Tag: CGMA
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CHICAGOLAND GEMS & MINERALS ASSOCIATION 48th ANNUAL SHOW · May 24th & 25th 2025
The 2025 show is on!Can’t wait to SEE you at the Kane County Fairgrounds!! Featuring nationally-known dealers of: jewelry, fossils, semi-precious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists; there will also be geode splitting, silent auction, Kids Korner, “blacklight” fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes, and more! Show HoursSaturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday…
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ESCONI Events for May 2025
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Sat, May 3rd ESCONI Mineralogy Study Group – 7:30 PM – Topic: “Herkimer Diamond Mines” by Elizabeth Thielen In-person at College of DuPage: Technical Education Center (TEC) Building – Room 1038B (Map). Fri, May 9th ESCONI General Meeting – 8:00 PM via Zoom – Topic: “Combining…
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Throwback Thursday #215: 2001 CGMA Show
This is Throwback Thursday #215. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! In case you weren’t previously aware, the CGMA (Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Association) Show is this weekend May…
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Planet of the Rocks – May 25th and 26th, 2024 at the Kane County Fairgrounds
Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association 47th Annual Show ● May 25th & 26th, 2024 Saturday, 10am-6pm ● Sunday, 10am-5pm Kane County Fairgrounds525 S. Randall RoadSt. Charles, IL 60174 Over 30 Dealers, Special Exhibits, Demonstrators,Kids Korner, Door Prizes, and Silent AuctionsFree Parking – Air Conditioned – Food Available Wholesale RoomRequires Current State Tax lD and Trade…
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ESCONI at CGMA 2023
Today is the last day of the 2023 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show. It’s at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. There’s lots of vendors, interesting displays, and good friends…. See you there!
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Throwback Thursday #163: Scenes from the 2000 Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Association Show
This is Throwback Thursday #163. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! Don’t forget that the 46th Annual CGMA – Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Association is this weekend May 27th…
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ESCONI at CGMA 2022
Today is the last day of the 2022 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show. It’s at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. There’s lots of vendors, interesting displays, and good friends…. See you there! Here are a few pictures of ESCONI at the show. Juniors Table Display photots
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ESCONI at CGMA 2021
Today is the last day of the 2021 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show. It’s at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Masks are optional for vaccinated people, hand sanitizer will be everywhere and there will be extra space between vendors. There’s lots of vendors, interesting displays, and good friends…. See you there!
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The CGMA 2021 Show is a GO! Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th, 2021
The 2021 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL starts tomorrow! It will be held on both Saturday, May 29th and Sunday May 30th, 2021. Masks will be required, hand sanitizer will be everywhere and there will be extra space between vendors. See you there!
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The CGMA 2021 Show is a GO!
The 2021 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL will be held on May 29 – 30. Masks will be required, hand sanitizer will be everywhereand there will be extra space between vendors. As usual, we’ll be looking for volunteers to help run the show, and folks…
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Reminder: Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society – 71st Annual Silent Auction Saturday March 14th, 2020 – Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Lapidary
We Will Rock You! Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society Hosts 71st Annual Silent Auction of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Lapidary Treasures Saturday, March 14, 2020 6 to 9 p.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (Across the street from the public library on Oakton) The first…
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43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019: Pictures
Ralph Jewel has a great write up about the show with a bunch of awesome pictures over on The Fossil Forum. Check it out! Here are some pictures of the ESCONI volunteers at the 2019 CGMA Show.
