Rock Shows
March 2023
3-5—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
3-5—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; 71st Oregon Agate and Mineral Society Annual Show; OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) Auditorium, 1945 SE Water Avenue; Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 9:30-5; free; Demonstrations and exhibits showcasing lapidary and creativity skills, jewelry, kids corner, rock, mineral, and slab sales, rock food table, touch table and much more! (no vendors); contact Sonia Watt; Email: [email protected]
3-5—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: Annual show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Armory, 2950 Taylor Way; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $1; children 12 & under free with adult; 64th Annual Rock and Gem Show Vendors, Displays, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Kid’s corner fun, Demonstrations; contact William Harvey Jr; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tvgc.org
3-5—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. of St Petersburg, FL; Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6/Student with parent or ID $5/Under 6 Free/Good for all three days; Come experience our world class vendors of Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Slabs, Cabochons, Fossils, Beads and More. Door Prizes, Exhibits, Gem Mining Flume for young and old, Silent Auction every half hour, lapidary demonstrations, and debuting the newly discovered Lapidary Stone, Markonite; contact Breta McGuire, (727) 344-9676; Website: sgams.com
3-5—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; $10/3 day; $6/day; under 13 Free w/adult; Family-friendly, Educational event. 35+ dealers, local & from across the country: Jewelry, Supplies, Gemstones, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, Opals, Faceted Gems, Beads. Fluorescents. Exhibits. Gem ID. Kids Spin Wheel. Geodes. Door Prizes. Auction, Sat. 2 p.m. Hand crafted – Raffle $1; contact Cathy; Email: [email protected]; Website: mgscv.org/show.html
4-5—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Spring Rock and Gem Show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; Free Parking, 2-weekend event; contact Paul Burger; Email: [email protected]
4-5—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free! Fairgrounds does charge a parking fee; 50 exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils & lapidary arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts & jewelry making; raffle prizes & silent auctions; a Second-Hand Treasures Store & plant sale; 15+ dealers; children’s activities & free resources for teachers. A SoCal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Richard Slyker, (805) 312-8467; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.vgms.org
4-5—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show; East KingCo Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Avenue NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; We have 26 gem, jewelry and mineral dealers, gem and mineral displays, stone sculpture exhibit, kid’s activities, silent auction, Whats My Rock identification and hourly door prizes; contact Kim Villines, (425) 828-3872; Email: [email protected]; Website: EastKingCo.org
4-5—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 69th Annual Show – Rock & Gem Show 2023; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; OConner Field House, 2207 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 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, (208) 994-8025; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com
4-5—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium , 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 at the door; Find Coupons on our Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/Canaveralmgs; contact Melissa J Horan , (321) 960-4134; Email: [email protected]
4-5—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5; Minerals, gemstones, crystals, exhibits, and much more; contact Tom Benedict; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lmscc.org
4-5—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors (60+) $5, Adults (18-59) $6 ($5 with coupon), Juniors (12–17) $3, Scouts in Uniform & Children under 12 Free when accompanied by a paying adult; Family Friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Christine Verdi; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/Delaware-Mineralogical-Societys-Annual-Gem-Mineral-and-Fossil-Show-109057331950888
10-11—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 half table – $40 full table- Visitors $5 Fri & $10 Sat (includes lunch on Sat.); 46th Leidy Micromount Symposium Study and explore mineral specimens enhanced by magnification through the microscope; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: [email protected]; Website: leidymicroscopical.com
10-11—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem and Mineral Club; Northeast Washington Fairground, 317 West Astor; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; Venders, display cases, black light display, kid’s activities; contact Johnie Pitman; Email: [email protected]; Website: panoramagem.com/
10-12—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club – Stoddard Wells Rockhound Tailgate; 15056B Seventh Street, Stoddard Wells Road, 11473 Mint St; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; contact Mark Lantz, 760-243-2330; Email: [email protected]
