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41st Annual Calgary
Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
One of Western Canada's Largest Shows
Organized by the Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club
"A Hobby for All Ages"
- Saturday, May 5, 2001
9 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, May 6, 2001
10 am - 5 pm
- West Hillhurst Arena,
1940 - 6th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Displays / Show Case Exhibits:
- Featuring spectacular gem, mineral, fossil, crystal and lapidary collections.
- Outstanding displays by our own and other club members. Hand crafted, one of a kind, silversmithing, carving, scrimshaw and glass engraved treasures.
Demonstrations:
- To show you the "Tricks of the Trade" and unveil the secrets of how these "one of a kind" treasures are made.
18 Dealers and Suppliers:
With thousands of items for the Hobby Enthusiast! Everything your heart could desire or your pocket book afford...
- Mineral and fossil specimens
- Rough rock and slices
- Gemstones
- Finished jewellery
- Gift items
- Tools and equipment
Other activities...
- Information Table
- Silent Auction
- Fish Pond for the Kids
- Hourly Door Prizes
Guest Participants:
- There is only room for 80 show case exhibits. Reserve your space early. An exhibitor form may be obtained from Exhibits Chairman, Donna Brodie, or any of the other contact persons.
- Deadline for forms to be received is April 1, 2001. (This is not an April Fools joke!)
Entries for the competitive exhibits will be judged according to the GMFC Uniform Rules for Competitive Displays, 1989-1990 Edition.
Single Stone Competition
for NOVICE competitors only:
- BC - 7 Single Cabochon
Size - 30 mm x 40mm OVAL
Material: JASPER, any colour
- BF - 2 Single Faceted Stone
Size - 10 mm
Cut - Standard Brilliant
Material: QUARTZ, natural, any colour
For 3 and 5 Stone, or
Full Case Competitive Classes:
- Please refer to the GMFC Uniform Rules Book.
For more information, please contact our Competitive Exhibits Chairman, John Hausberg by e-mail at jah@cadvision.com, or by phone: (403) 240-4514.
- Adults $3.00
- Seniors / Youth $2.00
- Children 6 and under, FREE (if accompanied by an adult)
- This show is organized and sponsored by the Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club. Feel free to visit our web home page. New members are welcome anytime.
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