Minerals, Fossils & Gemstones Fair
Festival der Kristalle (International Haslach Mineral Days)
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- Dates
- Venue and location
- Stadthalle Haslach im Kinzigtal, Haslach im Kinzigtal, Baden-Wuerttemberg, GermanyStadthalle Haslach, Hauptstrasse 1a, 77716 Haslach im Kinzigtal, Germany
About this exhibition
The Festival der Kristalle is a fixed date on the mineral calendar, combining trade show highlights with summer festival flair in the Black Forest. In the historic Stadthalle Haslach and an adjoining tent on the forecourt, around 100 exhibitors from many countries present a wide range of minerals, fossils, jewelry, mining antiques and other 'treasures of the earth'. A distinguishing feature is the annually changing festival theme, accompanied by a special exhibition, expert lectures, children's programme and live music.
Exhibitor profile
Around 100 exhibitors from Europe and around the world presenting minerals, fossils, jewelry, mining antiques and other earth treasures.
Visitor profile
Collectors, families and mineral enthusiasts; one-day ticket 6 euros, two-day ticket 8 euros.
About the organiser
An established fixture in the German mineral and gemstone show calendar, held annually on the first weekend of August in the Black Forest town of Haslach.
Speakers
Lectures include Michael Vogt speaking on 'The messages of the aura - transmitted by the vibrational frequencies of gemstones', held Saturday and Sunday at noon.
Sessions
Special exhibition themed 'Minerals from the roof of the world', mineral identification stand, gemstone authenticity testing, children's programme, live music, and food/drink including coffee and cakes.