Roseville Rock Rollers at the Placer County Fair
Family Fun Zone | Roebbelen Center @the Grounds | Roseville
The Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society is excited to once again participate in the Placer County Fair! Join us in the Family Fun Zone inside the Roebbelen Center @theGrounds in Roseville as we share our passion for rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, and earth science with the Placer County community.
Whether you're a longtime rockhound or simply curious about the natural world, we invite you to stop by our booth and discover what our Society has to offer.
Placer County Fair
June 25th - 28th, 2026
Thursday & Friday | 5 PM - 11 PM
Saturday & Sunday | 12 PM - 11 PM
@the Grounds, Placer County Fairgrounds
700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA
Admission: Adults $9.82 | Military $7.69 | Senior (65 & up) $7.69 | Child (6-13 years) $5.57 | Ages 0-5 FREE | Parking $15
Roseville Rock Rollers Booth
Our members enjoy sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm, and we look forward to meeting fellow rock enthusiasts and introducing new people to the hobby. Our booth will feature educational displays and activities designed to engage visitors of all ages, including:
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Mineral Identification
Have a rock, mineral, or fossil you're curious about? Bring it by and let our knowledgeable members help identify and share information about its properties and origins.
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Rocks & Mineral Exhibit
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, and collecting. Society members will be available to answer questions and share information about the fascinating world beneath our feet.
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Discover the Roseville Rock Rollers
Find out how to become a member and learn about our educational meetings, field trips, lapidary shop, cabochon classes, and other activities available throughout the year.
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Gem, Jewelry, Fossil & Mineral Show
Get a preview of our 64th Annual Show on August 1–2, 2026. Learn about exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, activities, and other attractions planned for this exciting event.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are seeking volunteers to help staff our booth throughout the fair. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote the Society, educate the public, and encourage attendance at our annual show. Junior members are especially encouraged to participate and share their enthusiasm with other young rockhounds attending the fair.
All volunteers receive admission and parking passes.
Volunteer Shifts
Volunteers may sign up for one shift, multiple shifts, or multiple days.
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Thursday, June 25
Setup: 12 PM – 3 PM
Evening Shift: 5 PM – 10 PM
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Friday, June 26
Evening Shift: 5 PM – 10 PM
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Saturday, June 27
Day Shift: 12 PM – 3 PM
Evening Shift: 5 PM – 10 PM
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Sunday, June 28
Day Shift: 12 PM – 3 PM
Evening Shift: 5 PM – 9 PM
Takedown: 9 PM – 11 PM
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Volunteer Role
Volunteers help by:
- Greeting visitors
- Assisting with mineral identification
- Answering questions about the Society
- Sharing your passion for earth sciences & lapidary arts
- Promoting our Annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil & Mineral Show
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Sign Up to Volunteer
Volunteer Signup FormWe hope you'll join us in helping introduce visitors to the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, fossils, and lapidary arts while representing the Roseville Rock Rollers throughout the fair weekend.
Questions?
For questions about volunteering or the Society's participation in the Placer County Fair, please contact:
Jim Hutchings | (916) 995-7380 | jhutchings22@gmail.com
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