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51st Annual Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society

51st Annual Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society

Sep 1st 2023 - Sep 3rd 2023Friday - Saturday : 9am - 6pm; Sunday : 10am - 4pm

Bessemer

Browse through 100+ tables of fascinating gem, mineral & fossil specimens, handcrafted jewelry & decorative items. Seasoned rockhounds to casual shoppers, ALL are welcome!  AMLS members will inspire future artists with demonstrations on lapidary machines. They also can split whole geodes mechanically with a geode cracker, revealing the rocks' hidden beauty. If you'd like, bring a rock to the show and ask a member to help identify it. There will be door prizes. Meet local & visiting artists & collectors.   Sparkling crystals & so much more await you during tahis family-friendly event at the Bessemer Civic Center.

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    51st Annual Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society

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    • 1130 9th Avenue Southwest
    • Bessemer, AL 35022
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    Directions

    From I-20 W/I-59 S or I-20 E/I-59 N, take EXIT 110 to Alabama Adventure Pkwy/Splash Adventure Pkwy; drive to 9th Ave SW

    Region

    Bessemer is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

    Adults: $5; Teens: $3; 12 & under: FREE
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    Where to Stay

    Sleep Inn Bessemer Helena

    Book a room at the Sleep Inn hotel in Bessemer, AL

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bessemer

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    Comfort Inn

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    Hiway Host Motel

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    Hamilton Inn

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    Quality Inn

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    Best Western Plus Bessemer

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    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

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    WoodSpring Suites Birmingham Bessemer

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    Where to Eat

    Bright Star, The

    For almost a century, since 1907, the Bright Star in Bessemer has been a crowning jewel in Alabama's hospitality industry.

    Milo's

    Milo Carlton opened his hamburger joint in 1946 after serving in the food service division of the National Guard. The story goes that regular customers helped Carlton develop the sauce, telling him when it was too hot or too sweet.

    Full Moon Bar-B-Que

    Our McCalla location is just off 459 in the Colonial Promenade Tannehill Shopping Center.
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    What to See & Do

    Sadler Family Pioneer Home

    Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

    Autobahn Indoor Speedway

    Experience a thrill like no other! Speed-lovers, be prepared for the newest attraction taking over the Birmingham, AL area; European style indoor go-karting! Our 53,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility in Jefferson County, AL is the largest comp...

    McAdory Pioneer Home

    Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

    Bent Brook Golf Course

    Voted #1 public course in Birmingham area by fellow members of Dixie Section PGA 6th straight year.

    DeBardeleben Park

    DeBardeleben Park is located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama. It's a beautiful 4 block park with green grass, trees for shade, gazebo, picnic tables, and historic statue.

    Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

    Alabama's largest Water & Theme park has more than 90 acres of family fun, including rides, slides, and attractions. Plan your adventure today.

    Owen House

    Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

    Woodward Golf & Country Club

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    Downtown Bessemer National Historic District

    The City of Bessemer invites you to tour our Downtown Bessemer National Historic District. The buildings you will see date back to the boom of the steel industry in central Alabama and represent a period of fast development in this Marvel City.
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