Upcoming Events


Scheduled activities of the Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society Inc. - FOMS, include meetings, field trips, and other events. Regular meetings are held on the third Saturday of March, April, May, June, September, October, and November, and generally comprise a business session followed by a lecture. FOMS meetings are open to the public and are held at 1:30 PM, usually in Kraissl Hall at the Franklin Mineral Museum, 30 Evans St., Franklin NJ (check listings for exceptions).

Most FOMS field trips are open only to FOMS members aged 13 or older.
Proper field trip gear required: hard hat, protective eyewear, gloves, sturdy shoes.
For a complete set of rules and regulations follow this link FOMS Field Trip Safety Rules and Regulations

**Activities so marked are not FOMS functions, but may be of interest to its members. Fees, and memberships in other organizations, may be required. Any information in this schedule, including fees, is subject to change without notice.



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 Pavilion



Saturday, 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.