Milwaukee Show
Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd August 2026
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Baird Center
405 W Kilbourne Ave Milwaukee WI United States |
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| Host | Founded and produced by Lowell Carhart, together with Don Olstinske |
| Type | Show |
| Theme | Mineral, fossil, gem, and jewelry exhibition and sales show |
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The Milwaukee Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show is a regional mineral and gem exhibition held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, bringing together mineral dealers, lapidary artists, fossil specialists, and collectors. The show features specimen minerals, gemstones, jewelry, educational displays, and opportunities for direct interaction with collectors and vendors. Typically hosted at a major downtown venue such as the Baird Center, the multi-day event attracts both hobbyists and professional collectors from across the Midwest and beyond, providing a platform for specimen exchange, public education, and presentation of unusual mineral material. The show represents one of the larger mineral-focused public events in the region, with international vendors and attendees contributing to its role as a marketplace and networking environment for mineral collectors, museums, and academic communities. Exhibits commonly include: • Specimen minerals from worldwide localities • Fossils and paleontological material • Gem rough and finished gemstones • Lapidary work and mineral-based jewelry • Educational demonstrations and collector displays The event provides a venue where emerging material, informal assemblage documentation, and collector-driven research observations may be shared alongside commercial offerings. |
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Wisconsin, USA