.
Read Our Sterling Hill Mining Museum Guide
What You’ll Find at the Show
The Summer Mineral Swap & Sell includes a wide variety of material for collectors, rockhounds, families, and anyone interested in natural history.
Show features include:
- Buy, sell, swap, and trade
- Minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, fluorescents, and books
- Fluorescent mineral dealers
- Rock & Fossil ID Table
- Food and refreshments available at the Mine Snack Bar
- A friendly outdoor setting at Sterling Hill Mining Museum
- Sacred Earth vendor table with minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, carvings, and collector specimens
Rock & Fossil ID Table
Have a mystery rock, fossil, or possible meteorite? Bring a few specimens and get help from knowledgeable volunteers at the Rock & Fossil ID Table.
To help everyone get a turn, please limit ID requests to 10 specimens per person or group. This is a volunteer table, and availability may vary depending on show traffic.
What Sacred Earth Is Bringing
Sacred Earth will be bringing new specimens and pieces for collectors, gift buyers, and anyone who enjoys the beauty of the natural world.
Our table will feature a rotating selection of:
- Minerals and crystals
- Fossils and fossil specimens
- Gemstone jewelry
- Points, towers, spheres, and polished pieces
- Stone carvings, hearts, animals, butterflies, and decorative forms
- Lapidary pieces, slabs, and cabochons
- Home décor and display pieces
- One-of-a-kind collector specimens
Whether you are a longtime collector, a beginner rockhound, or just looking for something unique to do in North Jersey, the Summer Mineral Swap & Sell at Sterling Hill Mine is a great event to visit.
If you are looking for a North Jersey mineral show, a Sterling Hill fluorescent minerals event, or a family-friendly rockhound event in Ogdensburg, NJ, the Summer Mineral Swap & Sell is a great one-day stop.
Visit Sacred Earth at Sterling Hill
We would love to see you at Sterling Hill Mine for this summer mineral swap and sell. Come say hello, browse our latest finds, enjoy the show, and spend the day with a community of collectors, dealers, rockhounds, and families.
