Rock Shows
September 2023
1-3—ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri A Heer, 419-344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
1-3—SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Grant County Veterans’ Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 US-180; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Field Trips, Educational Speakers, Kids Activities Area, Wheel of Fortune, Silent Auction Baked Goods, Food & Beverages 4+ rooms of Vendors We are excited to welcome the Silver City Makers Market this year as we present Gems, Minerals & Art together for the first time; contact Brenda Holzinger; Email: grantcounty[email protected]; Website: rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/
1-3—IRONDALE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society; NEW VENUE! Irondale Civic Center (former Zamora Shrine Temple), 3521 Ratliff Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5; Teens: $3; 12 & under: FREE; Family-friendly show with 100+ tables from artists & collectors: gems, minerals, fossils, cabochons, slabs, rough, beads, handcrafted jewelry and more. Lapidary demos, door prizes, geode cracker, kids’ activities; contact Ben Beadore; Email: [email protected]; Website: facebook.com/events/s/amls-2023-gem-show/1307348173327314/?mibextid=RQdjqZ
1-4—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Kerr Scott Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. Wire-wrappers can design and wrap custom jewelry at the show; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ell[email protected]; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
2-3—AUGUSTA, MAINE: Annual show; Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club; Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3; Rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, and gifts. Visual displays, silent auctions, hourly drawings, and demonstrations; contact Sharon E Wright, (207) 577-3770; Email: [email protected]
2-3—HURRICANE, UTAH: Show; Crystal Barista; Wasatch County Legacy Park, 5500 West 700 South; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free; The Crystal Festival is a celebration of the love of crystals. Started at Rockpick Legend Co, and now traveling around Utah this rock, gem and mineral show has grown into an exciting event for all ages! Sponsors: Crystal Barista, Earth’s Treasures Crystal Shop, Minerals 4 U; contact Adrienne Mcelwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org
8-10—BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds, Pratt Pavilion, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5 Adults, $4 Teens, 12 and under free; 30,000 sf of fabulous vendors, display, kids activities, demos and more! Something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: rockyreader.com
8-10—LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; Dealers, Member Display Cases, Food, Door Prizes, Gem Dig, Demonstrators, Spin Table, free parking; contact Crystal Teel, (360) 355-6424; Email: [email protected]
8-10—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Educational Building Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Gate 9 – 412 27th Street, NW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $ 3 – kids thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult; Theme: My Favorite Mineral Color Various demonstrations of: Wirewrapping, Cabachon Cutting, Beading, Faceting and Jewelry Making. Buy a geode from the club and watch it cut! Exhibits by local collectors We are on Face Book @ Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show; contact Arvil Marion; Email: [email protected]; Website: forsythgemclub.com
9-9—MONT CLARE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society; St Michael’s Picnic Grounds, 400 Jacobs St; Sat. 10-5; $5 per adult, under 13 free, Scouts in Uniform free; Outdoor Show – Minerals, Fossils, Gems, kids activities free specimens; Snack Bar & Picnic Grounds; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: [email protected]
9-10—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association; Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East 4th Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; family-friendly event; contact Kathy Schreiner, (360) 460-0827; Email: [email protected]; Website: sequimrocks.org
9-10—PINE ISLAND, NEW YORK: Annual show; Earth Bling Mineral and Music Festival; Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $8 and kids under 10 free; contact Sherry Moore, (973) 865-2793; Website: www.earthblingfestival.com
9-10—WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, Community Center Building, 831 Orchard St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 children under 12 free (last year); Show has cases, dealers, silent auction, kid’s area, raffle drawings and demonstrations; contact Warren Rood ; Email: [email protected]
9-10—NEW MILFORD, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; Sarah Noble Intermediate School, 25 Sunny Valley Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults $4 seniors and full-time students with ID Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform; 16 (or more) professional dealers with minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, related crafts and much more! Uphill behind the McDonald’s on Rt 7 (*AKA the former high school.) Plenty of free parking. Handicapped accessible HOURLY DOOR PRIZES * GRAND PRIZE * FUN GRAB BAGS; contact Elizabeth A Triano; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064428019876
9-10—AMANA, IOWA: Rock Auction; Cedar Valley Rock & Mineralogical Society; Cedar Valley Rock & Mineralogical Society, 39 38th Avenue ; Sat. 8-8:30, Sun. 9-4; No admittance fee; Many specimens, machinery, rocks galore, Agates, geodes, plus too many to mention. The auction will go on until we are done. Dinner available at 5:30 pm. Food truck available during the day; contact Marvin Houg, (319) 350-9453; Email: [email protected]; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org
