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2026 Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society

2026 Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society

September 4th, 2026 - September 6th, 2026Friday and Saturday : 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday : 9 am - 4 pm

Bessemer

This Labor Day Weekend, the AMLS annual gem show returns to the Bessemer Civic Center.  Shop for spectacular minerals, jewelry, and decorative items. Lapidary artists will present their earrings, necklaces, gem trees, and more.  There also are cabs, slabs, and beads to create your own beauties. You might win a door prize, too! Our kids' section has fun activities for budding rockhounds. The AMLS geode cracker delights both kids and adults. Buy a geode from the club, and we will crack it open for you. The Bessemer Civic Center is wheelchair accessible and has free parking. Doors open at 9 am for extended shopping time. For more info, email amlsgemshow@gmail.com. 


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    2026 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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    Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 9th Ave SW Bessemer. AL 35022-7801

    Region

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

    Fees

    Adults: $5; Teens & Seniors: $3; Kids 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

    Hamilton Inn

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    Motel 6

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    Quality Inn

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

    Hampton Inn and Suites Bessemer Birmingham

    Visit website for information

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

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    Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW

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    WoodSpring Suites Birmingham Bessemer

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    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 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

    City of Bessemer--Frank House Golf Course

    The Frank House Golf Course is the course for golfers to come and really have fun on the course. Come tee it up at Frank House!

    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.

    Owen House

    Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

    Woodward Golf & Country Club

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    Bessemer Hall of History Museum

    Housed in the Southern Railway Terminal built in 1916. Artifacts include documents, photographs, Civil War, mining, Native American, and the 1,000,000th Pullman Standard Boxcar.

    K1 Speed

    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.

    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.
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