Rock Shows
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December 2021
3-5—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society ; El Maida Temple , 6331 Alabama Street ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE ADMISSION; Rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, Fossils, chain saw wood carving, plus silent auctions, door prizes and more. Kids Activities, Educational Displays. ; contact Elizabeth Kosturakis , PO BOX 31516, El Paso, TX 79930, (915) 328-5488; Email: [email protected]; Website: epmgs.com
4-4—HIXSON, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Tennessee Valley Rock & Mineral Society; At the Pavillion Chester Frost Park, Chester Frost Park; Sat. 9-5; Free; contact BC Ozzie Osbonlighter, 1389 Penny Lane, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379, (423) 400-1796; Email: [email protected]
4-5—PINECREST, FLORIDA: Annual show; MIAMI MINERALOGICAL AND LAPIDARY GUILD; EVELYN GREER PARK, 8200 SW 124 Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $6 – children under 12 admitted free (with paid adult admission; There will be exhibits, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and vendors showcasing mineral & fossil specimens, gemstones, fine jewelry, and artisan-crafted collectibles. Children’s activities include jewelry-making sessions, surprise grab-bags, and scavenger hunts ; contact Sandy Mielke, (305) 460-2244; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.miamigemandmineral.com
10-12—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Annual Christmas Show; Dozens of vendors from across the U.S. offering gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, artifacts, meteorites, and trinitite; contact Richard Jacquot, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
10-12—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Enter on Davis Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 15 when accompanied by a paying adult ; Select dealers from near and far selling exquisite minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, rocks, healing stones, geodes, fossils, crystals; contact Damian; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
January 2022
7-9—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation; Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, NE Corner of Dobson Road and Route 60 (Superstition Freeway); daily 9-5; Free Parking and Admission; The largest show in the Valley, the 49th Flagg Gem and Mineral Show. Over 100 vendors, food booths, displays, club tables, ATM and security. Free samples and activities for kids; contact Dana Slaughter, 2952 E Silverbell Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (602) 312-9791; Email: [email protected]; Website: flaggshow.info
14-16—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Pinellas Geological Society ; Central Park Performing Arts Center , 105 Central Park Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5; Adults $2, ages 12 and up; contact Leona Feldhausen , 2655 Nebraska Avenue #247, Palm Harbor , FL 34684, (727) 709-3236; Email: [email protected]
14-16—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult: $3, Couples: $5 and students and kids: Free; ; contact Jodi Brewster, PO Box 487, Miami, AZ 85539, (623) 810-9780; Email: [email protected]; Website: gilagem.org
14-23—LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Annual show; Shows of Integrity; Tropicana Hotel and Casino, 2121 Casino Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-5; Adult $6, Children 5 to 12 $3, Children 4 and under Free; 10 day Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Bead Show ; contact Terry James, 18362 S Hwy 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 815-5957; Email: [email protected]; Website: [email protected]
15-16—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Hwy. 16 South, Ladybird Johnson Park; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Carvings 7 Lapidary Equipment. Geologist to identify your “mystery rocks” Free door prizes.; contact Frank Rowell, 474 Lost Hollow Road, , Llano, TX 78643, (325) 248-1067; Email: [email protected]; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
21-23—TYLER , TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem and Mineral Society ; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 South Rose Park Drive; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children & Students $1; The 25th Annual Gemstone and Jewelry Show. Several mineral, jewelry and craft displays, Silent Auction on Sat & Sun, Door & Grand Prizes, Kids Games, Demonstrations, The Rock Food Table, Vendors with gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, and much more. Check etgms.org for show updates; contact Margaret Kilanski ; Email: [email protected]; Website: etgms.org
February 2022
5-6—MERRITT ISLAND , FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 dollars admission, $1 off with coupon or flyer, Children under 12 free accompanied by adult; Hourly door prizes, raffles, children’s activities including sluice and spinning wheel, demos, grand prize drawing, and silent auction. Vendors will have rocks, slabs, gemstones, fossils, crystals, handcrafted and handmade jewelry, findings.; contact Roz Mestre, show chairman, 1867 Longleaf Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926, (321) 431-0159; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.com
12-13—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; The Center in Oak Harbor, 51 Jerome St., ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; We are hosting area dealers with spectacular earth-made gems and precious mineral specimens as well as pre-cut slabs to make your own masterpieces. There is a spinning wheel for the kids. Watch live demonstrations and view club member’s exhibits. Visitors receive a free raffle ticket for door prizes; contact Harriett Vick, (360) 720-9199; Email: [email protected]
18-20—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites; Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W Washington St; daily 10-5; Entrance is included with admission to the Indiana State Museum. Adults $17, Youth $12; Additional information about the Indiana State Museum and all of its programs can be found at Indianamuseum.org. ; contact Megan Mance; Email: [email protected]; Website: indianamuseum.org
