Rock Shows
October 2019
2-6—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree; Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree, 6225 Sunburst Street; daily 9-6; FREE ADMISSION; club is located next to the world famous Joshua Tree National Park, features a number of vendors offering a variety of items; contact Wayne Hamilton, 6225 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 366-2915; Email: [email protected]; Website: jtsportsmansclub.com
4-6—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds – Agriculture/Horticulturre Building, 1202 E. 38th Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $5.00 — ticket good all 3 days. Free admission for children under age 16.; Jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the country. Class available and gifts for the children.; contact Van Wimmer, Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Road, Salem, VA 24153-8025, (540) 384-6047; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.toteshows.com
4-6—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 301 San Pedro Dr. NE, Creative Arts Bldg.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; 60 dealers offering mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, and fossils; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://abqfallshow.wixsite.com/abq-fall-show
4-6—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston Gem, Mineral & Facetor’s Club; Gaston County Park, HWY 279 Dallas-Cherryville HWY; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; Minerals, fossils, cutting material, quality gemstones, wire wrapping, settings, geodes, jewelry, real working sluice, and activities for children; contact Bob Winstanley, 148 Hampshire Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115, (704) 577-3391; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://gastongemclub.weebly.com/
4-6—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
4-6—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society; Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Ferncreek Ave.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, students (grade school) $2 ($1 off coupon on club site); More than 30 dealers, displays, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido Street, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cfmgs.org
5-5—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Pinecrest Event Center, 560 East Anderson; Sat. 9-5; Adults $3, free admission for children 12 and under; Club members selling unique jewelry, rough and polished rocks, slabs, minerals, fossils, gemstones, and jewelry-making supplies; contact Bill Thielbahr, (208) 524-0139; Email: [email protected]
5-6—JEFFERSON , WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson & Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free will offering; Dealers offering minerals, fossils, gemstones, demonstrations of faceting, wire wrapping and lapidary, and activities for children; contact Steven Streich, Steven’s Rocks & Gifts, 134 Main Street, Marshall, WI 53559, (608) 655-1011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com.
5-6—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club; Westside Middle School, 8601 Arbor St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors (12-18) $4, free admission for children under 12 with a paying adult; vendors offering gems, jewelry, and specimens, demonstrations and displays, carvings, activities for children, UNO/UNL scholarships; contact Tammy Jeannret, 7287 N Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410, (402) 873-6515; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.nerockgem.org
5-6—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; Totem Middle School – Gymnasium, 1605 7th Street NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission Free Parking; Rough, slabs, and polished cabs; minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment, jewelry, demonstrators, club displays, and activities for children; contact Brian Murril; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.marysvillerockclub.com/page/
5-6—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road; Sat. 10-5; adults $3, free admission for students with identification and children 13 and under accompanied by a paying adult; More than 22 vendors, 26 exhibitor displays, gold panning lessons, cave bear and other Pleistocene fossils on view, activities for children; contact Mitchell Frank Van Hecke, 14534 Mumford Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945, (530) 575-42; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ncgms.org
5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, seniors $1, free admission for children under 12; Mineral, fossil and jewelry dealers, demonstrators, special exhibits, geode cracking, activities for children; contact Edward Wagner, PO Box 2272, Springfield, IL 62705, (309) 838-7782; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.loess.org
11-12—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 32 Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 7-4, Sat. 7-4; $100 (entry fee and banquet meal); 2018 World Championship Quartz Crystal Dig, part of the 39th Annual Quartz, Quiltz, & Craftz Festival, for more information call Gail at the Chamber office number listed, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday. (R&G, please call GAIL for confirmation, at 870-867-2723, b/w 10am and 2pm M – F, only. These are normal Chamber business hours) ; contact Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 US 270 W, PO Box 6, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mtidachamber.com
11-13—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc.; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (tickets good for the weekend), free admission for youth 16 and under; Vendors offer loose stones, mineral specimens, fossils, lapidary jewelry, displays and demonstrations, and geode cutting by two local gem and mineral societies; contact Ellen White, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
11-13—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles; Old Spanish Trails Arena, 3641 S. Highway 191; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free; 60th Annual Show, vendors selling items related to lapidary arts, geology, rocks, gemstones, fossils, demonstrations, field trips, and activities for children; contact Jerry Hansen; Email: [email protected]
