WELCOME TO THE ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
LANCASTER CALIFORNIA

Home of the 2007
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Convention - Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show

Hosted by
Palmdale Gem and Mineral Club
Celebrating their 50th Anniversary (1957 - 2007)

On Grounds Camping

The facility has plenty of on site camping with full hook-ups at most sites.

• 20 amp, 30 amp, and 50 amp electrical service is available.
• Most sites have sewer available.
• The full time RV Park has showers.
• Request for handicap campsites will be accomodated, space permitting, when requirements are noted on the camping registration form.

Inside The Air Conditiioned Convention Halls

There is plenty of room for dealers, demonstrators, and exhibits.

Outside and Near the Buildings

There is plenty of room for tailgaters.

Plenty of Room for Speciality Events and Activities

• Treasure Hunt on Sunday sponsored by the Valley Prospedtors.
• Classic car show of the 50s, 60s, and 70s for a Farthers Day treat.
• Activities for kids daily in the Lilac Pavilion.

The Lilac Pavilion

Provides plenty of space for demonstrators, exhibits, and dining durning the show

Main Raffle Prizes Include

Hotel Accommodations

Are available within a 3-mile radious of the Convention center and with moderate rates.

Convention/Show Host Hotel

Holiday Inn Express
43719 17th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93534
661-951-8848
AAA, AARP
www.meyercrest.com

Ask for CFMS rate.
Book before
May 30, 2007

Other Hotels In The Area

Comfort Inn & Suites
1825 West Ave. J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
661-723-2001
AAA, AARP

Oxford Inn Suites
1651 West Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93534
800-522-3050
AAA, AARP
www.oxfordsuites.com
Marie Calendars

Restaurants Are Available

Within a 3-mile radius of the Convention Center and with reasonable rates

Foxy's Southwest
Steak House
46643 60th St W
Lancaster, CA
661-948-7047
Fine Dinners-Quiet

Crazy Otto's Diner
1228 W Avenue I
Lancaster, CA
661-940-9117
Breakfast

Barone’s
Italian Restaurant
1229 West Ave. I
661-948-0771
Dinner
Great Pizza

Primo Café
44599 Valley Central Way
Lancaster CA 93534
661-951-7288
Breakfast & Dinner

IN and Out
Jack in the Box
McDonalds
Denny’s
IHOP

Stuart Anderson's
Black Angus
Restaurant
44690 Valley Central Way
Lancaster CA 93534
(661) 942-5225

Friday Field Trip

• Location and Field Trip Leader is pending.
• Sign up at the Hospitality table in the Lilac building.
• The Field Trip will leave a 0800 hours from the Fair parking lot in front of the Lilac building.

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Saturday Field Trip

• Travertine Onyx at North Edwards.
• On the trail with Mary Cornelison and Bill Hopkins.
• The field trip will leave at 0700 hours from the Fair parking lot in front of the Lilac building, and return before the close of the show on saturday.

Sunday Field Trip

We're after the elusive Pine Canyon Agates and Jasper.Sign up at the hospitallity table in the Lilac building. The field trip will leave at 0800 hours from the fair parking lot in front of the Lilac Building.

• So fill out that entry form and bring a display that represents your club and plan to have a fabulous time at the first CFMS show in the Antelope Valley in over 40 years.
• There will be lots to see and do with seminars on all aspects of earth science and lapidary arts.
• Field trips to interesting collecting areas each day and some of the best in lapidary art on display anywhere.
• Come and take a trip down menory lane with rock equipment from the 50s, 60s, and 70s on display and being demonstrated by some of those who used it.
• Come Friday night to the cracker barrel and Saturday night to the awards banquet.