18-20—LIVE OAK, FLORIDA: Annual Federation Rockhound Roundup; Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies ; Suwannee River Music Park, 3076 95th Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; Free; SFMS Member vendors from seven States: FL, GA, TN, MS, NC, SC, AL. Rough rock, slabs, jewelry, cabs, minerals, fossils and more!; contact Jerri Heer, 9016 122nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: Southeastfed.org
February 2022
5-6—MERRITT ISLAND , FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 dollars admission, $1 off with coupon or flyer, Children under 12 free accompanied by adult; Hourly door prizes, raffles, children’s activities including sluice and spinning wheel, demos, grand prize drawing, and silent auction. Vendors will have rocks, slabs, gemstones, fossils, crystals, handcrafted and handmade jewelry, findings.; contact Roz Mestre, show chairman, 1867 Longleaf Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926, (321) 431-0159; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.com
12-13—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; The Center in Oak Harbor, 51 Jerome St., ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; We are hosting area dealers with spectacular earth-made gems and precious mineral specimens as well as pre-cut slabs to make your own masterpieces. There is a spinning wheel for the kids. Watch live demonstrations and view club member’s exhibits. Visitors receive a free raffle ticket for door prizes; contact Harriett Vick, (360) 720-9199; Email: [email protected]
18-20—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites; Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W Washington St; daily 10-5; Entrance is included with admission to the Indiana State Museum. Adults $17, Youth $12; Additional information about the Indiana State Museum and all of its programs can be found at Indianamuseum.org. ; contact Megan Mance; Email: [email protected]; Website: indianamuseum.org
18-20—LIVE OAK, FLORIDA: Annual Federation Rockhound Roundup; Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies ; Suwannee River Music Park, 3076 95th Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; Free; SFMS Member vendors from seven States: FL, GA, TN, MS, NC, SC, AL. Rough rock, slabs, jewelry, cabs, minerals, fossils and more!; contact Jerri Heer, 9016 122nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: Southeastfed.org
26-27—VALLEJO 94589, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallego Gem & Mineral Society; McCormack Hall, Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6.00 Adults, kids under 12 free with adult admission, $1 off coupon at vjgems.org; 40 artisans of handcrafted jewelry, fossils, beads, minerals, crystals, jade, meteorites, turquoise, rough rock and slabs, craft demonstrators, kids corner, wheel of fortune; contact Debra Duhon , 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589, (415) 254-1506; Email: [email protected]
26-27—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6.00, Children under 12 admitted free; Wheel of Fortune, Geode Cutting, Grab Bags, Hourly Drawings, Demonstrations, Silent Auction; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://vjgems.co/
March 2022
4-6—LARGO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center (formerly Minn Reg Hall), 6340 126 Ave N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Donations: $5/adults good for all 3 days, children under 6 FREE, students with parent or ID card $4, $1 off with coupon; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Beads, Door Prizes, Exhibits and more; contact Bill Schmidt, 5622 Orange Rd, Seminole, FL 33772; Email: [email protected]; Website: sgams.com
5-6—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults; under 12 free; minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, and more; contact Tom Benedict; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lmscc.org
5-6—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc. ; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202) ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Juniors $4.00, and children under 12 and scouts in uniform free with Adult. ; Mineral, lapidary and fossil exhibits. Displays from regional and university museums. Outstanding dealers. Quality specimen raffles. Free door raffle. Lapidary demonstrations. Children’s booth where youngsters may purchase inexpensive minerals and fossils ; contact Elaine Kipp ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.DMSrocks.org – Note this is the new website
5-6—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; OConnor Field House, 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $4.00, Kids 11 and under free (with adult); Gems for you in 2022 Dealers – Demonstrators Black Light Display – Show Cases Wheel of Gems – Sand Dig – Grab Bags Door Prizes Every Half Hour Raffles – Silent Auction – Grand Prize ; contact OGMS – Attention – Paul Deveau – Show Chair, PO Box 1053, Caldwell, ID 83605, (208) 994-8025; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com
5-6—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 68th Annual Rock and Gem Show – Gems For You in “22”; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O’Conner Field House, 2207 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5.00, kids 11 and under free with adult; Dealers, Demonstrators, Blacklight Display, Wheel of Gems, Sand Dig, Grab Bags, Door Prizes Every Half Hour, Raffles, Silent Auction, Grand Prize ; contact Paul Deveau, Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society, PO Box 1053, Caldwell, ID 83605, (208) 994-8025; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com
5-6—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is free, but the Fairgrounds charges a parking fee.; Our 59th show! Kids will enjoy activities. See demos of lapidary & jewelry arts & exhibits from private collections of minerals, fossils & jewelry from throughout So-Cal. Raffle prizes are drawn & a silent rock auction is held hourly. 15 dealers & a Second Hand Treasures Shop & plant sale.; contact Richard Slyker, P.O. Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93002, (805) 312-8467; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.vgms.org