15-17—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc; Lincoln City Park, 20 Miles South of Sedalia on Hwy 65; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; Public Digs for Mozarkite daily during show; contact Larry & Joyce Grinstead, (660) 827-3888; Email: [email protected]; Website: Mozarkite.com
15-17—PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, HWY 87 and Mile Marker 251; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Children under 13 Free, Adults $3 Friday, $5 Saturday -Sunday; Club Displays and Silent Auction, Education Corner w/Beading, Sandstone Painting, a Treasure Hunt, Spinning Wheel, and more! Plus a beautiful Fluorescent Display-Rocks that GLOW! Vendors with Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Slabs, Jewelry, Lapidary Equipment, Specimen Rocks & Minerals, Rough Material; contact Rebecca Bagshaw, (928) 476-3419; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rimstonesrockclub.org
15-17—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Soccer Stop Sportsplex, 5 River Hills Dr; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults – $5 Children & Students with ID – Free Military & Scouts in Uniform – Free; This year is the 53rd Annual Tulip City Gem and Mineral Show. Professional dealers, minerals, exhibits and specimens, jewelry, gems, rocks, beads, club member sales, artisan market, sluice, silent auction, kid’s games, demonstrations, fossils, Petoskey stones, and geode cracking ; contact Bill McDonald; Website: https://www.tulipcity.org/
16-16—ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society; A-American Companies, 1665 Elmwood Rd; Sat. 9:30-3:30; Free; Rocks, minerals, fossils, and jewelry. Buy, swap, and sell. Activities for kids. One day only. Rain or shine. $25 donation for a 10 ft. x 10 ft. space; contact Duane Cushing; Email: [email protected]
16-17—AUBURN, WASHINGTON: Cascade Gem and Mineral Show; Cascade Mineralogical Society; Green River College, Phys. Ed. Facility, 12401 SE 320th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; You will find everything from rough to finished gemstone jewelry! Free polished rock for every child and free kids activities. Great Family Event. Free Parking. Mark your calendar now and plan on attending; contact Kat Koch, (425) 765-5408; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org
16-17—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem &N Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free with adult; contact Susie Harlow, (831) 637-0735; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cvgms.rocks
16-17—HOWELL, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Livingston Gem and Mineral Society; Hartland Educational Support Service Center, 9525 East Highland Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5 Adults, Ages 12 – 18 $1 each, under Age 12 Free; Diverse Vendors, Lapidary Displays, Fluorescent Rocks, Jewelry Creations, Michigan Specimens, Club Table, Rock Slabs, Kids Table. Family Friendly, affordable, educational and fun for all ages. Silent Auctions. Drawings. Workshop Tours. Demos; contact Sandra Jo Wrestler, (248) 875-5921; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://livingstongems.com/
16-17—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Gold’s Gym & Family Sport Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors / Students $4, Children Under 12 FREE With Adult; 30 Dealers: Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads & Gems. Sluice for minerals at “Garnet Gulch”. Six free rocks for kids at “Glitter Mountain”. Lapidary demonstrations. Earth Science “scavenger hunt” for area HS students. Displays of USA Rocks & Minerals by Vassar Geology Museum & MHVG&MS members; contact Linda Wuest; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mhvgms.org
16-17—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Convention Center, 4390 S. Virginia St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8, Children under 12 years old Free; Silent Auction-deals, Wheel of Fortune-Fun, Kid’s Corner-surprises, Fluorescent Tent-marvels, Demonstrators-knowledge, 30 Vendor-deals, Display-showcases, Door Prizes-galore; contact Dan Ellis , (775) 229-4420; Email: [email protected]; Website: renogms.org
16-17—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Feather River Lapidary and Mineral Society Inc; Silver Dollar Fair Gounds, 2357 Fair St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $5 Adults, all kids under 16 Free; Jade, Opal, Rough Rock, Crystals Fossils, Mineral, Demonstrations Jewelry making, Wire Wrapping, Rock Carving and Painting, and Geode cutting. Display cases, Kid’s Wheele of Fortune, Treasure Hunt, Grab Bags, Fossilized Shark Tooth Necklace to the first 250 Kids both days; contact John Scott III, (153) 032-16331; Email: [email protected]
22-24—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Old Dominion Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society provides displays of Virginia rocks, minerals, fossils and many dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ell[email protected]; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
22-24—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State 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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
22-24—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Geode-splitting demonstrations, crystals, specimens, fossils, gems, beads, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and much more; Kids Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; Kids can play the Spin-n-Win Wheel. Daily raffles, get minerals ID’d and experience great family fun; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.mingusgem.club
