EVENTS
Annual Events (Scroll below for current year's EVENTS CALENDAR)
- The Shell Auction held in April is a Pot Luck luncheon event with socializing followed by a verbal auction, silent auction and $1 and $5 tables.
- Exhibition at the San Diego County Fair is held from the beginning of June through July 4th. The San Diego Shell Club has several large display cabinets containing shells, information on shells and shell collecting as well as other shell related items.
- The Shell Bazaar held in July is an informal gathering of shell enthusiasts to share shells and shell collecting stories with one another. Many attendees bring shells for sale or trade.
- The West Coast Shell Show held in August is hosted by the San Diego Shell Club. There are award winning exhibits, experts available to answer questions about shells and dealers selling shells from around the world. All children receive a special shell gift just for being a part of this special event compliments of the Club and its members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more information about the West Coast Shell Show Registration and Rules, as well as directions to Balboa Park in San Diego, where the show is held.
- The September and Pot Luck Party is a social gathering at one of our member’s homes where we discuss the progress of our club and plan for the upcoming year.
- The Shell Auction held in November is a Club hosted luncheon with socializing followed by a verbal auction, silent auction and $1 and $5 tables.
- The Holiday Party held in December is an evening event where we enjoy dinner, memorialize the events of the previous year, and usher in the New Year with a presentation by a special guest speaker.
2021 Club Events Calendar
Please be aware that there may be changes of dates, times and/or locations of events, so check back here regularly if you plan to attend an event.
Please be aware that there may be changes of dates, times and/or locations of events, so check back here regularly if you plan to attend an event.
- January General Meeting (CANCELLED)
- February General Meeting (CANCELLED)
- March General Meeting (CANCELLED)
- May 15th General Meeting at 4:00 pm: This will be a Zoom presentation by our Past President Roger Clark on "Shells of Alaska".
- June 19th General Meeting at 4:00 pm: This will be a Zoom presentation by Dr. Paul Tuskes on "Octopus bimaculoides; Impact of Habitat Complexity and stability on diet, survival and reproduction".
- June Exhibition at the San Diego County Fair (CANCELLED)
- July 3 “Save the Abalone” Auction: Viewing of shells at 12:30 pm. Start of oral auction at 1:30 pm. See bid list and information packet below!
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- July Shell Bazaar and Potluck (CANCELLED)
- August Annual West Coast Shell Show, Casa Del Prado, Rm 101, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA (CANCELLED)
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- September Fall Party and Potluck (CANCELLED)
- October General Meeting: To be scheduled
- November Shell Auction and Potluck: TENTATIVE - Nov. 20th at the home of Larry Catarius. Please check back for more information in the weeks to come.
- December Holiday Party: To be scheduled
Additional Information About the Annual West Coast Shell Show
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West Coast Shell Show Registration and Rules
If you are considering entering the West Coast Shell Show, please see the Registration Form:
San Diego Shell Club WCSS Registration Form pdf and the WCSS Rules (note - these rules apply to the 2019 show): San Diego Shell Club WCSS Rules pdf Directions to Balboa Park and Casa Del Prado
1. Take Hwy 163 South to Park Blvd Exit. 2. Turn left at Park Blvd and the left onto Village Place. 3. The closest parking would be the Carousel/Spanish Village lot or the lot adjacent to the Natural History Museum. 4. You can also take the Balboa Park Tram to the Prado stop and walk east along the Prado to the Casa Del Prado. |
Images from past Shell Shows
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