Gem & Mineral Society Of Louisiana

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The Gem and Mineral Society of Louisiana is dedicated to educating our community about Earth Sciences through the lapidary arts and its subspecialties.

THE 51st ANNUAL GEM & MINERAL SHOW...coming 2023

This is not your ordinary show. We will be featuring extraordinary dealers selling fossils, minerals, gemstones like Louisiana opal, finished hand crafted jewelry, lapidary supplies and tools to go rockhounding! For the kids and kids at heart, there will be:
ON FRIDAY - School of Hard Rock will be open to schools in Jefferson Parish and surrounding Parishes wanting to host field trips. Admission is free for students with chaperone. Will have professional speakers featuring Fluorescent Mineral Formation, Geode Formation and Cracking, Louisiana Cost, and Dino Fossils. For more info, please email [email protected] or visit https://www.gmsofla.org/educate-la

During the entire weekend kids can find hands-on cabochon polishing, a *DINOSAUR BONE and CAST Exhibit* geode cracking, fluorescent minerals and many other displays. There will be different demonstrations performed over the weekend so expect something new every day. There is something for all, big and small. DOOR PRIZES - RAFFLES. It's Family fun for everyone as well as Educational. Can’t wait to see you there. Location:
John A. Alario Center Center
2000 Segnette Blvd Westwego, LA 70094

The Dates and Times of the Show are:

OCTOBER 4th, 2025 FROM 10:00 am TO 6:00 pm
OCTOBER 5th, 2025 FROM 10:00 am TO 6:00 pm
OCTOBER 6th, 2025 FROM 10:00 am TO 4:00 pm

ADMISSION:

ADULTS - $6

MEMBERS, STUDENTS AND MILITARY (WITH ID) - $3

CHILDEREN UNDER 12 (WITH ADULT) - FREE

FRIDAY SCHOOL OF HARD ROCK - FREE BY REGISTRATION ONLY

10/12/2026

Meeting tonight at UNO Geology Building. 7:30.

10/03/2026

✨ The 54th Annual Gem & Mineral Show is coming to Westwego! ✨

Join the Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana for three exciting days filled with fossils, precious gemstones, minerals, beads, jewelry, geode cracking, gem mining and much more!

📅 October 2–4
🕙 Friday & Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM
🕙 Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Alario Center | Westwego, Louisiana

🎟️ Present this flyer and receive $1 OFF admission—limit one flyer per person.

Kids 11 and under are admitted FREE, and a weekend pass is just $7!

Mark your calendar and share this post with your rock-loving friends!

10/02/2026

Thanks for joining our show!

✨ Ro A Beads is coming to Westwego! ✨
Shop Roger’s dazzling selection of beads, gemstones, findings and jewelry-making treasures at the 54th Annual New Orleans Gem & Mineral Show.
📍 Alario Center — Westwego, Louisiana
📅 October 2–4
Look for Ro A Beads—an AKS Featured Vendor!

09/30/2026

💎 REMINDER—The New Orleans Gem & Mineral Show is coming soon!

Join the Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana for three exciting days filled with sparkling gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations and fascinating discoveries for the entire family.

📅 October 2–4, 2026
🕙 Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
🕙 Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Alario Center
2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA 70094

Mark your calendar, invite your friends and come discover Earth’s treasures!

09/30/2026

West Bank friends, the gems are coming to your side of the river! 💎

The 54th Annual Gem & Mineral Show is next weekend, October 2–4, at the Alario Center in Westwego. Browse crystals, fossils, gemstones, beads, and jewelry—and visit AKS Featured Vendor Ro A Beads.

Details: https://www.aksshow.com/shows/louisiana

09/30/2026

The 54th Annual Gem & Mineral Show is coming to the Alario Center in Westwego, October 2–4! 💎

Save $1 with $6 early admission online through October 1. Kids 11 and under get in FREE.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/54th-gem-and

09/30/2026

💎 **REMINDER—The New Orleans Gem & Mineral Show is coming soon!**

Join the Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana for three exciting days filled with sparkling gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations and fascinating discoveries for the entire family.

📅 **October 2–4, 2026**
🕙 **Friday & Saturday:** 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
🕙 **Sunday:** 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 **Alario Center**
2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA 70094

Mark your calendar, invite your friends and come discover Earth’s treasures!

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

West Bank bead lovers, Marge from Beading House will be at the 54th Annual Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana show! 💚

Come browse colorful beads and find inspiration for your next jewelry project. See you October 2–4 at the Alario Center in Westwego!

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New Orleans, LA

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https://gmsofla.org/, https://youtube.com/@gmslnola?si=Z1YtY9GfAKXgNMB-

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