For those going, you will be seeing plenty of gem, gemstones, lapidary, and many many other things over the next several weeks. For those not going, here are some views from the 2008 Gem Fair. Watch for 2009 pictures as they are taken.
The first thing you will notice is street vendors all over the place, parking lots, motels, hotels, tents in vacant lots and along the side of the roads.
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There are major shows for rock-hounds.
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Bead Shows.
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Jewelry Shows.
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Very High End Jewelry Shows.
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And then the strange like a Wooly Rino and Wolly Mamouth.
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And then in the evenings the Parties, Formal Gatherings and Presentations.
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One big party for almost a full month. Use the following link to get a complete listing of all shows by date and times. It also tells if the show is open to the public or for wholesale purchasers only. If you have a Tax Certifacte and Resale License, don't forget to bring, it sure helps reduce the price of things. http://www.colored-stone.com/tsg/show_index.cfm
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