Hendricks County

Danville, Indiana

A detailed botanical illustration of a plant's root system with a black background.
A detailed botanical illustration of a plant's root system with a black background.

Our roots

ABOUT US

Evil Ed and Kelly standing indoors near a staircase with wooden railings. The woman is wearing a black t-shirt with a graphic design and blue jeans, and the man is wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. Rocks are displayed on a table beside them.

THE STORY OF Evil ED + KELLY

ED

Ed has been involved in the rock hobby for more than half a century.

Before rocks took over, his interests included model rocketry and a curiosity into the natural world. However, the rock hobby proved impossible to leave behind because what caught Ed’s attention is that no two are exactly alike.

After decades at rock shows, Ed has seen the very best of the hobby and the very worst. These experiences shaped the values behind Evil Ed’s: tell the truth, respect the customer, and never let a sale become more important than the experience.

Most days, you can find Ed himself greeting visitors when you walk through the door. Ask him a question and you’ll leave with an answer, a story, or an entirely new world to consider.

A watercolor painting of an orange gemstone.

KELLY

Kelly brings her own love of nature and storytelling to the shop.

Together, she and Ed have spent more than 10 years participating in rock shows and more than 25 years assisting a respected gemologist named Pat. That experience introduced them to an enormous range of stones, minerals, fossils, and connections with other collectors.

Kelly also helps shape the welcoming nature of the shop, so don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation at any time. She’s always delighted to speak on her experience and educate customers with questions.

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From dairy barn to clandestine discoveries.

Black and white photo of a cow with a white face and black markings, standing behind a metal fence in a barn or stable.

The building that houses Evil Ed’s has its own history.

Dating back to the 1920s, the space once served as a dairy barn. At one point, a cow stood where visitors now explore all that the shop has to offer.

Close-up of a rough, irregularly shaped piece of blue and gray labradorite mineral with a polished surface showing iridescent blue colors.

Today, the building’s wood and connection to the land make it a fitting home for a shop centered on nature and discovery.

Future plans include continuing to develop the space and adding a greenhouse-inspired element that brings even more of the natural world into the experience.

Collectors

beginners

explorers

discoverers

or just lovers of

Learning+

shiny objects

Rocks, minerals, crystals, stories, + fun facts - Evil Ed’s Rock Shop has something for everyone.

Visit us in Danville, Indiana
(Close to the fairgrounds)