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Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s
Annual Gem and Mineral Show
GEM CAPERS
2009
Austin, Texas
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Rocks ~ Gems ~ Minerals ~ Fossils ~ Jewelry ~ Beads
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Exhibits ~ Children's Activities ~ Live Demonstrations
Over 30 dealers participating! Click here for dealer list.
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Dates
Friday, October 23 (9am-5pm), 2009
Saturday, October 24 (10am-6pm) 2009
Sunday, October 25 (10am-5pm), 2009
Location
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas
Admission
Adults: $5;
Seniors: $4;
Ages 13 – 18: $1
Ages 12 & under: $.50;
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While you are at the show, drop by the AGMS Club Booth!
- AGMS Show Pins, t-shirts, decals, patches, and more
- Door prizes every hour and sometimes every ½ hour
- Membership Applications
- Click here for our show flyer.
While the Kids will enjoy...
- Wheel of Fortune
cost is only $.0.50 for a spin of the wheel – every spin is a winner!
- Gem Mine
cost is only $.0.50 for a three minute hunt for polished rocks in our mine – best value in Austin!
- Jewelry Making
Take your find from the Gem Mine and have it turned into a lovely piece of jewelry. All for only $.0.50!
- Illumination Station
For $.50 you can tour our display of fluorescent rocks and minerals.
See if you can guess what changes will happen!
- Touch Table
Imagine a table full of rocks and minerals that YOU CAN TOUCH.
That’s right, a table full of rocks and minerals that can be
touched with a volunteer ready to answer any questions you might have.
And this event is free. Stop on by!
Parents can enjoy...
- Over 30 dealers with a great selection of fine gems, minerals, jewelry, fossil, meteorites and more! Just in time for the holidays.
- Art demonstrations
- Exhibits
- Door prizes
Come watch our lapidary art demonstrations on:
- the exacting science of faceting. Watch “rough” gems as they are transformed into dazzling gem stones
- as a rough piece of agate rock is transformed into a beautiful cab
- the colorful art of glass bead making. Watch as an artist skillfully creates a wearable work of art.
Interested in offering a demonstration at our event? Email our Demonstration Coordinator.
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Exhibits
- University of Texas
- Famous Diamond Replicas
by the Texas Faceters Guild
- Food Table
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Take a chance on the Wheel of fortune
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Youth Education
Day 2009 Sponsored by
SILICON LABS
Friday, October 23 (9-5), 2009
Teacher Information
Learn more about great benefits of bringing your students
Class Registration

Learn about Dinosaurs with our Dino
Talk Expert!
Dig for your very own treasure!
Quest for Knowledge Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Quest for Knowledge 2nd & 3rd Grade
Quest for Knowledge 4th Grade
Quest for Knowledge 5th Grade
Quest for Knowledge 6th & 7th Grade
Quest for Knowledge 8th Grade
Quest for Knowledge 9th thru 12th Grade
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Prizes
Saturday Grand Door Prize - To Be announced
Sunday Grand Door Prize - "Blue Forest" Agatized Wood from Wyoming

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Examples from previous shows
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If you are a dealer interested in joining our show, please email the Dealer Chair.
If you are interested in information about attending this event, please email the Show Chair. |
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