Fall Festival of Gems is coming Oct. 7

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society is holding its annual Fall Festival of Gems on Sunday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St., between Main Ave. and Mission Rd. Free admission and parking. The event is great fun for the entire family. Come out and enjoy the day exploring, learning, and shopping.

Activities will include gold panning, gemstone identification, wheel of fortune, geode cracking, special exhibits, silent auctions, street faire, jewelry, gems, minerals and fossils, Kiwanis food booth, and a raffle for fabulous prizes. The Gem and Mineral Museum a...