11-13—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
11-13—TRONA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLG&MS Lapidary and Show building, 13337 Main St.; Fri. 1:30-6:30, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-3; free admission; Dealers, demonstrations, and displays, and a special afternoon dealer trip ($100 per vehicle+$50 per person), field trip Saturday $15 per car, $20 per car for Sunday field trip reservations required for field trips; contact Bonnie Fairchild, PO Box 966, Trona, CA 93592-0966, (760) 372-5356; Email: [email protected]; Website: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/
11-13—SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Annual show; Mineral Collectors of Utah; Trolley Square, 602 South 700 East; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Curt Forrester, UT, (801) 368-4103; Email: 801-368-4103; Website: http://m-c-u.org/
11-13—PORTLAND, OREGON: 39th Annual Show of Gems, Minerals, and Fossils; Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Association; Jackson Army National Guard, 6255 NE Cornfoot Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children 12 and under with a paying adult; Vendors with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry, exhibits, demonstrations, presentations, activities for children ; contact Linda Harvey, (503) 310-3036; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com
11-13—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; Jaycee Community Center, 1280 Airport Road, Jaycee Community Center, 1280 Airport Road, Jaycee Community Center; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; Adults $3 (weekend pass $5), free admission for children under 5; Dealers offering a variety of specimens, displays, demonstrations, a fluorescent exhibit, activities for children, and the annual meeting of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies; contact Lowell Zoller, 3027 Flint Mill Run, Hampton Cove, AL 35763, (256) 534-8803; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.huntsvillegms.org
12-13—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. Third Street; Sat. 9-6, Sat. 10-5; Adults $5, teens $2; Dealers offering rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations of wire wrapping and cabochon carving, and fluorescence; contact Ruth Rolston, 106 Ottoway Drive, Temple, TX 76501; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://drarhie.wixsite.com/tcgme
12-13—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $12, free admission for children under 12; the Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair features more than 30 vendors carrying gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, and beautiful crystals; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.crystalfair.com
12-13—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral And Gem Club; Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; inside and outside vendors, handicapped accessible, free gemstone identification, geode sales and cutting, and activities for children; contact Maudie Bailey, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave., Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (249) 154-1; Email: [email protected]; Website: [email protected]
12-13—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; KS Expocentre Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, students (13-17) $1, free admission for children under child under 13 with paid adult admission; Show theme is -Many Shades of Turquoise- with a lecture each day lead by Greg Purdy, dealers offering rocks, lapidary supplies/equipment, jewelry and beads, 4-H geology club students displaying geology boxes for judging and demonstration; contact M. Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St, Topeka, KS 66611, (785) 267-2849; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TopekaGMS.org
12-13—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Full Inventory Show: Seattle; OmCulture (Wallingford), 2210 N Pacific St.; Sat. 12-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Full shop inventory show featuring crystals, minerals, and gems; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/om2019wall; contact Michelle Ferris, 117 East Louisa Street, PMB 169, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 582-9157; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystallographygems.com
18-20—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Northwest Federation Show and Hells Canyon Gem Club Annual Show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, 1229 Burrell Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 per day and $8 for a 3 day pass; wide variety of vendors, speakers, exhibits, silent, actives for children; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 743-6944; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.hellscanyongemclub.com/
18-20—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors (55+) $3, students: $1, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors offering gems, fossils, minerals, and lapidary jewelry, demonstrations, displays, fluorescent room, activities for children; contact Russell Greim; Website: http://3riversgem_mineral.tripod.com/
18-20—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
18-20—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairgrounds—Main Arena, 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3, teens $1, free admission for children under 12 with paying adult; Displays by club members and guests, Petoskey stone polish, 13 dealers offer various items, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Lyle R Laylin, 1417 Center St., Lansing, MI 48906, (517) 485-7908; Email: [email protected]; Website: Michrocks.org
18-20—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, military personnel (with ID) and seniors (60+) $7, students age 13-18 $2, free admission for children 12 and under; Show theme: Canadian minerals; more than 30 dealers, exhibits, displays, fluorescent minerals area, demonstrations in faceting, cabbing, and wire wrapping, and activities for children; contact Laird Fowler, Show Chair, 6719 Burnet Ln, Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agms-tx.org