22-24—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Rd; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6; $5 for Adults, $3 for Students & Seniors – Children age 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted FREE – Tickets are CASH ONLY at the door; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org/activities_meetings/55th_annual_svgms_show.html
23-24—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.swgms.org/
23-24—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Show and sale; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Age 13 and up $5, Age 6 – 12 $3, 5 and under Free; We will have dealers from around the country, selling things from around the globe. Member demonstrations, Presentations, Door prizes and 2 Grand Prizes. Silent Auction, Displays, and a big Kids area; contact Walt Beneze; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org
23-24—NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission & parking; Demonstrations on wire-wrapping, gold-panning, and children’s activities. Fossil and mineral identification by resident experts. Silent auction and door prizes; contact Rhonda A Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: [email protected]; Website: browncountyrock.webs.com/
23-24—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 East County Road Y (Sunnyview Rd.); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adults – $1 Student with ID – Under 12 Free; Member Displays – Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes – Raffles Fun Children’s Area; contact Bob Fox, (920) 235-4669; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064428711904
23-24—BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr.; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids free; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: [email protected]
23-24—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors and Military $4, Kids under 12 Free; Fluorescent Rock Display by the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum; contact Pam Bersch, (970) 260-2982; Email: [email protected]; Website: grandjunctionrockclub.org
23-24—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform Free; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc., a nonprofit 501(C)3 education organization, is hosting Rock, Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show with Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts, metaphysical stones, handcrafted stones, etc. Silent auction & family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cfmgs.org
23-24—ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Dairy Building Mn State Fairgrounds, 1694 Judson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for all – $2 Donation Requested of adults; Kids Corner, Food Trucks, Rock Identification Table, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Indoor & Outdoor Vendors; contact Earl Netwal, (612) 408-9924; Email: [email protected]; Website: minnesotamineralclub.org/minnesota-mineral-club-annual-show/
23-24—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children under 12 free; Award-winning displays of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, and lapidary art. Choice rough, slabs,tools, finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads, and jewelry for sale. Interactive Gem mine for the kids and door prizes every hour! Food available on premises; contact David Mitchell; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemcuttersguild.com
September 2023-October 2023
28-1—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; daily 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Come one come all. Free admission. Family Fun; Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show has beenn going for almost 50 years at the same location. We have moved to a new location with all the same vendors coming along. Please join us in our first event at the beautiful Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground. We have a fall show and spring show; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100
30-1—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, 12 and under free; 2nd annual Worthen Earth Searchers Rock Show. The largest rock, gem, mineral and fossil show in the Quad Cities returns! Please join us for the fun! Includes silent auction, gem sluice for kids of all ages, geode cracking, indoor and outdoor vendors; contact Cindy Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: [email protected]; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org
30-1—ANCASTER, ONTARIO: Annual show; Individual; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8, 2 day $14, Under 12 Free; A great family event. Over 30 vendors selling rocks, minerals, beads, jewellery supplies and Canadian Made Jewellery. Food vendor and free parking. Visit our website or see us on facebook to keep up to date; contact Betty Parry; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ancastergemshow.com
30-1—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club; UNO Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6; Seniors, UNO Students and Faculty, and Students 12-18 $4, under 12 free with a paying adult; Demonstrations & Dealers, Kids Activities, Displays. Gems, Jewelry, Fossils, Specimens, Collectibles and Gift Items, Rough rock slabs & lapidary materials, Rock paintings & Carvings. Check out the Silent auction and Rock Pile for bargains. Proceeds for Scholarships, etc; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 873-6515; Email: [email protected]; Website: nerockgem.org
October 2023
