arizona gem shows -1997-98
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DEPARTMENT OF MINES & MINERAL RESOURCES Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
1502 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 255-3791 Toll free in Arizona 1-800-446-4259
ARIZONA GEM SHOWS - 1997-98 Circular 74
Compiled by Alice Rosenfeld
~ June 5, 6, 7, 1997 Flagstaff
LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL SHOW, Butler Ave . & Highway 1-40, Flagstaff, AZ Sponsored by Flagstaff Gem & Mineral Society Scholarship Fund Hours : Thurs., 11 :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Free admission and door prizes Attraction: A replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex Show Chairperson: Robert W. Knott, 3703 Walapai Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86001, 520-774-2648
October October 10,11, 12, 1997 Bisbee
BISBEE MINERAL SHOW - 25th Annual, Bisbee Convension Center, # 1 Copper Queen Center, Bisbee, AZ Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours : Fri., Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: $l.50, children under 12 free with adult Show chairperson: Verlyn Mason, 81 Mariocopa, Bisbee, AZ 85603, 520-432-3459 Sponsored by: Bisbee Mineral Club, Inc.
October 11, 12, 1997 Kingman MOHA VE COUNTY GEMSTONERS CLUB SHOW, Mohave County Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 6115, Kingman, AZ 86402 Show Chairperson: Charlie Bridges, 520-692-7480
October 18, 1997 Phoenix ARIZONA MINERAL & MINING MUSEUM FOUNDATION SALE, Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum, 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Demonstrations and activities for children will be sponsored by the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
November November 7,8,9, 1997 Tucson
OLD PUEBLO ROCK & GEM SHOW Pima County Fairgrounds, Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00, Children under 12 free with adult Show Chairperson: Earl Stewart, 7236 Eastview Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710-5517,520-885-3670 Dealers Contact: Val Stewart, 7236 Eastview Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710-5517 520-885-3670
November 7,8,9, 1997 Black Canyon City ROCK-A-RAMA, Albins Civic Center, 19055 K Mine Road, Black Canyon City, AZ Sponsored by the Braggin Rock Club Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free Show Chairman: Wilma Flowers, HC 01, P. O. Box 930, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, 602-374-5623 Dealers Contact: Wilma Flowers
Marquis cut
November 7,8,9, 1997 Phoenix GEM & MINERAL SHOWCASE; Civic Center, Phoenix, AZ Sponsored by the Mineralogical Society of Arizona Hours : Fri ., Sat. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 6p.m, Sun. 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donation: $3 .00, children under 12 free Dealers Contact: Gilbert V. Flores, 3530 W. Mortone Ave." Phoenix, AZ 85051, 602-973-0429
November 15, 16, 1997 Sierra Vista ROCK RUSTLERS ROUNDUP, Oscar Yrun Comm. Center, 3020 Tacoma, Sierra Vista, AZ Sponsored by the Huachuaca Mineral & Gem Club Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Kaye Beale, 1089 Sahuaro Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 1-520-459-1415
Brilliant cut
November 15, 16, 1997 Lake Havasu City LAKE HAVASU GEM FESTIVAL, 25th Anniversary, Nautical Inn Resort, 1000 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86303 (on the island) Sponsored by the Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Hours : Sat., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking: Free Admission: Free Show Chairperson: Delores Scott, 710 Desert View Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Dealers Contact: Manfred Frisch, 1711 Kirk Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
November 28,29, 1997 Sun City SUNDIAL RECREATIONAL CENTER SHOW, 14801 103rd Ave ., Sun City, AZ Hours : 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Admission: Free Dealer Contact: Robert G. Martinek, 10909 Roundelay Circle, Sun City, AZ 602-972-7073
December December 5,6, 1997 Green Valley
GREEN VALLEY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW West Recreation Center, Green Valley, AZ Sponsored by Green Valley Lapidary Club Hours : 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission & Parking: Free Dealers Contact: Ed Cavin 1560 San Carla" Green Valley, AZ 85614
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January January 9, 10, 11, 1998 Buckeye
ROCKAZONA ROCK & GEM SHOW, Corner Yuma Road & Airport Rd. Buckeye,AZ Hours : Dawn to dusk Admission: $1.00 Parking: Free Dealers Contact: 602-979-7400
Januaryl7, 18, 1998 Mesa 23nd ANNUAL FLAGG GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Mesa Community College, west parking lot, Mesa, AZ Hours : 9:00 a .m. to 5:00 p.m. Dealers contact: Dave Riley, P. O. Box 41834, Mesa, AZ , 85201 , 602-396-2825
January 23,24,25 1998 Globe GILA COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Gila County Fairgrounds, U.S . Highway 60, Globe, AZ Hours: Fri ., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m. Show Chairperson: Liz Thatcher, P. O. Box 591, Claypool, AZ 85532520-425-3093 Dealers Contact: Lila Lambrecht, 99 Miami Garden Drive, Miami, AZ 85538, 520-425-3459 Admission: $2.00 donation. Free parking
