55th Annual SCVGMS Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show

When:	April 16, 17, & 18, 2010
Where:	Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd., San Jose, CA
Time:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday
Who's invited:	Everyone
Cost:	$6.00 for adults, Children under 12 free. (Print the flyer at the bottom of this page for a $1.00 off coupon for admission)

What to do, see, and visit:

SHOW PROGRAM (PDF)
DEALERS 50+ - - of all things beads, rock, gem, mineral, fossil, lapidary, and jewelry related items. See and patronize our 50+ dealers.
KIDS AREA - Kids can earn a patch and get a beginning rock collection by visiting this area.
Special programs and fliers for:
1. Cub Scouts
2. Boy Scouts
3. Junior Girl Scouts
4. Brownie Girl Scouts
5. Future Rockhounds of America
6. School teachers
DEMONSTRATORS - watch experts work on lapidary and rock-related arts. See how a piece of rock becomes a piece of jewelry or a sculpture. Learn how rock specimens are identified.
GUEST SPEAKERS - presenting a variety of topics throughout the show.
DISPLAYS - explore competitive and non-competitive displays of specimen collections and lapidary craftsmanship from special guests, dealers, and club members.
SCHOLARSHIP BOOTH - a collection of fund raising activities with 100% of its proceeds supporting scholarships awarded to selected earth science majors at local universities.
SHOW PARTNERS -
- San Jose Marriott
  The San Jose Marriott is offering a special discounted room rate of $89 per night for our attendees for Thursday, April 15th through Sunday, April 18.
  The San Jose Marriott is located just 5 minutes from 2010 CFMS Show and Convention. The San Jose Marriott is a AAA Four-Diamond Hotel in the heart of Downtown San Jose.
  Click on the Marriott - San Jose logo to book a room or call 1-800-228-9290 and say you are with the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Show. Valet parking is available at the Marriots ($20 per day) or use the local city lots (www.sjdowntownparking.com). The covered parking in the Convention Center may be your best choice.

Current Date and Time
Days Until Show opening: Friday April 16, 2010 9:00am

Click on this flyer for a printable version

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