2019 ANNUAL SHOW BLOG
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Sunday, December 1, 5:00 PM
The 25th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Show has come to an end. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed putting it on. See you next year.
Sunday, December 1, 1:30 PM
Three more very happy young geode crackers.
Sunday, December 1, 11:30 AM
Whether you are looking for lapidary rough, or beautiful display pieces, there are plenty of great agates at the show looking for a good home with you!
Sunday, December 1, 10:30 AM
A sampling of some of the many unique pieces that vendors at the show have available...all for sale (although some may be a little pricey)
A Labradorite turtle, Fluorite alligator, a huge Malachite, desert rose, crystal geode, grape agate, quartz plate, and ammonite fossil.
Sunday, December 1, 9:00 AM
Day 3 of the Show is about to begin! Doors open at 10:00.
Saturday, November 30, 6:01 PM
Day 2 of the show has come to a close. We hope to see everyone tomorrow for day 3!
Saturday, November 30, 3:45 PM
Here's something you don't see everyday...or actually, ever. This truly unique specimen is a chunk of quartz with a perfect arch of fluorite spheres growing on it.
This amazing specimen is on display at one of the dealer booths at the show. Sadly, it is not for sale.
Saturday, November 30, 1:00 PM
This is just a small sample of the many different jewelry and bead offerings from multiple vendors at the show. Vintage, new, hand-made, custom, or make it yourself...there is something here for everyone!
Saturday, November 30, 12:10 PM
How about this amazing Fluorite specimen! Just one of the many fantastic gem and mineral samples available from vendors at the show.
Saturday, November 30, 11:30 AM
Riley is one lucky young lady! Look at the geode she cracked open herself (with a little help from dad). What a beautiful geode.. Thanks for letting us share.
You can pick out and crack open your own geodes!
Saturday, November 30, 10:30 AM
MRGS is happy to welcome Guy Meador, flint-knapper extraordinaire back to the show this year.
Guy demonstrates ancient stone tool making techniques, and displays/sells some of his incredible hand-made points, knives, and tools. He also has tools for flint-knapping.
Saturday, November 30, 9:00 AM
Doors are open!
Saturday, November 30, 8:00 AM
Doors open for Day 2 of the show at 9:00. Today is Small Business Saturday, and every one of the 30+ dealers at the show is a small business. They travel as much as 40 weeks a year to shows all over the country. This weekend they are with us…and we’re glad to support them.
Friday, November 29, 5:00 PM
Day 1 of the Rock & Gem show has come to a close. Thank you to the 617 people who came out to the show today. We hope to see everyone tomorrow for day 2 at 9:00 AM!
Friday, November 29, 2:30 PM
You can mine your own gems at the Gem Sluice and check out the fluorescent mineral display.
Friday, November 29. 1:00 PM
Doors open at 1:00. The Gem Sluice is up and running. There is a large display of fluorescent minerals, and there are lots of activities for kids (of all ages).
Friday schedule of demostrations:
3:00 Lapidary Cabbing Demonstration.
