
Beginning in 2005, the Gem & Jam Festival was initially developed to complement the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase. But as the festival has continued to evolve and expand over the past years, it has cultivated an audience of its own.
With vendors selling unique gems, rare fossils, artifacts showcasing decades of local history, Gem & Jam is as much a cultural experience as it is a musical one. Explore the area’s rich Native American history by walking through gem showcases put on by the American Indian Arts Exposition.

The Pima County Fairgrounds comprise a 640-acre event complex that resides in a desert environment with mesquite, cacti and grass with an average temperature of 80° F. The facility was designed for diverse and multi use to include outdoor concert and stage locations, 3 exhibit buildings, equestrian facilities, animal and livestock arenas, motorized event arena, storage facilities, 15-acres of asphalt display area, outdoor exhibit spaces, picnic areas, RV facilities and areas for out-door camping.
The facilities at the Pima County Fairgrounds include motorized event facilities that are subleased to Tucson Speedway, home of annual pavement racing events and Tucson Dragway, home of annual IHRA events. In support of Pima County residents, the Southwestern Fair Commission, Inc. hosts the Tucson Kart Club along with the Southern Arizona Eventing Association at the Pima County Fairgrounds.