January 30 - February 8, 1998 Quartzsite TYSON WELLS SELL-A-RAMA, W. Comer ofI-lO Freeway and Highway 95 , Quartzite, AZ Dealers Contact: Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama, P. O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, 520-927-6364 (mail 6-8 months ahead)
January 31 , 1998 Arizona City ARIZONA CITY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY SHOW, Arizona City Club Center, 13270 Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City, AZ Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Arizona City Gem & Mineral Society Show Chairperson: Helen Marti, 805 N. Park Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85223, 520-836-5239
February February 4,5,6, 7, 8, 1998 Quartzsite
QUARTZSITE POW WOW, Ironwood Drive & Mesquite, Quartzsite, AZ Sponsored by the Quartzsite Improvement Association Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free, Parking first Wednesday in February is free, thereafter, $2.00
Show chainnan and dealer contact: Lewis Rader Field Trips: Daily by Roadrunners Gem & Mineral Club, P. O. Box 338, Quartzite, AZ 85346
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 1998 Tucson TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ Sponsored by Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. Hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m . to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5 .00 Show Chairperson: Rick Trapp, P . O. Box 42543, Tucson, AZ 85733, 520-327-9397 Dealers Contact: Gail Barton, P. O. Box 42543, Tucson, AZ 85733
February 13, 14, 15, 1998 Wickenburg GOLD RUSH DAYS GEM & MINERAL, SHOW & SALE, Community Center, 160 N . Valentine, Wickenburg, AZ Hours: Fri ., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m . Dealers Contact: James Koning, P.O.Box 115, Morristown, AZ 85342, 602-388-2372
February 21, 1998 Phoenix PROSPECTORS DAY, Gold panning, demonstrations, panning equipment, and more Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, 1502 W . Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Hours: 11 :00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Charles Connell, 12912 W . Solano Drive, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, 602-935-2007 Demonstrations and activities for children will be sponsored by the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum.
February 21 , 22, 1998 Apache Junction APACHE JUNCTION ANNUAL ROCK SHOW, Apache Junction High School, Ironwood & Southern, Apache Junction, AZ Sponsored by the Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club Chairperson: Ray & June Arambarri, 5275 N . Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction" AZ 85217 Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m .
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March March 7, 8, 9, 1998 Phoenix
PHOENIX GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Rockhound Round Up, Mountain Preserve Center, 1431 E. Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ Sponsored by Maricopa Lapidary Society Hours: Fri ., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m . to 5:00 p.m. Parking: Free Show Co-chairperson: Ann Baker,1719 N . 31st Place, 85208, 602-267-1926 Show Co-chairperson: Pete Fowler, 10629 N. 42nd S1. , Phoenix, AZ 85028, 602-966-1733 Dealers Contact: Bill Lamb, 4224 E. Sacaton, Phoenix, AZ 85044, 602-598-1503
March 13, 14, 1998 Bullhead City 28th ANNUAL RIVER JAMBOREE, Bullhead City Junior High School on Hancock, Bullhead City, AZ Sponsored by Silvery Colorado River Rock Club Hours : 10:00 a.m . to 5:00 p.m . both days Admission: Free Show Chairperson: James Axtell, 10031 Driftwood Circle, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440, 520-763-3140 Dealers Contact: Audrey Robinson, 2056 Catalina, Bullhead City, AZ 86442,520-763-8460
Emerald cut
March 28, 29, 1998 Cottonwood 18TH ANNUAL VERDE VALLEY GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood, AZ Sponsored by Mingus Gem and Mineral Club Show Chairperson: Beverly Tyrolt, 2358 Mosey Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326520-646-9593 Hours: Sat. 10:00 to 5:00 p.m ., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Dealers Contact: Cliff Montgomery, 1527 Destry Lane, Cottonwood, Az 86323 520-646-5438
Anr.i.l April 7, 1998 Yuma
YUMA COUNTY FAIR, Sponsored by Yuma County Fair Admission: $3 .00 Exhibits by Yuma Gem & Mineral Society Hours : 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact: Janet Teasley, 876 Date Ave., Sp. B, Yuma, AZ 85364
May May 22, 23, 24, 1998 Show Low
wmTE MOUNTAIN GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Paint Pony Convention Center, 571 W . Duece of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 Sponsored by the White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club Hours : Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free Contact: Tonie Prochoroff, P.O. Box 2947, Show Low, AZ 85901, 520-537-8855
Arizona Dept. of Mines & Mineral Resources 1502 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Heart cut
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