TENNESSEE VALLEY ROCK AND MINERAL SOCIETY

A Rock and Mineral Extravaganza Sponsored by

The Tennessee Valley Rock and Mineral Society

Chattanooga, Tennessee—Join us for a geological adventure that will leave you with a new appreciation for the incredible rocks and minerals all around you. The Tennessee Valley Rock and Mineral Society is proud to again present Rock Your World, a free, family-oriented rock and mineral, fossil, gem and jewelry show and sale. The event will be held at the Chester Frost Park Pavilion, May 3–4, 10 AM-4 PM.

UNEARTH THE MAGIC

With a lineup of over 25 vendors, the event will showcase a mesmerizing array of rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils and unique jewelry sure to captivate every member of the family. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Mom can choose her favorite rock or an artist-made necklace, earrings or a gemstone ring.

INTERACTIVE FUN AND KID-FRIENDLY EXPLORATION

Rock Your World will offer educational displays, hands-on activities and demonstrations that make geology and earth science exciting and accessible to everyone. From jewelry making and wire wrapping to lapidary arts, attendees can witness several skilled artisans at work.

As part of the fun, future geologists can dig for fossils and find ancient treasures buried in the sand. For the more adventurous, breaking open geodes will reveal the hidden beauty within. It is never too late or too early to start a rock or fossil collection. Rock Your World will present the perfect opportunity to collect beautiful specimens from around the world. There will be lots of experts on hand to identify rocks in your collection and to answer questions.

EVENT DETAILS

• Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, 10AM–4PM
• Chester Frost Park Pavilion, 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson, TN

ADMISSION AND PARKING: FREE!

According to show coordinator and club president, Mark Gage, “We are very excited to offer our community a chance to experience the wonders of our planet's earth sciences and geological treasures. The event promises to be educational, fun and memorable for all.”

About Tennessee Valley Rock and Mineral Society:

A fixture in the community for over 40 years, the TVRMS is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated to being a local resource for people who want to learn about rocks, minerals and fossils and how to work with gems. Our diverse and knowledgeable membership includes rock enthusiasts who collect, identify and study specimens, as well as those trained in all aspects of lapidary arts. Our club meets monthly. We frequently host rock hunts around the region for our members. TVRMS is a member society of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. For more information, visit our Facebook page at: bit.ly/TVRMS_Rocks.