For the next two weeks, more than 55,000 guests from around the world will gather in Tucson to participate in the 2018 Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase. The Showcase, featuring minerals, gemstones, beads, jewelry and fossils, begins Saturday, Jan. 27, with 47 unique shows throughout the Tucson region.
To assist gem show visitors, the City of Tucson’s Park Tucson is again offering GemRide, a free shuttle service that connects convenient parking locations with 42 of the Gem, Mineral, and Fossil shows around Tucson. The shuttle’s four routes cover 34 different stops, running from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. 26 through Feb. 11.
The Official Tucson Gem Show Guide App will be returning this year. The app provides show locations, hours of operation, and transportation options, including the Sun Link streetcar and the GemRide shuttle. Also included are guides to local dining and entertainment options to round out the Tucson experience for gem show visitors and vendors.