Get Kirsten & her camera crew over to the 2009 Tucson Show:

http://www.tgms.org/

2009 Show Info: The acclaimed Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ is held every year on the second full weekend of February. It has set the standard for gem and mineral shows around the world, and is now the largest gem and mineral show in the United States. The Show is open to the public and presents retail Dealers only. Proceeds from the Show remain in the Tucson economy and are used to support mineral knowledge and appreciation.

Dates, Times, and Themes
2009 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™
February 12-15, 2009
"Mineral Oddities."
Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
Sunday; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission


Starting January 15, 2009, tickets will be available at all Tucson Convention Center outlets (checks or credit cards). Tickets are available at the door (cash only) of the Tucson Convention Center February 12 -15, 2009. For further information you can contact the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office at 520-321-1000.


Admission is $8.25 plus a $0.75 Tucson Convention Center ticket tax.


Children 14 years and under are free with a paying adult.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 is "Military Appreciation Day" and all active and retired military and their dependents with military ID are admitted free of charge.



56th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™
February 11-14, 2010
"Gems & Gem Minerals"


Exhibits: The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. and Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Committee remains dedicated to presenting extraordinary mineral, gem, fossil, lapidary and jewelry exhibits. These exhibits provide a rare window into private and museum collections from around the world

we love going to Tucson, we have our reservations at the sheraton suites Tucson AZ Hotels. we enjoy going to this event and seeing all the exhibits they have.

I have heard great things about this show but have never been lucky enough to attend. If any of you do make it, we would love to see your photos afterward.
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