Rock Shows
January 2020
18-19—YACHATS, OREGON: Annual show; Yachats Agate Festival Planning Committee; Yachats Commons, 4th St & Hwy 101; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers offering agates, gems, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, lectures, and displays; contact Donna Hirschman, 494 Overlook Dr #818, (541) 270-3777; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.yachatsagatefestival.com
18-19—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Lady Bird Johnson Park at the Pavilion, Hwy.16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers, demonstrations, rock cutting, activities for children; contact Frank Rowell, 474 Lost Hollow Rd., Llano, TX 78643, (325) 248-1067; Email: [email protected]; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
24-26—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; The East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 South Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, students and children $1 ; 24th Annual Gemstone and Jewelry Show, with dealers offering minerals, cut and uncut stones, geodes, equipment and supplies, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children ; contact Margaret Kilanski ; Email: [email protected]
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30-10—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road; daily 10-6; Registered businesses free admission, adults $20, no admittance for children under age 14; Exhibitors from more than 26 countries offering minerals, specimens, raw/rough material, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, gemstone décor, beads, cabochons, findings, and tools; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-30; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://jogsshow.com/
31-2—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
February 2020
1-2—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club; Kiwanis Recreation Ctr, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 ($1 off admission coupon on club website and Facebook), free admission for children under 12 accompanied by paid adult; Vendors, cabbing demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Roz Mestre, 1867 Longleaf Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926-____, (321) 431-0159; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.org
8-9—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: 55th Annual ; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; Dealers offering gems, minerals, fossils, demonstrations, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; Email: [email protected]
14-23—INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, Gem & Mineral Building , 82-503 Hwy 111; Fri. 10-10, daily 10-10, daily 10-10, daily 10-10; Adults $11, seniors $10, youth 6-12 $9, free admission for children 5 and under; Dealers offering gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals, beads, geodes, 100+ display cases, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N 8th street, Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/sangorgoniogem
15-16—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children 12 and under, uniformed scouts and active military personnel with ID; Dealers offering jewelry, gems, findings, and supplies, with exhibits, and activities for children; contact Brenda Miguel, 425 Fulton Shipyard Rd., Antioch , CA 94509-0009, (925) 301-6957; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com
15-16—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.; Georgetown Community Center at San Gabriel Park, 445 East Morrow Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, Youth (ages 6-12) $2, free admission for children under 6; 50th annual show, featuring dealers offering gemstones, crystals, jewelry, mineral specimens, geodes, fossils, beads; contact WCGMS Show Chairperson, P.O. Box 422, Georgetown, TX 78627, (512) 516-5575; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.wcgms.org
22-23—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, Mc Cormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 ($1 off admission coupon at www.vjgems.org), free admission for children under 12; 55th Annual Vallejo Gem & Mineral Show, 40 vendors offering jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals, meteorites, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children ; contact Debra Duhon, Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society, P.O. Box 706, Vallejo, CA 94590-0706, (415) 254-1506; Email: [email protected]; Website: vjgems.org
22-23—ALBANY, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York State Academy of Mineralogy & Capital District Mineral Club; New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 12; contact Jared Borelli, (518) 633-163; Email: [email protected]; Website: nysam.org
22-23—PASADENA, TEXAS: Annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Club; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, children (6-12) $3, free admission for children and scouts in uniform; contact Sandra Christiansen; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.clgms.org/page2.html
22-23—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Students $3, Scouts and leaders in uniform $2, free admission for children under 5; More than 25 dealers offering gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary, tools, beads, with demonstrations, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Leslie Lane, 176 Tazan Avenue, Florence, MS 39073-8720, 6013448171; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://missgems.org
22-23—PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: Annual show; Hi-Plains Gem & Mineral Society; Ollie Liner Center, 2000 S Columbia; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, students $1; 58th annual show, vendors offering gems, minerals, beads, demonstrations, jewelry, displays, and activities for children; contact Bobby and Kitty Shipman, 1616 Ennis St., Plainview, TX 79072, (806) 685-3748; Email: [email protected]
22-23—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for children 12 and under; contact Brent Stewart, (208) 342-1151; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://idahogemclub.com/
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27-1—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Oregon Agate and Mineral Society; OMSI Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 SE Water Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; Rocks, minerals, finished materials, lapidary, jewelry, displays, no vendors, activities for children; contact Ken Thistle, (360) 891-808; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.oregonagate.org
28-1—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
28-1—JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Morocco Shrine Convention Center, 3800 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
28-1—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Semi-annual spring show featuring dealers selling agates, fossils, gems, beads, cabochons, crystals, geodes, rock slabs, and jewelry; wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations; mineral specimen identification, displays, and activities for children; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mingusgem.club
29-1—DES PLAINES , ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, seniors $2, students w/ID $1, free admission for children under 12 accompanied by an adult; Dealers selling gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, with exhibits, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Frank Lavin, 9942 MONTROSE AVE, SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176, 815-222-8197; Email: [email protected]
