October 2021

MAPS Satellite Show 2021 in Northfield Inn, IL

DATE: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - Saturday, October 23, 2021

*NEW VENUE: Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center (3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702)

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

 

MAPS National Fossil Exposition 2021

DATE: Friday, October 22, 2021 - Sunday, October 24, 2021

*NEW VENUE: Illinois State Fairground, The Orr Building (66 4 H Rd, Springfield, IL 62702)

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

 

 

2021 Rochester Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show & Sale

DATE: Saturday, October 23, 10am - 6pm & Sunday October 24, 10am - 5pm

TIME: Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

VENUE: Total Sports Experience (435 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445)

COST: Adults $6, kids 12 and under FREE, 2-day pass $9

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

HOST: Rochester Lapidary Society

23rd Annual Erie County Earth Science Day at Penn Dixie

DATE: Saturday, October 2, 2021 

TIME: 10am - 4pm

VENUE: Penn Dixie Fossil Park (4050 North Street Blasdell, NY 14219)

COST: FREE FOR ALL AGES!

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

HOST: Penn Dixie Fossil Park

On Saturday October 2nd, join us from 10 am – 4 pm, rain or shine, to learn about Western New York’s natural history, ecology, and resources through interactive exhibits and demonstrations in a family friendly setting. Experience hands-on learning under the big tent! 2021’s special guests include:

• Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
• Hamburg Public Library
• Graycliff Conservancy
• Buffalo Geological Society
• Buffalo Museum of Science
• Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
• Buffalo Zoo
• eGroup
• Explore & More: The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
• Past & Present Fossil and Rock Shop
• SUNY Buffalo Geology Department

Thanks to the generous support of Erie County and our sponsors, Earth Science Day is FREE to ALL. All ages welcome. This event is accessible to those with mobility impairments and we recommend the use of a reach tool for fossil collecting.

Complimentary fossil collecting trowels will be available to all guests during the event.

Teachers: Please contact us in advance to schedule your group. There is no charge for unguided group tours on Earth Science Day but we request advance notice to help with our parking planning. Guided group tours are available at our usual rates.

This FREE event is made possible by Erie County and Town of Hamburg. Donations are welcome through the day of the event and will support Penn Dixie’s community education efforts.

August 2021

Stone Tool Craftsman Show & the 31st Annual Gathering of the Genesee Valley Flint Knappers Association, Inc.

DATE: Friday, August 27, 2021 - Sunday, August 29, 2021

VENUE: Letchworth State Park (1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427)

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

Website: Genesee Valley Flint Knappers Association, Inc. 
Letchworth State Park Website (1) for More Information 

July 2021

Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse Show 2021 CANCELLED

DATE: Saturday, July 10, 2021 - Sunday, July 11, 2021

VENUE: Center of Progress Building New York State Fair (575 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, NY)

CONTACT: Duck Lyons, President

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

Website: http://gmss.us/ 

 

52nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Sale

DATE: Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, July 25, 2021

TIME: Saturday 10 - 6pm, Sunday 10 - 5pm

VENUE: Zem Zem Shriners Banquet & Conference Center (2525 W 38th St., Erie, PA)

COST: Adults $4, Seniors $3.50, Children under 12 FREE, Scouts in uniform FREE

HOST: Gem City ROCK and Mineral Society

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

Dealers, door prizes, crystals, fossils, geodes, jewelry, beads, activities for children!

(Admission to the event will be based on Federal, State, Local and Conference Center recommendations and mandate for masks, social distancing and occupancy at the time of the show & sale)

 

 

French Creek Archaeological Society Artifact and Relic Show 2021

DATE: Saturday, July 31, 2021

TIME: 9 - 4pm

VENUE: St. Philip Catholic Church Social Hall (St. Philip Church 401 S. Mercer Street Linesville, PA 16424)

COST: $4.00 per person. PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE. Children 12 & under are FREE.

EVENT CATEGORY: SHOW

CONTACT: John Sites (814-398-8212)

MASKS MAY BE REQUIRED.

The number of people could be restricted and social distancing may be required. 

Displays & Items for Sale: Indian Artifacts, Fossils, Minerals, Jewelry, Display Case & Flint Knapping Supplies. You never know what you may find or see!

Demonstrations: Flint Knapping & Spear Throwing

Bring your artifacts & fossils in for identification!