10-12—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr, 2102 SE Shale Ridge Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, 2-day pass $12, 3 day pass $18, Child 5-12 $4, Child 4 & under Free,; Free Parking. Special exhibits, fluorescent minerals, flintknapping, lapidary demonstrations, 60+ retail dealers; wholesale dealers, identification booth, gold panning lessons. silent auctions, scholarship benefit auction Saturday evening; contact Bruce Stinemetz, (816) 795-5159; Email: [email protected]; Website: kcgemshow.org
10-12—AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Augusta Gem & Mineral Society and Aiken Gem & Mineral Society; Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $4 Daily Pass or $6 Weekend Pass – Children under 12 FREE with paying adult; Member Display Cases, Lapidary Demonstrations, Educational Resources, Hourly Door Prizes, Treasure Dig, Grab Bags, Geodes Sold & Cut, Grand Door Prize, Snack Bar Dealers: Gold Silver, Fine & Everyday Jewelry, Loose Gemstones, Cabochons, Slabs, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Treasures, Beads & More; contact Wayne Parker; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.aikengmfs.org or www.agams.club
10-12—APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; 47th Annual Stoddard Wells Rockhound Tailgate, Stoddard Wells Rd; daily 9-5, daily 9-5, daily 9-5; Free; When arriving, please take 1-15 toward Barstow to Bell Mtn Rd / Stoddard Wells Rd Exit 157 & Dale Evans Parkway. Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough materials, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, family field trip to marble varieties; contact Mark Lantz, (760) 243-2330; Email: [email protected]; Website: vvgmc.org
11-12—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 North Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, kids 12 and under free; Animatronic dinosaur for kids to touch; contact Belinda Wendland; Email: [email protected]
11-12—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 both days- under 12 free); This is going to be grand. Best vendors, wonderful merchandise. Gems, jewelry, crystals beads, and metaphysical healing tools, over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
11-12—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 – 9th Street, Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for both days- 12 & under free); It’s going to be grand. Best vendors, wonderful merchandise. Gems, jewelry, crystals beads, and metaphysical healing tools, over 50 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
11-12—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; High School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street New York GYM 3rd Floor; Sat. 10-6, Sat. 11-5; Admission $6 per person and 12 years under free with a paid adult; Free lectures and hourly door prices, dealers from far and near with a large selection; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: [email protected]; Website: barygems.com
11-12—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Gold, Gem, and Mineral Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $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 attractions; contact Lloyd Fager, (608) 436-0780; Email: [email protected]
11-12—FILER, IDAHO: 73rd Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2 children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult; Member display cases, dealers rough and jewelry work, door prizes, youth games, demonstrations, polished rock grab bags, silent auction and more; contact Sam Marsh; Email: [email protected] ; Website: magicvalleygemclub.org
17-19—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Jackson County Fairgrounds – American 1 Event Center, 128 W. Ganson; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $4, Seniors $2, Students $1 – 4 and under FREE. Veterans FREE on Friday and Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform Free; Everyone Welcome! Family Fun for All! We have: GEMS, MINERALS, ROCKS, FOSSILS, HOURLY RAFFLE, BIG RAFFLE, EXHIBITS, LAPIDARY SUPPLIES, HUGE SILENT AUCTION, DEMONSTRATORS, DOOR PRIZES, BEADS AND JEWELRY. We also have fun activities for the kids in the family. Would love to see you; contact Sally, (517) 522-3396; Email: [email protected]; Website: mgmsrockclub.com Facebook: Michigan Gem and Mineral Society
17-19—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; 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! Free admission, Rain or shine; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
17-19—MARIETTA , GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Ctr, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission (cash only); Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
17-19—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Fri. $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, kids under 13 Free; Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Expo, in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 50 + dealers, mineral specimens, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, slabs, rough, petrified wood, tools, equipment Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays; contact Paul Hlava, 505-850-7524; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agmc.info
17-19—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show and sale; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Free; Founded in 1958, the Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society is among the oldest and largest in Utah. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the Springville Senior Center, 65 South 200 East, Springville, Utah. Visitors are welcome! Hope to see you soon; contact Ann Hribal, (801) 851-0283; Email: [email protected]
