Rock Shows
October 2022
1-2—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission $1, Children under 12 Free; Silent Auctions, Rocks, Fossils, Jewelry and more! Geode Cracking, Wire Wrapping; contact Mike Shumate, (217) 219-2315; Email: mikepep[email protected]; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org
1-2—MONROE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave SE, (Off Hwy 2, Just West of Monroe, WA); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Free Parking; New & Larger Location! 46th Annual Rocktoberfest! Childrens Activities, Displays, Door Prizes, Food, Grab Bags, Lapidary Demonstrations, Raffle, Silent Auction, Vendors. Welcome back after two years; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: [email protected]; Website: marysvillerockclub.com
1-2—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shasta Gem and Mineral Society; Shasta District Fair and Event Center, 1890 Briggs St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Vendors come from the West Coast and will be selling gems, minerals, jewelry, crystals, rocks and fossils. Door prizes, rock auctions and great educational and spectacular displays; contact Kelly OLeary; Email: [email protected] or [email protected]; Website: shastagemandmineral.org
1-2—CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Cabot Event Center, 508 North Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 Adults, Children under 12, first responders, scouts, military in uniform free; Dealers selling gems, minerals, fossils, geodes, beads, jewelry, and supplies. Door prizes, educational displays, demonstrations and make and take activities, fluorescent room, Kids dig, spinning wheel and other games for all. Check out our new larger venue across from Cabot High School; contact David Murray, (501) 346-5990; Email: [email protected]; Website: centralarrockhound.org
7-9—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 1601 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5/person Adult; Full Gem and Mineral Show with Jewelry, Gems, Mineral and Fossil Specimens, Rough Rock, Geodes, Components, Beads and Findings; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
7-9—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; Vendors have jewelry of all types, custom faceted gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The local clubs provide displays, demonstrations and geode cutting on-site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
7-9—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 North 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; $3 Adults kids under 13 free; Rocks, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Slabs, Cabs, Gold Panning, Scavenger Hunt, and Rock Painting; contact Lara Serbin, (602) 405-2926; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/
7-9—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
7-9—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults – $8 online; Children – $4 online Seniors – $4 online Veterans with ID FREE; Fossil dig, $1 grab bags, panning for gold, 72 dealers with beautiful jewelry, gems, minerals and fossils; 40 educational displays from museums and private collectors, geode splitting, door prizes, FREE quartz crystal for the first 250 entrants each day, world-renowned lecturers, two silent auctions; contact Dave Lurie, (248) 224-0752; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.michmin.org/show-info
8-8—MONT CLARE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society; St Michael’s Grove, 400 Jacobs St; Sat. 10-6; $5 Adults, under 13 free, scouts in uniform free; Mineral Treasures Outdoor Show Minerals, Fossils, Gem sales Kids Activities and Free Specimens Snack Bar, Picnic Grounds, Free Parking, Indoor Restrooms; contact Don McAlarnen; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.phillyrocks.org
8-8—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Annual Members Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville Co. Fairgrounds, 1542 East 73rd South, South of Sandy Downs Racetrack on Woodruff Ave; Sat. 9-5; $3 Children 12 and under free; This one-day event offers an opportunity to purchase, offers an opportunity to purchase only from members of the Society their unique jewelry; unusual handcrafted artisan items; gemstones; rough rock and slabs; polished stones; mineral and fossil specimens; used equipment; contact Bill Thielbahr, (208) 524-0139; Email: [email protected]
8-8—COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Annual show; Verde River Rockhounds; Old Town Activity Park, 187 E Pima St, 19 N. Ninth Street; Sat. 9-5; Free; Mineral specimens, crystals, decorative yard rock, loose gems, cabochons, petrified wood, rough rock, lapidary equipment, jewelry, slabs, rock art and more; contact Emil Yatsko; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://verderiverrockhounds.club
8-9—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 For Adults, Children Age 12 years and under free with a paid adult. Military with I.D. Free; 2022 Earth’s Treasurers Show, 26+ exhibitors, 28+ Vendors, Gold Panning, Demonstrations, Talks, Expanded Kids Corner Raffles, Silent Auction and much more; contact Mitchell Frank Van Hecke, (530) 575-4252; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ncgms.org/show-info/
8-9—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; Vendors inside and out. Handicapped accessible. Free admission and free parking. Fluorescent display, Raffle (hourly and door prize). Family-friendly; contact Maudie Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: [email protected]; Website: huachucamineralandgemclub.info
8-9—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens (13-17) $3, Children 12/under free with parents; Featuring vendors with jewelry, beads, geodes, slabs, gems, and minerals, carvings, and more, Door prizes, silent auctions, displays, demos, scavenger hunt for kids, treasure wheel, and more; contact Susan Lovelace, (619) 987-1140; Email: [email protected]
