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.

2019 GEMS & MINERALS WINNERS

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 for reservation of space or case between June 5 and June 12, 2022, to Diane Cook at (805) 889-1209 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. No one is guaranteed a space or case without confirmation from the Superintendent.

Entries Dates for Competitive and Non-Competitive Entries:
Friday, July 22
Saturday, July 23
Sunday, July 24
10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Click here to view Gems & Minerals Entry Guide

SUPERINTENDENT

Diane Cook

Diane was born and raised in California. She has called Ventura home since 1986. She is married to John and they have a dog-daughter named Hope! Diane loves camping, rock collecting and people! Since High School, Diane has collected Mickey Mouse, Dolphins, Blown Glass, Rocks and many other items. She is an active member in the Gem & Mineral Societies in Ventura. She has been a volunteer at the Ventura County Fair for 12 years and looks forward to another year in 2019.