Prineville is known as the Rockhound Capital of the World for good reason. Hundreds of tourists descend on Crook County every year to prospect at one of the 10 publicly accessible rockhound claims maintained by the chamber of commerce.

Location: Prineville Oregon 97754 Telephone 541-447-6304

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Holiday Ale Festival 2009 Portland December 2 thru December 6 Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12 History of Communities on the Lower Umpqua River Reedsport continuing thru December 17 82nd Annual Yachats Ladies Club Christmas Bazaar Yachats December 5 thru December 6

Other upcoming events include: Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 Hometown Holiday Toledo December 12 Barbershop Cabaret Seaside January 15 thru January 16 Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show Eugene January 22 thru January 24