MAPS Fossil Show (MAPS Fossil Expo) Macomb, Illinois

MAPS Fossil Show
March 30 - April 1, 2012 Macomb, IL

MAPS Fossil Expo Click on picture to Magnify

March 30 - April 1, 2012
Western Hall - Western Illinois University campus
W University Drive - Macomb, Illinois
Friday and Saturday 8-5 (Sunday 8-12)
Free Admission and Parking
World's Largest Fossil-only Show
Sponsored by: Mid-America Paleontology Society

Theme: Pennsylvanian Period
Keynote Talk
"Geologic Secrets of Illinois - Fossil Rain Forest"
by Scott Elrick of the Illinois Geologic Survey

Flash from the Past
A few (Fun) pictures taken at previous shows

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Jump Start Show
Macomb's Days Inn
Wednesday - March 28, 2012

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Days Inn - Home of the "Jump Start" show
1400 N Lafayette St. - Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-833-5511

The "Jump Start" show opens a few days before the MAPS Fossils Expo at
the Macomb's Days Inn motel. Many dealers arrive days before the fossil show
and open their doors to the public. The main focus is on fossils, however, some
will offer Gems and Minerals, Meteorites, Novelty items and Jewelry - to name
a few non-fossil related subjects.

Dealer Rooms are all on the first floor - most are facing the parking lot.

Some dealers will arrive as early as Monday (March 26). Most dealers will have
arrived and open their doors to the public by Wednesday (March 28).

Plan to arrive early (if possible) and enjoy the "Jump Start" show experience.

MAPS Fossil Expo is a short 2 minute drive from the Days Inn
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Most dealers with rooms at the Days Inn also have tables at the MAPS Fossil Expo
After the fossil show closes at 5PM the dealers will return to their rooms and
re-open their doors to the public.

Many enjoy going out to eat after the fossil show closes and then return
to the Days Inn to browse the rooms and socialize.