6-8—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; ABQ Fall Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, bead, fossils, petrified wood; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: [email protected]; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show
6-8—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 42nd Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event Center Building, At the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 kids 12 and under free with paying adult (venue charges for parking); 45 Dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry. Kid�s Activity Corner. Many Exhibits/Educational Displays. Demonstrators showing cutting of creating precious stones, wire wrapping, cabochons Door & Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction. Interactive fossil discovery area; contact Linda Harvey; Email: lindaharv[email protected]; Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com
6-8—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
6-8—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. There will be demonstrations and displays by the two local gem & mineral clubs and a gemologist available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ell[email protected]; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
6-8—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
7-7—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 12th Annual Members Rock, Gem and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville County Fairgrounds, Event Center Bldg, 1542 East 73rd South; Sat. 9-5; Admission – $3, Children 12 and under free; This year’s event will be exceptional with the return of Lion Punch Forge’s Chris Anderson demonstrating both his and PepeTools equipment; contact Monique Lake, (208) 757-8036; Email: [email protected]
7-7—WALDORF, MARYLAND: Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club; Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway (US Rt 301); Sat. 9-4; Adults – $5, Seniors (65+) – $4, Juniors (13-17) – $3, 12 and under FREE with adult; FREE rocks for all kids. FREE door prizes every 30 minutes. FREE parking. FREE fluorescent tent and displays. Over 45 vendor tables of rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary rough and finished; contact Dave Lines, (240) 427-7062; Website: SMRMC.org
7-8—MONROE, WASHINGTON: 47th Rocktoberfest; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave, SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Rough, slabs, polished cabs, minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment, jewelry, demonstrator, club displays and activities for children, free parking. Facebook – www.facebook.com/Marysville-Rock-and-Gem-Club-213484905338173; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.marysvillerockclub.com
7-8—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds, Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Seniors and Kids $1; Kids Activities, Door prizes; contact Ed Wagner. Club President, (309) 838-7782; Email: [email protected]
7-8—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 65th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free admission (donations appreciated), Free parking; Snack Bar, Kid�s Corner, Arrowhead Napping Demos, Grab Bags, Jewelry, Rocks, Minerals, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Rock Shop Tour; contact Dean Burkhart, (541) 744-1919; Website: www.springfieldthundereggrockclub.org/
7-8—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, Children Ages 12 and Under Free With A Paid Adult; 57th Annual Earth’s Treasurers Show. 25+ Vendors. Rock, Gem , and Mineral Exhibits. Lapidary and Jewelry Demonstrations. Raffles, Silent Auction, Gold Panning Kids Corner Hot Dog and Ice Cream Trucks and PLENTY of FREE PARKING; contact Mitchell Frank Van Hecke, (530) 575-6134; Email: [email protected]
7-8—CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society; Veterans Park Event Center, 508 North Lincoln Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; 13 and over $3, per day. Military, 1st Responders & Scouts in Uniform free; Come see the Natural State and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CAGMAGS’s Annual Show. Centrally located in Cabot Arkansas. AMAZING Specimens from around the world, Arkansas Quartz, hand crafted Jewelry, Kid’s Dig, Demonstrations, Flint Mapping, Lapidary, and GOOD OLE ROCKHOUNDING ; contact Barbara Champagne, (501) 258-2576; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.centralarrockhound.org
7-8—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shasta Gem and Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission, Door Prizes; 67th Annual Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Area, Free Family Fun; contact Kelly O’Leary, (530) 722-7133; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.shastagemandmineral.org
7-8—SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society; Signal Hill Library, 1800 E. Hill St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Gems on the Hill; contact Karin Alvarez, (562) 253-1390; Email: [email protected]; Website: lbmineralgem.org
7-8—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free with adult); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus purveyors of metaphysical wonders will be on hand to delight and enchant you. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
13-15—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 $9 at door; Seniors 62+: $4 online $5 at door, Children 12 and under: $4 online, $5 at door; Uniformed Scouts $3 and Military with ID FREE; The Greater Detroit Gem Mineral & Fossil Show celebrates 78 years with 30+ educational exhibits, 10 guest lecturers, 72 vendors, FREE Mineral ID, FREE panning for real gold flakes, Fossil Dig, $1 Grab Bag, FREE, fluorite crystal to the first 250 attendees each day, Silent Auctions and MUCH MORE; contact David Lurie; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.michmin.org/show-info
