Rock Shows
July 2022
1-3—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; McGee Park, 41 Road 5568; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Raffle tickets, hourly door prizes, silent auction, kids corner, polishing demonstrations, & more; contact Tory Bonner; Email: [email protected]
9-10—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Show; Elks Lodge, Show Low, Arizona, 805 E. Whipple Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00 Juniors (18 and under with Student ID) Free (accompanied by an adult); contact Carl Hickman, 4523 Indian Bend Road, Snowflake, AZ 85937, (928) 536-3744; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.com
9-10—SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse, Inc; Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds, 575 State Fair Boulervard; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $7 Adults, Free for children under 12 & scouts in uniform with paid adult admission; More than 60 retail and wholesale dealers, several demonstrators, displays, and activities for children. You can pick out a geode and watch the dealer crack it. Vendors will be selling minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, beads, cabs, and jewelry making supplies; contact Cheryl Brown, ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.syracusegemsociety.com
14-17—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Thompson Marketing; Home Rock Show, 4242 Thompson Court; daily 9-5; Free; Rough, Rock, Crystals, Slabs, Cabs, Fossils, Amber, Turquoise, Gemstone Bowls & Boxes Lapidary Equipment & Supplies Lapidary Student Discounts Apply (South I-70, East of York St, West of Steele St) Cash or Check with ID only; contact John Haney, (303) 656-0320; Email: [email protected]
15-17—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; Vendors have jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The local clubs provide displays, demonstrations and geode cutting on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
16-17—ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society; Zem Zem Shrine Temple, 2525 W. 38th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, Seniors $3.50. Children under 12 free; Dealers, Displays and Door prizes. Discovery Blocks; contact Robert Gallivan, (814) 454-6770; Email: [email protected]
16-17—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; The Culver City Rock & Mineral Club is happy to announce the FIESTA OF GEMS SHOW to be held the weekend of July 16 and 17, 2022 The two-day gem & mineral show features 40 vendors and demonstrators with earth science displays, children’s games, and activities for the entire family.; contact Christine Thompson, (626) 818-5454; Email: [email protected]om; Website: culvercityrocks.org/fiesta.htm
16-17—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club with Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce; Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Evans Drive, Moose Lake, MN; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free to all; Vendors offering minerals, fossils, jewelry, books, and lapidary equipment, Kid’s dig at the high school; door prizes in the arena. Stampede 3 pm on Saturday dumping two truckloads of gravel with many agates, half dollars and quarters. Masks required in arena; contact Lynn Sverci, (218) 721-2679
16-17—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society; Exchange Center at the Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 for adults, kids free with paid adult, fire, police and military free with ID; Show highlights include rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, a fluorescent room, beads, crystals, touch table, working displays and a free kid’s zone; contact Martha Rongey, (918) 230-1094; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org
20-24—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Echo Valley Gem Show ; Echo Valley Showplace (across from GLW), 6456 Sylva Rd.; Wed. 10-5:30, Thu. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Dealers from around the world selling extraordinary mineral, fossils, cabochons, slabs, rough rock, jewelry, beads, crystal ; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
24-31—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: 2022 Rockhound Roundup, Digs and Show!; M.A.G.M.A.; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Sun. 8-Select End Time; See website for fees to attend; Our annual Rockhound Roundup. Digs and show. Everyone is welcome to join us for a week of rockhounding. You do not need to be a member of any club to attend. We welcome all rockhounds. Daily digs, gem show, good food and great people. 8 days of rockhound fun; contact Rick Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
28-31—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Fairplay River Park Event Site, 200 Platte Dr., 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: [email protected]
29-31—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frankin NC Gem & Mineral Society; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road, 98 Hyatt Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $3.00 Adults; 12 & Under FREE; Gold & Silver Jewelry, Rough and cut gemstones, Repairs, Fine jewelry, Beads, Findings, Specimens, Demonstrations, Door Prizes given hourly each day; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.visitfranklinnc.com
30-30—CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2, Kids (12 and under) Free; contact Harlan Hoogeterp; Email: [email protected]
