86th Anniversary Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies Show & Convention 2024

Come experience “Natures Treasures Under Foot” at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC)
Hermiston, Oregon, May 10-12, 2024.
Hosted by the Hatrockhound Gem and Mineral Society

Friday, May 10, 10-6
1:00 pm Annual Meeting

Saturday, May 11, 10-5
8:30-10:00 Editors/Webmasters Breakfast
6:00-9:00 Awards Banquet

Sunday, May 12, 10-4 (Special door prize drawings for Moms)
12-2 Past President/Committee Members/Judges Luncheon

You can find registration forms and more about our show by going to Hatrockhounds.org

Here are the various forms for the show:

  • 2024 Advanced Registration Form
  • 2024 Non-Competitive Display Form
  • 2024 Competitive Display Form
  • 2024 Credentials Form


  • Hermiston is a small town in an agricultural area in Northeastern Oregon. We are well known for our
    Hermiston Watermelons, but we also raise and process such things as onions, potatoes, carrots and
    cantaloupe, to name a few. The mighty Columbia River runs by just six miles from town. You will find a
    small town atmosphere with a progressive feel. Our downtown Festival Street is home to a number of
    special activities throughout the year. You will find family restaurants and eateries ranging from Mexican
    to Bistro foods. The Wildhorse Casino is not far on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Take in the offerings
    at the SAGE (Sustainable AGriculture and Energy) Center in Boardman. Enjoy the Columbia at Umatilla,
    Irrigon or Boardman Marina Parks. Go for a stroll on the Oxbow Trail that leads to the town’s Riverfront
    Park. We look forward to seeing you, so save the date!