Annual Show Page - Feb 26-27, 2011
Welcome to the Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society Annual
Gem Show Page 2008. Dinosaurs bones Invade the Clear Lake Show (See Hands-On)
The Clear Lake Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show is held the last full weekend in February each year at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas, southeast of the Houston Metro area 2.5 miles east of Beltway 8. The next show will be February 26 and 27, 2011. Admission is $5 for adults (good for both days of the show), $1 for students ages 12 -17 and children are Free.
Many of the local newspapers feature dollar off coupons for admission and remember it is good for both days. Show hours are Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. And - Free parking!
The Show Committee has carefully selected about 30 quality dealers to bring a balanced variety of merchandise to appeal to as many people as possible and at reasonable prices. There will be tools, raw materials, and books for the hobbyist, many mineral and fossil specimens for the collector, and jewelry ranging from fun-to wear to the finest opals, diamonds and emeralds.
The show is specially oriented for the whole family! Special demonstrations of lapidary work are included for the entertainment of all show patrons. Do not assume you know what is at the show for extra activities because it was 'there last year'. Due to the continuing need to upgrade and keep up with community needs, readers should check back at this web page prior to the show for the latest updates. For example, many patrons looked for grab bags this year and we replaced them at the membership table for 2005/06. We have hands-on fossil identification table staffed with volunteers from the Houston Museum of Natural History Paleo Dept. They also handed out free minor fossils for young folks to take back and discuss in their classrooms. The CLGMS is proud to provide continuing educational activities for everyone that are fun and a part of learning. It Changes every year>
An excellent special program for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that allows them to get first hand material that helps with Geology related merit badges is now a continuing part of every show. The 'Old Miner' Mike Reves will be there to instruct you! In addition the CLGMS strives to present a varied amount of activities that are attractive to children.
Demonstrations - Another special club sponsored table
provides demonstrations by the Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society Club Members
on Cabochon Making, Rock Tumbling, and Faceting.
Also, a local merchant is available to identify your gemstones at the
Demonstration table.
* * * * * * * * GRAND PRIZE AND DOOR PRIZES * * * * * * * *
GRAND PRIZE: The Grand Prize Drawing is held at 4:30 PM, Sunday. You need not be present to win. The Grand Prize for 2010 is a Citrine Geode. We will post a picture in February.
Door Prizes:
are drawn every hour for items contributed by the show dealers. Stop by and thank them if you win!
For those on the way to our show, we have provided a map showing the location.
Gem Show Map