18-20—KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show and sale; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $6 (3-day pass for $10), free admission for children under 12; contact Travis Paris; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.knoxrocks.org/
19-19—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free; crafts, dealers, jewelry, dealers, minerals, rocks, silent auction, gold panning, displays, games, demos and geode cutting; contact Virginia Rotramel, 3598 Chestnut Dr., Norco, CA 92860, (951) 403-2634; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rockchippers.org
19-19—ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Albany town Hall, 1972 B NH RT 16; Sat. 9-5; Adults $2 donation, free admission for children under 12 with a paying adult; Local dealers, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Jonathan Herndon, 197 Rice Hill Rd., Freedom, NH 03836; Email: [email protected]; Website: sacovalleygemandmineralclub.org
19-20—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Springfield Expo Center, 635 East St Louis Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; adult $6, student $3, children under 12 $1; 52nd Annual Springfield Rock, Gem & Mineral Show will feature rock and mineral specimens, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, displays, speakers, and activities for children ; contact Mike Hackeson, 2131 West Republic Road, Box #35, Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 501-9690; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.omgms.rocks
19-20—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Annual show; Kanawha Rock and Gem Club; So. Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3.50, free admission for children under 12; a well selected group of dealers offering a wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry, activities for children; contact Robbin Maxwell, PO Box 4414, Clarksburg, WV 26302; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://kanawharockandgemclub.org
19-20—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training & Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, children $1, $5 for family admittance; Exhibitions, demonstrations, tailgate sales, vendors selling agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, and activities for children; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Boulevard, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (763) 717-1641; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://mnmineral.org/
19-20—DES MOINES, IOWA: Show and sale; Des Moines Lapidary Society (DMLS); Iowa State Fairgrounds – Knapp Learning Center, 3000 East Grand Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors offering gemstones, beads, silver, crystals, slabs, rough, minerals, fossils, lapidary tools, jewelry, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Show Committee; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.DMLapidary.org/OurShow
19-20—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 12; contact Bill Schwartz, 75 Sheath Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336, (928) 203-0356; Email: [email protected]; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org
19-20—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Allison McClung, 18343 West Ave. F, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 839-7403; Email: [email protected]; Website: palmdalegemandmineral.org
19-20—CLIO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Flint Rock And Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, children age 6-18 $1.50, free admission for children under 6 with a paying adult and scouts in uniform; Dealers offering minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, displays, demonstrations, and activities for children ; contact Diana Dady, 2120 Christner Street, Burton, MI 48519, (810) 406-2144; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.flintrockandgem.org
19-20—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii (Hui Pohaku O Hawaii); Ohana Hale Marketplace, 333 Ward Avenue #3; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 18th annual rock and mineral show at a new location; contact Markus Faigle, PO Box 23020, Honolulu, HI 96823; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net/18th-annual-hawaii-rock-and-mineral-show-oct-19-and-20-2019
19-20—CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS: Annual show; South Suburban Earth Science Club; Prairie State College, 202 South Halstead St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Mineral, fossil, jewelry, crystal, artifact, and lapidary exhibits, and activities for children. Special presentation on Sunday, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon; contact Jan; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.prairestate.edu
19-20—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 West Colonial Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, children $1; Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, bones, educational exhibits, and activities for children; contact Valerie First, (407) 699-9274; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://floridafossilhunters.com/
19-20—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Doroado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, seniors, teens, and military $5, free admission for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult; More than 50 dealers offering gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, petrified wood, rough and finished material, supplies, with displays, demonstrations, fluorescent area, and activities for children; contact Merryan ONeill; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.eldoradorocks.org
19-20—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children under 12; Dealers offering minerals, gemstones, fossils, rough rock, with demonstrations and displays, and activities for children. Visit SRMGS.org to download a coupon for $1 off admission; contact Jolene Coon; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.srmgs.org
25-27—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
