Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association 49th Annual Show
Sat, May 23 – Sun, May 24, 2026
525 South Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
The Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association consists of volunteers from 6 Chicagoland area clubs working together to produce the annual show and educate the public about the earth sciences.
Featuring nationally-known dealers of jewelry, fossils, semi-precious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists. There will also be geode splitting, flint knapping (Indian arrowheads), silent auction, Kids Korner, gem flume for kids, “blacklight” fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes, and more!
One Day Show Pass $5.00 Adults $3.00 Seniors & Students/Children (Under 13) Free.
Two Day Show Pass $8.00 Adults $5.00 Seniors & Students/Service Personnel w/ID and Scouts in uniform enter free.
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