8-9—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway), 2 Marina Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under 12 free); Crystals, gems, jewelry over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
8-9—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem and Mineral Society; Agriculture Hall, Stormont Vail Event Center, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 w/adult Free. Coupon is available at our website; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Lapidary Supplies, Rock & Fossil Dealers, Junior Rockhound Presentations, 4H Displays, Speakers, Free Demonstrations: Silversmithing, Stone Cutting-Rocks, Wire Wrapping & Sphere Making, Silent Auctions, Door Prize Drawings; contact M Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.topekagms.org
9-9—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum, 123 W. Alvarado Street; Sun. 9-4; Free; Free admission to show and museum, free parking. Free booths for nonprofit groups promoting minerals, gems, or fossils. Vendors must apply by August 1. A family-friendly event in downtown Fallbrook. Do not miss the spectacular raffle; contact Mishell Rose, (760) 728-6599; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fgms.org
14-16—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
14-16—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; The John A. Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6 Adult Admission and $3 Admission for Students, Military, & Members (all with ID) covers all days! Kids under 12 and Scouts in Uniform are Free! Kids under 12 will get free Grab Bags of specimens; Demonstrations of cabochon cutting and jewelry making! Exhibits of specimen materials, cabochons, and jewelry. Games for kids, and geode cracking, too; contact J. David Cope, (504) 214-6754
14-16—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americangemshow.com
15-15—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, 3598 Chestnut Dr; Sat. 10-5; Free admission and parking; contact Virginia Rotramel, (951) 403-2634; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rockchippers.org
15-16—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds – Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission – $6, Children 12 & Under FREE and FREE Parking; The 2022 Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This event is family-friendly, with activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see. 20+ Vendors from across the United States; contact Show Committee; Website: www.dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows
15-16—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for the weekend; We have a silent auction, kids activities, a raffle, hourly door prizes, various vendors; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 816-8329; Email: [email protected]
15-16—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; ADULTS – $7 Seniors or Military – $6 Kids 12 and Under Free with Paid Adult; Variety of Dealers featuring Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Crystals, Beads, Jewelry and more. Activities include Rock & Gem Identification, Demonstrations, Educational Displays, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Tent, Geode Cutting, Free Kids Activities. Something for everyone and every age; contact Jackie Cerrato, (530) 676-2472; Email: [email protected]; Website: ElDoradoCountyMineralandGemSociety.org
15-16—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds – Special Events Center, 4800 US 301, Tampa FL 33610, Special Events Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 Includes Parking, Kids under 12 free. Look for online coupons; Come visit us and our vendors for the Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Clubs 63rd Annual Tampa Rock, Gem, Mineral and Bead show; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 684-2039; Email: [email protected]; Website: tampabayrockclub.org
15-16—BRISTOL, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas Beals Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave, 127 Herschel Ave; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5; contact Michael Zagielski, (860) 997-3350; Email: [email protected]
15-16—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock H.S., Hwy 89A and Upper Red Rock Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $4 – Children under 12 FREE; contact Bill Schwartz; Email: [email protected]; Website: sedoangemandmineral.org
21-23—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
21-23—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society (The Lansing, Michigan area Rock Club); Ingham County Fairgrounds Main Arena, 700 East Ash Street; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Teen $3, 12 and under FREE with Adult, Scouts In Uniform Free, ($1 off with Coupon @ www.Michrocks.org); Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary & Jewelry Show …. Displays, Silent Auction, Dealers, Hourly Door Prizes, Raffle, Fluorescent Display, Working Demonstrations, Petoskey Stone Polishing, Touch & Feel Table, FREE parking; contact Ruth Lehner, (517) 643-4406; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.MichRocks.org
21-23—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society (AGMS); Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Children ages 12 and under free, Ages 13-18 $2, Adults $8, Military ID and Seniors (60+) $7; 30+ vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. Exhibits of touch table of rocks and fossils, fluorescent minerals, and collections. Demos in faceting, cabbing, and wire wrapping. Theme Fluorescents. $1 each Gem Mine, Jewelry making, Wheel of Fortune. Grand prize; contact Laird Fowler, (512) 458-9546; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agms-tx.org
