The 58th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show of Greater Cincinnati

Theme: Midwest Minerals and Fossils featuring an “Ugly Rock” contest

- 4 Illustrated Earth Science Programs
- 50+ Retail and Wholesale Dealers
- Swap Area
- 70 Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Displays from museum, university and private collections
- Free Fossil, Meteorite, Mineral and Gemstone Identification

60 Displays featuring Minerals and Fossils From the Midwest

Illustrated Lecture Schedule:

Educational Earth Science Programs

Saturday, May 6, 2023

1 - 2pm: Marvelous Midwest Minerals Dr. Carl Francis
3 - 4pm: Fossils of Big Bone Lick, Kentucky Dr. Glenn Storrs

Sunday, May 7, 2023

1 - 2pm: Collecting Adventures Mr. Les Presmyk
3 - 4pm: Strange Fossils Dr. Collin Sumrall

Family Activites:

Education Center
Scout Merit Badge Assistance
Games
Geode Cracking
Free Mineral Collection (for kids under 12)
Free Fossils (for kids under 12)
Free Fossil, Meteorite, Mineral and Gemstone Identification
Swap Area

Demonstrations and activities:

Lapidary Arts - Table demonstrations throughout the show
Free Door Prizes!
Free Fossil Identification Booth

Free Rock, Mineral and Meteorite ID: 11 to 3

Free Gemstone and Jewelry ID:  1 to 3

Free Mineral Collection (for children under 12)
Everyone under age 12 can select mineral specimens and begin their own collection, compliments of Geofair.

Admission:
Adults: $12.00
Two-Day Pass: $18.00
Children: $5.00
Scouts in uniform: Free
Scout Leaders pay adult rates
Teachers with ID and paid adult companion: FREE

Education:
Displays
Demonstrations
Lectures
Learning Center

For Kids:
Education Center
Free Specimens for
12 and under attendees
Merit Badge Material

Dealers: Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Jewelry Equipment, Hobby Magazines

Date: May 6-7, 2023

Time:

Saturday May 6, 2023, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday May 7, 2023, 11 am to 5 pm

Venue: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road,Sharonville, OH, 45241.

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