Saturday October 15 (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Sunday October 16 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

It’s bigger and better than ever with two rooms of dealers, displays, and activities–make sure to visit both the gym and the dining room. We’re in the “usual” place–the Beals Community Center at 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol.

The show will feature a great assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, children’s games, food and refreshments, and free parking.

We will be having a free talk on Saturday:
2:00 PM Lecture and open Q&A on the Geology of Connecticut.

The talk is open to the public and does not require a ticket to the show.

Plus club members will be available to help with identification of Minerals.  Bring in your mystery rocks to find out what they are.

Admission for the show is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

Bristol, Manchester, Meriden, New Haven, Danbury, Stamford, and Thames Valley Mineral/Gem Club Members

Woodtick Recreation Area (same location as last year)

211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, Connecticut

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ARBEQUE
PICNIC and POT LUCK

The picnic will be held at the pavilion from about 12:00 to 4:00.  The combined clubs will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, rolls, paper plates, cups, utensils, condiments, and soft drinks.  The pavilion has 14 large picnic tables, which are under the pavilion, a large paved parking area, restrooms, charcoal grills, running water, 2-3 refrigerators and power outlets all over the place (in cooking area and on posts near the tables and lighting). They provide a volley ball court (bring your own ball), 3 sets of horse shoes for the 3 pits, and bocce balls/court, plus there is a large field if we wanted to play baseball or for the kids to run around.
There is a stream along side that can be fished and a swimming beach directly
across the road (low admission fee per person) with a snack bar and basketball
courts.

YOUR ADMISSION FEE is to bring a side dish to share, such as an appetizer, casserole, salad (pasta, veggies, potato, etc.), dessert, or whatever you think is yummy!

DOOR PRIZES FOR KIDS & ADULTS

MINERAL/GEM SALE & SWAP or DISPLAYS

Bring your surplus minerals and/or lapidary treasures to participate in the sale or
swap.  Or just bring your favorites to show off!   You MUST bring your own
table for the sale/swap—we need the picnic tables for the PICNIC.

Contact your Club president for more information or to RSVP. RSVP by July 24.

Saturday October 16 (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Sunday October 17 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

It’s bigger and better than ever with dealers in both the gym and the dining room. But we’re still at the “usual” place–the Beals Community Center at 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol.

Featuring a great assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, children’s games, food and refreshments, and free parking.

We will be having 2 free talks on Saturday:
1:00 PM Identification of Minerals. Learn how to identify minerals using their physical properties, and practice identifying common minerals.

2:30 PM Uses of Rocks and Minerals. Learn about the common uses of rocks and minerals and compare the natural form to the finished product. (The talk are open to the public and do not require a ticket to the show.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts in uniform are free too.