Rock Shows
June 2023
2-3—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E Farm Rd 182 (Planview); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Admission is Free; Vendors with a variety of treasures to sell – there is something for everyone, including rough, slabs, cabs, jewelry, minerals, display specimens, geodes, gems, fossils and more. Its an outdoor event and fun for the entire family; contact Amy Hinkler, (417) 597-4657; Email: [email protected]; Website: ogms.rocks
2-4—BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park – Bonney Lake, 9205 198th Ave. E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Jillian Higgins, (253) 987-6751; Email: [email protected]; Website: puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/
2-4—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center (New Location), 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 Cash Only at Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
3-3—DELTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 531 North Palmer Street; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; Indoor shows with thirty vendors, Silent Action, Rock Bags for sale for children, and specific activities for children; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861; Email: [email protected]
3-3—KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Greensboro Gem and Mineral Club; Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd; Sat. 9-5; Admission is free; Vendor application on website; contact Kathie Montgomery, (336) 706-0061; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ggmc-rockhounds.com
3-3—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA); Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St; Sat. 8:30-3; Free admission; Two floors of indoor dealers and outside tailgating style dealers having gems, fossils, minerals and rocks from six continents and outer space await you. Take a peek at our fluorescent mineral room run by the Franklin Mineral Museum; contact Dane Transue; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/Pennsylvania-Earth-Sciences-Association-PESA-mineralfest-and-clubs-1555170821375067
3-4—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6; Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Mineral and Bead Show; Discount Admission available online; contact Teresa Soltis Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: [email protected]; Website: gem-show.com
3-4—MARION, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, 205 Walker Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Please check with the museum for admission prices; Hourly Door Prizes Silent Auction Vendor Tables Museum Tours/Gift Shop Children�s Activities Midwest Chapter of the Fluorescent Mineral Society and SHOW & Sale; contact Jackie Dismore, (270) 965-4263; Website: ClementMineralMuseum.org
3-4—COEUR D�ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; North Idaho State Fairgrounds, Jacklin Building, 4056 North Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 daily entrance fee Children under 12 free with paid adult; Kid Friendly ATM on Site Food on site Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and more. Raffles and door prizes. NIMC is on Facebook; contact Diane Rose, (208) 659-6173
3-4—CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK: Annual show; Wayne County Gem & Mineral Club; Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 North Bloomfield Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free; A family friendly show with a variety of mineral dealers and vendors, club member exhibits, hourly door prizes, and many kid-friendly activities like soapstone carving, free fossils & Jerry’s dinosaur, wire wrapping, gem sluicing, a scavenger hunt, and more; contact James Keeler; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.waynecountygemmineral.org
3-4—ONALASKA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Coulee Rock Club of La Crosse Wisconsin; Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $2 per person, age six and under free; 20+ Vendors Offering World-Wide: Agates, Geodes, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough & Slabs, Carvings & Spheres, Polished Stones, Thunder eggs, Petrified Wood, and Lapidary Equipment. Plus: Door Prize Drawings, Silent Auctions, Demonstrations, Kids Korner, Rock Identification; contact Allison Conrad, (507) 895-8109; Email: [email protected]
3-4—MONROE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Orange County Mineral Society (NY); Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5. Seniors & kids $3. Under 12 & scouts in uniform Free; contact Ron Nelson; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ocmsny.org
9-11 HINES, OREGON Obsidian Days, SW Cir Dr & W Barnes Ave, Hine OR 97738, sponsored by the Hines Voulnteer FireDept 10-3 Pm
9-11—MILACA, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Dales Rocks & More; Hairy Mosquito Trading Co, 21287 US-169; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; This is the 4th Annual Rock N Gem & Artisan Show. There are adventures for everyone!! There will be over 65 vendors set up in an outdoor park-like setting selling Everything Rock & Gem Related! There will also be other Artisans that are offering their own personal creations just for you to choose from; contact Dale Fure, (612) 708-8279; Email: [email protected]
