Saturday, April 15, 2023 -- FOMS Field Trip / Meeting
9:00 AM - Noon - FOMS Field Trip - Hiking through a nepheline syenite locale near Beemerville N.J.
This is a real hike so be prepared with hiking boots, water, and a backpack.
Arrive at the Franklin Mineral Museum at 8:30 am.
For more information, contact Stephanie Koles: stephanie.koles@gmail.com
Noon - 1:15 PM - Future Rockhounds of America
Franklin Mineral Museum.
Parents are welcome to attend.
For questions please contact Mark Dahlman at: fra@fomsnj.org or 301-428-0455
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - FOMS Meeting, Franklin Mineral Museum.
Lecture: Beemerville Geology, by Rocky Severs.Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, 2023 **
33rd Annual North Jersey Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Midland Park High School
250 Prospect St., Midland Park, N.J.
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission: Adult (12 and over) $5.00, Senior $4.00,
Free admission for children under 12, MPHS students, and uniformed scouts.Saturday, April 22, 2023 **
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Franklin Mineral Museum.
Swap and Sell in front of the museum.
All vendor spots are filled.
For more information, please call the museum: 973-827-3481
or go to their website: franklinmineralmuseum.org.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Franklin Mineral Museum
Mill Site Dig.
Fee charged.
Registration required.
6:00 pm -10:00 pm
Franklin Mineral Museum
Fee charged.
Night Dig on the Buckwheat Dump.Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23, 2023 **
Garage sale at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Christiansen PavilionSaturday, May 6, 2023 **
Night Dig on the Buckwheat Dump,
for the benefit of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fee charged. Wednesday to Sunday, May 17 to 21, 2023 **
NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
New Jersey Expo Center, Raritan Center
97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, N.J.
Show Dates & Hours
May 11 (Wednesday) = Noon to 8 pm
May 12 (Thursday) = Noon to 8 pm
May 13 (Friday) = Noon to 8 pm
May 14 (Saturday) = 10am - 7pm
May 15 (Sunday) = 10am - 6pm
Parking:
Free
Ticket Prices:
Wednesday thru Friday = $15 (unlimited re-entry all three days)
Saturday and Sunday: = $20 (unlimited reentry both days)
Family Pass, Weekdays = $30: Good for 2 adults and up to 4 children
Family Pass, Saturday = $45: Good for 2 adults and up to 4 children
Family Pass, Sunday = $35: Good for 2 adults and up to 4 children
Children under 5 are free all days.
More information at their website: https://nj.show
Saturday, May 20, 2023 -- FOMS Field Trip / Meeting
9:00 AM - Noon - FOMS Field Trip - Collecting at the Hamburg Mine/Lang Shaft (private property)
Meet at the Franklin Mineral Museum at 8:30 AM sharp, where participants will be escorted to the location.
Fee charged.
Noon - 1:15 PM - Future Rockhounds of America
Franklin Mineral Museum.
Parents are welcome to attend.
For questions please contact Mark Dahlman at: fra@fomsnj.org or 301-428-0455
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - FOMS Meeting, Franklin Mineral Museum.
Lecture: The Art of Collecting Minerals, by Bob Batic.Saturday, June 3, 2023 **
Night Dig on the Buckwheat Dump,
for the benefit of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fee charged. Sunday, June 11, 2023 **
Noon - Annual Miners Day Tribute and Volunteer Appreciation Day
Franklin Mineral Museum.
Including special program and a concert by the famous Franklin Band.
!!! Attendance by invitation only. !!! Saturday, June 17, 2023 -- FOMS Field Trip / Meeting
9:00 AM - Noon - FOMS Field Trip - Collecting at the Braen Quarry. EXACT LOCATION TBD.
Meet at the Franklin Mineral Museum at 8:30 am sharp.
No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the quarry. You must have a hard hat, safety glasses, long pants, protective safety boot, work gloves and a safety vest.
Noon - 1:15 PM - Future Rockhounds of America
Franklin Mineral Museum.
Parents are welcome to attend.
For questions please contact Mark Dahlman at: fra@fomsnj.org or 301-428-0455
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - FOMS Meeting, Franklin Mineral Museum.
Lecture: Radioactive Minerals, by [TBD].Saturday, July 8, 2023 **
Night Dig on the Buckwheat Dump,
for the benefit of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fee charged. Saturday, August 5, 2023 **
Night Dig on the Buckwheat Dump,
for the benefit of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fee charged.