Staff were quite nice here. I found some earrings to come home with me. My girlfriend also found…read moresome small goodies herself. They had a fair amount of jewelry and small rock specimens to choose from. Shared parking outside.

Road Runner Rocks...this place Rocks! I wish I would have come here sooner on my almost 2 week long…read moretrip to Quartzite. This store had the best prices of seen on so many items, if you pass through these parts you have to visit this place if you're looking for not only the best deal, but some of the coolest items if you're into crystals, incense, boho decor...this is your place! The owner was there on my visit, he was super nice and very knowledgeable about the stones and items he had on offer. This is the type of place where you could easily go crazy and leave with lotsss of cool items, and great gifts if you're on the hunt for all things spiritual. Love that there were papers with descriptions for many of the stones. My next stop to Quartzite, I'm headed straight to Road Runner Rocks to get some more cool gifts. Definitely a must see place if you're in the area!

1st time here, loved the gems. They do need more signage for newbies. Watch out for the vendors…read morethat only take cash...just throws me off as I don't ever have cash. To the Thai food vendor! Thank you so much for going above and beyond. Was amazing.

This is definitely my favorite rock show! It totally rocks! And there aren't even any bands. Just…read morerocks. It's gritty and real, far less commercialized than gem shows you typically find at fairgrounds. A large majority of the vendors here are true rockhounds, who have a passion for what they do. Many of these guys are the ones that found the rocks they are selling. So you will find much more raw material here, bulk rock, and other wholesale-type deals. There are giant amethyst stalagmites, barrels of agates, large quartz crystals, fossils, and every kind of stone you can imagine. Since the people are real and own the stuff they are selling, the prices can be negotiable, too. So if you like to haggle, haggle away. Especially if you are buying large amounts of stuff. The show is also huge, and it's unlikely that you could finish in one day. I know there's no way I could, and didn't when I passed by even though I wished for more time. Maybe it's because I have always marvelled at the amazing number of permutations that nature creates with what is essentially, dirt. Millions of years in the ground cooking and bam, awesome crystals, intricate patterns, beautiful colors. I only made it through about one third of the show in two hours. Overall, if you are up for an adventure and looking for something fun to do, the Desert Gardens Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show will definitely be worth the trip. Five stars all the way.

The Main Event is one of the largest flea markets in Quartzsite. You find just about anything your…read moreheart desires. RV equipment, food, honey, hardware, kitchen goods, batteries, rocks, gems, jewelry, home decor and much, much more. Good deals on many items. Here is where you will see prices you remember before they increased. What a fun day to shop, browse, talk to the vendors and see lots of assorted things. Be prepared to walk so wear comfortable shoes, shades, sunblock and take a hat, which I forgot to do. You will be walking on loose gravel so watch your step. Free lot parking wherever you can find it.

I'll forever have a soft spot in my heart for the desert. Not just the AZ desert, but in nearly any…read moresmall desert community you can find some of the weirdest "Local Flavor" discoveries and meet the most interesting characters you'll ever meet. And Quartzsite is no different. In the 70s some hippies took a break from following The Dead around and journeyed out to see "The World's Biggest Rock Festival." Little did they know, that the kind of stones in store were more mineral and less rolling. *bah dump bump* (Thanks to Mr. Jensen for the joke I've used for going on 15 years.) And, since I know you love to hate the yelpers that just tell a long preamble story before they write a review, another gift for you is that this story is the only thing that came to mind when in the spring of 1999 a friend told me Beck was going to be playing in Indio. "Like INDIO, Indio? Is this another 'rock festival' joke? In any case, as a kid I always looked forward to the big PowWow weekend in January. I didn't realize at the time, or maybe it didn't happen at the time, but there are vendors here all winter long. There aren't as many as there used to be, but it's still worth a stop if you're into weird old stuff, including random musings by Canadian snowbirds. From November to February you'll find loads of snowbirds here selling things out in front of their RVs. What sorts of "things" you ask? Well, clearly, there are rocks. And if you like rocks or geodes or... well... quartz, this is the place for you, my friend. Personally I'm more about the aforementioned rolling variety of stones, what really gets me going at The Main Event is the antiques. SO MUCH OLD STUFF!!! Perhaps it's because I was blessed with an old lady's name, but god dammit, how I love me some old stuff. Old bottles. Old rollerskates. Old plates. Old tools. Old books. Old photos. Old lunchboxes. Old cookie jars. Aside from a select few vendors who are clearly out of their minds, the prices just stomp on the prices from your local vintage store or flea market. The selection.... well, you may have to hunt, but that's truly the fun of a place like Quartzsite. Bring some closed-toed shoes, cash, your haggling skills and some shopping bags and get ready for a shopping experience you won't soon forget.

Another business that is interesting to peruse. They had lots of large fabric blocks that reminded…read moreme of the hippy days. Fabrics with peace signs, tie dye, and sunsets. They had large crystals and small mineral specimens. shared parking lot.

What a great lil store. Full of anything you may need. Dresses, blouses, pants, shoes, purses…read more Women, men, kids, house items! Definitely a Small town Gem! Do yourself a favor and check it out! Great customer service and to top it off the prices are so good and the quality of all the items was impressive! Thank you La Segundita Thrift Store!

Rock lovers gotta visit here. My normal stops were closed so I thought it would be fun to see some…read moreof the other shops. He's got some great buys here. I got beautiful bumblebee jasper palm size stones for a song. Lots of turquoise, Australian Opal, Amethysts, jewelry, and wood carving items. Not everything is cheap but plenty of great finds from a real rock lover and educator. I learned several new things despite yrs of collecting. Did you know Bumblebee Jasper isn't really jasper? Me either.

Stopped in and found the friendliest, knowledgeable owner who has a real passion for crystals,…read moregems, carvings and wood. I found a beautiful amethyst piece, rutile, and a gorgeous smoky quartz. I cannot say enough about this amazing store with excellent merchandise but even better service. Can't wait to stop by again.

This was initially on my radar bc I love quirky bookstores and this fit the bill. I'm writing this…read moreout of compassion bc there hasn't been a lot of new info on here. The owner of the shop has long passed and his widow is trying to sell off what is left in their inventory despite her disabilities. They do have a lot of interesting old books that if, if you can find a use for them, please help her out by buying some. Cash only

Pleasantly surprised to find some quality NF books here, but could be better organized. Some of the…read morebooks tightly wrapped in protective plastic, makes it difficult for casual browsing. I got there on a day when they were having a half price sale and it brought some gems into my price comfort zone. Would definitely visit again, they do seem to get ongoing accessions.

Half Fast Mining in Quartzite, AZ has an excellent selection with fair prices. They have a lot of…read morefluorescent material and Haley was very helpful finding pieces to add to my collection. The selection, pricing and great service means we'll be back the next time we visit Quartzsite.