10-10—KENT, CONNETICUT: Show; Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum and Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (Route7); Sat. 9-4; Free; Tour the new mining exhibits; contact John Pawloski, (860) 354-029; Email: [email protected]
10-11—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts – Convention Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, children under 12 free; Artisans will sell handmade silver, gold, beaded and fabricated jewelry, antique and vintage jewelry, commercial quality gold and silver faceted stone jewelry, handmade specialty cabochons, mineral specimens, gem trees, other lapidary decorative items and rough rock from Africa, Australia as well; contact Toni Floyd; Email: [email protected]; Website: palomargem.org
10-11—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 – 9th Avenue (at Lincoln Way), Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for 2 days- under 12 free); Largest Gem & Mineral Show in San Francisco – celebrating its 37th year; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
10-11—MANSFIELD , OHIO: Annual show; Mid-Ohio Mineral & Fossil Club; Fairhaven Hall Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 North Home Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5 adults seniors $4 children 6-16 $3 under 6 free, scouts in uniform free; Show theme is trilobites. Sunday paleojoe will be speaking at 1 pm Expanded kid’s zone. Daily silent auction and hourly door prizes with a grand door prize . Geode breaking and demonstrations; contact Tom Kottyan, (419) 561-3595; Email: [email protected]; Website: rlls.webs.com/
15-18—PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow; Prineville Rockhounds; Crook County Fairgrounds, 120S Main Street; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; Membership required for Field trips $10 per family. Field trips held June 16-18. See Facebook page for details. Field trip contact – Joe Van Cura, [email protected]; contact Jim McCoy; Email: [email protected]
16-18—BIG PINEY, WYOMING: Annual show; Sublette County Rock Hounds; Sublette County Fairgrounds Event Center, 10937 Hwy 189; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Adults $2, kids free; Vendors, demonstrators, exhibits, Mr. Bones Dinosaur Puppeteer, field trips, kids activities; contact Jim Gray, (307) 260-6442; Email: [email protected]
16-18—REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual Father�s Day Weekend Rock and Gem Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport Community Center/City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free (donations are accepted and appreciated); This great family show is held over Fathers Day weekend. (if you phone Bambi, please leave a message); contact Bambi Darling, (541) 420-8014; Email: re[email protected] ; Website: ReedsportRockandGemShow.com
16-18—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; 22nd MAGMA Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Numerous vendors offering a great variety of gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary equipment, old collections and all sorts of other treasures.Our new venue has heat and air. Clean restrooms and fantastic food served daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
17-17—BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA: Parking Lot Sale; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, 14515 Blaine Avenue Bellflower, CA 90706; Sat. 10-4; free; contact Marvin Belcher, (562) 230-9542; Email: [email protected] ; Website: delversgemclub.wordpress.com/
17-18—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem and Minera lClub; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10 – Kids 15 and under are free; contact Rick Allen; Email: [email protected]
17-18—HAMILTON, MONTANA: Annual show; Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society; Ravalli County Fairground, Farmers State Bank Event Building, 100 Old Corvallis Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; We will have vendors, display cases, and speeches given by professionals in their fields; contact Ed Kubu, (406) 273-826; Email: ekub[email protected]; Website: www.bitterrootgemandmineral.org/contact-us
17-18—CORVALLIS , MONTANA: Annual show; Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society; Ravalli County Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 622; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 each Adult, Children 12 and under are FREE; Gold panning demonstrations. Silversmith demonstrations, Geode cutting of purchase; contact Faith Farley, (406) 961-3347; Email: [email protected]; Website: Bitterrootgemandmineral.org
22-25—MADRAS, OREGON: Annual show; Stone Collector LLC; Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Madras, Oregon, 430 SW Fairgrounds Road; daily 9-6, Sun. 9-2; Free – Field trips $10 per person; Old show, new host! Madras Rock and Gem Show has more than 40 venders and 70-plus years of history. Do not miss this show! Venders offer everything from rough rock to finely crafted jewelry; cabs and slabs to amazing carvings. You will find tools and expertise along with daily field trips; contact Steven Keever, (541) 233-8953