30-31—ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT: Annual show; Burlington Gem and Mineral Club; Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $4 adults (16-59), $3 seniors (60+), children under 16 free with paying adult; Come to the 41st Annual Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show — the largest gem, mineral and fossil show in Vermont! Thousands of beautiful natural specimens and jewelry are available at affordable prices. Exhibits, lectures, raffles, silent auctions, door prizes, and activities for kids; contact Lexi Boudreau; Email: [email protected]; Website: burlingtongemandmineralclub.org/show.html
30-31—MATTITUCK , NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck Jr/Sr High School, 15125 Main Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; 12 and over $6, under 12 free with paying adult, $1 off when you show the flyer; Over 30 dealers of fine gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, meteorites and related items. We have a scavenger hunt, geode cracking, gem cutting, and educational displays. Last entry at 4:30 pm; contact Elizabeth Wiesemann, (516) 458-6638; Email: [email protected]; Website: limineralandgeology.com/LiMags/Annual_Gem_Show.html
August 2022
5-7—NORTH BEND, OREGON: 59th Annual Rock Show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont St; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $1 children under 12 free; Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Displays, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough and Polished Rocks, Beautiful Fluorescent Display, Demonstrators additional contact: Howard Clements, 541-396-3635 [email protected]; contact Debbie McPherson, (541) 404-4970; Email: [email protected]
10-10—HANCOCK, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Friends of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association; Quincy Mine, 49750 US Highway 41; Wed. 10-7:30; Free Admission – Donations Accepted; The QMHA also has daily mine tours that take you down an old copper mine shaft in a tram to show actual mining equipment and how they built the shafts and mined. Check out their site at quincymine.com ; contact Dale Hartmann, (715) 477-2519; Email: [email protected]; Website: quincymine.com
12-14—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 8-1 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41), 755 S. Palm Ave. #203; daily 10-5; Adult $5.00 ($4.00 if you mention this listing); Show & Sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 323-3130; Email: [email protected]; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com
12-14—WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale and retail show; East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show produced by LLD Productions, Inc.; Eastern States Expositions, 1305 Memorial Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10.00 per person; The largest gem, mineral & fossil show east of Denver. The show features over 250 dealers from around the world and across the United States. Our dealers feature gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry gemstone, beads, findings, mineral supplies; contact Laura L. Delano, (941) 223-1351; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com
13-14—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads and jewelry; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
19-21—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Lake George Company, Hwy 24 (East of the Post Office); 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
20-21—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 Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: [email protected]; Website: pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2022-show/
20-21—TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center , 500 E F St, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; FREE; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, activities for kids, also Mountain Fest weekend ; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email: [email protected]; Website: tvgms.org
20-21—AUBURN, WASHINGTON: Cascade Gem and Mineral Show; Cascade Mineralogical Society; Green River College, Phys. Ed. Facility, 12401 SE 320th Street; Sat. 10-6, 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 James Starke; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org
20-21—BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; $4; Custom and unique Jewelry, Beads, Gems and Minerals, Fossils, Educational exhibits and Demonstrations/Speakers, Door prizes ; contact Del Glasner, (318) 517-7372; Email: [email protected]; Website: larockclub.com
26-27—CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: 56th Annual Show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Silver Lake Grange, 4200 Spirit Lake Hwy, Exit #49 off I-5; 5 miles up Spirit Lake Hwy; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5; free; Dealers, Member Display Cases, Food, Door Prizes, Gem Dig, Demonstrators, Spin Table, free parking; contact Vicki Johnson, (360) 751-8031; Email: [email protected]
26-28—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 $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks. Admission is $5 Cash Only at door ; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
27-28—CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St., 1 Indian Head Trail; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $3.00 children 12 < free; Free mineral kits for kids; mineral ID table, Collecting field trip Sat. 9 a.m., mineral craft classes on Sunday, Large Amethyst Cathedral raffle Sunday at 2; contact William F. deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; Email: [email protected]
27-28—EAST PEORIA,, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geology Section of the Peoria Academy of Science; East Side Center, #1 East Side Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; 58th Annual Show; Dealers, Demonstrations, Fluorescent Display, Silent Auctions and Activities for Children; contact Jim Travis; Email: [email protected]; Website: pasgeology.com
