Apri1 1, 2019 - The Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show, an annual fundraiser for the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, is all set to be even bigger and better this year. Gemstones, geode cutting, panning for gold, and lovely jewelry make this the ideal fun and educational outing for the whole family.

The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is open during the gem show, and admission is free! The Museum displays beautiful crystals and gemstones from the State’s collection, and features an extensive gold mining exhibit, including a replica mine tunnel. There are lots of fun and educational activities for kids. 

A wide variety of gemstone jewelry and rough, breathtaking mineral and rock specimens, fossils, crystals, beads and mineral-related crafts of all sorts will be available from our many vendors. The Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club will be cutting geodes and doing various mineral and jewelry demonstrations throughout the show. Silent auctions and a huge raffle add to the fun.

All of this takes place at the Mariposa Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and on Sunday, April 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Parking is free. Adult admission is $3; admission for kids 14 and under is free.  Admission to the Museum is free during the Show.

Visit the Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club's Facebook page.

The Mariposa County Fairgrounds are located at: 5005 Fairground Road in Mariposa, Ca.

Visit the California State Mining & Mineral Museum website.

Source: Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club