Tag: ESCONI Show
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2022 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 19th – 20th, 2022 – Preview #2, Fluorite Crystal
This is the preview post #2 for the 2022 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Live Auction. The show is on March 19th and 20th, 2022 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. All details can be found here. This absolutely gorgeous multi-colored grouping of fluorite will be available in our Live Auction. It…
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ESCONI 2022 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! March 19th and 20th, 2022
Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois ESCONI 2022 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 19th and 20th Dealers, Demonstrators, Displays, Live and Silent Auctions,Book Sales, Kid’s Korner, Geode Splitting Free Parking! Free Admission! DuPage County Fairgrounds2015 Manchester Rd.Wheaton, IllinoisSaturday 10 AM to 5 PMSunday 10 AM to 4 PMwww.esconi.org Download Show Flyer
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2021 ESCONI Fall Sale October 16th, 2021 – Preview #7, Selenite
This is the preview post #7 for the 2021 ESCONI Fall Sale Live Auction. The sale is on October 16th, 2021 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. All details can be found here. Here’s a nice specimen of Selenite. In this form, it’s called a Desert Rose or Gypsum.
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Status of the 2021 ESCONI Show – October 16th, 2021
The ESCONI show is usually held in each year March. The board evaluated the chances of being able to hold such a show on the usual weekend in March of 2021 and determined that it wasvery unlikely. Other possibilities were considered, such as a virtual show, and rescheduling an in-person show in the fall. The…
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ESCONI 2020 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Canceled!
It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that ESCONI is canceling the annual show slated for March 21 and 22, 2020 at the Dupage fairgrounds due to concerns about the corona virus. There is a possibility, we will reschedule later in the year. Please stay tuned for more details!
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2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and March 22nd – Preview #8, Fluorite
This is the preview post #8 for the 2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. The show is on March 21st and March 22nd, 2020. Show details can be found here. Here is a nice large specimen of fluorite, possibly from Colorado.
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2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and March 22nd – Preview #6, Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri
This is the preview post #6 for the 2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. The show is on March 21st and March 22nd, 2020. Show details can be found here. This one is a beautiful specimen of Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri. There is quite a but of detail. We have a bunch of Mazon plants this year. …
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ESCONI Flashback Friday #42: ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show 2000
As part of the celebration of ESCONI’s 70th Anniversary, here is Flashback Friday post #42. If you have pictures or stories to contribute, please send them over to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! Here are some notes and pictures from the ESCONI show in 2000. It was held on March 4th and 5th, 2000. ESCONI has been having…
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2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and March 22nd
Saturday, March 21st – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 22nd – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Findunique and interesting books at the used book sale Learnfrom members of club demonstrating their hobbies and collections…
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2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and March 22nd
Canceled! Saturday, March 21st – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 22nd – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors Vendor List! Exclusive Inspirations Fossil Hut Jackangeline’s Pop Up Rock Shop KU Minerals Lavin’s Gems Mineral Miner Rock Stars Rockhound Mike Rock’s Rocks…
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ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 21st and 22nd 2020 – Save the Date!
Make sure you save time to attend the 2020 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show on March 21st and 22nd 2020. We’ll have the usual mix of great vendors, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Junior Booth, Books, and much, much, more! Don’t miss it!
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – New Auction Material for Sunday
Come on out to the show! There is a bunch of new live and silent auction material! Additionally, the vendors will be back again for another day of fun and great deals!
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23rd and March 24th is Today!
Pictures from the show! Come on out! There’s lots to do and see!
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Is Tomorrow!
Show Setup Pictures! Ready to crack some geodes! Mazon Creek Specimens! Minerals
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #15, Macroneuropteris (Mazon Creek)
Tomorrow is the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! Here are a few more pictures of live auction material Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri (Mazon Creek)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #14, More Minerals
Just 2 more days until the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Here are a few pictures of live auction minerals.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #13, Laveineopteris rarinervis (Mazon Creek Fern)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Laveineopteris rarinervis (Mazon Creek Fern)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #12, Neuropteris vermicularis (Mazon Creek Fern)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Neuropteris vermicularis (Mazon Creek Fern)
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #11, Alethopteris serlii (Mazon Creek Fern)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Alethopteris serlii (Mazon Creek Fern)
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Reminder: 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th
Save the Date! Just 1 week until the ESCONI Show! Saturday, March 23rd – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Findunique and interesting books at the used book…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #10, Fluorite Crystals
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Fluorite Crystals.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #9, Laveineopteris rarinervis (Mazon Creek Fern)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Laveineopteris rarinervis from the Mazon Creek biota.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #8, Inesite (Kalahari, South Africa)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Inesite from the Kalahari, South Africa
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #7, Alethopteris (Mazon Creek Fern)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Alethopteris sullivanti from the Mazon Creek biota.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #6, Crenulopteris (Mazon Creek Fern)
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Crenulopteris acadica from the Mazon Creek biota.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #5, Prehnite Calcite
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Prehnite Calcite from India.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #4, Okenite
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Okenite from India.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #3, Fluorite
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Fluorite from China.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #2, Mazon Creek Plant
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. This very nice Crenulopteris subcrenulata will be offered up for auction.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #1, Pyrite
First preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. This one is a very nice chunk of Iron Pyrite.