27-28—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks – South Field, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots – 20′ x 20′ – $25.00 per day. Gems & minerals & rock-related equipment. Make payment on the date of the show. Payable to Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or shine! Something for everyone! Shop and swap. No overnight camping. Food and drink available ; contact Paul Tubbs, 619 Van Buren Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703-6061, (715) 834-5747; Email: [email protected]
September 2022
1-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale show; Yelena Masenko; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; General Admission: $15, Veterans: Free, Wholesale Buyers: Free; JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show is one of the leading gem and jewelry events in North America for all gemstone, jewelry, and mineral industry professionals and is one of the key jewelry markets in the world; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: [email protected]; Website: jogsshow.com/
2-4—ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; Jerri Heer; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5; Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads Seeking new vendors; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: Hrgemshows.com
2-5—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors from across the U.S. bring custom faceted gemstones, beads, pearls, crystals, minerals, and fossils. There is a wide variety of finished jewelry in gold and silver as well as custom-designed jewelry; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
3-4—AUGUSTA, MAINE: Annual show; Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club; Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3; Annual show with a wide variety of vendors selling rock and mineral specimens, fossils, beads, jewelry, gemstones, and unique Maine minerals. Raffles, silent auction, and drawings throughout the day; contact Sharon E Wright
9-11—GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Show and sale; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; FREE; 45th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Dealers in Fossils, Minerals, Gems and Jewelry and Lapidary Equipment PLUS Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Kids Activities, Demonstrations, Educational Displays and Programs for All; contact Brian Mercer, (317) 459-1572; Email: [email protected]; Website: 500earthsciencesclub.org
9-11—KENNER, LOUISIANA: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Hall C; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash admission $5, credit card $6; Bead & Jewelry Show open to the public featuring beads, findings, finished jewelry, pearls, charms, chain, beading classes, precious & semi-precious stone beads. Wholesale buyers may pre-register online at aksshow.com; contact Kay Clift; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.aksshow.com
9-11—BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Pratt Pavilion, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 one day, $12 three-day pass, kids under 12 and Scouts in uniform free; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: Rockyreader.com
9-11—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club, Inc.; Educational Building, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 412 27th Street, Northwest; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; Adults $ 3 – Children thru Grade 12, free with accompanying adult; Show Theme: Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones & Crystals 28 Dealers featuring Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils, Cutting Rough, Tools, and Decorator Items Educational Exhibits, Demonstrations Hourly Drawing for $20 Gift Certificate – good at any dealer in the show; contact W. A. Marion; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com
10-11—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; Reno-Sparks Convention Center (New Location), 4590 South Virginia Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7.50 everyone except kids under 12 free; Annual Show with 40 educational displays, lapidary, silversmithing, wire wrap, and gold panning demonstrations. Silent Auction every half hour. Raffle, door prizes, Wheel of Fortune. Fluorescent Booth, 30 vendors with Jewelry and Gems; contact Steve Norman, (775) 560-4782; Email: [email protected]; Website: renogms.org
10-11—NEW MILFORD, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road (Route 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission CASH only: $5 adults, $4 seniors and full-time students w/ID. Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform; 70th Annual Show! Retail & wholesale. Plenty of free parking, & Handicapped accessible. Door prizes, Grand prize, cheap grab bags, club info, display cases, specimen identification; contact Elizabeth Triano, (845) 319-6089; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/events/1370912340085449
10-11—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; contact Kathy Schreiner, (360) 460-0827; Email: [email protected]
16-18—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo – Main Expo Hall, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission is $4 for Adults. $3 for Students & Seniors. Children age 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted free – Admission good for all three days. Cash only for tickets; The 54th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is presented by The Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society – Exhibits from SVGMS members & vendors; minerals, gems & hand-crafted jewelry offered for sale; features, attractions & demonstrations for the entire family; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: [email protected]; Website: tinyurl.com/SVGMS-Show-2022
