VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 35th Annual Tailgate:
March 11TH, 12TH, & 13TH 2011
The Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club hosts its famous Tailgate event along Stoddard Wells Road, 12 miles east of I-15, of which the last 7 miles is graded dirt east of Dale Evans Pkwy. This is a free event for both vendors and the public. Diverse vendors in the art of lapidary. Dry camp at the foot of the famous Verde Antique Marble quarry. Attend the Sat. March 12th field trip from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for various marble materials. Shop daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for rough materials, gems and jewelry, findings, equipment and more. Silent auctions for vendors and the public. Club snack bar and porta potties are provided. This is the mini Quartzsite of the Mojave. A great family adventure! Call the club at (760) 243-2330; Brett Ward at (760) 954-4323 (no bars on AT&T cell when at Tailgate site).
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