Would you like to learn more about granite – first-hand - and what’s new in the industry? Have you ever wanted to see a live quarry blast? Would you like to see granite in it’s natural state in a beautiful quarry park?

The Northwest Granite Manufacturer’s Association is sponsoring two informative and event-filled days guaranteed to rejuvenate your vision for the future of your company and the granite industry.

The 2 nd Annual Granite Expo promises to be even better than last year! You’ll have the opportunity to:

Experience a Quarry Tour and Blast

Tour Memorial Manufacturers
• Royal Melrose
• Dakota Granite
• Rex Granite
• Monumental Sales

Tour Equipment and Tooling Suppliers
• Park Industries
• Granite City Tool
• Granite Supply

Educational Seminars
This year, the Northwest Granite Manufacturers Association is partnering with the Marble Institute of America (MIA) for a special presentation on Thursday night – “Romancing the Stone” presented by Tom Weber.

Granite Country Festival
August 13, 2005

Granite Expo is being held in conjunction with Granite Country Festival on August 13 th at the Stearns History Museum from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Granite Country Festival is a unique opportunity to witness granite etching, splitting, and exhibitions by world renowned granite carvers. Even take a quarry tour. Lots of kids activities, food, entertainment and vendors. For more information contact: 320-356-7636.