 

 

March 2021

Buffalo Geological Society's 52nd Annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show: "Fossils of New York" CANCELLED

DATE: Saturday March 20, 2021 @ 10am - 6pm, and Sunday March 21 @ 10am - 5pm

VENUE: The Fairgrounds in the Grange, Market and New York State Police Buildings (5600 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg, NY 14075) 

COST: $6.00

ORGANIZER: Buffalo Geological Society 

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

A great educational experience
• Educational Displays
• Lapidary Arts
• Fossils
• Minerals
• Private Gem Collections
• Unique Gifts

Free Parking
Free Admission for Children 12 and Under
Free Admission for Scouts (and Leaders) in Uniform

October 2020

Rochester Gem and Mineral Show CANCELLED

DATE: October 24, 2020 @ 10:00am - October 25, 2020 @ 5:00pm

VENUE: Total Sports Experience (435 West Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445)

COST: $6.00

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

Saturday October 24, 2020 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday October 25, 2020 from 10am to 5pm

2020 Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show & Sale

At our NEW Location: Total Sports Experience
Kids Activities, Educational Displays, Demonstrations, Raffle, Beads, Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Jewelry, Carvings, Spheres, Straw Draw, Hourly Door Prizes, & Much More!

Admission $6 for Adults, Kids 12 & Under free with an Adult. 
Students receive a half price daily admission with valid student ID.
There is also a 2-day pass available for $9.00.
Tickets sold at the door only.

 

 

 August 2020

Artifact & Relic Show CANCELLED

DATE: Saturday, August 1 2020 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm

VENUE: St. Philip Catholic Church Social Hall (401 S. Mercer Street Linesville, PA 16424) 

COST: $4.00 (Children 12 and under free)

PHONE: John Sites 814-398-8212

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

MASKS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. NO MASK, NO ENTRY

Artifact & Relic Show 2020 Presented by the French Creek Archaeological Society

DISPLAYS & ITEMS FOR SALE: Indian artifacts, fossils, minerals, jewelry, display cases & flint knapping supplies. You never know what you may find or see!

Masks are required at all times. For safety reasons, a limited number of people will be allowed in the hall at any given time. Please maintain social distancing. 

DEMONSTRATIONS: Flint knapping & spear throwing

Bring your artifacts and fossils in for identification! 

For more information, call John Sites at 814-398-8212

 

Letchworth Artifacts Show CANCELLED

DATE: August 2020

VENUE: 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427

COST: Free

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

Stone Tool Craftsman Show 2020/30th Annual Gathering of the Genesee Valley Flintknappers

Letchworth State Park - Highbanks Recreation Area

FLINTKNAPPING EVENTS:

-Flintknapping demonstrations under the knappers tent and throughout the event site

-Sales and personal displays of knapping by various artists

-Award ceremony 

LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENTS:

-Walk through the camps and visit with the re-enactors

-Purchase period items from trade blankets

-See black powder firearm demonstrations

ATLATL COMPETITIONS:

-Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition,

-New York Atlatl Association (NYAA) Contests,

-Toss Across the Gorge Qualifiers, Silhouette Shoot

-Mammoth Hunt and Atlatl Battle

 

 

May 2020

Buffalo Geological Society Annual Show CANCELLED

Due to the statewide-ban on large-scale gatherings to suppress the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, our 2020 show has been CANCELLED

DATE: May 16 @ 10:00am - May 17 @ 5:00pm 

VENUE: The Fairgrounds (5600 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg, NY 14075)

COST: $6.00

ORGANIZER: Buffalo Geological Society 

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

A great educational experience
• Educational Displays
• Lapidary Arts
• Fossils
• Minerals
• Private Gem Collections
• Unique Gifts

Free Parking
Free Admission for Children 12 and Under
Free Admission for Scouts (and Leaders) in Uniform

 

April 2020

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Pre-MAPS and MAPS Shows are CANCELLED

Pre-MAPS (Mid America Paleontology Society) Show CANCELLED

Jump Start Hotel Show

DATE: April 15 @ 8:00am - April 19 @ 8:00pm

VENUE: Clarion Hotel (2525 N Dodge St. 1-80, Exit 246 Iowa City, IA)

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

-- Free Admission and Parking! 

3 Day Jump-Start Show officially opens Wednesday April 15th at 8 AM
The main focus is on fossils, gems and minerals, meteorites, novelty items and jewelry.

