The Tucson Gem & Mineral ShowTM Show is the main Tucson event and the grand finale of shows. This show is the one that started all the others and made Tucson the rock, mineral, and gemstone mecca it is today. The show is held in the Tucson Convention Center, which is the city's largest exhibition venue.
I took many photos at this show. This first report outlines general pictures at the show to give a feel of what the show looks like. More reports on this show, including the special exhibit cases and individual minerals at the show, will be forthcoming.
Entrance to the Tucson Convention Center from S. Granada Ave
Fluorite: Colors of the Rainbow poster at the show entrance
The crowd gathering on the top foyer of the Convention Center
Partial view of the show floor
Another view of the show floor
Down below on the show floor
The outdoor area behind the show where people are gathering for lunch
Some guy dressed as a fossil fish with a moving mouth giving out cards
Hershel Friedman in front of the Rocks and Minerals Booth with his ad
Hershel Friedman in front of the Mineralogical Record Booth with his ad
Table at Rob Lavinsky's booth with some funky Chinese material,
his flyer for the Chinese exhibit at the University, and the Minerals.net contest flyers
