Since 1955 Tucson has hosted
the annual Gem and Mineral Show, which has grown over the years from being held
in an elementary school, to a Quonset hut at The Tucson Fair Grounds, to the Tucson
Community center, and now held across multiple locations across the city. For a
couple of weeks gem dealers and a variety of artisans from all over the country
and the world come to sell their goods, while shoppers come from near and far
to hunt for jewelry and jewelry making supplies, browse for treasures and
bargain for the best prices. This event is one of the single highest revenue producing
events for the Tucson economy, with the estimated economic impact in 2018
around $120 million.
We have attended the show
each of the three winters we’ve stayed in Tucson, and while we’re definitely
not there for the big ticket items, we almost always find something interesting
to take home. We really enjoy walking the miles of aisles, taking in all the
sights and sounds, appreciating the incredible talent on display, and conversing
with the artists. And, after multiple visits, we’ve started to recognize some
of the regulars, and look forward to return visits. Here are some pictures of
the highlights this year.
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