Gems & Minerals
(jemz ǝnd min’ ẽr-ǝlz): Precious stones that have been cut and polished for use as jewelry or decoration and substances that occur naturally in rocks and in the ground and has a unique characteristic appearance and chemical composition.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
In the game Twenty Questions, the first thing you ask is “Is it animal, vegetable, or mineral?” Well, it’s a good question, because anything that didn’t come from a plant or an animal probably came from a mineral. The bricks of your school building, the glass in your windows, the chalk you draw with- none would exist without minerals. Minerals are also essential in science and industry, for everything from computer circuits to diamond drills. Apart from their utility, beautiful and precious gems cut from mineral crystals give us pleasure to wear or just look at. Minerals are our most valuable and widely used natural commodities. We hope you will join us this year by entering your own gems and minerals in the 2010 Ventura County Fair. You will be proud to share these beautiful gems and minerals with the community and you may even win an award! The Gems and Minerals Department is presented by MillerLite.
Entry Information:
Fair cases and spaces for personal cases are limited.
Please call Diane Cook for reservation of space or case between June 4 and July 19, 2023 only. No one is guaranteed a space or case without confirmation from the Superintendent.
- Diane Cook at (805) 889-1209
Entries Dates for Competitive and Non-Competitive Entries: June 4 – July 19
Exhibit Drop-off dates: Friday, July 28, Saturday July 29, and Sunday July 30, 10:00AM – 5:00PM.
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