23-25—BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Highway 50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free & free parking; 58th Annual Gem, Mineral Fossil Show Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Lapidary, Rockhound & Prospecting Supplies, 4-H Project & Science Project Material. A fun, interesting & educational experience for all ages; contact Kathy Shaffer, (812) 929-5367; Website: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org
23-25—ELDON, MISSOURI: Annual show; Osage Rock and Mineral Club; Eldon Community Center, 309 East 2nd. St.; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; No admission cost; Gemstones, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry by many gifted artists, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids games and prizes, fluorescent mineral display; contact Roger Varvel, (417) 533-2788; Email: [email protected]; Website: Osage Rock and Mineral Club (Facebook)
23-25—LODI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fairgrounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/day (adults); $5/day (seniors, 60+), $3/day (juniors, 12-17); kids under 12 free with paid adult; Celebrating mineral/fossil collecting, lapidary/jewelry arts, & associated interests, the Annual Show & Convention of CFMS features dealers, kids activities, educational displays (including the famed “Golden Bear” gold nugget), raffles, & more. A fun California tradition since 1936; contact Bob Rush; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cfmsinc.org
23-25—ELDON, MISSOURI: Annual show; Osage Rock and Mineral Club; Eldon Community Center, 309 E. 2nd St.; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; FREE; Gem Stones, Jewelry, Geodes, Fossils, Minerals, Beads, Quartz Crystals, Custom Jewelry by many gifted atrtists, Cabochon, Gift Ideas, Displays, Kids and Adult Games and Prizes, Fluorescent Mineral Display; contact Steve Rudloff, (573) 690-7348; Email: srudl[email protected]; Website: Facebook: Osage Rock and Mineral Club
24-25—GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Steam Academy, 640 Route 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; Free, Donations accepted; Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show is a 2-day event being held from 24th June to 25th June 2023 at the Gilsum STEAM Academy in Gilsum, NH Featuring more than 65 rock and gem dealers, swappers and collectors offering semi-precious stones, gemstones, jewelry, and rocks and minerals of all sorts; contact Jonathan Bialek c/o Gilsum Recreation Committee; Email: [email protected]; Website: gilsum.org/rockswap/
June 2023-July 2023
30-2—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; McGee Park Riding Arena, 41 County Road 5568, P.O. Box 1482; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Please contact club for admission prices; Free door prizes hourly and silent auction, raffle prizes and dealers for all over the Southwest. Demonstrations and a geologist to identify your mystery rocks; contact Jerry Worrell, (505) 360-1903; Email: [email protected]
July 2023
6-8—NYSSA, OREGON: Annual show; Thunderegg Days Sponsored By: Nyssa Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture; South Park, Reece Ave; Thu. 12-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-9; Free; contact Stephanie Barnes, (541) 372-3091; Email: nyssachamb[email protected]; Website: www.nyssachamberofcommerce.com/
7-9—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
8-9—SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of Syracuse; Center of Progress Building, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $7 for adults, children under 12 free; 56 Quality Retail and 5 Wholesale Vendors, 6 Metaphysical Practitioners On-going Lapidary, Faceting and Jewelry-making Demonstrations Activities for the Children Lectures on Saturday and Sunday; contact Cheryl Brown, (315) 708-9122; Email: [email protected]; Website: syracusegemsociety.com
8-9—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock and Mineral Club’s Fiesta of Gems Show; Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Family fun; Museum Displays, Designer Jewelry, Mineral and Gem Specimens, Fossil Collections GENERAL INFORMATION: Free parking Free admission Children�s games � Kid�s Zone Door Prizes Grand Prize Drawing Over 30 Gem and Jewelry Dealers from California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada Book Sales Tool Dealers; contact Janice Metz; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.culvercityrocks.org/
14-15—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School, 9573 State Highway 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free; Silent auction, raffle, and kids gem bags; contact Daniel James Erickson, (715) 479-2900; Email: [email protected]
14-16—CASPER, WYOMING: Annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Ramkota Hotel, 800 N. Poplar; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $3, under age 12 free; Raffles, door prizes, silent auction, cabbing demonstration by Lapidary Gary, vendors; contact Mac Goss, (307) 439-9873; Email: [email protected]
14-16—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Show Low Elks Lodge, 805 East Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, Kids with an adult free; contact C E Hickman; Email: carlh[email protected]; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org
