Geodefest in Hamilton, Illinois.  Last Weekend of September This is a great opportunity to explore 6 private collecting sites in the Keokuk Iowa/Hamilton Illinois area to look for geodes.  It's a very kid friendly event, and several club members are going.  For more information contact Susan Dustin at 651-430-3933 and visit the firstcrackgeodes.com website. http://www.firstcrackgeodes.com/GeodeFest.html