16-18—BOISE, IDAHO: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
16-18—PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center, Mile Marker 251, HWY 87; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults, kids 13 and under free, $3 for adults on Fri; Over 20 vendors from Arizona and New Mexico selling raw and polished rocks, fossils, gems, minerals, and jewelry. Kids and educational activities, including a fluorescents booth. Plus hourly silent auctions and a raffle; contact Rollo Pool, (928) 595-2059; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rimstonesrockclub.org
16-18—CEDAR CITY, UTAH: Annual show; Southern Utah Rock Club, Inc; Cross Hollow Event Center, 22 N. Cross Hollow Road; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Family Educational Experience – 3rd Annual Show – Rocks, Gems, Minerals, and Jewelry – Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, Children’s Activities – Spinner – NEW in 2022 – Fluorescent Mineral Display – Free parking – Concession; contact J. Hassett; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.southernutahrockclub.org
16-18—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Soccer Stop Sportsplex, 5 River Hills Drive; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Attendance is free for children, while there is a $3 fee for adults; Our show is a great event for children interested in geology and paleontology. The show will feature popular childrens author Paleo Joe, who will have a booth at the show throughout the weekend. There are also displays where kids can view, touch and pose with different gems and minerals; contact Michael B. Larson c/o Tulip City Gem & Mineral; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tulipcity.org/
16-18—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc.; Lincoln City Park, 20 miles south of Sedalia, east on Main Street, north side of road, 1211 S Carr Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; Public digs for Mozarkite during show; contact John, (816) 835-2044; Website: Mozarkite.com
17-18—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, 2357 Fair St, 22331 Samson Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; 17 and older, $5 16 and younger free, military free, first responders free; Geode Cracking, Treasure Hunt, Silent Auction – over 35 vendors; contact Featherriverrocks.org
17-18—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Golds Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors / Students $3, Children under 12 Free with Adult; Show Theme 2022: The Hidden Beauty In Rock. 30 Dealers of minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, meteorites, beads & books. Sluice for minerals. Six free rocks for children. Earth science scavenger hunt for area HS students. Fluorescent mineral booth & Lapidary demo. Exhibit by Vassar College; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mhvgms.org
23-25—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 Admission; Kids Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; Kids can play the Spin-n-Win Wheel. Get your mineral specimens identified while experiencing great family fun for everyone from youths to seniors! Daily raffles will be held for a chance to win one of many prizes; contact Bill Hedglin; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mingusgem.club
23-25—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The RGMS provides displays of Virginia rocks, minerals, fossils and many dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
23-25—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Retail show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19th N Ninth St. Clarkdale, Arizona; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Bi-annual show. Vendors selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, slabs, cabochons and other rock-related items. Junior rock hound room for the kids. Hourly raffles; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: [email protected]
23-25—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 & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
24-25—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, 4158 County Road II; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adult, $1 Student with ID, Kids under 12 free; Member Displays – Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes – Raffles, Fun Childrens Area; contact Michael Lenz, (920) 637-1322; Email: [email protected]
24-25—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Central PA Rock and Mineral Club; Harrisburg Consistory, 2701 North Third St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 ($5 with coupon or ad) Children 12 and under; free; Rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry! Lots of activities for children; mini mines with free rocks, quarter increment silent auction, and quarter rock wheel, a winner every time, lectures for adults and children by the famous Jeri Jones,(PA authority on earthquakes and volcanoes); contact Betsy Oberheim, (717) 469-2243; Email: [email protected]; Website: rockandmineral.org
24-25—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, Seniors $3, Kids (6-12) $2, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons and geode cracking. Demonstrations, fluorescent tent, kid’s corner, silent auction, hourly door prizes, and grand prizes; contact Walter Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org
24-25— SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 (Children 12 and under free); contact Mary Rafferty; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.slogem.org/show.htm
24-25—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society of San Antonio; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.SWGMS.org
