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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

NC Fall Leaf Event: 22nd Annual Leaf Looker's Gemboree

October 14 - 16 22nd Annual Leaf Looker's Gemboree Franklin is considered the Gem Capital of the World. This gem show offers fine jewelry, rough & cut gemstones, minerals, fossils and more. Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon - 5pm at the Macon County Community Building.

You'll find color in the leaves as well as all shades of sparkling color in the gems. The Leaf Lookers Gemboree will feature a wide variety of items including fine finished jewelry, rough and cut gems, lapidary equipment, beads, minerals, fossils and collectibles. Dealers will also be available to custom make that special piece of jewelry you’ve always dreamed of or for the upcoming holiday season.

Every paid admission will be given an entry to the door prizes drawn hourly. New this year, a grand prize drawing on Sunday at 3:30 pm for a 14k White Gold vintage 1950’s 1ct Natural Pink Sapphire with .20 ct Diamond.

Admission price is only $2 for adults with those under the age of 12 admitted free. Watch for $1 off coupon in local papers. Hours for the 22ndAnnual Leaf Lookers Gemboree are from 10:00am to 6:00pm Friday and Saturday, 11am to 4:00pm on Sunday.

Find a link for the Annual Leaf Lookers' Gemboree and information about Franklin NC lodging and visitor information HERE

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