17-19—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
18-19—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Show; Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring gems & minerals from around the world! Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Stone Carvings, Lapidary Rough, Geode Cutting, and Artisan Jewelry; contact Dave Morrell, (559) 362-8904; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/AndLemoore
18-19—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, 16344 Shady View Lane; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $6, Kids 12 & under Free, Military & first responders & their dependents free with valid ID Free Parking; Beautiful gems and minerals, kids discovery corner, demonstrations, exhibits, hourly prizes, and touch table; contact James Fox, (408) 356-7711; Email: [email protected]
18-19—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society – Crater Rock Museum; The EXPO – Seven Feathers Arena, 1 Peninger Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5,12 and under free; contact Liz Ellingson, (541) 664-6081; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.craterrock.com
18-19—WINSTED, CONNETICUT: Retail show; Silver Spiral Creations; Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting Street; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free; Crystal, minerals, jewelry, cabochons, stone accessories; contact Lynne Patnode, (860) 459-9165; Email: [email protected]; Website: silverspiralcreations.com
18-19—MISSOULA, MONTANA: 28th Annual Hellgate Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Lapidary Sale; Hellgate Mineral Society; Hilton Garden Inn, 3700 North Reserve St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3, children 14 and under free with adult admission; Vendors selling all aspects of the lapidary trade. Demonstrating cab making, faceting, wire wrapping & flint knapping. One table especially for the kids, where they dig through the gravel and pick out gemstones. We also have a club table, selling grab bags, a florescent mineral tent, and cases; contact Neil Maier or Lora Hall; Email: [email protected]; Website: hellgatemineralsociety.org
24-26—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins RockHounds Club 60th Annual 2023 Club Gem & Mineral Show; The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds, Thomas M McKee Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult admission is $4 for one day or $7 for a 3-day pass. Student (12-18 years old) admission is $1. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. (Admission is cash only. The dealers take plastic.); Club exhibits will feature Jade and petrified wood. Metro State University hosts rock identification educational experience. Door prizes, two grand prizes, grab bag sales, children’s activity table, demonstrations, and the silent auction are ongoing. Our dealers have everything for rockhounds; contact Nancy Howerter, (970) 206-9569; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org
24-26—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 62nd Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show; Rock Rollers Club of Spokane WA; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8; Seniors and Military $7; Scouts in uniform and Children 12 and under FREE; Dealers, showcases, children’s activities and door prizes! Admission good all weekend Free Parking See us on Facebook: Spokane Rock Rollers Gem Mineral & Jewelry show; contact Steve Koon; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rockrollers.org
24-26—CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission, all ages; The 3rd Annual Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing, learning about and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more; contact Peggy J Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.facebook.com/events/941764213213343/?ref=newsfeed
24-26—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
25-26—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 Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; We will feature vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, fossil dig, spin the gem wheel, door prizes, awesome displays, and more; contact Joe Rodriguez; Email: [email protected]
25-26—CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark County Gem and Mineral Show; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors 55 and older $4, kids (6 to 14) $1, Scouts in uniform free; Door prizes, gem and mineral dealers with lapidary items, jewelry, beads, rock slabs, gem and mineral specimens. We have a fluorescent display, kids games, silent auction for kids and adults; contact Vicky Waltz, (330) 862-2162; Email: [email protected]
25-26—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Wysox Vol. Fire Hall, 111 Lake Road, PO Box 224; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults – $3, Students – $1, Under 8 free; Special exhibit by Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, fluorescent mineral program, kids mini-mine, geode cutting, dealers selling minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry; contact Bob McGuire, (570) 928-9238; Email: uvbob1[email protected]; Website: www.chehannarocks.com
