GEM SHOW LOGISTICS

It's here! 

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show
July 10, 11, and 12
La Plata County Fairgrounds 

HOURS - 10 am to 6 pm on Fri and Sat, 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday

ADMISSION - $5 per person over 12 years of age. Kids in free with a paying adult. 

PAYMENT METHOD - Admission is payable by cash at all entries, or you may use a credit card at the north entry (Fairgrounds parking lot).. Most dealers accept credit cards but some are strictly cash. 

SILENT AUCTION - in the main Exhibit Hall. Many deals here! 

PARKING - Take advantage of TWO Show entrances.
  • Enter at 25th Street into the La Plata Fairgrounds parking lot. This lot fills quickly in the morning but often opens up in the afternoon. 
  • Enter at 24th Street into the High School parking area. There are parking areas close to the fairground's south entrance. Note: On Friday, the Senior Center lot from this south entrance is NOT available. It IS available on Saturday and Sunday.

FOOD SERVICE - three food trucks on site

Volunteers get a free entrance pass. For just a few hours of work, you earn free entry to all three show days to browse at your leisure. It is fun work in a festive atmosphere. To volunteer, please click below. 

A huge thank you to our Gem Show Sponsor, LNN, our Local News Network. 
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Established in 1947, the Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the earth sciences, local geology and mining history, as well as rock hounding,  lapidary and metalsmith arts. We offer an annual gem show, and the only fully equipped open art studio for lapidary and metalsmith arts in this region. Members enjoy field trips, camping, hiking, special events, classes, skill development, and turning beautiful finds into polished stones and finished jewelry. 
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New Building in the Works

Our building is 110 years old and near the end of its life. The Club is hard at work to secure a new facility to serve future generations of art and science enthusiasts. Track our progress on the New Building Page. 

Learn About the Club's Year Round Activities

A wide range of lapidary, metal smith, enamel, casting, and precious metal clay classes are offered to the public throughout the year. Classes are taught by experienced, talented instructors in our well equipped workshop.
Programs and Field Trips are led by experienced speakers about topics and locations around the 4 Corners area. To keep posted on these fun and educational offerings, sign up for monthly announcements on the Join Club page.  
Members enjoy a well-equipped lapidary studio with everything needed to cut, grind and polish stone, as well as a complete metal smith and casting shop to make finished jewelry. Helpful Shop Stewards are available during Open Shop hours.