What’s the best overall public gem & mineral show?
For 2008, Arizona Bead Dog suggests that you stop at the Simpson Street Show, even though in years past it has had some empty vendor tables. The Frontage Road and TEP Park Shows run close seconds because of that, but Simpson Street is a well-contained show located downtown, just east of the I-10 construction, and offers samplings of finished fine jewelry, high quality bead strands, amethyst geodes and a small selection of other minerals, stone decorations, silk and wool scarves, jewelry findings, and other jewelry and items in a relatively small space that’s easily covered in about an hour. Also, parking is readily available, and this show, at least in 2007, had the best outdoor public restrooms. If this isn’t your favorite, vote for the show you liked best in Arizona Bead Dog’s voting section.