24-25—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; Rock and mineral displays, wire-wrapping, lapidary demonstrations, gold-panning, geode-cracking, flint-knapping, children’s activities, sales of minerals and jewelry, experts for identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: [email protected]; Website: browncountyrock.webs.com/
24-25—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 81503; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5 Seniors/Veterans: $4 Child 12 & Under: Free; Jewelry, Fossils, Tools and Equipment, Mineral Specimens, Kids Activities, Interactive Exhibits, Geode Cutting, GJGMC members Mineral and Fossil Displays; contact Jeff Southern, (970) 234-0953; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org
24-25—BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids Free; Annual Fall Show. Quality vendors selling minerals, gems, fossils, hand-crafted jewelry using natural stones, polished stones, crystals, books and collecting equipment; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: [email protected]
24-25—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 64th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; Snack Bar *Kid’s Corner *Arrowhead Napping Demos *Free Parking *Grab Bags *Jewelry *Rocks *Minerals *Silent Auction *Door Prizes *Rock Shop Tour; contact Pat Engelmann, (541) 650-8253; Email: [email protected]
24-25—FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Minnesota State Fairgrounds Dairy Building, 1694 Judson Ave, Dairy Building; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission, Donation Requested; contact Show Chair; Email: [email protected]; Website: minnesotamineralclub.org/minnesota-mineral-club-annual-show/
24-25—SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society; Signal Hill Public Library, Signal Point Terrace and Community Room, 1800 E. Hill St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Childrens activities Raffle Vendors; contact Karin Alvarez, (562) 253-1390; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/LBMGS
24-25—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; 2328 Monument Road Grand Junction Colorado 81507, Mesa County Fair Grounds 2785 Hwy 50 Grand Junction Colorado; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Entry $5, Seniors & Military $4, Kids under 12 Free; Silent Auction, Displays & Demonstrations, Kids Activities, Fluorescent Rock Display, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Tools & Equipment; contact Scott Paul Warren, (303) 668-5743; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org
September 2022-October 2022
30-2—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: 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; 20th MAGMA, Land of the Sky Gem Show! All Are Welcome! Open To The Public. Food and Drink Available Daily. Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Geodes, Crystals and other hobby-related items; contact Rick Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
30-2—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 41st Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show and the Annual Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies Meeting; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event & Conference Center Building, At the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; (at the door) $7 for weekend pass, Kids 12 and under free with paying adult; Many Dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry. Kid’s Activity Corner with games & prizes. Many Exhibits of fossils, lapidary arts, minerals, faceted gems. Demonstrators showing the process of creating precious stones, wire wrapping and more. Presentations, Door & Raffles; contact Linda Harvey; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com
30-2—JOPLIN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave, PO Box 555; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE ADMISSION; 23rd Annual Fall Show, Door Prizes; contact Chris Wiseman
30-2—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Albuquerque Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission (Parking $10.50); 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment; contact Jay Penn 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show
17-18—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Sanford Civic Center, 401 S. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, Kids $2, Scouts in uniform fee; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones. fossils, jewelry, artifacts, metaphysical stones, etc. silent auction and door prizes offered, demonstrations, family activities and scavenger hunt; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cfmgs.org
October 2022
1-2—CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Cabot Event Center, 508 North Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 Adults, Children under 12, first responders, scouts, military in uniform free; Dealers selling gems, minerals, fossils, geodes, beads, jewelry, and supplies. Door prizes, educational displays, demonstrations and make and take activities, fluorescent room, Kids dig, spinning wheel and other games for all. Check out our new larger venue across from Cabot High School; contact David Murray, (501) 346-5990; Email: [email protected]; Website: centralarrockhound.org
1-2—MONROE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave SE, (Off Hwy 2, Just West of Monroe, WA); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Free Parking; New & Larger Location! 46th Annual Rocktoberfest! Children’s Activities, Displays, Door Prizes, Food, Grab Bags, Lapidary Demonstrations, Raffle, Silent Auction, Vendors. Welcome back after two years!!; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: [email protected]; Website: marysvillerockclub.com