25-26—FERNDALE, WASHINGTON: 61st Annual Rock and Gem Show; Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club; Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors and displays on hand; contact Wes Gannaway; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mtbakerrockclub.org
25-26—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission, Goodwill donations appreciated; Please join us for our 52nd Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil & Mineral Show. Tons of kids activities, Speakers throughout the weekend, Vendors in beautiful minerals, fossils, gems & jewelry, Club displays, Demonstrations & our Amazing Fluorescent Display; contact Laurie A Trocke, (608) 935-0597; Email: [email protected]; Website: Badgerrockclub.org
25-26—TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, S Broadway St @ Hyde; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Rough & Finished Rock, Slabs, Cabs, Beads, Jewelry, Petrified Wood, Fossils. Field Trips, Presentations, Demos. Gold and Sapphire Panning. Wheel of Fortune. Family Friendly. Door Prizes; contact Dan Lorimier, (575) 740-2927; Email: [email protected]; Website: scrags.org
25-26—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; LU Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 per adult, $2 kids 12 and under. Scouts in uniform free; Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits. Kids mineral corner and fossil dig with free giveaways.Scouting merit badge information available. Food and door prizes throughout both days; contact Douglas M Klieger, (610) 316-8052; Email: [email protected]; Website: phillyrocks.org
March 2023-April 2023
31-2—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 Adults. Kids 12 and Under Free. Veterans/Military/First Responders $1 off regular admission. One admission good for all 3 days; Free Parking. 24,500 sf of fabulous vendors including jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, beads, minerals, rough, fossils and more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
31-2—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Lane County Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
31-2—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Bldg, NC Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Club areas – Hospitality with grab bags, free magazines, membership and raffle prize tickets, Geode of club purchased geodes, cut open, Silent Auction for both children and adults of minerals, fossils and jewelry and Demonstration with artists wire wrapping, making gem trees and cutting stones; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: [email protected]; Website: tarheelclub.org
April 2023
1-2—ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA: Show; Dales Rocks & More; Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St NW; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; $1 Adults / 14 and under Free with Adult; Come & enter an exciting world where artisans are showing their one-of-a-kind pieces! We are coming together to present unique Rocks, crafts and collections! It is amazing; contact Dale Fure, (612) 708-82; Email: [email protected]
1-2—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; FL State Fairgrounds – Special Events Center, 4800 US 301, Enter through MLK Jr. entrance; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10 at the door, $8 if purchased in advance through club website; Parking is free. ATM out front. Inside event with A/C. Concession stand. Over 63 vendors, offering rough, slabbed, cabbed, rocks, geodes, minerals, crystals, jewelry, and fittings. A special kids section with: a sluice, rock IDing, blacklights, microscope, cornhole and rock painting; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 684-2039; Email: [email protected]; Website: tampabayrockclub.org
1-2—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Lancaster Event Center (Lincoln Room), 84th Street and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 per adult or $11 2-day pass Children under 11 and with paid adult – FREE; Youth booth, dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent display, and a FREE Nebraska Gem Dig. Over 4,000 free parking spaces. Bring the postcard or advertisement or canned food for the Food Bank of Lincoln and receive $1 off admission; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/
1-2—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Morris Center at Joe Freeman Coliseum, 723 AT&T Center Parkway Gate E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Seniors & Military $3 Kids over 7 $1; 61ST Annual Fiesta of Gems Silent Auction, Make a Cab, Lucky Wheel, 26 dealers, fun for the entire family, Parking $5; contact R A Bowie, (830) 387-1766; Email: [email protected]; Website: swgms.org
1-2—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Building, 110 N. Mt. Olive Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3. Children under 10, free; Arkansas Rocks! is our theme, with rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry galore. Kids Corner area features childrens activities. Educational displays featuring club members findings. Lapidary Demonstrations to show how rocks are cut and polished. Silent auction and door prizes all day; contact DeLane Cox, (479) 254-0894; Email: [email protected]; Website: Facebook: NWAGMS
1-2—SWEET HOME, OREGON: 73rd Annual Sweet Home and Mineral Show; Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults – .50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Displays by skillful artisans and devoted hobbyists. Demonstrations by lapidary artists, such as cabochon creation, wire wrapping, flint knapping, and geode preparation. Vendors offer a wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils and slabs. Activities for adults include raffles and door prizes; contact Ed Anderson, (541) 451-2740; Email: [email protected]
