Tucson: Downtown: 2010 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

The 2010 Tucson Gem, Fossil and Mineral Shows

The 56th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ will be held February 11-14, 2010. The theme will be "Gems & Gem Minerals."

For two weeks in 2010, Tucson, Arizona hosts dozens of gem shows, dealer displays and special events throughout Downtown Tucson, AZ and nearby hotels during the annual Tucson Gem Showcase. The yearly gem shows and exhibits attract the world's best minerals, jewelry, lapidary and publication dealers from across the USA and beyond to Downtown Tucson. Find a list of current Gem Show Events and web links.

The Gem Shows are a collection of different events held at over 50 locations through the Downtown area. Dozens of shows and exhibits are running at the same time. Most of the gem shows are free. Hours of operation vary by show.

The main event is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ held at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC).

This show attracts thousands of visitors and over 250 mineral, gemstone and jewelry dealers.

For 2010 and beyond, more downtown hotels rooms are being planned. A major downtown revitalization program, Rio Nuevo, is leading the effort to build new visitor and cultural facilities, more hotels and accommodations.

The Gem Shows are also collectively called the Tucson Gem Show and the Tucson Gem, Fossil & Mineral Shows

2010 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show ™ Events Schedule

The Tucson Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show ™ sponsored by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, is held at Tucson Convention Center Exhibition Hall and the Arena. An estimated 240 retail dealers will share the Exhibition Hall and the Arena areas of the Tucson Convention Center with a variety of mineral, fossil, jewelry, and lapidary crafts.

Tickets are available at the door of the Tucson Convention Center (Ticket Office 520-321-1000) and all Tucson Convention Center outlets after January 15, 2009. Admission is $8.25 plus a $0.75 Tucson Convention Center ticket tax. Tickets will be available at the door (cash only) of the Tucson Convention Center (TCC) from February 12 -15, 2010. The 2010 Gem Ride Guide will be available after January 24, 2010.

Tucson Local Updates

Construction still around downtown and freeway

Coming to Tucson in 2010? Beware of some lingering detours

For the year and a half, the Tucson, AZ. I-10 (Intertstate-10) freeway entrances and exits are still closed from 1-19 to Prince Road. This causes an inconvenience to unaware dealers and visitors, and even those prepared to handle the great divide. The Interstate-10 (I-10) freeway exits at Congress are also still closed. The entire project may not end until just before or after the 2010 Tucson Gem Show. Driving along the frontage road near Downtown is reduced to 25 mph because of the pedestrian traffic and congested vehicles due to the construction. View Tucson Freeway Cameras.

Tucson 2010 Gem Show
Local Guide

Tucson Gem shows and exhibits dates
January 11-February 14, 2010

Downtown Tucson Info

New information about Downtown Tucson freeway construction, new parking garages and fees, free shuttle during the Gem Shows.

Downtown Tucson Index
Downtown Parking
Free Downtown Shuttle
Downtown Web Cams
Downtown Restaurants: Coupons
Downtown Shopping
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Tucson Convention Center (TCC)

Tucson Hotels

Information and descriptions about hotels in Tucson and the Downtown area. Make online reservations. Because of construction and the economy, hotels along the frontage road are offering further discounts. Read descriptions and make reservations with brand name travel agencies.

Downtown Tucson hotels, West & U of A (UA)
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Downtown Tucson shuttles during Gem Shows

A local shuttle may operate again in 2010. City officials advise gem show visitors to use parking garages, dealers sites and other shuttle services. Read more about the downtown shuttle.

More information about the Tucson Gem ad Mineral Shows:

Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, 520-322-5773: www.tgms.com
Metropolitan Tucson Visitors & Convention Bureau: http://www.visittucson.org/gemshow/

ASM Exhibit is Highly Relevant to Local Tradition:

Set in Stone: 2000 Years of Gem and Mineral Trade in the Southwest. This exhibition will run through February 2010 at the Arizona State Museum. Explore the routes, materials, and technologies that formed the earliest known trade systems in the Southwest. Read more...

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