26-27—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio’s Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors ( 55+) $4, children 7-14 $1.00, free admission for children 6 and under, and scouts and military in uniform ; 32 vendors presenting beads, gemstones, jewelry, minerals, rocks, and tools, among other items; demonstrations of lapidary arts, gem mine, silent auction, and activities for children; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240, 3306739664, 3306739664; Email: [email protected]
26-27—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 649 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Dealers offering slabs and bargain rocks, free fluorescent show, demonstrations, silent auction, displays, raffles, and activities for children; contact Bob Oblack; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.clackamettegem.org
26-27—BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park, 3560 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 20 dealers offering minerals, fossils, slabs, faceting rough, tools, activities for children ; contact Bruce Himko, PO Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellevuerockclub.org
26-27—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; State Fair Park, 608 Kiamichi Place, Modern Living Bldg.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, free admission for children under 12; More than 30 vendors offering minerals, gems, crystals, rough rock, fossils, and lapidary tools, demonstrations, exhibits, auction, and activities for children; contact Doug Pollitt, Oklahoma City, OK 73151, (405) 719-8477; Email: [email protected]; Website: omgs-minerals.org
November 2019
1-2—HURRICANE, UTAH: Annual show; Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show; Washington County Fairgrounds, 5500 W. 700 S. ; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; Vendors offering rocks, fossils, minerals, lapidary and collecting equipment, petrified wood, demonstrations, tours for school groups, and activities for children; contact Antonella Funk, P.O. Box 537, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 609-9265; Email: [email protected]
1-3—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Shows of Integrity; Kansas City International Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6:30; adults $6, children 6 to 12 $3; contact Terry James, 3522 Brazos St, Melissa, TX 75454, (903) 815-5957; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.showsofintegrity.com
1-3—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
1-3—CLOVERDALE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Karmic Beads & Gems; Cloverdale History Center, 215 N. Cloverdale Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers with gems, minerals, jewelry, crystals, fossils, beads; contact Jenny Macias, (619) 261-8765; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.karmicbeadsandgems.rocks
2-3—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue, Hall D; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6, two-day ticket $9, children under 12 $1, free admission for scouts in uniform when accompanied by scoutmaster ; 50th anniversary show: Gemarama 2019 – All That Glitters, featuring 27 vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, and activities for children; contact Linda Green, Tuscarora Lapidary Society, 24 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015, (610) 490-5252; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lapidary.org
2-3—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; General admission $6 ($1 off with flyer), free admission for scouts in uniform, active military and first responders with ID; Vendors, activities, demonstrations, displays, and questions with gemologists; contact Mike Hopkins; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://contracostamineralandgemsociety.org/
2-3—BREWER, MAINE: 15th Annual Rock & Gem Show; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, 318 Wilson St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, seniors and students $2, free admission for children under 12; 20 vendors selling rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, beads, jewelry, and unique Maine minerals; contact Sharon Wright, 1 Farnsworth St, Lisbon, ME 04250, (207) 577-37702
-3—MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY: Annual show; New Jersey Mineralogical Society & New Jersey Lapidary Society; Trailside Nature and Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd.; Sat. 12-5, Sun. 12-5; free admission; contact Russell Brarens, 515 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846, (908) 421-1045; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.njmin.org
2-3—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Annual Pre-Christmas Rock Show; contact JohnnyFaye, WI; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.racinegeologicalsociety.weebly.com
2-3—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 South Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John De Rosa, 117 South Desert Candles Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, 7603757905; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://indianwellsgemandmineral.com
2-3—MIDLAND, TEXAS: Annual show; Midland Gem and Mineral Society; Barbara and George H. W. Bush Convention Center, 105 N. Main St., ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7 daily, $10 for both days, children age 6-18 $3, free admission for children 5 and under; More than 20 vendors, exhibits, displays, rock identification, fluorescent mineral tent, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Linda Page, (432) 242-7057; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.midlandgemandmineral.org
8-10—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Retail show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8 (good for all three days), free admission for children 10 and under; 66th annual gem, jewelry, mineral and fossil show; contact Scott Singleton, 3607 Durness Way, Houston, TX 77025-2517, (832) 524-8382; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://hgms.org
8-10—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington State Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
