Jewels and Gems at Harrogate Venue

The BLMDA Gem and Mineral Fair returns to Pavilions of Harrogate on Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th August.

 

The show has been based in Harrogate since 1979 and is run by the British Lapidary and Mineral Dealer’s Association, which is a non-profit making association run by its members with the aim of widening the interest in lapidary, minerals and fossils to the public.

 

This year’s show has over 40 exhibitors from as far afield as Scotland, Cornwall and even South Africa.  Visitors to the fair will be able to enjoy demonstrations by the UK Facet Cutters’  Guild, as well as exhibition stands offering for sale items as diverse as crystals, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, shells, books, jewellery, carvings, cut stones and unusual gifts.

 

The fair is open from 10am to 5pm daily on Saturday 24^th and Sunday 25^th August, with admission £2.50 for adults and accompanied children under 16 are free, making this a value for money event with extensive, free parking and excellent refreshments.

 

For further details contact the fair organiser, Rex Cook, on 01282 614615.

 

 

Note: Yorkshire Event Centre Limited (YEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and is responsible for running Pavilions of Harrogate.  All YEC’s profits go to fund the work of this charity.  Throughout the year, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society actively supports farming and rural initiatives and organises the annual Great Yorkshire Show.

 

Press Contact: Karen Sweeney, Pavilions of Harrogate               

Tel:  01423 544544