13-15—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 N 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Adults $3 kids under 13 free; Rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabs, gold panning, scavenger hunt and rock painting; contact Kim Orizaga, (503) 739-1635; Email: [email protected]; Website: westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/
13-15—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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
13-15—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Huntsville, AL Gem & Mineral Society; Jaycee Community Center, 1280 Airport Road, Huntsville, Al 35802; Fri. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3 ($5 three-day pass), Pre-college students $1, Kids under 5 free; Full spectrum of precious and semiprecious stones, beads, fossils, minerals, and jewelry. Kids will have educational opportunities, hands-on activities and finding treasures in the mining flume and geodes. Fascinating displays, demonstrations, hourly drawings, food service, and free parking; contact Lowell Zoller, (256) 534-8803; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.Huntsvillegms.org
13-15—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Chris Wood; Mount Ida, 1210 Hwy 270 E ; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; Come join us in the Quartz Capital of the World for a fun weekend of Gems and Crystals! Local and Nation wide vendors Bbq and Italian Ice vendors; contact Chris Wood, (870) 490-2997; Email: [email protected]
14-15—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; Sierra Vista Mall, 2200 El Mercado Loop; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 49th annual show. Handicapped accessible. Multiple vendors, inside and outside. Jewelry, mineral specimens, rock art, kid’s activities. Small show, but well worth the visit; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: [email protected]; Website: hmgc.site
14-15—BRISTOL, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Bristol Community/Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave, 127 Herschel Ave; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, kids under 12 free with paid adult; contact Michael Zagielski; Email: [email protected]
14-15—PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission by donation; contact Andrew Danneffel, (604) 323-4273; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.portmoody.rocks
14-15—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5, Sun. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Adults $5/Juniors $3/ Children 12 and Under Free; “llanite and Topaz and Beryl, Oh My”, 53rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Features Grand Prize, Door Prizes, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Kids Activities; contact Ruth Rolston, (254) 718-2559; Email: [email protected]
14-15—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Stormont Vail Event Center – Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 with Adult Free, $1 off coupon available on website; Special exhibit of locally collected Lake Superior Agates from the Bill Boltz collection on loan from Washburn University and other personal collectors. Kansas Geological Survey, speakers, 4-H displays and more; contact Millie Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TopekaGMS.org
14-15—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society, Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood City Communities Activity Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, kids under 12 Free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kids Activities; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: [email protected]
14-15—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; Artisans by the Trinity; CERA, 3300 Bryant Irvin Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; This annual event includes the sale of gems, minerals, fossils, handmade fine jewelry, stained and fused glass art, and a wide variety of pottery. All jewelry, pottery, and art pieces are made by club members of CERA and/or local artists; contact Steve Shearin, (817) 733-5368; Email: steve.l[email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/ groups/CowtownGMG/
20-22—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
20-22—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society MAPS; Illinois State Fair Grounds ORR Building, 66 4H Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; Talk Friday 5:30 pm Northfield Inn 3280 Northfield Drive. Saturday Live Auction There are talks on fossils given on both Friday and Saturday during the show; contact Thomas Williams, Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.midamericapaleo.org
20-22—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society (Lansing area club); Ingham County Fairgrounds, Main Arena, 700 East Ash St; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Teens $3, 12 & under FREE with Adult, Scouts in uniform Free, $1 off coupon on website; 56th Annual Show. Free Parking, Vendors, Raffle, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Display, Children’s Activities, Working Demonstrations, Petoskey Stone Polishing, Club & Guest Rock Displays, etc; contact Ruth Ann Lehner, (517) 643-4406; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.MichRocks.org
20-22—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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
20-22—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Franklin Chamber of Commerce & Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin NC; Robert C Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; Age 13-18 $2; 12 & Under FREE; Rough & Cut Gemstones, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Minerals, Tools, Demonstrations, Door Prize Drawings every hour ; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.visitfranklinnc.com
