Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show
The following description was submitted by the event organizer.
The Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show, the largest local rock and mineral show in the Portland metro area, is presented each year by five regional non-profit clubs to promote lapidary arts, geology, paleontology, and mineralogy. Visit the show to learn from a variety of great exhibits and demonstrations.
- 40+ dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, faceted gems, and lapidary supplies.
- Over 50 display Exhibits of various rocks, minerals, and fossils.
- Kids' corner with games and prizes.
- Interactive Fossil Area to look at fossils and ask questions.
- Door prizes, raffles, and Silent Auctions.
- Interactive demonstrations from experienced artisans in subjects like wire wrapping, cabbing and faceting.
- Special demonstration and exhibit from the Fluorescent Mineral Society and the Northwest Mineral Prospectors Club.