21-23—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frankin NC Gem & Mineral Society; Robert C Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults; 12 & under Free; Rough and cut gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, gemstone jewelry, specimens, jewelry repair, beads, findings, demonstrations, door prizes given each hour; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website: visitfranklinnc.com
21-23—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society (MAPS); Orr Building State of Illinois Fair Grounds, State of Illinois Fairgrounds 66 4H Rd Springfield Il 62629, 45 Birch Drive; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; Topic Lagerstatten Talk Friday at 5:30 pm Friday Live Auction 5:30 pm both events at the Northfield Inn Springfield Il; contact Thomas Williams Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: [email protected]
21-23—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, ages 11-17 $2, free admission for 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americangemshow.com
22-23—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio’s Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children (7-14) $1, Under 7 and Scouts in uniform Free; Fluorescent Mineral Display, Lapidary Arts Displays, Geode Cracking, Gem Mine, Childrens Activities, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Silent Auction. Our Future Rockhounds of America Chapter makes displays. Handicap Accessible. Free Parking; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]
22-23—MT. BETHEL, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Diana Tasco; Mt. Bethel Firehouse, 2341 Rt. 611, 73 Shore Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adult $5, Kids Free, $1 off w/flyer; See amazing treasures from the Earth! Our show features Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Crystals, Stones, and More; contact Diana Tasco, (973) 288-1176; Email: [email protected]
28-30—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
28-30—WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge (R.O.C.K.); Viridian Library and Event Center, 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $2 except for scouts in uniform and children under 12 are free admittance; There will be fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry on display and for sale. Hands-on activities for everyone. Come build your own rock collection. Door prizes and a silent auction will be going on daily; contact Angela Deiter (801-634-5167) / Janica Wright (801-641-8588)
29-30—CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: [email protected]
29-30—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Annual show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; contact Paul Burger; Email: [email protected]
29-30—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Gem & Mineral Society; State Fair Park – Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Place; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6; 12 and under Free; 2022 Gems & Stones & Petrified Bones – Come see & purchase crystals, fossils, artisan jewelry, gems, rough rock, and tools from 40 vendors. There will be exhibits & demonstrations of lapidary techniques. Win door prizes, bid on silent auctions, see a fluorescent display and children’s activities; contact Douglas Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: [email protected]; Website: omgs-minerals.org
November 2022
4-6—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
4-6—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 ($4 if you mention this listing); Show and sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, (941) 954-0202; Email: [email protected]; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com
4-6—KENNER, LOUISIANA: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash Admission $5, credit card $6; Bead & Jewelry Show open to the public featuring beads, findings, finished jewelry, pearls, charms, chain, beading classes, precious & semi-precious stone beads. Wholesale buyers may pre-register online at aksshow.com; contact Kay Clift, (504) 265-8830; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.aksshow.com
5-5—WALDORF, MARYLAND: Show and sale; Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club; Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway; Sat. 9-4; Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Juniors (7 to 17) $3, Under 7 Free; Rocks, Crystals, Fossils, Lapidary, Handcrafted Jewelry, Minerals, Holiday Gifts. Fluorescent Tent. Door Prizes. Free parking; contact Dave Lines, (240) 427-7062; Website: www.SMRMC.org
5-6—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 ($5 with discount coupon); 2-day adult ticket $9; children under 12 years $1; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform accompanied by adult scoutmaster admitted free; Gemarama: “A Rainbow of Possibilities” will feature vendors of fine gems, minerals, and jewelry. In addition, there will be numerous exhibit cases, a large demonstration area of lapidary and jewelry arts, kids activities, silent auctions and more. Free parking and food available; contact Linda Green, (610) 490-5252; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lapidary.org
5-6—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fair Grounds, 520 South Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free admission; Geodes sales and cutting, gems, minerals and jewelry sales, displays and exhibits. Field trip to famous agate/jasper claim on Sunday. Vendor space available; contact Mr. John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; Email: [email protected]
5-6—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission to all; Vendors, Demonstrators, Silent Auction, Raffle, Kids Corner with games and prizes and Hourly door prizes; contact Janet Fields, (541) 415-1720
5-6—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 South Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $4 adults 13 and under free, First Responders & Scouts in Uniform free; Wheel of fortune, Silent Auction, Door Prizes & 2 Grand Prizes, Follow Us on Facebook; contact Steve Guerrero, (806) 678-0379; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.amarillotreasure.com