1-2—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St, 530 Timber Dr; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Please check with club for admission details; Rocks, Gems, Fossils, Jewelry. Childrens Area. Free Parking. Silent Auction. Door Prizes. Raffle Prizes. Mineral identification available; contact Frank Edward Lavin, (815) 222-8197; Email: [email protected]
1-2—CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; Adults $5, kids 12 & under free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Free parking, free mineral specimen for kids, Door Prize Drawings, Exhibits, Food available onsite. CVMC is a non-profit educational organization; contact Barbara Meyer, (978) 394-3144; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cvmineralclub.org
7-9—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
7-9—OGDEN, UTAH: 70th Gemstone Junction Rock and Gem Show; Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center, Weber County Fairgrounds, 1000 N 1200 W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; (Donation) Adults $5; Students 12 – 18 $3; Children under 12 free with an adult; EXPLORE: Wheel of Fortune, gem search, touch & See area with rock specimens, visit dinosaur park fossil experts, buy a grab bag, watch lapidary demonstrations, see Mr. Bones walking dinosaur puppets VISIT: OVER 25 DEALERS selling Fossils, Rocks, Minerals, Gold, Jewelry, Beads, Gemstones, Supplies; contact Margie Miller, (385) 205-9187; Website: goldenspikegem.org
7-9—PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 Mobile Hwy, 9016 122nd Av; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responders $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 20,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
8-9—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; We’ll have a large raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and delicious food, as well as mineral specimens, rough lapidary, jewelry and much other rock-related items; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: [email protected]; Website: mariposagemclub.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—RICKREALL, OREGON: WAMS River of Gems 66th annual rock show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person 18 and older, 17 and younger are free; There will be dealers, demonstrators, display cases, silent auctions, oral auction, a fluorescent exhibit, and games for the kids; contact Ken Stubenrauch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.WAMSI.net
14-16—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 adults, kids 12 and under free; Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Table, Show and Tell, Demonstrations, Show Case Displays, Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone and more; contact Roberta Chase, (801) 541-7569; Email: [email protected]
14-16—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd, 9016 122nd Av; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and Under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all 3 days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough rocks and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
15-16—ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Atascadero Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Trafic Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Contact the club for admission information; contact Kim Noyes; Email: [email protected]; Website: slrockhounds.org
15-16—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 57th Annual Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Idaho Falls Recreation Center, Corner of Memorial Drive and B Street, 520 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3, Children under 12 free; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and mineral specimens to finished jewelry, several kids’ activities (a sand dig, thunder egg hunt, wheel of fortune, etc.), demonstrations by several club members, and the show cases filled by our members, most vendors, and the club itself. Food available; contact Tom Strong, (337) 384-6820; Email: [email protected]; Website: ifrockhounds.com
15-16—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Children 18 and under free; Educational displays, rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Fluorescent displays, silent auctions, raffle, spin-n-win artifacts and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: [email protected]; Website: siesclub.org
16-16—WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Blackhawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Admission is free. Donations appreciated; Iowa Rockhounds: Rock, Mineral and Fossil Collecting! Demonstrations and presentations throughout the day. Flintknapping, faceting, silversmithing, crystals and geodes for sale, hand-crafted jewelry, gems and minerals will be found during the show. Silent Auctions held throughout the day; contact Dave Malm; Email: [email protected]
