Archaeology Fair Booth Registration

    The Fair is Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00-3:00 at the Marquette Regional History Center. Booths will be arranged throughout the gathering hall, upstairs mezzanine, outdoors on our lawn and sidewalk, and in the main exhibit gallery. More information on hosting a booth below. 
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    ​This form is due by end of day Friday, October 11.
    Booth submissions accepted upon review. We review all for content and to avoid duplication of booths. 
    You will receive an email regarding your registration. Thank you.

    Important NOTES:
    No sales at booths.This is an interest fair and not a sales fair.

    We ask that you are set up by 10:45 on the day of the fair, which starts at 11:00 here in downtown Marquette. Fair is open until 3:00; our commitment for booth volunteers is: 10:00-3:30 on this day. 

    Thank you!
    For more information, contact Betsy at the MRHC: [email protected] or 906.226.3571. Watch for pre-fair info on your email. 

    Please be prepared to load-in and set up between 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on the day of the fair. This form is due by Friday, October 11, 2024.
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    Thank you! 
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A mammoth skeleton model made by Chip Truscon, MRHC Docent for one of our Archaeology Fairs
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Poster and artifacts from Dr. Lou Ann Wurst's booth at our 2017 fair.
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Attendees enjoying our fair and the chance to dig at the booth of Bob Mercure (MRHC Docent).
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Young booth presenter explaining her work to attendees in our gallery during our 2014 Archaeology Fair
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Photo of John Anderton by Jim Paquette

​Archaeology Fair Call for Booths
Archaeology Fair at the Marquette Regional History Center
Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00-3:00 

Join us at the Marquette Regional History Center! International Archaeology Day focuses on getting people interested in history through archaeology. This fair will introduce youth and adults alike to archaeology through hands-on activities, dig site stories, games and displays. Local experts will be here to share their work and expertise. This is the History Center’s 11th annual fair; as a Collaborating Organization with the Archaeological Institute of America, we explore and celebrate local historical evidence and world-wide archaeology as well.  

Archaeology Fair is an open-house event. Come anytime 11:00-3:00. Great for all ages including families, clubs, scouts, and individuals. Fair included with museum admission.

Call for booth participants! 
Volunteers lead activities and/or have displays at booths throughout the History Center’s C. Fred Rydholm Gathering Hall, upstairs, and in the exhibit gallery. Demonstrations, hands-on activities, computer stations, crafts, interactive games and displays, and more are all encouraged, with an all-ages oriented focus. Attendees include families with young children, upper elementary students, college age young adults, and adults on their own. 
All archaeology, geo-archaeology, and anthropology related ideas are welcomed. Volunteers will be provided with tables and chairs, and will be welcomed to enjoy the fair and museum.
Please note: no sales at booths. This is an interest fair and not a sales fair. Thank you! 

Are you interested? 
We encourage folks to team up to put together an activity or display at their booth. 
Booth registration forms are due by Friday, October 11th. Booth concepts will be reviewed to avoid duplicating activities. Our fair is listed on the AIA website among other participating fairs throughout the world during this exciting day recognizing archaeology: 
www.archaeologyday.org - this is a great resource for booth ideas and examples, or just ask us for additional ideas! Registering volunteers should be age 15 and up. 

How to participate:
Gather your ideas and friends and submit your form; booth registration forms are above. Please submit this online for 2024. If you would like a form emailed or mailed to you contact Betsy Rutz, Museum Educator: [email protected] or 906-226-3571