The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society Proudly Presents, the 45th Annual Galaxy of Gems Expo - “Quartz - Gemstone of the Ancients” at Oxnard Performing Arts Center at 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard on November 1st from 9AM to 5PM and November 2nd from 10AM to 4PM.
Activities throughout both days will include demonstrations of lapidary techniques, glass-bead making, wire wrapping and rock polishing. A silent auction will offer rock and mineral treasures. On hand will be a select group of dealers with gems, minerals, fossils, stone beads, Idaho opals, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies and books about earth science and more.
Activities throughout both days will include demonstrations of lapidary techniques, glass-bead making, wire wrapping and rock polishing. A silent auction will offer rock and mineral treasures. On hand will be a select group of dealers with gems, minerals, fossils, stone beads, Idaho opals, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies and books about earth science and more.
- Free Admission
- Free Parking
- Free Hourly Door Prizes
- Each child will receive a free polished rock.
The event this year will host about 70 display cases that will showcase the talents and artistic skills of members and guest exhibitors. Some of the displays and activities are directed towards teaching students about the earth sciences.
JUST FOR KIDS
School and Scouting groups are always welcome at the show.
School and Scouting groups are always welcome at the show.
- Take part in the National Park Service Paleontologist Junior Ranch Program (Ages 5-12). OGMS is an official National Park Service Partner.
- “Pebble Pub”, a fun quiz for the kids to fill out, is based on our displays.
- Dino Discovery - Collect 36 different free Dinosaur Trading Cards.
- A scout badge requirement, “Make A Fossil” is one of our many activities.
- Dino Dig! Choose a fist size “rock” and dig out one of 12 different Dinos!
- Games and crafts for kids.
- Feed Fred - Bean Bag Toss Game
TEACHERS
Teachers with their Teacher ID will receive Earth Science Posters and material to display in their classrooms. By the way, teachers come early, we only have limited quantizes.