21-23—YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Yakima Rock and Mineral Club; Central Washington State Fair Park Modern Living Building, 1301 South Fair Avenue; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, $1 off with coupon, Students $2, K – 12 years old free with paying adult; Sparkling Parade of Gems – 2023 – Celebrating our 60th Show. Jewelry Dealers, Children’s Activities, Rock, Mineral & Fossil Dealers, Grab Bags, Wheel of Fortune, Door Prizes, Raffle, Silent Auctions, Special exhibits and displays. Food will be available, Free Parking at Gate #5. There are nearby RV parks; contact Marti Sondgeroth, (509) 910-3484; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.yakimarockclub.com
21-23—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
21-23—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $5; Young People: 13-17: $1; Children 12 and under (with adult): FREE; Wichita’s 69th annual Gem & Mineral show is themed Earth’s Hidden Treasures. April 22 is Education Day; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.wgmsks.org
22-22—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-4; Admission is FREE; Minerals, Original Jewelry, Fossils, Rough & Cut Gemstones Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Free Minerals for Kids; contact Lynne Emery; Email: [email protected]; Website: chesapeakegemandmineral.org
22-23—SANDFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; City of Sanford Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, Kids 6-15 $2, Scouts in uniform Free; Vendors offering minerals, rocks, fossils, beads, gemstones, hand-crafted cabochons and jewelry, etc. Also available; silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cfmgs.org
22-23—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidios Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd, 2028 Tallmadge Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children 7-14 $1. 6 and under and Scouts Free; Our vendors will feature Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, and Jewelry plus supplies. We have lapidary displays, youth activities, demonstrations of lapidary arts and mineral identification. We have geode cracking, silent auction, door prizes, food trucks. Free parking, handicap accessible; contact Evelyn Tryon, Vendor Chair, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]
22-23—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 (2 day pass $8), 12 & Under $2, Scouts in uniform free; Over 50 dealers and exhibitors selling rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, gemstones, opals, beads and jewelry. Kids Areas with gem and fossil dig, geode bowling and Rocks around the Clock. Includes the original Memphis Rock Banquet, a full table display of rocks that look like real food; contact WC McDaniel, (901) 490-3575; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.theearthwideopen. wixsite. com
22-23—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for both days -under 12 free); Minerals, gems, jewelry – over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson
29-30—DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; The Dover ELKS LODGE, 282 Durham Road (Route 108); daily 10-4, daily 10-4; $5 Adults, children under 12 Free (must be accompanied by adult); Large venue with many fine dealers of Gems, Minerals, Jewelry and more. Silent auction every ½ hour and door prize drawing every hour. Rock saws running to open your geode treasures, cabbing demonstrations both days and a Kids Dig area; contact Brian, (207) 606-972; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.senhmc.org/
29-30—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650N. Co. Rd. 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 – Free admission for age 17 and under; Dealers selling minerals, fossils, specimens, jewelry and gems; Demonstrations and displays; Activities for children; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mcgamc.org
29-30—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds, Building 2, 1500 South Oak Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 children 14 and under free with paid adult; Exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping; silent auction; junior activities; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent displays; Geode cracking; tailgating Sunday morning; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com
29-30—WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Silent Auction, Vendors, Demonstrations, Activities for Kids; contact Annette Nelson, (206) 379-3677; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org
29-30—IRVINE, KENTUCKY: Annual show; SE KY Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Club; Estill Co. Schools Central Office, 253 Main St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-3; free; contact David Davis; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mountainmushroomfest.org
29-30—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 59th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Featuring Fluorescent Minerals, Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystals, Amethyst, Books & Rough Rock. Activities for Children. Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: [email protected]
29-30—ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; Free; contact Nancy J. Bird, (562) 697-0636; Email: [email protected]
29-30—ELMA, WASHINGTON: 55th Annual Rock Show; Grays Harbor Rock and Gem Club; Grays Harbor County Fair and Event Center, 43 Elma-McCleary Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free; Silent auction. Kids spin a wheel. Demonstrations. 1/2 hour drawings. Vendors. RV parking; contact Gary Emberley, (360) 533-6196; Email: [email protected]
May 2023
