Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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.

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