29-1—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th Ave NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Fun for the entire family — explore demonstrations, dealer offerings and displays of rocks, gems, and fossils, with activities (Rockosaurus rides!) for children; contact Susan Gardner; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org
29-1—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Apache Junction Rock an Gem Club; Skyline High School, 845 S Crismon Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, students with ID $1, free admission for children under 12; Dealers selling rocks, gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, jewelry supplies, rare and unusual crystals, with demonstrations, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Tom Mortensen, (480) 620-8178; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.ajrockclub.com/
March 2020
6-8—NEWARK , CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Cost of admission TBD; Auction 2 p.m. Saturday ; contact Beth Farmer, PO Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 887-9007; Email: [email protected]; Website: MGSCV.org
6-8—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: 62nd Annual Rock and Mineral Show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Armory, 2950 Taylor Way; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $1, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors offering a variety of minerals, gems, rocks, and lapidary, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Rose Jackson, (503) 349-7418; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tvgc.org
6-8—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
7-8—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults $6, seniors $5, children (12-16) $4, and free admission for scouts in uniform and children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; Vendors offering minerals, rocks, lapidary pieces, fossils, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Elaine Kipp , 410-392-6826; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.delminsociety.net
7-8—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; A southern California tradition for 58 years, featuring more than 15 vendors, 50 exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Richard Slyker, CA; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.vgms.org
7-8—BIG SPRING, TEXAS: Annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fair Barn, 2900 Old State Hwy 80; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Dealers offering minerals, jewelry, beads, rough rocs, slabs, geode cutting, demonstrations, activities for children; contact Lola Lamb, 2200 Cecilia, Big Spring, TX 79720, (528) 732-3; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/bigspringprospectorsclub/
7-8—ROBSTOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society; RMB Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd, Exhibit Hall A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, free admission for scouts in uniform and children under 12; 58th annual show, with vendors selling rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and minerals, lapidary materials, exhibits, demonstrations, and fluorescent display, and activities for children; contact Russell Wheeler, POBox 60781, Corpus Christi, TX 78466, 361-944-7877; Email: [email protected]; Website: gcgms.org
7-8—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society; O’Connor Fieldhouse, 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for children 11 and under; Dealers, demonstrators, fluorescence display, activities for children; contact Darell Ehlers, 1301 Anderson Corner Rd, Parma , ID 83660; Email: [email protected]; Website: OwyheeRocks.com
7-8—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East King County Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Walter Filson, 10116 125th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033, (763) 232-2963; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.eastkingco.org/
7-8—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central Connecticut; Maloney High School, 121 Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, free admission for children 12 and under; 19 dealers selling gems, minerals, jewelry, fossil, meteorites, crystal; with educational exhibits, beads, lapidary supplies; demonstrations and activities for children; contact Tom Benedict, LMSCC, P.O. Box 476, Meriden, CT 06450; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.LMSCC.org
12-15—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Show and sale; The Deming Gem & Mineral Society,Inc.; SW New Mexico Fairgrounds, 4200 Raymond Reed Blvd; daily 9-5; admission is free; 55th annual Rochound Roundup, guided field trips, vendors offering jewelry, gemstones, equipment, demonstrations, activities for children; contact Marilyn Page, P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88031, (575) 544-9019; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.thedgmsclub
13-15—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
13-15—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells Rock Hound Tailgate, Stoddard Wells and Bell Mountain Roads, Cross St. Dale Evans Parkway; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; Slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough, jewelry, activities for children, auction; contact Ruben Martinez, 15056-B Seventh Street, Victorville, CA 92395, (760) 490-8263; Email: [email protected]; Website: vvgmc.org
13-15—AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Augusta Gem and Mineral Society; Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society; Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4 (weekend pass $6), free admission for children under 12 accompanied by a paying adult; Member display cases, demonstrations, dealers selling geodes, silver, jewelry, gemstones, cabochons, crystals, minerals, fossils, meteorites, and activities for children; contact Richard McNutt, GA; Email: [email protected]; Website: Agams.club
13-15—COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Annual show; Karmic Beads & Gems; Verde Valley Fairgrounds, 800 E Cherry St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission, bring a pet related item, food, toys, beds to donate to the animal shelter and receive a free raffle ticket; More than 15 vendors offering gems, jewelry, lapidary, beads, activities for children; contact Jennifer Mecias, 619-261-8765; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/549692335603373
13-15—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Wholesale and retail show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 (2-day pass $10, 3-day pass $14), ages 5-12 $3, free admission for children age 4 and under; 60 dealers, lectures, demonstrations, exhibits, scholarship benefit auction – 7 p.m. Saturday, activities for children; contact Mark Sherwood, PO Box 436, Oak Grove, MO 64075, (816) 690-3773; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kcgemshow.org
13-15—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins RockHounds; Larimer County Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle, McKee Building —The Ranch; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4 (3-day pass $7), student (12-18) $1, free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; Dealers selling ore-grade specimens, fine jewelry, beads and rockhounding equipment, club exhibits with a theme of “Copper and New World Minerals,” rock identification services provided by Metro State University, demonstrations, activities for children; contact Nancy Howerter, (970) 218-2356; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org