5-6—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Music and Arts Festival, Adams Street and Yucaipa Blvd; Fri. 6-10, Sat. 12-10; FREE; Rock, gem, and jewelry show with 15 dealers, kids activities, geode cracker, store, and raffle. The show is held in conjunction with the city sponsored Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival with kids rides, various artisans, food, and othervendors, music, and beer/wine garden ; contact Lee Peterson; Email: [email protected]
5-7—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
5-7—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, 710 Woodside St; Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-3:30; Free Admission; Kids Spin-N-Win Hourly Door Prizes; contact Emily Nelson, (785) 906-0553; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mcphersongemandmineralclub.org
5-7—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult admission: $5, Children under 12 are free. Scouts, free when in uniform; The 2023 show is bigger — 50,000+ sq. ft. New vendors. Play a game, polish a Petoskey stone, crack open a geode, build a mineral collection, search out fossils, buy some beads. Learn about geology through the many KGMS member displays; hands-on educational activities provided by Western MI University; contact Dave Haas, (269) 625-5909; Email: [email protected]; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org
6-7—KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to All; Rock & Gem and Mineral Show, Indoors, Lots of Free Parking, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Treasure Box Raffle; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Email: [email protected]
6-7—BOULDER CITY, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gems and Mineral Society; Bicentennial Park Gym, 999 Colorado Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; contact Amber Palecek; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.snvgms.org
6-7—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W AVE H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; The Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Clubs Annual show is right around the corner. Our annual show will be held at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. We will have lots of vendors, displays and activities for individuals and families. Please note that dogs are only allowed if they are service animals; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: [email protected]; Website: avgem.weebly.com
6-7—MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Cynthia Kelman, (608) 347-1765; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.heartofwisconsinrocks.com
6-7—WACO, TEXAS: Annual show; Waco Gem And Mineral Club; Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Children 6 and under- Free; Scouts in Uniform- Free; Youth 7 thru 17-$3; All others-$5; contact Roy G. Cooper, (254) 749-9961; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.WacoGemandMineral.org
6-7—TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairground, 207 Boston Road, Rte.1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per person; $5 with card; Children under 12 free; Free parking; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.northshorerock.org
6-7—PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; The Mineralogical Society of N.E. PA; The Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $3, pre-teenagers are free with a paid adult; Gem Mine Sluice, Flintknapping Demonstrations, and a Food Vendor are on site. In the gym are 24 quality rock and mineral dealers. Free items include exhibits and rock samples, programs, geologic literature, door prizes and raffle, and rock and fossil ID. Youngsters get to play in Dino Land; contact George Walko, (570) 200-5987; Email: [email protected]
12-14—MARIETTA , GEORGIA: Annual show; Georgia Mineral Society, Inc.; Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; FREE; Free parking, Demonstrations, Workshops, Door prizes, Student door prize, Silent auctions – high-end pieces every 2 hours Scavenger hunt for kids, prize for completing list; contact Juergen Poppelreuter; Email: [email protected]; Website: gamineral.org/showmain.html
12-14—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission/Free Parking at HI-OCA; Admission to Wholesale Section requires resale credentials; Wholesale closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday; contact Laura Delano; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com
12-14—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
12-14—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. (Route E); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6-Seniors (60+) and youth (12-16) $3-children 11 and under free; Door prizes, silent auctions, Kids Mine, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, geodes, beads and much much more; contact Mary Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: [email protected]; Website: cmrlc.org
12-14—CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; British Columbia Lapidary Society; Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $6; Students: (6-17) $2; Under 6 with Adult: Free; 3 Day Pass: $12; The BC Gem Show is British Columbia’s largest rock and gem show. On the Saturday of our show weekend, we also host the Rocklovers-Round-Up Tailgate Sale, an additional building of dozens of informal sellers; contact Andrew Danneffel, (604) 323-4273; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bclapidary.com
