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6th Annual Rock Swap

June 10, 2017 - June 11, 2017 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society

Chicago, IL 60646

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Description

Come for a day full of family fun! Our rock swap is like a flea market filled with great deals for rockhounds of all ages - kids included. Find rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, crystals, tumbled stones, cabochons, handmade jewelry, lapidary items, and more to build your collection. Free admission. Ample free parking. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact event chair Betty Novak, 708-795-7539, novakagate@hotmail.com or Jeanine N. Mielecki, 312-623-1554, jaynine9@aol.com. Visit www.chicagorocks.org or find us on Facebook: Chicago Rocks &Minerals Society.

Event Cost: Free admission and parking

Event times: 11 a.m.to5 p.m.

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