 

MAPS (Mid-America Paleontological Society) Show CANCELLED 

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, this 2020 show has been CANCELLED

DATE: April 17 @ 8:00am - April 19 @ 5:00pm

VENUE: Sharpless Auctions Facility (5049 Herbert Hoover Hwy, NE, I-80 Exit 249 Iowa City, Iowa)

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

This is the worlds largest fossils only event!

 

BUY, SELL, SWAP & DISPLAY
OF FOSSILS EXCLUSIVELY

INCLUDING: Trilobites, Crinoids, Corals,
Shark Teeth, Cephalopods, Plant Fossils,
Vertebrates, Dinosaur Eggs, Fossil Shells,
Books, and Other Fossil-Related
Merchandise

Children’s Activities, Silent Auctions,
Programs/Workshops

Watch for a list of speakers coming soon!

 

February 2020

Albany Gem Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale - Annual James Campbell Memorial 

DATE: February 22 @ 10:00am - February 23 @ 5:00pm

VENUE: New York State Museum (222 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12230)

COST: $5.00

WEBSITE: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/minerals/

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

The Annual James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 22, 2020 (10 am – 5 pm), and Sunday, February 23th, 10-5.

Vendors display and sell gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, and much more.

Admission:
$5 each day. Children 12 and under are free.
**Cash Only**

Co-sponsored by the Capital District Mineral Club and the New York Academy of Mineralogy. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s mineral acquisition fund.

 

January 2020

Lumagination 

DATE: January 25 @ 6:00pm - February 29 @ 10:00pm

VENUE: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (2655 South Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14218)

COST: $15.50

WEBSITE: https://www.buffalogardens.com/products/lumagination

Past & Present was generously selected to loan fossils and minerals to display in two rooms of the Buffalo Botanical Gardens for Lumagination!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other!

January 24 – Launch Party – Tickets sold separately
January 25-26, January 29-February 1
February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29

6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and Saturday
Doors open at 5:30pm.

Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets.

Tickets:

General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62+) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

Please email tickets@buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 211 with questions.

 

November 2019

DinoFEST

DATE: November 9, 2019

TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm

VENUE: Buffalo Museum of Science (1020 Humboldt Pkwy Buffalo, NY 14211)

PHONE: (716) 896-5200

The Buffalo Museum of Science is again hosting this years DinoFEST. This event is featured for everyone and includes many guest exhibitors. Be sure to visit our table at this years event on Saturday, November 9th (10am to 4pm).

 

October 2019

Earth Science Day 

DATE: October 5, 2019 

TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm

VENUE: Penn Dixie Site 

Earth Science Day. Join us for science and nature fun from 9 am to 4 pm, rain or shine at the Penn Dixie Site. Lloyds Taco Truck will be there for food during this all day event.

 

Rochester Gem and Mineral Show

DATE: October 26, 2019 @ 10:00am - October 27, 2019 @ 5:00pm

VENUE: Total Sports Experience (435 West Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445)

COST: $6.00

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

Saturday October 26, 2019 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday October 27, 2019 from 10am to 5pm

2019 Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show & Sale

At our NEW Location: Total Sports Experience
Kids Activities, Educational Displays, Demonstrations, Raffle, Beads, Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Jewelry, Carvings, Spheres, Straw Draw, Hourly Door Prizes, & Much More!

Admission $6 for Adults, Kids 12 & Under free with an Adult. 
Students receive a half price daily admission with valid student ID.
There is also a 2-day pass available for $9.00.
Tickets sold at the door only.

 

August 2019

Letchworth Artifacts Show 

DATE: August 23, 2019 - August 25, 2019

VENUE: 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427

COST: Free

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

 

Stone Tool Craftsman Show 2019/29th Annual Gathering of the Genesee Valley Flintknappers

Letchworth State Park - Highbanks Recreation Area

Friday, August 23rd - August 25th 

10:00am - 5:00pm (Friday & Saturday) 10:00am - 2:00pm (Sunday)

FLINTKNAPPING EVENTS:

-Flintknapping demonstrations under the knappers tent and throughout the event site

-Sales and personal displays of knapping by various artists

-Award ceremony – Sunday at 11:00 AM

LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENTS:

-Walk through the camps and visit with the re-enactors

-Purchase period items from trade blankets

-See black powder firearm demonstrations

ATLATL COMPETITIONS: August 23rd, 24th, & 25th

-Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition,

-New York Atlatl Association (NYAA) Contests,

-Toss Across the Gorge Qualifiers, Silhouette Shoot

-Mammoth Hunt and Atlatl Battle

 

November 2018

DinoFEST at the Buffalo Museum of Science

DATE: November 9, 2018 @5:30pm - November 10, 2018 @ 4:00pm

VENUE: Buffalo Museum of Science (1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211)

PHONE: (716) 896-5200

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

A family day event at the Buffalo Museum of Science featuring special exhibits on dinosaurs and much more!

