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Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s
Annual Gem and Mineral Show
GEM CAPERS
2008
Austin, Texas
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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!
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Prizes
Saturday Grand Door Prize - TBD
Sunday Grand Door Prize - TBD

Example from previous show
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Example from previous show
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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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