10-13—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Show and sale; Deming Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; 57th Annual Rockhound Roundup, Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 4150 Raymond Reed Blvd.; Thu. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Free Admission & Parking; Sales of jewelry, rough rock, rock related items, and equipment. Guided field trips, metal detecting contest, educational displays, Friday night silent and Saturday night live auctions. Breakfast and lunch. Something for everyone; contact Marilyn Page, (575) 544-9019; Email: [email protected]; Website: TheDGMSclub.com
11-12—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society ; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd , 916 Senator Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 half table / $40 whole table for two days; 45th Annual Leidy Micromount Symposium – Micromount sales, Silent Auctions, Give-Away Tables, Speakers; contact Donald McAlarnen, 916 Senator Rd, East Norriton, PA 19403-4033, (610) 247-5097; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://efmls.org/societies/leidy-microscopical-society/
11-12—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem and Mineral Club; Stevens County Fairground, Ag Trade Center, 317 West Astor; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; free; contact Johnie Pitman, (509) 684-8887; Email: [email protected]
11-13—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: 62nd Annual Rock and Mineral Show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Armory, 2950 Taylor Way; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $1.00 children 12 & under free with adult; Vendors, Displays, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Kid’s Corner Fun, Demonstrations; contact Tiffany Jackson ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tvgc.org
11-13—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Drive; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, (2-day pass $10, 3-day pass $14) Age 5-12 $3, Age 4 and under free. Cash only at the gate. ; 60+ retail dealers, wholesale area, swap area. Free parking, special exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, scholarship benefit auction 7 PM Saturday. For information contact Bruce Stinemetz at 816-795-5159 www.kcgemshow.org or www.gemshowkc.org, or Facebook: Kansas City Gem and Mineral Show.; contact Bruce Stinemetz, PO Box 1101,, Independence, MO 64051, (816) 795-5159; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kcgemshow.org or www.gemshowkc.org
12-12—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (across from the public library on Oakton St.); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and parking. All ages, family-friendly; The first table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on a great variety of minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, gemstones, jewelry, cabs and slabs, rough rock, books, magazines, and lapidary art. Free admission and free parking. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult ; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, IL, (312) 623-1554; Email: [email protected]; Website: Facebook/Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; https://chicagorocks.org
12-13—FILER, IDAHO: Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Avenue; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00 children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult, Families $5 ; Show includes member display cases, dealers rough and jewelry work, door prizes, youth games, demonstrations, polished rock grab bags, silent auction ; contact Chris Funk, (208) 539-5369
12-13—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Gold, Gem, and Mineral Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building (next to grandstands), 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 high school age and up, children middle school and younger – free; Our rock show features a wide variety of items from our vendors; demonstrations and displays by our club members and the local gold prospectors group; silent auctions featuring items from local rockhounds, fossil collectors, and flint knappers. Our kids’ corner is one of the most popular attraction; contact Lloyd Fager, (608) 436-0780; Email: [email protected]
12-13—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE; Our 62nd Annual Tournament of Gems – “Inspiration Unearthed.” Dealers selling everything rock, gem, geology 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 Ellen Ferrell, CA, (727) 512-0381; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2022-show/
12-13—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 adult, children 12 and under free with paid adult ; MLMS 55th Annual Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show! Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Fluorescents, Children’s activities and more! Large Fossil Museum including a Megalodon, courtesy of The Tethy’s Ocean Project. Visit our website for more information and pictures! www.turlockgemshow.com ; contact Bud & Terry McMillin , 3117 Williamsburg Way, Modesto, CA 95355, (209) 484-4416; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.turlockgemshow.com
18-20—ARDEN 28704, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more info. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
18-20—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, 300 San Pedro Dr. N.E.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Friday $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, kids under 13 are free; Show in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 50 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment. Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays. Sponsored by the Abq Gem & Mineral Club ; contact Paul Hlava, 300 San Pedro NE,
