2023 Fiesta of Gems


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

Post Card

Postcard Front

Postcard Back

For more press information, email culvercityrocks35@gmail.com