14-16—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, 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
15-16—ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society; Zem Zem Shriners Banquet & Conference Center, 2525 West 38th Street (SE corner 38th Street and Zuck Rd); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4 Children under 12 free; contact Robert Gallivan, (814) 454-6770; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemcityrockclub.org/
15-16—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society; Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 for adults and kids 12 and under are free with paid adult admission. Scouts free in uniform. Police, Fire and Military Free with I.D. Two- day pass $10; Show highlights include rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, a fluorescent room, beads, crystals, touch table, working exhibits, displays and a free kid�s zone; contact Martha Rongey; Email: m_r[email protected]; Website: www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org
15-16—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club and Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce; Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free admission; 54th Annual Show with vendors of fossils, rocks, minerals, books, jewelry, lapidary supplies. Agate Stampede Saturday 3 p.m. with 600 pounds of agates and $500 of quarters and half-dollars spread along Elm Avenue for a finders-keepers scramble; free kids dig in front of the Arena during the show; contact Lynn Sverci, (218) 721-2679; Email: [email protected]
21-23—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; 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
21-23—TENINO, WASHINGTON: 2023 Rock & Gem Rendezvous; Washington Agate and Mineral Society; Tenino City Park, On Park Avenue, (next to the Quarry swimming pool); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free; Rock and Gem Show held during Oregon Trail Days in Tenino WA. Featuring: Dealer Booths and Demonstrators Learn how to polish rocks, make gem trees, make jewelry, make arrowheads, knives and spear points; contact Daniel De Boer; Email: [email protected] ; Website: wamsolympia.com
22-23—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 56th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and snacks available by the 4H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223
22-23—PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Monongahela Rockhounds; West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Co. #4, Skyview Hall, 660 Noble Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring dealers of minerals, fossils, gem, jewelry, beads, and lapidary items. Lapidary demonstration Free mineral identification Children’s activities Geode cutting Food and beverages Door prizes Free grand prize drawing; contact Frank Albert DeWinter, (724) 472-7392; Email: [email protected]
22-23—ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT: Annual show; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Champlain Valley Exposition Expo North Building, 105 Pearl St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; ADMISSION: Adults $4 Seniors 60 and over $3 Kids under 16 FREE with paying adult; 2023 Show Theme: “From Rocks to Gemstones” Quality dealers offering minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment and supplies, and books; demonstrations, exhibits, a fish pond for kids, fossil and mineral identification, hourly door prizes, raffle, and silent auctions. Refreshments available; contact Alice Wack; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org/show.html
26-30—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Three Bears, LLP; Open Air Lot, 1602 Highlands Rd; Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; Free and open to the public; contact Ruth M. Gibson, (828) 369-6341; Email: [email protected]
27-30—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Fairplay River Park Event, 200 Platt Dr, 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-9, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show – 26 Dealers at this outdoor show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads; contact Amy J Penn, (505) 203-1900; Email: [email protected]; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/fairplay
28-30—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
29-29—CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 12 and under Free; contact Harlan Hoogeterp, (605) 987-2446; Email: [email protected]
29-30—MATTITUCK, NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck – Cutchogue Sr/Jr High School, 15125 Main Road ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 children under 12 free/ $8 for a two-day pass; Over 30 dealers of fine gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, meteorites and related items are displayed. The last entry is at 4:30. With a flyer, postcard or digital entry, entrance is $5 per person; contact Gene Genova, (631) 848-4985; Email: [email protected]; Website: limineralandgeology.com/LiMags/Annual_Gem_Show.html
July 2023-August 2023
30-6—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, 136 Majestic View; daily 10-6; Admission is FREE; contact Parkway Fire and Rescue, (828) 765-2117; Email: [email protected]; Website: grassycreekgemshow.org
August 2023
