Fossil Girl Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We are coming from chilly Ontario Canada for a week of sun in Tucson Arizona because we saw there were fossil shows and sales going on at that time. Can anyone suggest spots to see, places to buy or events to attend that are 'fossil' related at that time? Any information would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dead things Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Tucson is the largest Rock, fossil, mineral and gem show in the world. There are over 40 venues There are over 4,000 vendors there for about two weeks beginning in February. Electric Park, the Inn Suites, Ramada, Howard Johnsons, Miners Coop, JOGS, Fossil Coop, 22nd street, Holiday Inn, Every street corner will have Morocco vendors. Be sure to get room reservations now and be prepared to spend lots of money on rooms. And bring lots of extra cash for rocks, fossils, gems and minerals. If you want early shows, go to Quartzsite, Arizona for another few thousand dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've been to both and I have to say Quartzsite is far superior in regards to variety and prices. ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 The main action for fossils will be at these shows: http://www.mzexpos.com/arizona.html The main ballroom at the Hotel Tucson City Center has some mounted skeletons on display plus some great stuff for sale. Black Hills sets up there. Also check out the 22nd Street show: http://www.minerals.net/news/post/2014/03/03/The-Tucson-22nd-Street-Show.aspx There is also the Fossil Co-op on Oracle. When you get into town, keep your eyes open for a display full of show guides. You might see them at your hotel but certainly at any venue hosting a show. I had to stay home and work all across the time of the shows this year so I'm looking forward to going next year - only a few months away now. We are coming from chilly Ontario Canada for a week of sun in Tucson Arizona because we saw there were fossil shows and sales going on at that time. Can anyone suggest spots to see, places to buy or events to attend that are 'fossil' related at that time? Any information would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Girl Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks everyone. We have our flight, hotel and car booked. So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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