Just wanted to start this one now, to see who of the mindat family is coming to Tucson. The focus is on Arizona minerals...and I for one am excited to see what shows up in the displays...as this is one very interesting state , mineralogically speaking, I mean, for instance, within the outer limits of the city of Tucson...there is a gulch where one can occasionally still find gold nuggets after the monsoons have washed new materials down. [clue: it has the word Oro in it's name].. How many cities can boast of that in the U.S.? http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242744#msg-242744 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:31:15 +0000 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,251701#msg-251701 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,251701#msg-251701 Christopher Wentzell Mineral Shows Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:41:07 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,249619#msg-249619 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,249619#msg-249619 This will be my first time at the Tucson show, and I will be there over a week.
The Denver shows are my usual stomping grounds, so I'm really looking forward to meeting some new Mindaters.
Maybe I'll see some great minerals too!:)-D]]> Adam Kelly Mineral Shows Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:40:09 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,247535#msg-247535 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,247535#msg-247535 There is probably space at the Quartzsite Desert Gardens show - here's the link for enquiries
[www.desertgardensrvpark.net]
Desert Gardens is the only show devoted to minerals, lapidary rough and jewelry. The Tyson Wells show advertises a short show in January that is supposed to be gems and minerals, but the show promoters do nothing to assure that most vendors have related material. It's usually cheap Chinese tools, and a lot of other products, but very few rock and gem vendors.

Tucson shows are going to be MUCH more expensive. Then only show that I can think of that you might find an opening in at a reasonable price would be at the Tucson Electric Park (TPE). The best possiblity would be the fairly new show in the TEP's parking lot, which is a separate show than in the TEP. That fact is emphasized by the extraordinary long walk the two adjoining shows force patrons to make from one show to the other. The TEP show site is [www.as-shows.com]
The TEP parking lot show is not a readily found on the web. Try
[azstarnet.com]
According to the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson's daily) the site belongs to "Barbara Hinkley... the unofficial Mapquest of the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase". She is also reported to be very fond of the TEP show.
The good news is that, except for the original show at the convention center, all other shows are free. Plus, there is usually some form of transportation between shows, though the promoters are getting less willing to pay for the inter show vans.]]> John McLaughlin Mineral Shows Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:20:00 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,247316#msg-247316 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,247316#msg-247316
Chris]]> Christopher Wentzell Mineral Shows Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:47:37 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,246552#msg-246552 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,246552#msg-246552 Geoffrey Krasnov Mineral Shows Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:17:07 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245846#msg-245846 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245846#msg-245846
I'm also in the Carlson Country Inn & Suites, from Feb 4 - 12. Look forward to meeting you!

mal]]> Malcolm Southwood Mineral Shows Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:40:10 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245836#msg-245836 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245836#msg-245836 Bob Meyer]]> Robert Meyer Mineral Shows Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:40:58 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245831#msg-245831 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245831#msg-245831
John]]> John Stolz Mineral Shows Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:39:31 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245808#msg-245808 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245808#msg-245808
I live there now :)-D

See ya'll.

Bill]]> William W Besse Mineral Shows Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:30:31 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245773#msg-245773 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245773#msg-245773 Linda Smith Mineral Shows Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:03:16 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245677#msg-245677 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245677#msg-245677 Steve Sorrell Mineral Shows Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:02:40 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245665#msg-245665 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245665#msg-245665 Ralph Bottrill Mineral Shows Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:14:47 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245658#msg-245658 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,245658#msg-245658
Regards
Steve]]> Steve Sorrell Mineral Shows Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:20:53 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,244747#msg-244747 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,244747#msg-244747
Bob]]> Bob Jackson Mineral Shows Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:59:36 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,244497#msg-244497 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,244497#msg-244497 Bryan Major Mineral Shows Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:26:37 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243949#msg-243949 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243949#msg-243949
Bob]]> Jessica and Robert Simonoff Mineral Shows Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:36:23 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243940#msg-243940 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243940#msg-243940 mike royal Mineral Shows Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:06:40 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243917#msg-243917 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243917#msg-243917 Eric Fritzsch Mineral Shows Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:41:27 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243912#msg-243912 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,243912#msg-243912 Ray Hill Mineral Shows Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:48:58 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242885#msg-242885 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242885#msg-242885 I am sad to hear that Jenna won't make 2012, and of course I already know that you will be coming Everett, as you are already a paid up member of the 2012 mineral maniacs at the mansion in Tucson.]]> Ray Hill Mineral Shows Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:08:09 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242874#msg-242874 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242874#msg-242874 Jenna Mast Mineral Shows Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:34:33 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242872#msg-242872 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242872#msg-242872 Linda Smith Mineral Shows Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:12:09 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242871#msg-242871 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242871#msg-242871
Thanks!!!
E]]> Everett Harrington Mineral Shows Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:06:03 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242870#msg-242870 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242870#msg-242870 So if anyone wishes to inquire, I still have a space for either a couple or two separate people in one very large master bedroom.. and I can fill in any interested party on issues of location, rent and what comes with the package.

In response to the party question, John...the place we rent in central Tucson, is a modernized 120 year old private home , so if there is a party, it will be by invitation only, to respect the owners....and to protect the property.]]> Ray Hill Mineral Shows Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:22:27 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242841#msg-242841 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242841#msg-242841 Tomasz Praszkier Mineral Shows Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:58:22 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242839#msg-242839 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242839#msg-242839 Paul Brandes Mineral Shows Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:39:51 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242826#msg-242826 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242826#msg-242826
I plan on being there if my health holds out!]]> Henry Barwood Mineral Shows Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:29:24 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242820#msg-242820 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242820#msg-242820 Alex Homenuke Mineral Shows Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:21:12 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242816#msg-242816 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242816#msg-242816
But an actual party at Ray's place sounds like a great idea too! Ray hires the most ideal location for visiting Tucson if you don't already know - walking distance between Inn Suites and the Convention Centre. If you need somewhere to stay then contact him!]]> Jolyon & Katya Ralph Mineral Shows Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:09:51 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242808#msg-242808 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,64,242744,242808#msg-242808 John Lindell Mineral Shows Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:15:10 +0000