Date: 8/3/2023 10:00 AM to 8/6/2023 4:00 PM
Location: Billings Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Ln , Billings, MT 59101
Find Your Montana Treasures
2023 Billings Gem & Mineral Show
Sponsored by Northwest Scientific, Inc.
Hosting the Northwest Federation and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
August 3–6, 2023
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings MT 59102
Don’t miss this special regional and national show featuring vendors and exhibits of gems, crystals, minerals, fossils, artifacts, agates, jewelry, and more. Raffles, silent auctions, and lots of fun events for kids!
- Thursday, Aug. 3: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday, Aug. 4: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, Aug. 5: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday, Aug. 6: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tickets at the Door: Adults $5.00 per Day or $15 for 4-Day Pass (cash only)
Children 12 and Under: Free Admission with paid adult
Fun for the whole family includes:
- Multiple Kids Games and Prizes
- Array of Raffle Prizes
- Hourly Silent Auctions
- Variety of Mineral Displays
- Expert Guest Speakers
- and a Jurassic Surprise!
Speakers and Events
- Terrible T-Rex: Lifestyles of a Mesozoic Legend
Nate L. Murphy, Fossil Exploration & Preparation, Dino Lab
Fri. Aug. 4, 10:00–11:00 am, Madison Room - Theo Kellison Meet & Greet
Theo Kellison, YouTube ‘Rock’ Star and Rock Artist
Fri. Aug. 4, 11:30 am–12:30 pm, Madison Room - Quartz Twins From the PC Mine
Pete Knudsen, PhD, Professor Emeritus Mining Engineering, MT Tech
Sat. Aug. 5, 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Madison Room - A New Look at Old-Fashioned Dinosaurs
Scott Hartman, PhD, Paleontologist, UW–Madison
Sat. Aug. 5, 1:00–2:00 pm, Madison Room - Online Marketing Strategies (not just for rock clubs!)
Thea Marie
Sat. Aug. 5, 3:00–4:30 pm, Madison Room - Dinosaurs: TV vs Real Life (for kids of all ages!)
Scott Hartman, PhD, Paleontologist, UW–Madison
Sun. Aug. 6, 12:30–1:30 pm, Madison Room - Live Auction to Benefit NFMS & ALAA
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Madison Room
Special Exhibits
- Judith River Dinosaur Institute (check out the Jurassic photo op!)
- Carter County Museum
- Scott Hartman Dinosaur Art
- Wyoming Dinosaur Center
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Museum of the Rockies
Field Trips
- Mon. Aug. 7: Bear Canyon Agate
- Tue. Aug. 8: Bear Paw Formation - Shale Fossils
- Wed. Aug. 9: Montana Agate on Yellowstone River Valley*
- Wed. Aug. 9: Cowboy Dinosaur Digs
10–20 people, $125/adult (group rate fee), kids 10 and under free, visit website for more details† - Thu. or Fri. Aug. 10 or 11: Cedar Creek Anticline – Marine Fossils*
- Fri. Aug. 11: Montana Agate on Yellowstone River Valley*
- Fri. Aug. 11: Cowboy Dinosaur Digs
10–20 people, $125/adult (group rate fee), kids 10 and under free, visit website for more details†
* Tentative depending on water level. We will do our best to arrange an alternate field trip in the event of a cancelation due to rain or high water levels but we can’t make promises at this time.
† Min. of 10 signups per group. Friday trip only if Wednesday trip fills up.
NOTE: In order to participate, register during the show and sign a liability waiver. Children 8 years old or older welcome when accompanied by adult. No dogs allowed on field trips.
Questions? eMail us at Guests@BillingsGemClub.com
Sponsored by the Billings Gem and Mineral Club.
Visit us at Facebook.com/BillingsRockClub
Contact us online or call (406) 200-8778 and leave a message
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