20-22—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; Kids 12 and under free, Ages 13-19 $2, Adults $8, Military and Seniors (60+) $7; Over 30 vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. Exhibits, Touch Table of Rocks and Fossils, Fluorescent Minerals. Silent auction Sat & Sun, demos in faceting, cabbing, and wire wrapping. For the kids Gem Mine and Wheel of Fortune. Theme is Minerals of India; contact Laird Fowller, (512) 458-9546; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agms-tx.org
21-22—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy 89A at Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Children 12 and under free; contact Marge Schwartz; Email: [email protected]; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org
21-22—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; Vendors selling Gemstones, Beads, Jewelry, Silver, Crystals, Cabochons, Slabs, Rough, Minerals, Specimens, Fossils, Tools, Findings. This event is family-friendly, with activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see; contact Show Committee; Website: www.DMLapidary.org/OurShow
21-22—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Annual show; Kanawha Rock and Gem Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 13 years old and up; Free 12 years old and under; Free Military ID; $2 Family with discount postcard; Door prize drawings hourly – must be present to win. Grand Prize drawing: 1st prize $150 gift certificate to use in 2024 show and 2nd prize is $75 to use at 2024 show and do not have to be present to win. Geode cracking Childrens sandbags with rocks and gems Demonstrations; contact Robert Campbell, (304) 925-3974; Email: [email protected]; Website: kanawharockandgemclu.org
21-22—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5 for the weekend school aged free with paid adult; We have a silent auction, kid’s activities, a raffle, hourly door prizes, various vendors; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 816-8329; Email: [email protected]
21-22—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 and children under 12, FREE; Free Parking. Gold Panning. Fluorescent Minerals Display. Children’s Activities Area. 35 Vendors. Raffle Prizes. On-going Silent Auction; contact Jolene Coons; Email: [email protected]; Website: srmgs.org
27-29—CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club; Colombo Lodge, 2550 – 8th Avenue South; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children Under 12 Free. Families with more than three paying members, Max $15; Rocky Mountain Gem, Fossil & Mineral Expo, show and sale. Educational exhibits, vendors, demonstrations, and children’s activities; contact Cranbrook Lapidary Club, (250) 464-4427; Email: [email protected]; Website: cranbrooklapidaryclub.ca, Facebook Cranbrook Lapidary Club
27-29—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fair Park – Modern Living Bldg, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 for Adults; Under 12 – Free; “GEMS & STONES & PETRIFIED BONES” Come see and purchase Treasures of the Earth. Minerals, Gems, Crystals, Fossils, Artisan Jewelry, Tools and Rough Rock. There will be Exhibits, Demonstrations, Education, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Display and a new and bigger Children’s Area; contact Doug Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: [email protected]; Website: omgs-minerals.org
27-29—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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
28-28—WILDWOOD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; The Villages Gem and Mineral Society; Rohan Recreation Center, 850 Kristine Way, (The Villages); Sat. 10-2; Free Admission & Parking; One day only holiday sale! More than 20 exhibitors, all members of The Villages Gem and Mineral Society. Lots of unique one-of-a-kind items for sale. Great gifts for everyone! You’ll find rock art, jewelry (including hand silver smithed), stone mosaics, wire wrapping, rough stones, and many more; contact Pam Kurtz, (937) 321-7890; Email: [email protected]; Website: tvgemandmineralsociety.com/
28-29—ORANGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; American Opal Society; Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 S. Flower St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 admission, kids under 15 free; Opal and Gem Dealers from around the world. Rough and cut opals and other gems, jewelry, & supplies Huge drawing with a custom design grand prize by Stan McCall Free demonstrations: gemstone cutting, identification, gold panning, & more; contact Veronica Purpura; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://opalsociety.org
28-29—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral And Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE ADMISSION; FREE PARKING Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Carvings, Beads, Equipment, Tools, Slabs, Rough, Books, Demos, Door Prizes, > 20 exhibits, and Free Gem ID. Food in area share same parking lot. There will be 2 food trucks as well on both days; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: [email protected]
28-29—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Annual show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; Two Large Showrooms, Free Parking; contact Paul Burger; Email: [email protected]
28-29—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Semi Annual Show; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission: Adults $5, seniors (55+) & Students $4, Children (7-14) $1, scouts in uniform free; 38 quality vendors. Demonstrations, silent auction & children’s activities. Mineral id throughout the day. Wheelchair accessible, food trucks both days and credit cards acceptable for admissions; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]; Website: Summitlapidaryclub/gemboree.com
