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Events in 2014
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There are many events of interest to rockhounds in central Canada. This posting includes events sponsored by C.C.F.M.S. affiliated clubs along with activities that would be of interest to our members, which are mainly within a day's driving distance.
Other current events in Canada are available the GMFC Shows and Conventions page. Additional listings from the U.S.A. and other countries can be found at the Rock & Gem magazine showdates page or Lapidary Journal's shows listing
If you would like to have your event included here, please contact <web_admin @ ccfms.ca> with the details including event name, date of event, time of day, location, features, admission, contact info and website details.
2014 Events
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21st Annual Peterborough Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5. The Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario. Admission: $3.00 for adults, children 12 or under are free & must be accompanied by an adult. Directions: From Highway 115 at Peterborough, take the Parkway to Lansdowne St., then East 4 blocks to Monaghan Rd., then North 1 block. Or travel West on Highway 7 (Lansdowne St.), into Peterborough, turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Monaghan Rd., then North 1 block. Contact: Robert Beckett at 705 740 4530 Website: http://www.rockandfossil.com/ Apr |
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The Brantford Lapidary and Mineral
Society presents the 42nd Annual Gem and Mineral Show,
Paris, Ontario. Paris
Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris, Ontario, N3L 1V5. Admission: Adult -
$5.00, 12 years & younger - Free. Dealers, Demontrations, Exhibits, 'Mine
for Gems' Display, Silent Auction Saturday & Sunday |
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Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic or contact at 416-586-5816; naturalhistory@rom.on.ca
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24-27 |
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41st Rochester Mineraloical Symposium, Radisson Hotel, Rochester Airport,
175 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, NY. for more info,
http://www.rasny.org. Scientific lectures, many dealers and
exhibits. |
25-27 |
Toronto Gem and Mineral showCommercial Gem and Mineral Show with lots of mineral, gem andother dealers. Friday 4-9pm. Sat- 10-7pm. Sunday 10-5 pm. Civitan Arena. 1030 Don Mills Road, Toronto. For more details go to http://www.torontogemshow.com May |
2-4 |
Robert Hall Originals
– Annual Spring Open House & Demonstration Weekend
10:00 am to 5 pm each day Featuring Canadian Minerals & Our New Thunder Bay Mine Finds! New & Different Jewellery & Lapidary Demonstrations
Website:
http://www.roberthalloriginals.com
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Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. For more info contact ruehlicke@rogers.com |
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The Kitchener-Waterloo Gem and Mineral ShowLocation: Waterloo Community Arts Centre (aka the "button factory") 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, 10 AM - 4 PM. Rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, meteorites. Free admission. Free rocks for kids. Contact: kwgemandmineralclub@hotmail.com Website: www.calaverite.com/kwgmc Jun |
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Prince Edward County Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
3rd Annual show expanded to 2 days
Rekindle the rockhound in you and discover
nature's treasures at our 3rd annual event - showcasing gem and mineral, lapidary
and jewellery exhibitors in the historic Crystal Palace - 375 Main Street, Picton.Theme this year is "Volcanoes". Other activities Ø Other activities “The Great Volcano Building Contest”, Crystal Cavern & metal detector seek and find activity.
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18-20 |
32nd Annual Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show"Northern Ontario’s Largest Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead, Rock Craft and Jewellery Show and Sale"
Fri. 5 pm-9pm, Sat. 10
am-6pm, Sun. 10 am-5pm.
Location :Carmichael Arena, 1298 Bancroft Drive across from Minnow
Lake; 1 km. south of the Kingsway (Hwy. 17 East) |
27 |
Bancroft
Gem & Mineral Club 17th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Sunday 10 am-4pm. Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St., Bancroft, ON Features: 25 dealers plus silent and live auctions Admission: $3/adult, children & students (18 yrs & under) free. Contact: Frank Melanson at 613-332-1032 | 31-3 |
51st Annual Rockhound Gemboree - "Canada's largest gem & mineral show"
North Hastings Community Centre 103 Newkirk
Blvd, Bancroft, Ontario and the Bancroft Curling Club at 63 Newkirk Blvd.
for more information, contact the Bancroft &
District Chamber of Commerce , Tourism & Information Centre in Bancroft.
1-888-443-9999
our website is
www.bancroftdistrict.com
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| Aug | 16 |
Rockhound Family Day at Robert Hall Originals
A fun family event! Kids Fossil Dig - $1 Kids' Craft & Activities – Free Mineral Identification. Bring A Specimen! For Mineral Enthusiasts: Unveiling New Thunder Bay Amethyst from our mines!
Explore Outdoor Rock Piles!
Giant Silent Auction -
Bring your items to include in the auction! Bidding begins at 11:00 & 1:00
*10%commission)
Free
Rock Swap – Bring a table and set up you treasures. Contact us to reserve your free rock swap
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Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm. President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic or contact at 416-586-5816; naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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| Sep | 13-14 |
Wonders of the Earth"
- The 45th Scarborough Gem & Mineral Club
Show Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough Admission: adults $5, children $1 Contact: Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough scarbgemclub@lycos.com Website: www.scarbgemclub.ca. For more info call 416-282-5319 or 416-284-9797 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20-21 |
48th Annual Ottawa Gem, Mineral and Jewellery Show & Sale
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5.
60 + dealers
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
For more information check out Web Site
www.olmc.ca
or send an email to
dealerchair@olmc.ca or
showchair@olmc.ca
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| 26-28 |
Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show
A great experience for all ages! This show has it all, including seminars, demonstrations and jewellery making classes. Over 35 vendors:
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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| Oct | 15 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic or contact at 416-586-5816; naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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| 18-19 |
45th Annual Gem Storm. Show and sale sponsored
by the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St., Kingston, ON. Features: Over 30 dealers; Children' mine, Jewellery Workshop Information: Contact Les Moss, Show Chairman at emoss@cogeco.net | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24-25 |
Annual UW Gem & Mineral Show Date: October 24th and 25th, 2014 (Friday and Saturday) Time: Oct. 25th Noon to 6 pm, Oct. 26th 10 am – 5 pm Location: University of Waterloo campus, Centre for Environmental & Information Technology (EIT) building Admission & Parking: Free in the gravel lot beside B lot Website details: https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov | 1 |
Walker Club Annual
Auction Sat. Viewing starts at noon, auction at 1 pm on Saturday November 1st”Knox United Church Christian Education Centre Auditorium in Scarborough. North East corner of Sheppard and Midland avenues. Information: Contact: Frank Ruehlicke at 519-880-2716 or ruehlicke@rogers.com Website: www.walkermineralogicalclub.com/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Canadian Micro Mineral Association Fall Workshop
Burlington Arts &
Cultural Center, 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, Canada
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| 13-24 |
Robert
Hall Originals - Annual Fall Open House
12 Days of Christmas Canadian made pewter gifts & jewellery for Christmas gift giving Experience Christmas shopping in a relaxed country setting! New Daily Specials! Help us celebrate 40 years in business! Help us fill our “Chew Chew Train”. With a New Toy or Food Bank donation receive a ballot for a chance to win one of many Local Holiday Gift Prizes!
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| Dec | 10 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic or contact at 416-586-5816; naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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