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Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s
Annual Gem and Mineral Show

GEM CAPERS
2008

Austin, Texas
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Gem Capers

Rocks ~ Gems ~ Minerals ~ Fossils ~ Jewelry ~ Beads ~ Exhibits ~ Children's Activities ~ Live Demonstrations
Over 30 dealers participating! Click here for dealer list.
FREE EMERALD COUPON!

Dates
Friday, October 24th (9-5), 2007
Saturday, October 25th (10-6)
Sunday, October 26th (10-5), 2007

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
  • 2008 Show Flyer will be updated by January 31, 2008

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

  • Rock Food Table
  • University of Texas
  • Famous Diamond Replicas by the Texas Faceters Guild
  • and more signing up every day!

Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of fortune at previous show

Youth Education Day
Friday, October 24th (9-5), 2007
Teachers, Click here!
Learn more about great benefits of bringing your students
Register Your Class Now!

Prizes

Saturday Grand Door Prize - TBD
Sunday Grand Door Prize - TBD

Show 2004 Photo
Example from previous show

2004 Show Photo
Example from previous show

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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