COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT AREA

2023 Show Theme:
Midwest Minerals & Fossils featuring an “Ugly Rock” contest

More than 70 public and private mineral and fossil collections on display.

Cash Prizes for Best Exhibits

Displays don't have to follow the show theme. For exhibitors' convenience, we supply attractive lighted, locked, and lined cases to loan on a first-come basis, so get your application in early!

Best Show Theme Mineral Exhibit

$100

Best Show Theme Fossil Exhibit

$100

Best Mineral Exhibit

$100

Best Fossil Exhibit

$100

Best Lapidary and/or Jewelry Exhibit

$100

- Award Presentations -

  • Mineral and Lapidary awards will be presented at the beginning of the 1 pm Sunday mineral lecture.

  • Fossil awards will be presented at the beginning of the 3 pm Sunday fossil lecture. 

Enter an Exhibit by Printing and Mailing this Application Form!

Photos of some previous Exhibits and the Exhibit Area

Enter an Exhibit by Printing and Mailing this Application Form!
(click here)