28-29—SPRINGFIELD , MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem and Mineral Society; Springfield Expo Center, 635 East St Louis Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $5 single; $20 family; 4 and under free; Rocks, fossils, minerals, rough, slabs, geodes, gems, cabs, jewelry, kid’s corner, silent auction, rock and gem identification, amethyst raffle. More info at Facebook.com/ogms.57; contact Amy Hinkler, (417) 597-4657; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://ogms.rocks/
November 2023
3-5—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Honolulu Show, LLC; Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-6; Adults $10 | Children $5; Brought to you by the founder of the Denver Show, the 22nd Street Show and the NJ Show. See your Asian sellers and buyers halfway instead of hoping they come to Tucson! Hotel is $190 / night; UPS Freight starts at $450 / pallet; the booth fee is $1,200, and flights are free with your FF miles; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.Honolulu.Show
3-5—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$4, Kids (6-12)-$1, Free admission for kids 5 and under; 68th Annual Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society Show. Live Demonstrations, Silent Auctions, Geode Cutting, Kids Games. Come see our “All Rock Dining Table”. A full auditorium of vendors with Rocks, Gems, Gemstones, Fossils, Jewelry, Equipment and Tools. You need (want) it? we have it; contact Toni L Tyson, (707) 502-9574; Email: [email protected]
3-5—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Dr; Thu. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 for adults and minors 13-17 which covers all 3 days. Children 12 and under have free entry with adult; VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKS! We invite you for collectible gems and minerals, one-of-a-kind holiday shopping, exceptional lapidary crafts, sparkling jewelry, home decor, demonstrations, and silent auctions Don’t miss our kids’ corner; contact Dale Bright, (206) 751-3311; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.SNVGMS.org
3-5—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Lane 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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
4-5—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Under 16 FREE, Active military and first responders with ID; Celebrating 73 years as a club; contact Michael Hopkins, CA; Email: [email protected]
4-5—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 South Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, under 13 Free, First Responders, & Boy Scouts in Uniform get in Free; Follow Us on FaceBook Golden Spread Gem, Mineral and Treasure Society; contact Roger Wells, (806) 626-4895; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.goldenspreadgemmineraltreasuresociety.com
4-5—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club of Tampa FL Inc; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4008 US Hwy 301, 10207 Fisher Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission- $10, Seniors and Military $8, Kids under 10 Free; We offer a great diversity of vendors. A fun-filled kids section, a Sluice, a kids Bean Bag game, and a Microscope to view your rocks up close. Plus someone in the kids section available to answer all of your rock questions. We also have a concession stand open during the show and an ATM out front; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 682-2029; Email: [email protected]; Website: tampabayrockclub.org/
4-5—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Show and sale; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Vendors, Demonstrators, Silent Auction, Raffle, Kids Corner, Display Cases, Fluorescent Room & Food Truck ; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.roguegemandgeology.org/
4-5—NEW YORK , NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Gems, Jewelry & Mineral Show; The School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24Th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission Fee $6, 12 Years and Under Free with a Paid Adult; Participants also entitled to hourly door prices and attend free lectures organized by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Bary Gems Inc, (347) 247-6568; Email: [email protected]; Website: barygems.com
4-5—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 South Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; No Charge; Exhibits, vendors, field trips and activities; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; Email: [email protected]
10-12—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Free Parking at Holiday Inn-OCA; Resale credentials REQUIRED to enter Wholesale; Wholesale closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday; contact Laura L. Delano, President; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com
10-12—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Appalachian Fairgrounds, Building #1, 100 Lakeview Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $ 3, Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult; contact Laura Darsch, (757) 681-2338; Email: [email protected]
10-12—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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
10-12—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, 10805 Brooklet; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $10 adults, seniors children 10 and under free; Dino Dig Youth Section Swap Area; contact Scott Singleton, (281) 530-0942; Email: [email protected]; Website: hgms.org