8-10—PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; Jackson County Fairground Community Center, 2902 Shortcut Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3 (3-day pass $5), free admission for children 12 and under with paying adult; 30th Annual Magnolia State Gem Show, more than 25 vendors, activities for children; contact Barbi Beatty, PO Box 857, 7700 Fountainbleau Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 238-9900; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mgcgms.org
8-10—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Appalachian Fairgrounds, 100 Lakeview Street, Building #1; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; Adults $ 3, students $ 1, free admission for children 6 and under ; contact Robert G Morgan, 181 Harmony Acres Drive East, Jonesborough, TN 37659, 423-956-9486; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/kgmsociety/
9-10—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Maplewood Rock and Gem Club; Maplewood Rock and Gem Clubhouse, 8802 196th ST SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free; contact Mary Ann Collins, (206) 714-3922; Email: [email protected]
9-10—YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Yuba/Sutter Fairgrounds, Franklin Hall Franklin Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Karen Horita, 1364 Golden Plover St., Plumas Lake, CA 95961-8730, (916) 677-6696; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://sutterbuttesgemmin.org
9-10—FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual show; North West IL. Rock Club; Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Student Conference Center / Parking Lot A; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free will donation; contact Brian Green, PO Box 396, Warren, IL 61087; Email: [email protected]; Website: nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com
9-10—SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Annual Rock and Gem Show ; Skagit Rock and Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; Displays demonstrations, vendors, rock slab sales, and activities for children; contact Debbie Frank; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.skagitrockandgem.com/
9-10—OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Market; The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW; Sat. 11:30-5:30, Sun. 11-5; Adults $1, free admission for children under 12 and seniors over 65; Dealers offering crystals, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, and art; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CGMMoly19; contact Michelle Ferris, 117 East Louisa Street, PMB 169, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 582-9157; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystallographygems.com
15-17—GOLDEN, COLORADO: Annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Avenue; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; More than 25 vendors offering quality mineral specimens, gemstones, jewelry, and fossils; contact Brian Costigan; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/denverareamineraldealers/
15-17—PORTLAND, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
16-17—SHORELINE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Market; Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Bldg #9000 / Student Union Building; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, free admission for children under 12 and seniors over 65; Dealers offering crystals, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, and art; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CGMMshor19; contact Michelle Ferris, 117 E Louisa St., PMB 169, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 582-9157; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystallographygems.com
16-17—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association; Lebanon County PA Fairgrounds and Expo, 80 Rocherty Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-4; General admission $5 (discount coupon at website), free admission for children under 12; Vendors from across the U.S. offer a variety of specimens, displays, exhibitions, materials, and jewelry; contact Teresa Schwab, PO Box 352, Monrovia, MD 21770, (301) 807-9745; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gem-show.com
16-17—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Vendors offering gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and gem and mineral identification services, and activities for children; contact Palmer Taskerud, 222 Pictor Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019, (619) 440-6116; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.ecvgms.org
16-17—SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Santa Cruze Gem and Mineral Society; Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Annual Holiday Sale. Rokin’ Sale; contact Julia Cornblatt, 1900 17th ave., Santa Cru, CA 95062, (831) 483-4190; Email: Julia Cornblatt
16-17—HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mining Supplies and Rock Shop; Mining Supplies and Rock Shop, 16808 Main St. ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; Fourth Annual Gem, Minerals, Rock, Gold and Jade Show; contact Cyndy Mandell, 16808 Main St., Suite D-381, Hesperia, CA 92345, (760) 508-1080; Email: [email protected]; Website: miningsuppliesandrockshop.com
22-24—WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge (R.O.C.K.); Viridian Library and Event Center , 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $2, free admission for children under 12 and scouts in uniform; Vendors offering fossils, minerals, gems, and lapidary jewelry, auctions, demonstrations and displays; contact Angela Deiter, (801) 634-5167; Website: http://www.rockhoundersock.com
22-24—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; 2019 West Coast Fall Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show ; Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; free admission; Featuring 75 dealers from around the globe selling minerals, fossils, jewelry, meteorites, crystals, decorator items and lapidary supplies; contact Laura Delano, President; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com