18-20—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Annual show; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free; Faceting, amethyst, minerals, jewelry, wire wrapping, knapping, rough rocks, petrified wood, opals, fossils, gems, rock sales, educational books, lapidary equipment & supplies, junior club booth, touch table, grab bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes every half hour to one hour, blacklight display ; contact David Merrill , 512 West 200 South , Payson, UT 84651; Email: [email protected] ; Website: timprocks.weebly.com
18-20—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; $5 Admission Cash Only at the door. Kids under 7 free if accompanied w/paying responsible adult; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks ; contact Bellpoint Gem Show ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
18-20—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center, 200 W. Ganson St., 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, Seniors $2, Students $1, 5 & Under free; The Michigan Gem and Mineral Society Annual Show is at the Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center 200 W. Ganson St., Jackson, MI, 49201 March 18, 19, 20 – 2022 Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Adults $4, Seniors $2, Students $1, 5 & Under free Kids area, gems, minerals and fossils; contact Sally Hoskin, MI, (517) 522-3396; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://mgmsrockclub.com/annual-show.html
19-20—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Expo – Seven Feathers Arena, 1 Penninger Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors $3, Kids under 6 Free; contact Elizabeth Ellingson; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.craterrock.com
25-27—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Drive, SE, 5254 Olde School Drive; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $5.00 good for all three days. Children 12 and under free. Law enforcement officers active or retired military with credentials, scouts and leaders in uniform free any time; Scheduled are many educational displays and presentations that will be in operation during regular show hours. Some of the areas will include florescent minerals, wire-wrapping, cabochoning, faceting, and other lapidary arts. 28+ vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry.; contact Dean Russell, 5254 Olde School Drive, Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 303-1448; Email: [email protected]; Website: Dean Russell
25-27—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins RockHounds, Inc.; The Ranch, McKee Building, Larimer County Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult admission is $4.00 one day or 3-day pass $7.00. Student (12-18) $1.00. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. (Admission is cash only. The dealers take plastic.); Exhibits feature Copper and New World Minerals. Fluorescent Display. Metro State University teaches hands-on rock identification. Door prizes, grab bag sales, children’s table, demonstrations, and the silent auction are ongoing. Dealers: jewelry to specimens to rough; contact Nancy Howerter, Show Chair, CO, (970) 206-9569; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org
26-27—CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Western Mass Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights Meeting and Banquet House, 1599 Memorial Dr.,; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; Admission $5; 12 and under FREE with paid adult; Scouts in uniform FREE; ; * NEW LOCATION * Free parking * Free mineral specimen for children * Door prize drawing * Postcard drawing * Exhibits * A non-profit educational organization. ; contact Barbara Meyer, CVMC Show Co-Chairperson, 17 Shadowbrook Estates, South Hadley, MA 01075, (978) 394-3144; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://cvmineralclub.org
26-27—FERNDALE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club; Pioneer Pavillion, 2007 Cherry Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Show features dealers and displays; contact Wes Gannaway ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mtbakerrockclub.org
26-27—POCATELLO, IDAHO: Annual show; South East Idaho Gem and Mineral Society (SEIGMS); Bannock County Fairgrounds, 10588 Fairground Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 per adult under 12 is free with a paying adult; We will feature vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, fossil dig, spin the gem wheel, door prizes, awesome displays, and more; contact Joe Rodriguez , ID; Email: [email protected]
26-27—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission & parking. Good will donations; Join us for our 51st Annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show. We’ll have vendors in rocks, gems, minerals & jewelry; fantastic speakers; fluorescent display; kids activities; demonstrators in lapidary and jewelry making; club displays and more; contact Laurie Trocke, 4771 COUNTY ROAD II, Highland, WI 53543, (608) 935-0597; Email: [email protected]; Website: Badgerrockclub.org
26-27—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Wysox Volunteer Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 Lake Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults – $3.00 , Students $1.00 , under 8 free; Special exhibit from Susquehanna River Archaeological Center. Member exhibits. Kids activities. Dealers selling minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry and lapidary. Door prizes ; contact Bob McGuire, PO Box 224, Lopez, PA 18628, (570) 928-9238; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.chehannarocks.com
26-27—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7.00 adults, $2.00 kids 12 & under. All uniformed scouts are free; MINERAL TREASURES AND FOSSIL FAIR 2022 Annual Show: DEMONSTRATIONS by the Leidy Microscopical Society Fossils, Minerals, Gems, Speakers, and Exhibits! Fossil Dig and Kid’s Mineral Corner with mineral and fossil giveaways. Also, Scouting Merit Badge information is available. Food and Door Prizes ; contact Douglas M Klieger, PA; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.philamineralsociety.org