12th Annual Spring Indianapolis
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
March 26, 2010 thru March 28, 2010
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.
The 500 Earth Sciences Club (the local Gem & Mineral Society) will have a display at our show.
Visit their display and meet the members. Find out about the club and all their great activities. Jerald Day will be demonstrating and teaching classes in silversmithing.
Pat Westby from the Dayton Gem & Mineral Society will be demonstrating the art of making Lampwork Beads each day. Don Jarrell from Wayne, WV will be demonstrating faceting & cabochon making. Individual classes in wire wrapping will be available.
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Agriculture/Horticulture Building (Across from our old building)
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM & Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM
Admission: Adult admission = $5.00. Ticket good all three days.
Children under age 16 = Free when accompanied by a responsible adult.
Parking: The Fairgrounds charges $3.00 per car per day for parking.
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)
Classes: Click here for information on Glass Bead Making Classes
500 Earth Sciences Club: Tell me more about the 500 Earth Sciences Club of Indianapolis
Parking Policy: All Box trucks, but not vans, and any trailers are required to park in the following lots:
- Infield (Area in the center of race track)
- Lot across the street and south of 38th street
- North side area north of the race track
Dealer Participation Information: Click on Dealer Participation or click here
Sales Tax:
All vendors are required by the State of Indiana to obtain a permenant Sales Tax Permit and to collect the sales tax on all retail sales.
At the Indiana State Fairgrounds the Indiana State Sale Tax rate at the present (2008 Spring Show) is 6% and (2009 Spring Show) is 7%.
Indiana no longer issues temporary Sales Tax Permits. The only method is to get a permenant Sales Tax Permit. When making the application you can check which months you will be doing shows in Indiana and you will only receive reporting forms for those months or quarters of the year that include those months.
We will have the Business Tax Applications (Form BT-1) available for anyone that needs them. There is a $25.00 Nonrefundable Registration Fee. If you do not have a Permanent Permit, you must have this application form filled out and your check written in case a tax auditor questions you. Do not pay your sales tax with your application for a permanent Sales Tax Permit. On your application you indicate when you will start doing business. After you make application for the permanent Permit you will receive the forms for the period covered by the time you stated you will start doing business.
On the application (Form BT-1) for the permenant Sales Tax Permit you are ask to supple a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number. While there is not one that describes show vender, a good one to use is 5996 which is for Miscellaneous Retail Sales.
To file the Form BT-1 online, go to webpage: https://secure.in.gov/apps/dor/bt1/
To print out a Form BT-1 to fill out and mail in, go to website: http://www.in.gov/dor/taxforms/pdfs/bt-1.pdf
In the event that you receive forms to report sales during a time period in which you did not do any shows, return the report marked zero sales. Failure to do this will result in penalties. You can call the Indiana Department of Revenue and have reporting periods changed: (317) 615-2538. Mail the BT-1 applications to: Indiana Department of Revenue - PO Box 6197 - Indianapolis, IN 46206.
All dealers must record the customers Sales Tax ID number if making wholesale sales without collecting sales tax. You do not report these sales on the reporting forms.
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Directions for Indianapolis:
The Indiana State Fairgrounds is located on the corner of East 38th Street and Fall Creek Parkway in Indianapolis. Check out the map below for our exact location.
I-65 North (from Louisville, KY; Columbus,IN) Take I-65 North to I-70 East to Keystone Avenue (exit #85B). Take Keystone Avenue north to 38th Street. Turn left (west) on 38th Street.
I-65 South (from Chicago, IL; Lafayette, IN) Take I-65 South to 70 E to the Keystone Avenue exit(exit #85 B. Take Keystone Avenue north to 38th St. Turn left (west) on 38th Street and continue to Fairgrounds entrance.
I-70 East (from St. Louis, MO; Terre Haute, IN) Take I-70 East to Keystone Avenue (exit #85B). Take Keystone Avenue north to 38th Street. Turn left (west) on 38th Street.
I-70 West (from Columbus, OH; Richmond, IN) Take I-70 West to Keystone Avenue (exit #85B). Take Keystone Avenue north to 38th Street. Turn left (west) on 38th Street.
