We are once again happy to provide detailed show reports of this year's Tucson Gem & Mineral Show®. This show is the main attraction of the multi-week Tucson mineral events. It brings together mineral enthusiasts from around the world to see the exhibits as well as the best and newest material from a multitude of dealers. Our coverage includes the opening show scenes, exhibit display cases, individual minerals on display, and dealer minerals. We will divide these into several posts starting with the opening scenes.
This year's show took place from Thursday, February 9, though Sunday, February 12. On Thursday morning, the show began with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the mayor of Tucson and a representative of the governor's office.
Introductory Remarks by Dr. Peter Megaw, Special & Guest Exhibits Chair of TGMS
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Left to Right:
Mark Marikos, President of TGMS
Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor of City of Tucson
Ms. Becky Freeman, Deputy Director of the Governor of Arizona
Patricia McClain, Executive Manager of TGMS
Jonathan Rothschild and Ms. Becky Freeman With Minerals Treasures of the Midwest Show Posters
Show Staff and VIP's at the Completion of the Opening Ceremony
Maria Powell, host of Bienvenidos a su Casa, interviewing guest exhibitor Gene Meieran
Woolly Mammoth Mother and Baby Replica in the Upstairs Show Hallway