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Today and Tomorrow are the 43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019
The Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2019, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Check here for all the details. Location…
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Reminder: 43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019
The Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2019, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Check here for all the details. Location…
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43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019
The Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2019, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Check here for all the details. Location…
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The CGMA Show for 2018 is Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th 2018
The show is this weekend. Full details are found on their website along with a map. Download the show flyer here. It is always a great time, don't miss it! CGMA Galaxy of Gems 42nd Annual Show May 26th & 27th, 2018 Memorial Weekend Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Road, St Charles, IL…
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41st Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show, May 27th and 28th 2017
The 41st Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show On Memorial Day weekend, nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochoncutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, jewelry making, wirewrapping, prospecting, geode splitting, a silent auction, Kids Korner – and jewelry repair – will all be available! Want more information? Download a brochure or a flyer…
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Reminder for this Weekend: 40th Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, May 28 & 29, 2016
CGMA’s annual “Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show” will be held May 28 and 29, 2016. It is the 40th anniversary. There will be nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochon cutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, beading, wire wrapping, prospecting, geode splitting, a silent auction, childrens’ rock area, jewelry repair and much,…
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40th Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, May 28 & 29, 2016
CGMA’s annual “Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show” will be held May 28 and 29, 2016. It is the 40th anniversary. There will be nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochon cutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, beading, wire wrapping, prospecting, geode splitting, a silent auction, childrens’ rock area, jewelry repair and much,…
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Some of the many faces at the CGMA 39th Annual Show
Some of the faces at the CGMA/MWF show yesterday.
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Pictures of Day 1: CGMA 39th Annual Show – MWF 75th Anniversary Convention
Here are some pictures taken at day 1 of the CGMA and MWF show. Come out tomorrow! There’s plenty more fun to be had!
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Reminder: CGMA 39th Annual Show – MWF 75th Anniversary Convention, May 23-24, 2015
The CGMA 39th Annual Show/MWF 75th Anniversary Convention starts tomorrow! The full show brochure (with a full description with a list of vendors) is here. There will plenty to do and see for the entire family. Don't miss it! CGMA'S 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show and MWF's 75th Anniversary Convention One of the…
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CGMA 39th Annual Show – MWF 75th Anniversary Convention, May 23-24, 2015
CGMA’S 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show and MWF’s 75th Anniversary Convention One of the Midwest region’s largest events for rockhounds by rockhounds – and Illinois largest! Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Wheaton, IL When: Memorial Day weekend, May 23 and 24, 2015 Retail and wholesale show hours, Sat., 10 a.m.-6…
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This Weekend! 5/24 & 5/25 – Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show!
On Memorial Day weekend, nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochon cutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, beading, wire wrapping, prospecting, geode splitting, a silent auction, childrens’ rock area – and jewelry repair – will all be available! The 38th Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is hosted by the Chicagoland Gem and Mineral…
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CGMA Show Coming Up – May 24 – 25, 2014!
Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Association Saturday, May 24, 2014 10am – 6pmSunday, May 25, 2014 10am – 5pm Adults – $5.00Seniors- $3.00Students (13-17) – $3.00Children (Under 13) Free FREE PARKINGINDOORS – AIR CONDITIONED – FOOD AVAILABLE Camping Available – Call (630) 377-0197 nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochon cutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, beading,…
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Make Time This Weekend for the CGMA show!
Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend, May 25 and May 26, at the Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil show at the Dupage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL – it is going to be a great show! And if you are a member of a Chicago rock club and you can volunteer some time to set…
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Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show In 3 Days!
This years’ Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil show is going to be the best show yet! *Yes! Returning This Year: Wholesale Dealer Room! Click here to learn more. Saturday, May 25, 2013 10am – 6pmSunday, May 26, 2013 10am – 5pm Adults – $5.00Seniors- $3.00Students (13-17) – $3.00Children (Under 13) Free FREE PARKINGINDOORS – AIR CONDITIONED…
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Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Dealers
Here is a list of the dealers who will be at this year's Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil show!
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CGMA Show – This Weekend
Click to see photos of previous years’ shows. Saturday, May 25, 2013 10am – 6pmSunday, May 26, 2013 10am – 5pm Adults – $5.00Seniors- $3.00Students (13-17) – $3.00Children (Under 13) Free FREE PARKINGINDOORS – AIR CONDITIONED – FOOD AVAILABLE Camping Available – Call (630) 377-0197
