9th Annual Ben E. Clement Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show with DigsJune 7 & 8, 2014

9:00AM - 5:00PM

At Historic Fohs Hall
205 North Walker St, Marion, KY

Come and Enjoy! 
Admission to the Show is Free!    (Donations are appreciated.)
Hourly Door Prizes                Silent Auctions             Vendor Tables

Free Children’s Activities - Sponsored by Farmer’s Bank & Trust of Marion, KY.
Museum Tours**                   Day & Night Digs**

Kentucky Geological Survey Booth
New This Year - Indian Artifact Display

Jewelry Making Classes at 11AM & 2PM on Saturday, June 7th**

**There is an additional charge for these activities.  
Day Digs begin at 9:00AM at the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum.


Jewelry Making Class

The wire wrapping class will be taught by Gere Bunnell.  The class will begin at 2:00PM on Saturday afternoon in Fohs Hall.  If you have your own tools, please bring them.  During the class you will complete at least one pendant.  There is a charge for the class. New this year. A jewelry beading class will be offered Saturday, June 7th at 11AM.  The class will be taught by the talented, Connie Lavin.  During this class, you will learn the techniques to correctly bead.  You will complete one piece of jewelry.  There is a charge for this class

Vendor Tables

The vendors at the show sell a wide variety of items such as minerals, jewelry, fossils, rough material, household décor items and more. If you are interested in being a vendor at our show please contact the museum at (270) 965-4263 or
email us at beclement@att.net.

Children’s Activities

The local “Geology Rocks 4-H Group” has special activities for children 12 and under during the show.  Some of these activities include cupcake geology, digging for rocks and minerals, making a pet rock, and more. So, bring your children to participate in these fun and educational programs while you enjoy the show.

Museum Tours

After visiting the show, walk next door to the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum to experience one of the finest collections of Fluorspar in the world.
Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 
For more information, call the museum at (270) 965-4263 or email us at beclement@att.net.

Come Find Your Specialty Treasures in Marion, Kentucky!

	Address / Phone	Features
Bowtanicals	202 South Main Street, Marion, KY 270-965-2056 View Website	Pottery, Collectible Items, Splatter ware, Crabtree & Evelyn Bath Products, Floral Arrangements, Wreaths and Silk Flowers. Candles, Potpourri, Birdhouses, Garden Ornaments and Rugs. Open Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 2 pm
Clement Mineral Museum Gift Shop	205 N. Walker St. 270-965-4263 View Website	Semi Precious Gem Stone Jewelry, Gem Stone Sculptures, Home Décor, Fun and Educational items, Rock and Mineral Books.
Gran Gran's Clothesline	109 Morningside Dr. Marion, KY 270-965-3115	Infant to Teens clothes major brands Healthtext, Peaches and Cream & Carters Email: grangranwilson@gmail.com
Hodges Sports & Apparel	219 Sturgis Road, Marion, KY 270- 965-4717	The latest in sportswear, including hunting apparel. Footwear from running shoes to hip waders
Johnson Furniture and Appliance	118 N. Main Street, Marion, KY 270-965-4242	A third generation family business offering furniture, appliances, electronics and carpet. Also provides service and professional installations.
Louise’s Flowers	121 N. Main St. 270-965-2749 View Website	Floral Designs and Gifts including Yankee Candles, Woodwick Candles, Fenton Glassware, Turvis Tumbles.  Free Delivery FTD, Teleflora and BloomNet
Marion Feed Mill	501 East Bellville St, Marion, KY 270-965-2252	Known locally as the county's top producer of custom-blend feeds and source for pet and equestrians needs, the Mill is becoming popular among visitors because of their fine selection of Wrangler western wear and collectible Breyer horses.
Mystic Water Gardens & Antiques	4002 US 60 East, Marion 270-704-1027	Marion's newest shopping destination! Diana Herrin has opened this charming store devoted to water gardens as well as fine antiques and accessories. Drop by for a visit!
Ron's Sports Shop	2287 US 60 East Marion KY 42064 270-965-2662 View Website	Browning, Rugar, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, H&K Benelli
Shopco	306 Sturgis Rd. 270-965-4003	Department store, Clothing, Home Décor, Household items including small appliances, Electronics, Health and Beauty Aids, Groceries, Automative and Sporting Goods.
Superior Trophy & Screen Printing	214 S. Main Street, Marion 270-965-4310 800-34-AWARD View Website	We have a complete line of trophies, plaques and awards, and feature complete screen printing services. Everything is produced in-house in our new state-of-the- art 4,000 square foot facility. Our professional staff has over 70 years of combined experience in the awards and printing industry. In addition, we carry giftware that includes Fiesta Dinnerware as well as Blenko hand-blown glassware.
Tactical Arms	106 S. Main St. 270-967-9054	Buy Sell Trade all Firearms, Gunsmithing and Detailing, Special Orders, Ammunition and shooting supplies.
The Daisy Patch	215 Sturgis Rd.  270-965-2200	Floral Designs and Gifts including Ganz, Bittersweet Candles, Fresh Flowers and Plants, Grapeview wreaths, Fee Delivery
Our Picket Fence Antiques and Primitives	6670 US Hwy. 641 270-967-9055 Open Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00	Our Picket Fence is the new antique and primitive store located in the former Cole Lumber building, across from the Hwy 641 / Hwy 70 intersection.  Collectables, glassware, cookware, books and furniture.  ourpicketfence13@hotmail.com
Wheeler's Antiques , Furniture, Herbs & Backroads Gallery	127 E. Carlisle Street, Marion, KY 270-965-0059 270-704-3999 View Website	Specializes in Early Country Furniture from Kentucky and Tennessee, along with quilts, smalls, Amish Prints, Kentucky Photos, Kentucky Inspired Gifts and accessories. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 - 4
We're getting better all the time! Our downtown shopping opportunities are growing. More and more of our visitors are thrilled with the treasures they find in our local establishments.       Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or a special find to add to your collection, come see for yourself in downtown Marion, Kentucky Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail.

Amish Strawberries

Hard Work, Plain Living.   Visiting the Amish in Crittenden County is like taking a step back in time. They have no telephones or electricity and use horses and buggies for transportation.

When you visit, you will see their meticulous care of the land, their craftsmanship in cabinet and furniture making, along with their artistry in handmade quilts and other crafts.

The Amish grow most of their food. The women can vegetables, meat, and relishes. Most make their own bread and noodles. Staples are purchased from local grocery stores.

The Amish strawberries in Crittenden County are ripe and ready to be picked.  Get yours today!

Museum Mineral Dig, Saturday, May 24, 2014, 6pm

Clement Mineral Museum, a one-of-a-kind showcase of the collection of Ben E. Clement, a giant in Kentucky mining. The collection is composed of thousands of fluorite crystal specimens, ranging in weight from a fraction of an ounce to hundreds of pounds. Each specimen was “a rare accidental find” among regular ore bodies. In addition to the fluorite, there are many other rare mineral samples, fossils, and exquisite mineral carvings.

Also preserved in the museum is an extensive collection of journals, photographs, mining tools, and artifacts related to fluorspar mining, an industry that flourished during World War II and was an economic staple until the 1950’s.

The museum is an inspiration to all who visit. The exhibits are geared to maximize visitor exposure to the minerals, the mining, and the people involved in the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District.

	Contact the Mineral Museum for more information. 270-965-4263. Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail.