he Payson Rimstones Rock Club hosts its Annual Gem & Mineral Show in September at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center on HWY 87 at mile marker 251 Payson AZ. Hours: Fri 1:00-6:00 Sat 9:00-5:00 Sun 10:00-4:00.Vendors: Gems minerals fossils specimens jewelry cabochons slabs that are rough or polished and other rock-related art.
Education Center: We offer a Spinning Wheel (where everyone wins a rock) a magnificent fluorescent mineral display a free Treasure Hunt for junior rock collectors sandstone/rock painting and much more. There are educational materials to take home as well as a table for “Ask the Geologist” who identifies mystery rocks and fossils.
Auctions Raffles and Door Prizes: Our show has an end-of-show raffle a silent auction ending every 30 minutes and hourly door prizes.
Demonstrations: We have daily demonstrations by artists who make jewelry stone carvings and do wire-wrapping. Demonstrations occur every day during the show.
Admission to the September show is $3 on Friday and $5 on Sat or Sun. Kids under 13 are free. All our proceeds go toward supporting scholarships for graduating Payson High School seniors and students in Northern Gila County. Other funds go to local elementary schools and public libraries for books and other educational materials. The Payson Rimstones Rock Club Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Event Venue
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, Highway 87, Mile Marker 251, 100 B E Scout Lp, Payson, AZ 85541, United States
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