
The Culver City Rock & Mineral Club presents our 60th annual Fiesta of Gems show July 8 – 9, 2023. This year’s theme is DRUZY
Fiesta of Gems is an annual event to introduce the community to minerals, gems, earth sciences and the art of jewelry making. We offer jewelry making and lapidary demonstrations, jewelry making classes, and children’s programs. This event helps to support community programs which introduce, educate, challenge, and inspire elementary students in Earth Science activities and provides donations to the Culver City Boy Scouts, Troop 113, and the Culver City Senior Center.
- Free admission
- Children’s games – Kid’s Zone
- Door Prizes
- Grand Prize Drawing
- Over 30 Gem and Jewelry Dealers
- Book Sales
- Tool Dealers
Date & Location
DATE
July 8 – 9, 2023
Saturday, July 8, 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, July 9, 10 AM – 5 PM
Location
Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium
4117 Overland Blvd,
Culver City, CA 90230
Demonstrations

Each year volunteer demonstrators share tips and techniques on a variety of topics:
- Stone carving and lapidary skills demonstration
- Free gemstone identification for all fiesta of gems guests
- Rock-it science, hands-on geologic wonders
- Demonstrating various techniques in jewelry making
- Space rock expert presenting a variety of meteorites from around the world
- Demonstrating the process of cabochon making from preform slabs
- Wire wrapping
- Bead society membership information
- Membership information
Workshops
Interested in learning a new craft? The Culver City Rock & Mineral Club is offering a variety of workshops during our Fiesta of Gems show on Saturday and Sunday. The purpose of these workshops is to introduce various ways of using rocks and minerals and share jewelry-related techniques. The workshops are hosted by our talented members and require advanced registration and a small fee. Space is limited so sign up today.
Workshop Schedule
Saturday, July 8

Philip Lahr
Byzantine Chain Bracelet Workshop
Saturday, July 8, 2023
10AM – 1PM
ROOM B

Annaliese
The Healing Ways of Crystals
Saturday, July 8, 2023
2PM – 4:30PM
ROOM B

Brad Smith
Stone on Stone Jewelry Workshop
Saturday, July 8, 2023
2PM – 6PM
ROOM C
SUNDAY, JULY 9

Philip Lahr
Byzantine Chain Bracelet Workshop
Sunday, July 9, 2023
10AM – 1PM
ROOM B

Annaliese
The Healing Ways of Crystals
Sunday, July 9, 2023
10AM – 1PM
ROOM C

Janice Metz
Beginning Wire-Wrapping
Sunday, July 9, 2023
2PM – 5PM
ROOM B

Brad Smith
Filigree Pendant Workshop
Sunday, July 9, 2023
2PM – 5PM
ROOM C
Vendors
2023 Demonstrators & Vendors:
- Art By Linda Queally
- Buddha Gems
- Cam’s Crystal Gallery
- Christopher Anthony
- Crystal Monster
- Dragon Minerals
- Empire Gems Int’l
- Fossils Inc
- Gabriel Mosesson Jewelry
- Gem Trees By Ferdie
- Gerard Pope
- H&M Minerals
- Jade Shaper
- Janie Duncan Rock-it Science
- JBL Minerals
- Jeremy Berg
- JPK Studio
- Lapis Minor – Patrick Keegan
- Lasco Diamond Products
- Laserglass Art Corp
- Lisa Murphy
- Majesta A-Z Jewelry Supply
- Mayer Morchy
- Miner’s Kingdom
- Nevada Mineral & Book Co
- Pasadena Lapidary Society
- Prentiss Campbell
- Rock ‘N Spheres
- Rockbelly Minerals
- Sorceress & The Stone
- Tourmaline Source
- Wajia Gems Wonderworks
To contact the Dealer Chair, email 2023fogvendors@gmail.com
Press Information & Releases
Fiesta of Gems 2023
July 8 – 9, 2023
Saturday, July 8, 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, July 9, 10 AM – 5 PM
For more press information, email culvercityrocks35@gmail.com