Gem and mineral enthusiast Brian Baharie assists would-be gold miners panning for real gold and silver nuggets at Anza's inaugural Rock, Gem and Mineral Show last year. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The second annual Anza Rock, Gem and Mineral Show, will take place April 25 - 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Overland Field, next to Overland Realty in Anza.Following a successful inaugural event last year, organizers are excited to bring the show back in 2025. The event coincides with the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, which bring increased traffic through Anza.The show will feature a variety of vendors selling rock and mineral specimens, gemstones, crystals, slabs, fossils, jewelry, beads, handcrafted goods, antiques and more. Food vendors will also be on-site.Attendees of all ages can pan for gold and silver nuggets, as well as other semi-precious gemstones. This year, the gold panning area has expanded to include a live stream and additional water features.Admi