3-6—BILLINGS, MONTANA: 2023 American Federation & Northwest Federation Gem & Mineral Show; Billings Gem and Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 per day or $15 for 4-day pass (cash only) Children Under 12 free with paid adult; Don�t miss this special regional and national show! Featuring vendors and exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, agates, jewelry, and more. Raffles, silent auctions, and lots of fun events for kids! Fun for the whole family includes field trips, banquet, special programs, special exhibits; contact Doug True, (406) 200-8778; Email: https://billingsgemclub.com/contact-us; Website: BillingsGemClub.com
3-6—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce; Mayland Three Peaks Enrichment Center, 97 Pinebridge Ave; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12:30-5; Adults $5, All Festival Bracelet $10, 10 & Under Free; Mine Tours Available. Daily Door Prizes; contact Mandi Polly; Website: www.ncgemfest.com
4-6—TONOPAH, NEVADA: Annual show; Town of Tonopah; Tonopah Nevada, 301 Brougher Ave, Joel Friel Sports Complex; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-12; Free to the public; This is our First Rock & Bottle Show. Hosted by the Town of Tonopah. We have a fun weekend planned for the whole family. Come sell or buy we welcome everyone! Want to learn how to Wire Wrap? Make your own jewelry piece? Now you can from the Otteson Brothers Turquoise in Tonopah Nevada; contact Chrissy Pope, (775) 277-0804; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tonopahnevada.com
4-6—NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Orcutt mineral society; Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; There will food vendors and parking is free; contact Renea Sutcliffe, (805) 929-2783; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.omsinc.org
4-6—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, 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
4-6—NORTH BEND, OREGON: 60th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; The Mill Casino, The Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont St; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $1 Children under 12 free; Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Displays, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough and Polished Rocks, Beautiful Fluorescent Display, Demonstrators; contact Debbie McPherson, (541) 404-4970; Email: [email protected]
4-6—PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Annual show; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, Seniors, Veterans, Students $4, Children under 12 free w/paid adult; Over 65 vendors from the Southwest featuring everything from rough slabs to fine jewelry. Kids section, demonstrations, displays, and raffle prizes; contact Melanie Capps, (208) 818-2363; Email: [email protected]; Website: prescottgemmineralclub.org
5-6—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Roebbelen Event Center – @ the Grounds Roseville, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8, Seniors 60+ $7, Kids – 12 and under Free. Parking $10. Discount coupon – http://www.rockrollers.com/show.html; Northern California�s BIG Gem and Mineral Show, 65+ vendors, inside and out, featuring: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Opal, Amethyst, Beads, Gemstones, Free Scientific Mineral ID, Prospecting equipment/supplies, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Rock Auctions, Youth Activities. Great family fun; contact Gloria Marie; Email: gloriarosevillerockro[email protected]; Website: https://www.rockrollers.com/index.html
9-9—HANCOCK, MICHIGAN: Quincy mine hoist annual rock swap; Friends of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association; Quincy Mine Hoist, 49750 US Hwy 41; Wed. 10-7:30; free admission; 40+ vendors, most are locals with all of their finds, plus our long-time great dealers. Food, drink available. Mine tours also available at quincymine.com; contact Derek Ellis, Hancock, MI; Email: [email protected]
10-13—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking; Visit Colorado�s largest outdoor gem mineral and fossil show, The Contin-Tail, sets up on the Continental Divide in beautiful Buena Vista, CO. Annually 100 vendors of gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and more set up in the beautiful valley of Buena Vista Colorado. Social Media @bvrockshow; contact Rachel Ford; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bvrockshow.com
11-13—PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Port Townsend WA, 4907 Landes; Fri. 10-8; County Fair admission: $8 adult; $6 senior; $2 for children; contact Joan Zimmerman, (360) 809-2097; Email: [email protected]
11-13—WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale and retail show; East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Eastern States Expositions, 1305 Memorial Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10; Resale credentials REQUIRED to enter Wholesale; Wholesale CLOSES at 4 p.m. on Sunday; Hourly door prize giveaways; Free specimen to children under 12; Special Mineral Exhibit by Laura L. Delano; contact Laura L. Delano, President; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com
11-13—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, 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
