Gems, Minerals & Jewelry

This competitive exhibit features mineral specimens, faceted gemstones, lapidary work, fossils, jewelry and educational exhibits.

2009 Results

• 2009 Gems, Minerals & Jewelry Results by Class [PDF document]
• 2009 Gems, Minerals & Jewelry Results by Exhibitor [PDF document]

Results of this competition will be kept on this Web site through November, 2009. The PDF document will open with the free Adobe Reader program, and will give you a document that you can download and print out. Results are listed in alphabetical order by the exhibitor's last name.

Registration closed May 1 for this department. The 2009 Competition Information contains delivery dates and other information that entrants may need to know, and it is available for those who attended the Fair and are inspired to enter next year (entry rules subject to change).

Fairgrounds Map [PDF format]
Local Rules [PDF format]
State Rules [PDF format]
Get the Adobe Reader program, so you can download and print these PDF documents.

Contests

NEW! One-Day Contest - Ugliest Rock, Painted Rock [PDF format]
Contest date: Saturday, June 20
Registration deadline: No pre-registration. Bring contest form and entry to Fair.

Join Our Mailing List

If you would like to receive reminders on deadlines and other entry information, please sign up for the Fairgrounds mailing list. Choose the category "San Diego County Fair - Entry Info" (plus any other categories that appeal to you).

Tours, Talks and Demonstrations

Every day, docents will give guided tours of the exhibit, and knowledgeable mineral and gem collectors will share their knowledge. Download the list of Gems, Minerals & Jewelry events [PDF format].

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact the Entry Office at 858-792-4207 or send email to entry@sdfair.com.