About Alexander County Fair

The Alexander County Fair in Taylorsville celebrates a Catawba River foothills county where furniture, Christmas trees, and Hiddenite gemstone mining define a unique local identity — the Hiddenite Hills gem mines produce emeralds and other gems found nowhere else in the eastern United States.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, gem and mineral exhibits, Christmas tree displays, local food vendors, and a community fair rooted in the agricultural and mining heritage of the North Carolina foothills.

Visitor Tips

Hiddenite is a gemstone found almost exclusively in Alexander County — the area's gem mines attract rockhounds from across the country. Christmas tree farms cover much of the county's upland areas, and the Catawba River provides fishing and recreation.

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