Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society, Leeds, AL
2023 Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society
Sep 1st 2023 - Sep 3rd 2023
Friday - Saturday : 10 am - 6pm;
Sunday : 10 am - 4pm
Adults: $5; Teens: $3; 12 & under: FREE
This family-friendly show will delight everyone from seasoned rockhounds to collectors and to curiosity seekers. Browse through fascinating gem, mineral, and fossil specimens, handcrafted jewelry and decorative items. Wares from local and visiting artists and collectors are featured at 100+ tables. There are sparkling, natural crystal formations, carved stone obelisks, spheres, and so much more. A geode cracker is on site to split whole geodes and reveal their hidden beauty. There will be demonstrations on lapidary equipment, door prizes, and activities for the kids. NEW VENUE: Irondale Civic Center (former Zamora Temple), 3521 Ratliff Rd., Irondale, AL 35210. One of several routes is via Grant's Mill Road at Exit 27 off I-459, near the intersection with I-20. #alabamamineralandlapidarysociety
The annual show is an outreach event by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society, a non-profit organization for people interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and lapidary arts. Anyone can join; experts and beginners are valued alike. Meetings are the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church. Visitors and kids are welcome to attend the meetings. AMLS has club-sponsored field trips for dues-paying members, classes taught by experts, and a workshop in Leeds where members can learn to cut and polish with club-owned rock saws and cabbing equipment. Look for Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society on Facebook.