11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show produced by LLD Productions, Inc; Holiday Inn Orange County Airport, 2726 South Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; A gem, mineral and fossil show featuring 80 dealers from across the United States who carry gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, findings, metaphysical and decorator pieces. Come shop for unique gift items for the holidays or find something for your own collection; contact Laura Delano
11-13—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
11-13—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Building No. 1, Appalachian Fairgrounds, 100 Lakeview St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $3 adults, $1 students, children 6 and under free; Free fossil casting Saturday and Sunday; contact Robert G Morgan, (423) 956-9486; Email: [email protected]
11-13—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $9 good for all three days. Kids 10 and under are free; Dino Dig, Youth Section activities, Scout program, Mad Science; contact Scott Singleton, Show Chairman, (281) 530-0942; Email: [email protected]; Website: hgms.org
12-13—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adult $5; contact Dave Wayment; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.canaveral-mgs.com/our-show.html
12-13—SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Treasures of the Earth Annual Show; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; Beautiful displays, kids activities, silent auction, rock slab sales, lapidary demonstrations, raffle and door prizes along with our wonderful dealers; contact Debbie Frank; Email: [email protected] ; Website: skagitrockandgem.com
12-13—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Annual show; Bary Gems Inc. & New Youk Mineralogical Club; The School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 adults; children under 12 free; Mineral, jewelry, gem and fossil dealers. hourly door prizes. Free lectures organized by New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.barygems.com
12-13—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and GemClub; UNO Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors, UNO Students, 12-18 $3, under 12 free with paying adult; Demonstrators, Dealers, Displays, Kids activities and Silent auction. Specimens and collectibles, rough rock and lapidary materials, minerals gems and jewelry, rock paintings and carvings, coin dealers. Something for everyone; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 209-0747; Email: [email protected]; Website: Nerockgem.org
18-20—CRESTWOOD, KENTUCKY: Annual show; KYANA Geological Society; Camp Crestwood, 7206 Clore Ln ; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Free; KYANA Geological Society will hold its annual show on 11/18/22 – 11/20/22. We will have lots of vendors selling minerals, fossils, gemstones, rough rock, jewelry, silent auctions, and much more. So come out and join us for this fun event; contact Gerard Lasley; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kyanageo.org
18-20—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
18-20—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors from across the US bring custom faceted gemstones, beads, pearls, crystals, minerals, and fossils. There is a wide variety of finished jewelry in gold and silver as well as custom-designed jewelry; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
18-20—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Columbia, SC Gem & Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd, 7719 Wessex Lane; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $5 for adults, Sixteen & under free. All military & their dependents free; Jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, & tools for sale Geodes sold & cut Club member’s rock collections on exhibit & lapidary demonstrations. Lots of fun for the whole family. South Carolina amethyst on display; contact Susan Shrader, (803) 736-9317; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cgms.rocks
18-21—PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Palm Springs Gem & Jewelry Show; Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-5; General Public: $15, Veterans: Free, Wholesale Buyers: Free; The JOGS Gem & Jewelry show will take place in Palm Springs Desert this coming Fall in 2022! It is one of the largest jewelry tradeshows in the Americas, and brings together a variety of manufacturers, wholesalers and brands during one of the most important buying/restocking seasons of the year; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: [email protected]; Website: jogsshow.com/
19-20—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center at the Hampton Inn, 1750 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 – Adults, $4 – Kids under 12, free – Scouts in uniform, $5 – Seniors, Teachers w/ID, Vets w/ID; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: [email protected]; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org
19-20—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo grounds, 1258 4 Mapleview Street, 5790 Dehesa Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to the public; contact Cheryl Boney, (619) 277-4981; Email: [email protected]
19-20—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association (MAGMA); Lebanon Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6 General Admission; Children 12 and under free; The Mid-Atlantic’s premium Gem, Jewelry, Mineral and Bead Show will be conducting its 13th Annual Holiday Show focusing on jewelry crafts and holiday-related items. View the rough materials of the mineral world in its original form and after it is transformed into refined products and jewelry; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gem-show.com