7-9—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 North 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; $3 Adults kids under 13 free; Rocks, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Slabs, Cabs, Gold Panning, Scavenger Hunt, and Rock Painting; contact Lara Serbin, (602) 405-2926; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/
7-9—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; Vendors have jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The local clubs provide displays, demonstrations and geode cutting on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
7-9—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; Jerri Heer; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 302 S Maryland Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5; Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads Seeking new vendors; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: Hrgemshows.com
8-9—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway), 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under12 free); Crystals, gems, jewelry over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
8-9—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem and Mineral Society; Agriculture Hall, Stormont Vail Event Center, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 w/adult Free. Coupon is available at our website; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Lapidary Supplies, Rock & Fossil Dealers, Junior Rockhound Presentations, 4H Displays, Speakers, Free Demonstrations: Silversmithing, Stone Cutting-Rocks, Wire Wrapping & Sphere Making, Silent Auctions, Door Prize Drawings; contact M Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.topekagms.org
8-9—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens (13-17) $3, Children 12/under free with parents; Featuring vendors with jewelry, beads, geodes, slabs, gems, and minerals,carvings, and more, Door prizes, silent auctions, displays, demos., scavenger hunt for kids, treasure wheel, and more; contact Susan Lovelace, (619) 987-1140; Email: [email protected]
9-9—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum, 123 W. Alvarado Street; Sun. 9-4; Free; Free admission to show and museum, free parking. Free booths for nonprofit groups promoting minerals, gems, or fossils. Vendors must apply by August 1. Family-friendly event in downtown Fallbrook. Don’t miss the spectacular raffle; contact Mishell Rose, (760) 728-6599; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fgms.org
14-16—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americangemshow.com
14-16—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; The John A. Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6 Adult Admission and $3 Admission for Students, Military, & Members (all with ID) covers all days! Kids under 12 and Scouts in Uniform are Free! Kids under 12 will get free Grab Bags of specimens; Demonstrations of cabochon cutting and jewelry making! Exhibits of specimen materials, cabochons, and jewelry. Games for kids, and geode cracking, too; contact J. David Cope, (504) 214-6754
15-16—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds – Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission – $6, Children 12 & Under FREE and FREE Parking; The 2022 Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This event is family-friendly, with activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see. 20+ Vendors from across the United States; contact Show Committee, IA; Website: www.dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows
21-23—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, ages 11-17 $2, free admission for 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americangemshow.com
21-23—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frankin NC Gem & Mineral Society; Robert C Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road, ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults; 12 & under Free; Rough and cut gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, gemstone jewelry, specimens, jewelry repair, beads, findings, demonstrations, door prizes given each hour; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website: visitfranklinnc.com
21-23—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society (The Lansing, Michigan area Rock Club); Ingham County Fairgrounds … Main Arena, 700 East Ash Street; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Teen $3, 12 and under FREE with Adult, Scouts In Uniform Free, ($1 off with Coupom @ www.Michrocks.org); Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary & Jewelry Show …. Displays, Silent Auction, Dealers, Hourly Door Prizes, Raffle, Fluorescent Display, Working Demonstrations, Petoskey Stone Polishing,Touch & Feel Table, FREE Parking ; contact Ruth Lehner, (517) 643-4406; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.MichRocks.org
21-23—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society (MAPS); Orr Building State of Illinois Fair Grounds, State of Illinois Fairgrounds 66 4H Rd Springfield Il 62629, 45 Birch Drive; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; Topic Lagerstatten Talk Friday at 5:30 pm Friday Live Auction 5:30 pm both events at the Northfield Inn Springfield Il; contact Thomas Williams Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: [email protected]
22-23—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio’s Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children (7-14) $1, Under 7 and Scouts in uniform Free; Fluorescent Mineral Display, Lapidary Arts Displays, Geode Cracking, Gem Mine, Children’s Activities, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Silent Auction. Our Future Rockhounds of America Chapter makes displays. Handicap Accessible. Free Parking; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]; Website: Gemboree Network
