2019 Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show and Sale
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 10/27/2019
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The Rochester Lapidary Society's annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry sale is the best gem show in the area. Once again, it is being held the last weekend in October; October 26th and 27th, this year.
The times will be Sat. the 26th -10 to 6 and Sun. the 27th - 10 to 5. It will be held at Total Sports Experience, 435 W. Commercial St., East Rochester (just off Interstate 490).
Adults $6, Kids under 12 free with adult, 2 day pass, $9.
There are specimens for beginning and advanced collectors; beads to make your own necklaces, craft supplies, jewelry of all kinds, ethnic, antique or modern; geodes which can be opened on site, lights made of salt. You can buy a slice of a dinosaur tooth, or a fossil dino bone. Our vendors have wonderful things from around the world.
Kids can try their hand at mining at the gem sluice, you always strike it rich; buy a straw at the straw draw and see if you won a polished rock or one of the grand prizes. Mineral Bingo is a fun way to learn a little science about the uses, shapes and colors of specific minerals. Every year local artists' groups "make art" to go with a theme (this year the theme is "Celebrating 50 Years"). The artists use rocks and gems in their work to push thoughts in new directions.
There will be a "People's Choice" award to judge the art, through public voting. There will be ribbons and cash prizes in each category. Come. See. Vote. Go to www.rochesterlapidary.org and print your free grand door-prize ticket or visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/ROCGemShow to check out our exhibit.
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