Ste.Marie moves to 20-23 august 2020?
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As promised, we come bearing news regarding our beloved event. Following the French Prime Minister’s speech on Tuesday 28th of April and our SPL EVA board meeting on 30th of April, it is with a bitter taste that we confirm you our international Mineral & Gem Show in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is canceled.
It is a hard blow for many of you. It is also a challenge for all the local actors: associations, business owners, restaurants and hotels, craftsmen and service providers… and a frustrated passion for our visitors, schools, museums,… we are all the more saddened.
We have tried hard to offer you the cultural and economic support of organising or attending an event after this long lockdown period. We had so much hope… Its hope that made us ask our exhibitors, partners and the local authorities about the possibility to reschedule Mineral & Gem in August if the conditions allowed us to do so. This option would have been possible if we had organised a European-only show with 400 exhibitors.
However, the cancelation of the event is official. No matter how painful this news is, it is a necessary measure!
Health comes first. The COVID-19 epidemic has not yet been contained and it is everyone’s duty to help stop it. We choose to keep all our visitors, exhibitors, partners, service providers, associations, volunteers and staff SAFE.
Thus, we have decided not to reschedule the event later this year. This is a total cancelation of the 2020 edition of Mineral & Gem, which will allow us to prepare for an unforgettable 2021 show.
