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Young Rockhound Scavenger Hunt

Attention grown ups and young rockhounds!

We will be holding our Young Rockhound Scavenger Hunt, once again, this summer! We have held this in the past, and since we have an abundance of aspiring rockhounds coming from the newest generation, we are bringing it back! We genuinely hope this will be a fun yet educational experience for all the children (and the adults)! For more information, keep on reading.

First and foremost, this is a kids only event. We recommend that kids who are capable of reading comprehension and writing participate in this event, particularly ages 6-12.

About the Scavenger Hunt

All the young rockhounds that wish to participate will start at Level 1. They will have their entire visit to go around the store finding the answers to our questions. Once they’ve completed the worksheet, please have them hand it back to one of the associates to tally up their score.

If everything looks good, they will add their name to a crystal nametag, and we’ll tape it to our progress chart. This is merely so the children will be able to see their progress as they complete each level!

There are 3 Levels in total, and they will increase in difficulty. There will also be a bonus level for any child who wishes to take it on!

Each level that is completed will count as an entry for the GRAND PRIZE which will be announced at the end of summer, and that will conclude our event.

Meet Gemothy!

He is our mascot for this event, so you will be seeing a lot of him!

Every child that decides to participate will receive a “Gemothy” before they head off on their journey. Redeeming a Gemothy (handing your Gemothy back to an employee) will be helpful if they are stuck on a question and need a little guidance to find the answer.

They will receive one Gemothy per Level, so make sure they choose wisely!

Additionally, any question that was answered incorrectly on their worksheet will be corrected with the help of an employee. Whilst this event is meant to be fun and educational, we also want it to be fair in terms of giving every child a chance to be a winner.

Disclaimer: unfortunately, they cannot collect or take home Gemothy because we need to reuse him for any other children that would like to participate. We do appreciate your understanding!

Additional Event Details

  • This event will take place all summer – June 19th to August 31st, specifically when the kids are out of school to when they go back. Please keep in mind, we will be CLOSED the first week in July for vacation, so the event will be on pause during that time.
  • Kids should be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • Parents or guardians will need to leave their contact information for any child that is participating in this event. This way, if your child is the lucky winner, we’ll know who to contact.
  • Children cannot exceed 4 entries. When they complete a level, they are not allowed to retake it. They must move on to the next one.
  • Winner will be announced on September 1st.

For any additional questions, feel free to message us at (856)-795-5077 or chat with us in person! We are more than happy to help! We hope to see you soon!

Mineral Treasures & Fossil Fair — Plymouth Meeting

Gary’s Gem Garden will return to the LuLu Temple for the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society’s Mineral Treasures & Fossil Fair! Gary’s show partner, Trevor, and Gary’s son-in-law, Joseph, will be representing Gary’s Gem Garden this weekend. Don’t worry – they will also be stocked with *all new* goodies!

This is a weekend show, beginning on Saturday, March 25th and ending on Sunday, March 26th.

Event Info:

Saturday, March 25th & Sunday, March 26th

Sat. Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sun. Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:

LuLu Temple

5140 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462


For more information, please reference PMS Event Page or Rock and Mineral Shows. If you have any questions for us, email us at info@garysgemgarden.com or text/call us at (856)-795-5077.

Treasures of the Earth: Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show – Virginia Beach

Gary returns to Virginia Beach! Come and see his *all new* set-up – full of colorful specimens, recently acquired collections and so much more! It is a weekend show, beginning on Friday, March 24th and ending on Sunday, March 26th.

Event Info:

Friday, March 24th to Sunday, March 26th

Fri. Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sat. Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sun. Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:

Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA, 23451


For more information, please reference Treasures of the Earth or TOTE Facebook. If you have any questions for us, email us at info@garysgemgarden.com or text/call us at (856)-795-5077.

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show – Mount Bethel

There’s a first for everything! Gary will be headed to Mount Bethel, PA the weekend of October 22nd for its Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd. Only 60 miles from Franklin, NJ and Pittston, PA!

Event Details:

October 22 to October 23, 2022

Mount Bethel Fire Hall
2341 N Delaware Dr. (AKA RT. 611)
Mt Bethel , PA 18343
Hours of Operation:
Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Admissions:
Adults – $5, *$1 OFF with flyer*
Kids – FREE

Winter Holiday Gift Show – Lebanon

This is it! Gary will be attending the Gem Miner’s Holiday Show, the perfect time to get all your holiday shopping done. The Winter Holiday Gift Show is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, November 19th & Sunday, November 20th. Gary will be bringing an entirely new selection with him to quench your gift-shopping needs!

Event Details:

November 19 – 20, 2022

Lebanon Expo & Fairgrounds

80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon PA 17042

Admission: $6 @ Doors; get $1 off when you purchase your tickets online! Children 12 and under are free

Hours of Operation:

Saturday: 10AM to 5PM

Sunday: 11AM to 4PM

 

Gems, Jewelry & Mineral Show – NYC

Gary will be attending the next installment of Bary Gems Inc.’s New York Gems, Jewelry & Mineral Show. It is now scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, November 12th & Sunday, November 13th. Gary will be bringing an entirely new selection with him!

Event Details:

November 12 – 13, 2022*

THE HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES, GYM 3RD FL
225 WEST 24TH STREET, New York, New York 10001

Hours of Operation:

Saturday: 10AM to 6PM

Sunday: 11AM to 5PM

*Please note: the website link attached to this event page contains a mix-up of dates; the 12th & the 13th are the confirmed dates!

GEMARAMA – (Tuscarora) Oaks, PA

Gary will be attending the Tuscarora Lapidary Society’s 2022 GEMARAMA event, located in Oaks, PA! This year’s them is “A Rainbow of Possibilities.” It is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, November 5th & Sunday, November 6th. He will be bringing an entirely new selection with him!

Event Details:

November 5 – 6, 2022

HALL D at the Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center
100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456

Hours of Operation:

Saturday: 10AM to 6PM

Sunday: 10AM to 5PM

Treasures of the Earth – Virginia Beach

Gary will be attending the Treasures of the Earth’s Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show in Virginia Beach once again! It is scheduled for the weekend of Friday, October 7th to Sunday, October 9th. Yes, he will be bringing an entirely new selection with him!

Event Details:

October 7 – 9, 2022

Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA, 23451

Hours of Operation:

Friday: Noon to 6PM

Saturday: 10AM to 5PM

Sunday: 10AM to 5PM

Treasures of the Earth – Richmond

Gary will be attending the Treasure of the Earth’s Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show in Richmond, VA once again! It is scheduled for the weekend of Friday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 25th. He will be bringing an entirely new selection with him!

Event Details:

September 23 – 25, 2022

Richmond International Raceway
600 E Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23222‎

Hours of Operation:

Friday: Noon to 6PM

Saturday: 10AM to 5PM

Sunday: 10AM to 5PM

Franklin Mineral Show – Franklin, NJ

Gary will be attending the Franklin Mineral Show, hosted by the Franklin Mineral Museum. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th to Sunday, September 18th. He will be bringing an entirely new selection with him!

Event Details:

September 17 – 18, 2022

Franklin Fire Department building/Firemen’s Memorial Park
137 Buckwheat Rd, Franklin, NJ 07416-1446

Hours of Operation:

Saturday: 9AM to 5PM

Sunday: 10AM to 4PM