2024 CFMS-AFMS Gem Show & Convention
hosted by the Ventura Gem & Mineral Society
Seaside Gems at Ventura
Fri - Sun, May 24-26, 2024
Ventura County Fairgrounds •
Ventura, CA
GEMS • MINERALS • FOSSILS • JEWELRY • DEALERS • EXHIBITS • SPEAKERS • DEMONSTRATIONS • RAFFLE • SILENT AUCTION • KIDS ACTIVITIES & MORE!
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SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS
Learn about a variety of topics from renowned experts at hour-long programs scheduled throughout all three days. (Programs and times are incorporated into the Schedule page.
- Luis de los Santos (mineral dealer): "Condor Agates of Argentina as well as other agate discoveries in the region."
May 24th (Friday), 2:30pm - Michael Santos : "Meteorites"
May 25th (Saturday), 11:00am - Keri Dearborn (Del Air Rockhounds Club): "Geology of the Channel Islands"
May 25th (Saturday), 1:00pm - Maxine Dearborn (Del Air Rockhounds Club): "Amber"
May 25th (Saturday), 3:00pm - Dick Weber (Conejo Gem & Mineral Club & Geologist): "The DeGrussa Copper and Gold Mine, located in Western Australia."
May 26th (Sunday) 11:00am - Ken Rogers (Culver City Rock & Mineral Club): "Do You See What I See? "
May 26th (Sunday) 1:00pm
DEMO SESSIONS
Watch experts at work!
Gem Trees - Sunday Only 1 - 2 pm
Faceting - Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4 & Sunday all day long
Silversmithing - All 3 days, 11 - 3
Cabochons - All 3 days, 10 -2
Wire Wrapping - All 3 days, all day long
Fossil Prep - All 3 days, all day long
Soapstone Carving - All 3 days, all day long