12-13—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club, 8802 196th St SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; FREE; Indoor/Indoor Show & Sale Rocks, gems, jewelry, slabs, cabochons, beads, rough, minerals, specimens, fossils, and more… Each one unique! Family friendly. All ages encouraged to come. Free event. Free Parking. ADA accessible; contact Linda Willemarck, (425) 772-6711; Email: [email protected]; Website: maplewoodrockclub.com
18-20—RICKREALL, OREGON: End of Summer Rock Show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Ken Stubenrauch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.WAMSI.net
18-20—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA); Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Gem Miner’s Jubilee Show with Gems, Beads, Jewelry, Minerals and Fossils. Outdoor Tailgate area, Wholesale Trade Room, Educational Demonstrations; contact Teresa Soltis Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gem-show.com
18-20—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Outdoor Show, Hwy 24 (East of Post Office) (4 mi. W of Florrissant); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary & more; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lggmclub.org
18-20—SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Annual show; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Jpseph 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 South Ironwood Road, Cloverleaf Villas; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3 Kids 6-12 $1, under 6 Free; Free Parking; contact Bob Chapa, (989) 392-25; Email: [email protected]
18-20—SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Annual show; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St Joseph County 4H Fairgrounds, 5117 South Ironwood Road; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3 Kids 6-12 $1 Under 6 free Free parking; Jewelry and mineral dealers, displays, lapidary arts demonstrations, door prizes, and silent auction tables. The kids corner has interactive education displays and children 6-12 get to participate in a mineral collection/identification program and make a craft plus a kids only silent auction; contact Holly Kraftor; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/MichianaGemandMineralSociety
19-19—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Shelton Rock and Mineral Society, Shelton WA; Mason County Recreation Area, 2100 E. John’s Prairie Rd; Sat. 9-5; Free admission and parking; Rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts and equipment. All rock hounds and vendors are invited to participate. Food concession, raffle, demos, games and entertainment, restrooms Vendors $40 per tailgate space; contact Susan, (360) 275-9432; Email: [email protected]
19-20—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds – Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St, (On Hwy. 48 – North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring Fluorescent Minerals. Door Prizes – Kids Activities & Kids Museum. Demonstrations & displays. Museum-quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223
19-20—BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Daily $5, Two Day Pass $7 Children under 12, Scouts in uniform, Students with I.D. Free; There will be a kids� scavenger hunt on Saturday with prizes for the first 60 participants. Door prizes will be awarded hourly throughout the event; contact Del Glasner, (318) 517-7372; Email: [email protected]; Website: larockclub.com
25-27—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 Cash Only at Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
25-27—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
26-27—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks – South Field, 3900 38th St.; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendors Spots – 20′ x 20′ – $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the date of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: [email protected]
26-27—CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Canton, NY Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $4, Children 12 & under free; contact William de Lorraine, (315) 287-2560; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.stlawrencecountymineralclub.org
26-27—EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; EastSide Center, #1 EastSide Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; 59th Annual Show; Dealers in Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Slabs, Demonstrations, Lapidary, Wire wrapping, Fossil Preparation, Geode Cracking, Fluorescent Display, Kids’ Area, Jewelry, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes and more; contact Sandi Lawson; Email: [email protected]; Website: pasgeology.com
26-27—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Lodge, 50 W. Duarte Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE admission, FREE parking; Our 63rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show with Dealers selling everything rock, gem, geology, lapidary and jewelry related. Sand Scoop and Wheel of Fortune for the kids, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, minerals, gemstones and lapidary exhibits, prize raffle, snack bar, free parking; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.pasadenalapidary.org