22-24—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; Adults $5, free admission for children 16 and under, and military personnel and their families; Vendors offering loose stones, fossils, minerals, equipment, geodes sold and cut on site, displays, and demonstrations ; contact Sue Shrader, PO Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cgms.rocks
22-24—CRESTWOOD, KENTUCKY: Annual show; KYANA Geological Society; Camp Crestwood, 7206 Clore Lane; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-4; free admission; Jewelry, gemstone, minerals, fossils, gemstones, crystals; contact Gerard Lasley, P.O. Box 32561, Louisville, KY 40232; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kyanageo.org
23-24—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Rodeo Center Exhibition Hall, 1800 Rodeo Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dults $8, seniors (65 and older) $6, kids $4 Kids-4, free admission for veterans and scouts in uniform; Rough, polished stones, slabs, and finished rocks and minerals, fluorescent display, demonstrations, auction, and activities for children; contact Lynn Couvillion, PO Box 550395, Dallas, TX 75355, (214) 349-2022; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.dallasgemandmineral.org
23-24—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $9, free admission for children under 12; 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead and Fossil Show, more than 80 vendors, geode cracking, displays, demonstrations, lectures, and activities for children; contact Walt Triche, P. O. Box 18095, West Palm Beach, FL 33416, 5615852080; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemandmineralsociety.org
23-24—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; The Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, seniors $4, teens (13-17) $3, free admission for children 12 and under, scouts in uniform and GMU students; More than 20 dealers offering minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, carvings, and meteorites, along with demonstrations, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Tom Taaffe; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.novamineralclub.org
23-24—OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Laura Driskell, 800 Hobson Way, (805) 394-80; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.oxnardgem.com
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30-1—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Bldg., 1099 9th Ave (at Lincoln Way); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $12, free admission for children 12 an under; More than 50 dealers; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.crystalfair.com
30-1—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.comNovember 2019-December 2019
December 2019
6-8—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
6-8—HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Adults $3, teens $1, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors offering gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, fluorescent area, activities for children; contact Ralph Barber, (352) 200-6852; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.withlacoccheerockhounds.com
7-8—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Winter Rock and Mineral Sale; Maplewood Rock and Gem Club; Maplewood Rock and Gem Clubhouse, 8802 196th ST SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free; contact Mary Ann Collins, (206) 714-3922; Email: [email protected]
13-15—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, free admission for children under 15 when accompanied with paying adult; dealers selling beautiful gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, geodes, minerals, healing stones, cabochons, beads and rocks; contact Damian ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
13-15—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
14-15—FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society ; Williamson County Ag Expo Park , 4215 Long Lane ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 (2-day pass $7), students 18 and under $1, free admission for children 12 and under with a paying adult; More than 30 dealers offering stone, lapidary and faceting rough, slabs, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, tools and supplies, classes, exhibitions, demonstrations, and speakers; contact Linda Cartwright, TN; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.MTGMS.org/show.htm
20-22—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Weekend pass for teens, adults, and seniors $7, free admission for children through age 11; Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
January 2020
10-12—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Pinellas Geological Society; Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5; Adults $2, free admission for children under 12; Vendors offering minerals, slabs, fossils, cut gems, jewelry, exhibits, and demonstrations; contact Leona Feldhausen, 2655 N. Nebraska Ave, # 247, Palm Harbor, FL 34684, (727) 709-3236; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.PGS.Rocks
10-12—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults single $3, adult couples $5, free admission for children and students; Dealers offering various materials, demonstrations, displays, activities for children ; contact Jodi Brewster, PO Box 487, Miami, AZ 85539, (623) 810-9780; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gilagem.org
18-19—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Lady Bird Johnson Park at the Pavilion, Hwy.16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers, demonstrations, rock cutting, activities for children; contact Frank Rowell, 474 Lost Hollow Rd., Llano, TX 78643, (325) 248-1067; Email: [email protected]; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
24-26—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; The East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 South Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, students and children $1 ; 24th Annual Gemstone and Jewelry Show, with dealers offering minerals, cut and uncut stones, geodes, equipment and supplies, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children ; contact Margaret Kilanski ; Email: [email protected]