Call for BAPG Table Volunteers

Please join us and register for a time to come represent BAPG and Western New York Professional Geologist at our display table. 

JANUARY 18, 2021 BGSNYWEBEVENTS, SHOW & SALE

BGS 52nd Annual Show – March 19-20th 2022

“FOSSILS OF NEW YORK”
RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 19-20, 2022,
ERIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS – HAMBURG, NY
BUFFALO GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY’S
52nd ANNUAL GEM-MINERAL-FOSSIL SHOW

BY
JERRY BASTEDO, SHOW CHAIRMAN

“Fossils of New York” will be featured at the Buffalo Geological Society’s 52nd Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show on March 19-20, 2022, at the Erie County Fairgrounds in the Grange, Market and New York State Police Buildings in Hamburg, NY, on Saturday, 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm.

This annual show provides an instant museum of Buffalo Geological Society Members fossils, minerals, and jewelry; demonstrators; the famous Mini-Mine for young collectors; the new mining operation for children and adults; mineral and fossil identification; and a variety of non-profit exhibitors. This highly educational family event affords attendees the opportunity to interact with demonstrators who work with minerals and gems. Demonstrators include fossil preparation, jewelry designers, and other lapidary artists.  In addition, over 30 dealers selling gems, beads, minerals, fossils, and jewelry, selling their items from around the world.  A food vendor and hourly door prizes will be available.

Young scientists can visit the “Mini-Mine” that offers them the chance to search for mineral specimens in a simulated mine setting.  The mining operation is for young miners who can search for minerals and fossils in a bag of sand that they wash. All who attend can experience hands-on fun and learn something new about the geological sciences. Professional Geologists will be available to discuss what geologists do and what types of jobs are present in the area for geologists.

This event draws over 4,500 attendees annually. Families come from all over Western and Central New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Canada to take part in this event.  This is a perfect family field trip to learn more about the geological sciences.  Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, students, teachers, the public, and rock hounds are welcome.  Adults are $6 each, scouts in uniform and children under 12 are FREE. A 2-day admission for $9 each is also available.  Door prizes are drawn hourly.  FREE parking.   Wheel chair and stroller accessible. For any additional information or questions, please contact Jerry Bastedo, Show Chairman, at jcbastedo@gmail.com.

We need you(r fossils)! The BAPG hopes to have a case at this year's Gem & Mineral Show filled with club members' NYS Fossils.

This is a great way to show your club support.

Specimens should be from NYS and already cleaned/prepped.

Please contact Catherine Konieczny at Catherine@penndixie.org with any questions