Annual Show

The 2013 Kalamazoo Rock, Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show is now in the pass. Planning for the 2014 Show has already started and we hope to bring you even more fun and excitement in the coming year.

In the mean time check out photos of our 2013 show at MLive.com

The 2013 Theme – Mighty Michiganders.

Download the 2013 Show Poster (pdf file)

Location


Kalamazoo County Expo Center (on the Kalamazoo County Fair Grounds)
2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Camping available on premises

Time

This is a yearly event that always takes place the weekend before Mother’s Day
(Either the last weekend of April or the first weekend in May)
Friday, May ?th Before 4:00 School kids
Friday, May ?th 4:00 – 8:00 Open to the public
Saturday, May ?th 10:00 – 6:00 Open to the public
Sunday, May ?th 10:00 – 5:00 Open to the public

Activities

For the Kids
  • The Gold Mine! Mine for gems, fossils & “gold”
  • The Wheel of Fortune
  • Beading
  • More…
Demonstrators
  • Beading
  • Wirewrapping
  • Silverwork
  • Faceting
  • Gem Trees
  • Sphere Making
  • Slate Carving
  • Micromounting
  • Lapidary Workshop
Displays Over 50 outstanding club members display their finds and favorites special displays of gems, minerals and lapidary creations
For Sale
  • Reputable dealers with complete hobby sales booths
  • Silent auctions
  • The Specimen Table: rocks from $0.25 to $2.00!
 
  • Diamonds
  • Rubies
  • Emeralds
  • Sapphires
  • Gold and Silver Jewelry
  • Minerals
  • Fossils
  • Carvings
  • More…
Also
  • Geode Cracking
  • Petoskey Stone Polishing
  • Hourly Door Prizes!

Entrance Fees

Adults (12 and up) $3.00
Kids (under 12) Free with paid adult
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Campfire Girls
Bluebirds
… 		free when in uniform

Proceeds

Geological Education including Scholarships for Western Michigan University geology students

Administration