 

September 2018

Fall Harvest Festival 

DATE: September 29, 2018

TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

VENUE: Bassett Park on the corner of Youngs and Klein Road in Williamsville, NY

Come see us at this outdoor event on Saturday September 29th. We are looking forward to the Fall Harvest Festival, with many dealers and great exhibits to view. We will be set up for this outdoor show in Bassett Park on the Corner of Youngs and Klein Road.

 

August 2018

Dinosaurs, Fossils & Nature Science Summer Day Camp

DATE: August 15, 2018

TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm

COST: $200 

EVENT CATEGORY: Camp

Pre-registration is required for this special event. We will be studying fossils from all over the world, including how they form, where they come from, and other important and fun information. This program is a special day, and is only one of a week of special activities performed with Penn Dixie.

 

July 2018

Dinosaurs, Fossils & Nature Science Summer Day Camp

DATE: July 18, 2018

TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm

COST: $200

EVENT CATEGORY: Camp 

Pre-registration is required for this special event. We will be studying fossils from all over the world, including how they form, where they come from, and other important and fun information. This program is a special day, and is only one of a week of special activities performed with Penn Dixie.

 

June 2018

Great Lakes Experience

DATE: June 9, 2018

TIME: 11:00am - 5:00pm

COST: Free

Venue: Memorial Park (Lake Shore Dr West, Dunkirk, NY)

 

November 2017

Dino Daze

DATE: November 11, 2017 - November 12, 2017

TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm

VENUE: Buffalo Museum of Science (1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211)

PHONE: (716) 896-5200

Come and join us for Dino Daze at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York. It will be held from 10 am-4 pm on Saturday November 11th, and Sunday November 12th. This show features costumed dinosaurs, Paleontologist activities, a dino dig pit, and much more. See us and other wonderful special exhibits at this great event.

 

June 2017

Book Sale! 

DATE: June 22, 2017 - June 24, 2017

TIME: 10:00 am - 5:00pm

VENUE: Past & Present 

On Thursday, June 22, Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, Past & Present Science and Nature Store is having a book sale on many of its books, new and used. Many are classic books from the 1800’s, and many are out of print additions. Many books are out for the first time, and are on a first come, first served basis. They include all of our New York State publications. Most books are non-fiction reference books, and books for pre school through adult readers.

 

October 2015

18th Annual WNY Earth Science Day

DATE: October 10, 2015 

TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm

WEBSITE: http://www.penndixie.org/

ORGANIZER: Penn Dixie

EVENT CATEGORY: Show 

National Earth Science Day WNY celebration at Penn Dixie co-sponsored with the Buffalo Association of
Professional Geologists.

Talk to earth scientists as they exhibit and demonstrate various aspects of their professions; see a drill rig demonstrating rock coring and drilling operations; view sunspots; collect fossils; and participate in a wide variety of other activities.

Girl and boy scouts can earn badge requirements.

 

June 2015

Children's Day

DATE: June 7, 2015 

TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

VENUE: Penn Dixie Site (4050 North St, Blasdell, NY 14219)

COST: $7.00

WEBSITE: http://www.penndixie.org/

PHONE: (716) 627-4560

EVENT CATEGORY: Camp 

Celebrate Childrenʼs Day at Penn Dixie!

Special fun events for children and their families, prizes for childrenʼs contests, viewing sunspots and other astronomy activities, fossil identification, and more!

Adults $7 each
Children 12 and under $6
Children 2 and under & Penn Dixie members FREE.

 

October 2014

Rochester Gem & Mineral Show

DATE: October 25, 2014 @ 8:00am - October 26, 2014 @ 5:00pm

VENUE: Rochester Main Street Armory (900 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605)

WEBSITE: http://www.rochesterlapidary.org/

ORGANIZER: Rochester Lapidary Society 

EVENT CATEGORY: Show

42nd Annual Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show and Sale!

It will be at the same location as last year: The Rochester Main Street Armory

 

August 2014

Dinosaurs, Fossils & Nature Science Summer Day Camp

DATE: August 13, 2014 

TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm

EVENT CATEGORY: Camp