13-14—BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil, and Bead Show – Mother’s Day Weekend; Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 Children under 12 free with adult admission; Gem and Mineral Display Cases featuring Best of Montana and World Wide Specimens; Spectacular Raffle Item; Silent Auctions; 18 Vendors; Garnet Sorting; Club Rocks; contact Linda Johnson, (406) 580-3419; Email: [email protected]
13-14—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society; Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.swgms.org
13-14—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem, & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 S.E. 13th Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults- $2, Children Under 12- $1, Mothers- Free on Sunday (Mothers Day); 80+ Vendors, Lake Superior Agates, Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Jewelry, Displays, Sluicing, Kids Activities including an Agate laced rock pile, Rock & Geode Cutting, Flint Knapping Demonstrations, Rock Wizard, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-1363; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org
13-14—HERMISTON, OREGON: Hatrockhounds Annual Show – Natures Treasures Under Foot; Hatrockhound Gem and Mineral Society; Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC), 1705 East Airport Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 children 12 and under free with an adult; Dealers, displays, kid’s corner, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 571-2593; Email: [email protected]
18-20—LOGAN, UTAH: Annual show; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Events Center, 450 South 500 West; Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-6; Adults – $3 Children 12 and under free – Family $10; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Fabulous Fluoresence, Jewelry, Displays, Educational Exhibits, Demos, Supplies, Vendors, Door Prizes, Concessions. Activities for the kids: Wheel of Fortune, Mystery Bags, and Treasure Hunt; contact Larry Christopherson; Email: crgc.showmanager.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub.com
18-21—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Three Bears LLP; Open Air Lot, 1602 Highlands Road; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free and open to the public; contact Ruth M. Gibson, (828) 369-6341; Email: [email protected]
19-21—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Square, 4145 E 21st 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemfaire.com
19-21—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society; The Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $3; There will be demonstrations of lapidary machines and art including Cabochon making, and faceting. There will be daily presentations by guest speakers on exciting and educational topics related to gems and minerals There will be hourly door prizes and a grand prize at the end of the show; contact Chandra Fox, (706) 982-0402; Email: [email protected]; Website: fgmm.org
19-21—PORTLAND, OREGON: Mt Hood Rock Club’s Rock and Gem Show; Mt Hood Rock Club; Kliever Memorial Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; 30+ Vendors selling: minerals, rocks, beads, jewelry, fossils, and more. Kids corner with games and activities, Raffle prizes, door prizes and hourly prizes, Demonstrations in lapidary & wire wrapping, silent auction table with bargains, displays of fossils, minerals, lapidary etc; contact Darrell Engelhard; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mthoodrockclub.com
20-21—BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids FREE; Mineral booklets for the Kids (complimentary); contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: [email protected]
20-21—WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Building, Hart Park in Wauwatosa, 72nd and State Street (Park Entrance); Sat. 10-4:30; Adults $3 or two for $5, Children Free, Parking Free; Geology Displays Dealer Sales of Gems, Mineral, Fossils, Jewelry Childrens Activities Door Prizes Food Available; contact Paul Schmidt, (414) 771-8668; Email: [email protected]; Website: wigeo.org
20-21—BUTTE, MONTANA: Annual show; Butte Mineral and Gem Club; Butte Civic Center Main Arena, 1340 Harrison Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 Children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult; 38 displays, 18 dealers, a silent auction, and kid’s area; contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 490-5828; Email: [email protected]
26-28—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 16,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals. beads, fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: hrgemshows.com
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
27-28—MONROE, WASHINGTON: 68th Annual Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show; Everett Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Weikel Event Center, 18359 Cascade View Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Crystals and geodes; displays and exhibits; tools and equipment; kids’ activities; silent auction; Club Sales table; hourly door prizes; dealers; and demonstrations. Free Parking; contact Fritz Mack, (425) 232-0809; Website: www.everettrockclub.com
27-28—CANBY, OREGON: 59th Annual Gem and Rock Show – “Rock Jamboree in 2023”; Clackamette Mineral and Gem Corp; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free; Vendors, door prizes, demonstrations, kid’s korner, guess the weight, slabs, raffle, bargain rocks, displays, silent auction, free parking; contact Karen McAllister; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.clackamettegem.org