Real Talk!

Holy smoke! August 2nd to 5th, 2012 marks the 49th annual Rockhound Gemboree, in Bancroft. What's that, you ask? & I wouldn't be surprised if you did ask!

It's a celebration, really. It's Canada's Largest Gem & Mineral Show... true... but what's that? Well, it's a gathering of enthusiastic collectors of gems & minerals who show/sell/display/teach share/demonstrate all things to do with the earth, our geology, geography...

AND you can go on a mineral collecting field trip, guided by a geologist... try your hand at gold panning, try climbing a rock wall... lots of fun activities... AND SHOP... there's lots of one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces, art, sculpture and more... AND

there's a great line up of speakers planned... people like Bob O'Donnell the Fossil Guy... serious practioners of healing with gems... gemmologists talking about what to do with reclaimed jewellery... prospectors and loads of other stuff that will be announced...

Door prizes, awesome food, music and generally a real good time for people of all ages!

Check out all the details at www.bancroftdistrict.com

Take a look at the "events calendar"... there's always something fun happening in the area!

P.S. We got snow today... and the weatherman says we're going to have good snow this year... Madawaska Mountain is almost ready... check www.madawaskamountain.com for info!