Welcome to our Rock, Gem & Jewelry Extravaganza!
Step into a world sparkling with discovery and natural beauty. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a curious beginner, or a family seeking adventure, our Rock & Gem Show shines with something for everyone
Educational! Family Friendly! Holiday Shopping!
All the Details:
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Friday, Nov 6, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Saturday, Nov 7, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Sunday, Nov 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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At the Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino 4949 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89130
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Admission: $10 for a 3-day pass - Kids under 18 FREE with adult!
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Free Parking
Event Highlights
Gemstone Display
Informative Displays
Marvel at a dazzling array or rare minerals, sparkling crystals, exquisite gemstones, and fossils from around the globe
Stone Polishing
Live Demonstrations
Watch experts reveal the secrets inside stones.. Watch as some of our talented instructors practice their art
Shopping
Fun
Vendor Marketplace
Shop for unique rocks, polished gems, sparkling crystals, and handcrafted jewelry just in time for holiday gift shopping
Workshops
Lectures
Learn from experts about identification, jewelry making, rock collecting, and more
Silent
Auctions
Silent auctions every hour. Place your bid for rare minerals and other treasures
Door
Prizes
Daily door prizes and the beautiful grand prize
Speaker Schedule
Friday – November 6
2:00pm – Citizen Stewardship: Preserving Archaeological Sites Rayette Martin, Executive Director, Nevadans for Cultural Preservation
3:30pm - Casual Use Activities on Public Lands Connor Murphy, Supervisory Geologist, BLM Las Vegas Field Office Idu Owowo, Geologist , BLM Las Vegas Field Office
5:00pm Australian Boulder Opal in Koroit, Queensland: Mining, Cutting & Stories from the Field Steven "The Ghost" Rucker, Boulder opal miner, lapidary artist, and silversmith.
Saturday – November 7
11:15am – What To Do With Excess Rocks: Fun With Dragons Karen Griffith-Hedberg, SNGMS Member Be inspired by finished examples of fantasy mini-dioramas and creative uses for rocks. **Please Note: Caves and kits will be available at the silent auctions.**
12:30pm – Creative Wire Wrapping – Make a Simple, Beautiful Pendant Nancy Eash-Heyl, SNGMS Member **Please Note: This is a paid presentation for a hands-on demo. A $5 fee includes kit and printed instructions to make a pendant. Tools supplied during demo.**
3:00pm – How to Properly Back Turquoise David Otteson, Otteson Brothers Turquoise **Please Note: this is a paid presentation for a hands-on demo. Fee $25. Does not include turquoise. Bring your own turquoise or purchase at show.**
Sunday – November 8
1:00pm – Don’t Lick Your Rocks!: Poisonous Rocks and Handling Safety MaryBeth Paladino, SNGMS Member