2013 Gem & Mineral Show Review

The 2013 Gem and Mineral show was a great event, enjoyed by hundreds of Valley gem & mineral fans, students & kids.

Attendees were treated to several new attractions, including:

A rock tumbling display & discussion area,
A ‘rock petting zoo’ where young and old alike could get up close to rock samples & specimens from all over the world,
A gold panning demonstration from the Central Virginia Gold Panning Association,
Even a ‘treasure dig’ for the wee folks!

We need to thank Dean Hostetter (show chairman) and the crew of club volunteers for pulling everything together. Numerous club members supplied the ‘sweat equity’ for setup, breakdown and the myriad tasks that go into making the show a pleasure for Valley families to attend year after year.

Thanks also go out to the many vendors who donated door prizes for the lucky attendees who won them. The vendors outdid themselves this year with their creative wares & hard-to-resist bargains!

The 2014 Gem & Mineral Show promises to build on the success of 2013 as we move to a larger venue & expand the hours the show is open. Please plan on joining us the last weekend of September, 2014 - full details are here!

Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society

May The The Quartz Be With You!

2013 Gem & Mineral Show Review