29-30—CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: [email protected]
29-30—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Gem & Mineral Society; State Fair Park – Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Place; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6; 12 and under Free; 2022 Gems & Stones & Petrified Bones – Come see & purchase crystals, fossils, artisan jewelry, gems, rough rock, and tools from 40 vendors. There will be exhibits & demonstrations of lapidary techniques. Win door prizes, bid on silent auctions, see a fluorescent display and children’s activities; contact Douglas Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: [email protected]; Website: omgs-minerals.org
November 2022
11-13—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Building No. 1, Appalachian Fairgrounds, 100 Lakeview St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $ 3 adults, $ 1 students, children 6 and under free; Free fossil casting Saturday and Sunday; contact Robert G Morgan, (423) 956-9486; Email: [email protected]
11-13—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, ; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $9.00 good for all three days. Kids 10 and under are free; Dino Dig, Youth Section activities, Scout program, Mad Science; contact Scott Singleton, Show Chairman, (281) 530-0942; Email: [email protected]; Website: hgms.org
11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show produced by LLD Productions, Inc; Holiday Inn Orange County Airport, 2726 South Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; A gem, mineral and fossil show featuring 80 dealers from across the United States who carry gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, findings, metaphysical and decorator pieces. Come shop for unique gift items for the holidays or find something for your own collection; contact Laura Delano
12-13—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and GemClub; UNO Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors, UNO Students, 12-18 $3, under 12 free with paying adult; Demonstrators, Dealers, Displays, Kids activities and Silent auction. Specimens and collectibles, rough rock and lapidary materials, minerals gems and jewelry, rock paintings and carvings, Coin Dealers. Something for everyone ; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 209-0747; Email: [email protected]; Website: Nerockgem.org
18-20—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors from across the US bring custom faceted-gemstones, beads, pearls, crystals, minerals, and fossils. There is a wide variety of finished jewelry in gold and silver as well as custom-designed jewelry; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
18-21—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; JOGS International Exhibits; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Fri. 10-6; $15; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: [email protected]; Website: jogsshow.com/
19-20—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Presidents Hall, Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Family Fun; Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society is back with our annual Fall Festival of Gems. Come see demonstrators, venders, displays, silent auction and so much more! Free Admission, Fun for the whole family; contact Danielle Foss, (360) 506-9910; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com
19-20—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center at the Hampton Inn, 1750 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 – Adults, $4 – Kids under 12, free – Scouts in uniform, $5 – Seniors, Teachers w/ID, Vets w/ID; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: [email protected]; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org
19-20—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview Street, 222 Pictor Ln; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads & Craft Vendors. Free Gem & Mineral Identification. Raffle & Kids Activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer Taskerud, (619) 440-6116; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ecvgms.org
21-21—PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Palm Springs Gem & Jewelry Show; Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-5; General Public: $15, Veterans: Free, Wholesale Buyers: Free; The JOGS Gem & Jewelry show will take place in Palm Springs Desert this coming Fall in 2022! It is one of the largest jewelry tradeshows in the Americas, and brings together a variety of manufacturers, wholesalers and brands during one of the most important buying/restocking seasons of the year; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: [email protected]; Website: jogsshow.com/
December 2022
9-11—ARDEN, 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 Richard Jacquot, 828-779-4501
9-11—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show ; Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks ; contact BJ ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
February 2023
25-26—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood, ; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free; We offer demonstrations, showcases, kid’s games, silent auction, & loads of vendors; contact Brent Stewart, (208) 342-1151
April 2023
14-16—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americangemshow.com
May 2023
26-28—SALEM, VIRGINIA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd; 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
October 2023
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
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 22ndStreet 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, PSC 9 BOX 5733, APO, NY 09123, (804) 291-6357; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.Honolulu.Show