19-20—WEBSTER, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Worcester Mineral Club; St Joseph School / Richard Nowak Gymnasium, 47 Whitcomb Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5; Kids under 12 free, seniors $1 off; Brand new Location! 21 Vendors, exhibits. demonstrations, hourly door prizes. raffle, food, club booth, club displays. Free Parking, HCP accessible. gift bags for kids; contact Darlene Fohlin, (860) 428-4148; Email: [email protected]
19-20—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Presidents Hall, Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Family Fun; Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society is back with our annual Fall Festival of Gems. Come see demonstrators, vendors, displays, silent auction and so much more! Free Admission, Fun for the whole family; contact Danielle Foss, (360) 506-9910; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com
19-20—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc; Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors $4, Teens (13-17) $3, Children 12 and under FREE, GMU Students & Faculty FREE w/ID; Over 20 Gem, Mineral & Fossil dealers offering high-quality specimens for sale. Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Kids Activities & more. There is a Silent Auction on Sunday; contact Tom Taaffe; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.novamineralclub.org
19-20—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd, 2940 Bellarosa Circle; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $9, 2-Day Pass $14, Children 12 and under Free; Visit website for $1 off coupon. Free Parking, door prizes, hourly prize and other prize drawings, over 70 dealers, Gem and fossil Mining, Geode Cracking, Displays, Demonstrations, Speakers, activities for children, spin the wheel game; contact Barbara Ringhiser, 561-585-2080; Email: [email protected]; Website: gmspb.org
December 2022
2-4—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash admission $5, credit card $6; Bead & Jewelry Show open to the public featuring beads, findings, finished jewelry, pearls, charms, chain, beading classes, precious & semi-precious stone beads. Wholesale buyers may pre-register online at aksshow.com; contact Kay Clift, (504) 265-8830; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.aksshow.com
2-4—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Temple, 6331 Alabama St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Rocks, minerals, gems, beads, Fossils, plus silent auction, door prizes and more Kids Activities, Educational Displays. Spaces available; contact Elizabeth Kosturakis, TX, (915) 328-5488; Email: [email protected]; Website: epmgs.com
2-4—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 ($4 if you mention this listing); Show & Sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, (941) 954-0202; Email: [email protected]; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com
2-4—MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: Annual show; Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society; Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Dr; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-4; Admission is $1. Children under 18 are FREE with student ID and paid adult admission; We will have over 25 dealers selling everything from gems, crystals, cabs, rough, jewelry, geodes, decorator items, and jewelry, books, beads and supplies. Displays provided by club members. $1 Wheel of Fortune Free parking. Free door prize ticket with each paid adult admission; contact Chris Rutherford; Email: [email protected]; Website: mgms.club
2-4—HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; The Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5. Children 14 and under FREE; Rocks and Minerals, Rock Slabs, Gemstones, Artisan Jewelry, Fossils, Crystals, Lapidary and Jewelry tools, Demonstrations, Fluorescent Minerals, Door Prizes hourly; contact Janice Wojcik; Email: [email protected]
2-4—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
2-4—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Land of The Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 21st MAGMA Land of The Sky Christmas Gem Show! All Are Welcome! Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Geodes, Crystals and other hobby-related items; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
3-4—OLD BETHPAGE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Island Rock Hounds and Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club; Old Bethpage Restoration Village, 1300 Round Swamp Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 Adults; children under 12 free if accompanied by adult; Minerals, Gems, Jewelry and Fossil Dealers. Hourly door prizes. Children’s activities. Grand prize drawing; contact Elaine A Casani; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.suffolkgem.com or www.islandrockhounds.com
3-4—PINECREST, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild; Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 – Children under 12 free; Exhibits, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and vendors of mineral & fossil specimens, gemstones, fine jewelry, and artisan-crafted collectibles. Children’s activities include jewelry-making sessions, surprise grab-bags, and scavenger hunts. One block off US 1 with plenty of free parking; contact Sandy Mielke, (305) 640-2244; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.miamigemandmineral.com
9-11—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
9-11—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
10-11—MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Club; Baxter County Fairgrounds Educational Building, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Scouts in Uniform and children under 12 free; This year we will be having a Grand prize of a Mineral and a Fossil. (Need Not be Present to win) Childrens games, Hourly drawings; contact Allison, (417) 679-0466