I-69 South (from Detroit, MI; Fort Wayne, IN) I-69 South becomes Binford Boulevard (SR37) which becomes Fall Creek Parkway. The Fairgrounds is located just north of 38th Street on Fall Creek Parkway.
I-74 West (from Cincinnati, OH) Take I-74 West to I-465 North. Take I-465 North to I-70 West. Take I-70 West to Keystone Avenue (exit #85B). Take Keystone Avenue north to 38th Street. Turn left (west) on 38th Street.
From Indianapolis International Airport Take the Indianpolis Airport Expressway to 70 East to Keystone Avenue (exit #85B). Take Keystone Avenue north to 38th St. Turn left (west) on 38th Street and continue to Fairgrounds entrance.
Or check out www.yahoo.com, under maps, driving directions. List your complete starting address and our complete address of 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 for specific directions from your home.
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Nearby Hotels
Studio 6 Extended Stay
Suburban Extended Stay Northeast Indianapolis
Super 8 Motel
Indiana State Fairgrounds - Recreational Vehicle Campgrounds
8250 North By Northeast Blvd.
Fishers, IN 46037
I-69 & 96th Street (Exit3)
Telephone: (317) 913-1920
Discounts to Fairgrounds Show Vendors - Rates are for one room per night + tax.
Spring 2009 Per Room Rates = 1 Queen bed $40.00, 2 Standard (Double) beds $51.00
Note: You must call the motel direct to get these rates.
Please make your reservations as soon as possible to lockin your rates.
Be sure to tell them you are a vendor with our show at the State Fairgrounds.
Any problems - contact Viv Wallace, Manager
Note: You must call the motel direct to get these rates.
Please make your reservations as soon as possible to lockin your rates.
Furnished Studios with Fully Equipped Kitchens
Free Local Calls, Voice Mail, Phone with data port
Queen Size Bed or two double beds
Cable TV with HBO, ESPN, Weekly Housekeeing Service, Guest Laundry
Pets Welcome, Interior Corridors, Elevators.
New - Very Nice. 7 miles from the fairgrounds.
8055 Bash Street
Indianapolis (Castleton), IN 46250
I-465 N to I-69 N to Exit 1 (Castleton/82nd St) Turn right (west) on 82nd Street to Bash Street and turn left(south). The hotel will be straight ahead on left.
Telephone: (317) 598-1914
Discounts to Fairgrounds Show Vendors - Rates are per night + tax
1 Queen Bed Studio $49.00
2 Queen Beds Studio $59.00
Well Equipped Kitchen
Free Local Calls
High Speed Internet
On-site guest laundry facilities
Note: You must call the motel direct to get these rates.
Be sure to tell them you are a vendor with our show at the State Fairgrounds.
Any problems, contact Karen Fairchild, Sales Manager.
7 miles from the fairgrounds.
7202 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis (Castleton), IN 46256
I-465 N to I-69 N to 82nd Street,(Exit 1)
Left on Clearvista Parkway, left on Clearvista Lane
Telephone: (317) 841-8585
Discounts to Fairgrounds Show Vendors - Rates are per night + tax
1 Queen bed or 2 Standard beds $49.00
2 Room Suite $59.00
Free Continental Breakfast
Free Local Calls
High Speed Internet
Note: You must call the motel direct to get these rates.
Be sure to tell them you are a vendor with our show at the State Fairgrounds.
Any problems, contact Diane Harris, Sales Manager.
7 miles from the fairgrounds.
Nearby Campgrounds
1202 E. 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
For site reservation or information, call (317) 927-7510
during business hours, or call (317) 927-7520 after 5 pm.
Full Hookups - 30 Amp Electric Service - Open All Year
170 Sites - Bath House, Indoor showers & toilets - Pay Phones
Advanced reservations are encouraged, but not required.
Rates: Site with full hook-ups (water, electricity & sewer) are $25.00 per day.
Any site not using hook-ups (electricity or sewers) are $16.00 per day.
All prices include 6% state sales tax.
Note: Across the parking lot from the building our show is in.
5273 Bradshaw Road
Salem, VA 24153-8025
info@toteshows.com