11-12—FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual show; North West Illinois Rock Club; Eagles Club, 1200 Galena Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Will Donation; contact Brian Green, (815) 821-2208; Email: [email protected]
11-12—LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: Annual show; Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society; Aquatic Center, 100 Park Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $2, children 12 and under free; 53nd Annual Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Show. Minerals, fossils, rock collections and demonstrations. Vendors offer jewelry, faceted and cabochon jewels, fossils, tools, slabs etc. Door prizes. Raffle baskets for scholarships. Food available. Fun and educational for all the family; contact Sandi Willis, (928) 733-6270; Email: [email protected]; Website: lakehavasugms.com
11-12—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5; This will be our 50th Annual Parade of Gems Show; contact Paige Verhoeven, (772) 494-8594; Email: pverhoev[email protected]; Website: www.canaveral-mgs.com/our-show.html
11-12—SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: “Treasures of the Earth” Annual Rock and Gem Show; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Beautiful displays, kid’s 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
17-19—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Free Admission and Parking! Door Prizes! Geode Cracking! Live Lapidary Demonstrations! Grab Bags! Fun for the whole family! Over 30 dealers with gemstones, crystals, beads, jewelry, lapidary supplies, minerals and fossils from all over the world! Come see our club display cases to see what we do; contact Jim Haege; Email: [email protected]; Website: ccgms.org
17-19—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Kerr Scott Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. Wire-wrappers can design and wrap custom jewelry at the show; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ell[email protected]; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
17-19—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, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
18-19—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA); Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Rd; Sat. 10-5; $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Gem Miner’s Holiday Show of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Gift and Craft Items. Demonstrations and Wholesale Trade Room; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gem-show.com
18-19—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Dallas TX, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Convention Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults – $8, Kids to 12 – $4, Family of 4 – $20, Teachers-Vets-Srs w/ID – $5, Scouts in uniform – Free; Grand Prizes – Silent Auction – Raffles – Wheel of forturne – Kids Area – Fluorescent display. Vendors from around the world, jewelry, Slabs, Rough, Beads. Demonstrations of Wire Wrapping – Stone Polishing – Knapping – Faceting; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.dallasgemandmineral.org
18-19—WEBSTER, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Worcester Mineral Club; Richard Novak Gymnasium, 50 Lincoln Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5; Contact club for more information on admission prices; Live Demos, gemologist identification, raffles, door prizes, geodes cracking, gift bags, educational displays, and much more; contact Darlene Fohlin, (860) 428-4148; Email: [email protected]; Website: Worcestermineralclub.org
18-19—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Presidents Hall, Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd. NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Come join us for our annual Fall Festival of Gems! Demonstrators, Vendors, Juniors Activities, Silent Auction and so much more! Fun for the whole family, come find out about field trips and club activities; contact Danielle Foss; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com
18-19—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; contact Cheryl Boney, (619) 277-4981; Email: [email protected]; Website: ecvgms.org
18-19—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $10, 2 day pass $15, Children under 12 are free. Visit gmspb.org for a $1 off coupon; Dealers from all over the country offering jewelry, beads , rocks, minerals, loose gemstones, settings, findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and more. Educational activities and exhibits. Demonstration area. Hourly prized and a grand prize; contact Richard Tracey, (803) 518-1385; Email: [email protected]
18-19—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; The Northern Virginia Mineral Club Inc; George Mason University, Johnson Center Bldg, 4400 University Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors $4, Teens (13-17) $3, Children 12 & Under FREE, Scouts in Uniform FREE, GMU Students & Faculty FREE; Demonstrations, Exhibits, Kid’s Activities and Door Prizes. Mini-mines for children to dig in and get free minerals & fossils. Silent Auction on Sunday. Approximately 20 quality dealers with Gems, Minerals & Fossils for sale. Use Parking Lot A, enter Lot A where adjacent to the Johnson Center; contact Tom Taaffe, (571) 345-5310; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.novamineralclub.org
25-26—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1188- 9th Avenue, Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under 12 free with adult); You’ll find over 50 vendors from across the country (as well as California artisans), Asia and Europe. Buy minerals, crystals, beads, gems, jewelry — an amazing array of merchandise; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com