gem shows

Places you can go to see and buy rocks, minerals, crystals, gemstones, fossils, beads, and much more.

SHOWS OF INTEGRITY – Present the 44th Annual Kansas City Fall Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Bead Show

See attached flyer for dates and times and $1.00 off coupon. Show-Me Rockhounds will have tables with Great finds from mineral specimens, geodes, flint knapped projectile points, pre-forms/blanks, agate slabs, cut and polished agates, tumbled rocks, jewelry and more. There will be a Tribute to a Former member, and the Mary Bergman Hamilton Book of Minerals will be offered for sale. Hope to see you there!

60th ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW WILL BE FEATURING TWO SPECIAL EXHIBITS FROM THE SHOW-ME ROCKHOUNDS OF KANSAS CITY

POSTER AND WRITE-UP BY STEVE DUMORTIER, PHOTOS BY CLUB MEMBERS.

THE FLUORESCENT MINERAL EXHIBIT RETURNS TO THE KANSAS CITY GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, WITH MANY ADDITIONAL SPECIMENS. SHOWINGS ARE EVERY 15-20 MINUTES, EVERY OTHER HOUR. SEE LIST OF PROGRAM HOURS. PRESENTED BY DAN AND CONNIE SNOW OF THE SHOW-ME ROCKHOUNDS OF KANSAS CITY. THIS IS SOMETHING EVERYONE WILL ENJOY.

Special Exhibits 2018

Don’t miss these special exhibits at the Gem Show March 9-11, 2018.

FEATURE EXHIBIT

FAMOUS ROCK FOOD TABLE – Presented by the East Texas Gem and Mineral Society

An amazing meal featuring rocks and minerals that mimic food items.  Hosts for the meal will be Kinney and Vicky Polve.

INVITATIONAL EXHIBITS

MR. BONES – Tim Seeber; Louisville, CO

Once again the Kansas City Gem & Mineral show is proud to present Tim and his friendly dinosaur puppets.  They can be seen wandering the floor during show hours.  Beware or you will be eaten!

MISSOURI MINES STATE HISTORIC SITE – Art Hebrank; Park Hills, MO

A display of minerals from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Museum.

CALCITE:  A MINERAL OF MANY FORMS – Dr. Charles Spencer, Lees Summit, MO; Ken Stalder, De Soto, KS; and Bruce Stinemetz, Independence, MO

A display featuring the many forms and colors of calcites from around the world.

THE ART OF FLINT KNAPPING – Demonstrations by various local artists

Flint knapping is the art of shaping rocks such as flint and chert into weapons and tools.  Demonstrations will be given continuously throughout the Show.

WALK THROUGH STORY BOOK – Judy Oetting; Levasy, MO

A geological experience geared to the younger set, but of interest to everyone.

A HISTORY OF MINE LIGHTING – Marv Dahmen; Carl Junction, MO

A display of the equipment miners have used to illuminate their work area over the years.

PHOSPHATES AND ARSENATES – Friends of Mineralogy, Mississippi Valley Chapter

A display of mineral specimens containing the phosphate (PO4) or arsenate (AsO4) group.  These minerals tend to be somewhat rare and are frequently brightly colored.

Scholarship Contest

The Association has some scholarships for college students who have completed at least their sophomore year and are legal residents of the United States and studying for a degree in Earth Science related fields. The awards ranging from $250.00 to $1,000.00 each can be applied toward tuition or loans at an accredited college or university in Kansas or Missouri. There are also research grants for graduate students.

The Scholarship Committee will select finalists from applications received by the end of February each year. Applicants are asked to provide the following:

  1. Fully complete the 2018 Scholarship Application including the six requirements listed on the application
  2. Recommendation from a Professor
  3. Submission of all college transcripts

Finalists will be notified by March 2, 2018 and will be requested to attend the Saturday Night Auction on March 10, 2018 at 7:15 P.M. to receive their scholarship.

To enter, mail the requested materials to Molly Stinemetz. Applications must be received by Monday, February 26, 2018. No email applications will be accepted.

Download the application (Word Document) here.