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3rd Annual Spring Charlottesville
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

April/18/2008 thru April/20/2008




All shows in National Guard Armory's are subject to being canceled if the Guard Unit is activated or there is a State or National Emergency.

Before traveling, please call or check our website to confirm that the show will be held.

This show is a go. We will be holding this show as scheduled.


Charlottesville National Guard Armory Charlottesville National Guard Armory Wood Sign Charlottesville National Guard Armory Sign Charlottesville National Guard Armory Yellow Sign
Charlottesville National Guard Armory Blue Banner Michael & Megan - Charlottesville Registration Randy Jones - Lost Cove Minerals Velima & Nelson Lawson - Velima's Crafts TOTE Rose Wimmer
TOTE - Rose Wimmer Dee & Chuck Besecker - DreaMail David & Kitty Katt - KittKatt Enterprises Joe Bonetti - Caveny Creations Bob Kutcher - Bob's Gems
Jay Rosendahl & Carrie Bridgeman - Crystal Dawn Mei Leung - Canton Collectibles Alan & Janie Vogel - Firefly Creek Mining Clif's Rock & Gems - Machines The Pernell's - Creation's Unlimited
Carole Sieburth - Stone Goddess Rock Shop David Lipscomb - Virginia Rockhound Rock Shop John Hannabass boxes Cecilia Koch - Gems With A Smile Cecilia Koch - Gems With A Smile


This unique show features jewelry makers, gold and silversmiths from all over the United States that can size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones, opals and crystals on the spot. Wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, amber, opal, fossil and mineral dealers will be featured as part of the show. The dealers are hand picked for the quality of their work. Hourly door prizes. Grand Prize (A Gold Ring/with a precious stone) to be awarded on Sunday evening. You do not have to be present to win the Grand Prize. This show is sponsored by the National Guard Family Support Group. Hot food will be available prepared by the Family Support Group. Very reasonable & good.

Location: Charlottesville National Guard Armory
          1640 Avon Street Extension
          Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Hours:    Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM & Sun. 11 AM to 5 PM

Admission: $3.00 (Ticket good all 3 days)  Children under age 16 Free - Free Parking 
Two large rooms of show. Promoter: Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows Contact: Van Wimmer - Show Director 5273 Bradshaw Road Salem, VA 24153-8025 Phone: (540) 384-6047 Email: van@toteshows.com Website: http://www.toteshows.com

Show Flyer: Click here (Suitable for reproducing)

Dealer Participation Information: Click on Dealer Participation Information or click here

Sales Tax: The National Guard Armory is located in Albemarle County, Virginia and the present (2008 Show) sales tax rate is 5%.
We will supply a Virginia Form ST-50, Temporary Sales Tax Certificate/Return, good for this show only to each dealer. All dealers must file this form.
If you have a Virginia Sales & Use Tax number and will be reporting these sales on your regular form, then you still must file this form ST-50 but you provide only your name, business name, address, telephone number and your tax ID number. Do not report your sales.
All dealers must record the customers Sales Tax ID number if making wholesale sales without collecting sales tax.

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Directions for Charlottesville:

From I-64 traveling east, take exit 121A. From I-64 traveling west, take exit 121B. Go south on Scottsville Road (Hwy 20) to the third traffic light. Turn right onto Mill Creek Road. Go past Monticello High School to the next traffic light. Turn right onto Avon Street Extension. The Charlottesville/Monticello National Guard Armory is on the left. Watch for our yellow signs.

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Nearby Hotels:
Book your room early. - Charlottesville usually sells out of rooms.

Comfort Inn Comfort Inn
1807 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(N. on 29 from jct 250 bypass)
804-293-6188
Toll Free
1-800-228-5150

Hampton Inn Hampton Inn
2035 India Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(I-64 exit 118B. Follow 29-250 Bypass to Washington Exit. Go N 3 lights. Right onto India Road.
804-978-7888
Toll Free
1-800-HAM-PTON

Holiday Inn Holiday Inn
1901 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(N. on 29 from jct 250 bypass)
804-977-7700
Toll Free
1-800-HOL-IDAY

Inn at Afton Inn at Afton
PO Box 849 - Rt 250 & I-64
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(located on top of Afton Mountain)
804-942-5201
Toll Free
1-800-860-8559

Super 8 Motel Super 8 Motel
390 Greenbrier Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(N. on 29 from jct 250 bypass)
804-973-0888
Toll Free
1-800-800-8000

Nearby Camprounds

KOA Kampgrounds
Charlottesville KOA (Open March 15 - November 6)
3825 Red Hill Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903-9710

Information: (434) 296-9881
Email: charlottesvillekoa@yahoo.com

Reserve Online Now!
Or By Phone: (800) 562-1743

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Misty Mountain Camp Resort

Misty Mountain Camp Resort
56 Misty Mountain Road
Greenwood, VA 22943
I-64 exit 107 - (Crozet exit)
1/2 Mile West on US250
540-456-6409
Toll Free: 1-888-647-8900
Full Hookups & Dumping
Website: www.mistycamp.com

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FREE DUMP STATION
Charlottesville has a free dump station at it Rivanna Waste Water Treatment Plant. It is about a 3 (three) minute drive from I-81 exit 121. From I-81 take exit 121 north onto Route 20. Go one block, take the first right turn onto Quarry Road. Go one block. Turn left onto Monticello Road. Go one block and turn right onto Linden Street. Bare left onto Nassau Street. Bare right onto Franklin Street. Go past the stockyard. Next road on the right. Dump is beside the first building on the right. Road has a circle for easy turning. No charge to RV's. Telephone: (434) 977-2970 - Be sure to thank them.
(Thankyou Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority)


PROPANE FOR CAMPERS
Ameri Gas Inc.
2305 Hunters Way - Charlottesville, VA 22911 - Telephone: (434) 295-4194

Directions: From Interstate 64. Take exit 124 onto 250 east. Go one mile. From turning lane in center of road, turn left onto Hunters Way. Plenty of room in parking lot to manover motorhomes, etc. Very reasonable. They charge campers the same rate they do home owners.


Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows
5273 Bradshaw Road
Salem, VA 24153-8025
info@toteshows.com


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