The Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club has announced its annual Gem & Mineral Show will take place May 11th and 12th. The event will unfold at Gallatin County Fairgrounds on Saturday from 10am–6pm, then again on Sunday from 10am–4pm. A $3 admission is charged for each day. The show is free for those 10 and under with an adult. Come stock up on unique gifts for graduation, holidays and all other occasions!
The weekend will feature numerous vendors selling gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry and more. The event will include a spectacular raffle, silent auctions running all weekend, and a Garnet sorting table. Dozens of display cases will present gems, minerals and specimens collected by Club members.
This event is a great opportunity for families to view and/or purchase world class mineral specimens. It’s also a great chance to learn more about and join the club. If attendees have a rock or mineral specimens that need identifying, they are encouraged to bring them in for identification.
The Gem and Mineral Show is a fundraiser for the Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club, a nonprofit organization and oldest “rock club” in Montana. Organized in 1939, the club is meant for anyone interested in rocks, fossils, gemstones, field trips, as well as learning lapidary and rock cutting skills. It also has its own lapidary shop for cutting, polishing and cabbing rocks.
If you have a curiosity for gems and minerals, the Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club is a great organization to develop wonderful friendships of all ages and interests. Visit www.bozemangemandmineralclub.com to learn more and don’t miss the Gem & Mineral Show, May 11th–12th! •