14-14—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 71st Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; free admission; View minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, rough rock, references, geodes, lapidary art and jewelry, first table closes at 6:30 p.m., activities for children; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.chicagorocks.org
14-15—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 North Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children under 12 and military personnel; Educational and interactive show with 45 dealers offering minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, tools and equipment, meteorites, with 60 exhibits including Tethys Ocean Project, speakers, a fluorescent room, gem identification, hands-on kids activities – including an animatronic dinosaur; contact Terry McMillin, (209) 484-4416; Website: http://www.turlockgemshow.com
14-15—NAPLES, FLORIDA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Naples Italian American Club, 7035 Airport Pulling Rd. N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals, jewelry repair and demonstrations; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
14-15—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society; San Antonio Event Center, 8111 Meadow Leaf Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, military and seniors $3, students $1; 26 dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auction supporting university scholarships, activities for children; contact Robert Bowie, 1324 Kings Point Drive, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, (830) 387-1766; Email: [email protected]; Website: SWGMS.ORG14-15—VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Hastings Centre Rockhounds; Hastings Community Centre, 3096 East Hastings Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Donations accepted; Dealers and club member selling jewelry, rocks, gems, beads, and fossils; demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Sante Gasparin, BC, (604) 805-0623; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.hastingscentrerockhounds.com/
14-15—FILER, IDAHO: 70th Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fair Grounds, 215 Fair Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children 12 and under if accompanied by an adult; 12 dealers, displays by Herrett’s Museum, Hagerman Fossil Beds, Magic Valley Gold Panning Club, demonstrations, exhibits, geodes, activities for children; contact Chris Funk, (208) 539-5369; Email: [email protected]
14-15—WEST BEND, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society (KMGS); Washington County Fair Park & Convention Center, 3000 Hwy PV; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for military personnel, scouts, 4-H members in uniform, and children under 12; Dealers offering a variety of rocks, fossils, minerals, and jewelry, geological and earth science displays, demonstrations, artifacts, fluorescent display, activities for children; contact John M Rettler, 1921 West Sumner Street, Rubicon, WI 53078, (262) 617-0022; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kmgsrocks.com
14-15—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Annual show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 free admission for children junior high age and younger; Vendors offering a wide variety of items, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Lloyd Fager, (608) 436-0780; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://rockchucks.org/
20-22—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers specializing in gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites and artifacts from North Carolina and around the world will be offered; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, 8287794501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americanrockhound.com
20-22—PORTLAND, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
20-22—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Friday: Adults $2, Saturday and Sunday Adults $5, free admission for children 13 and under; Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Expo, including mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, with displays and exhibits, and activities for children; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 850-7524; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agmc.info
20-22—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Annual show; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Dealers offering minerals, jewelry, rough rocks, petrified wood, opals, gems, references, lapidary equipment, fluorescence display, demonstrations, activities for children; contact Keith Fackrell, (801) 592-0410; Email: [email protected]; Website: timprocks.weebly.com
20-22—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 15 when accompanied by a paying adult; Gem dealers from near and far selling crystals, fossils, beads, jewelry, geodes, minerals, gems and rocks from all over the world. ; contact Damian; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
20-22—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center, 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, seniors $2, students $1, free admission for children 5 and under; Three days of silent auctions, dealers offering gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; demonstrations, exhibits, and displays, and activities for children; contact Sally Hoskin, PO Box 633, Michigan Center, MI 49254, (517) 522-3396; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://mgmsrockclub.com/annual-show.htm
l21-21—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show; Tellus Science Museum; Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Dr.; Sat. 8:30-5; Members: $30, Non-members: $40; Tellus Mineral Symposium 2020, featuring speakers discussing building a collection, valuing your collection, organizations of collectors, and going out in the field to collect. Prepaid reservation required; contact Asia Johnson, 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120, (770) 606-57; Email: [email protected]; Website: tellusmuseum.org
21-22—GAITHERSBURG , MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County MD; Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St, Building 6; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $6 (visit www.glmsmc.com to download a coupon for $1 off admission), free admission for children 11 and under and scouts in uniform; More than 40 exhibits, 20 dealers, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral tent, activities for children ; contact Show Chairman, PO Box 444, Gaithersburg, MD 20884; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.glmsmc.com
21-22—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem and Mineral Club; Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Dealers offering minerals, fossils, beads, stone carvings, gems, lapidary rough and artisan jewelry, and activities for children; contact Georgina Silva, P.O. Box 443, Lemoore, CA 93245; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://lemooregemandmineralclub.org
21-22—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children 12 and under, active military and dependents, veterans, and first responders with valid ID; View a large display of petrified wood, arrowheads, displays, demonstrations; contact Missy Fox, 16344 Shady View Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032, (408) 356-7711; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.scvgms.org
21-22—MISSOULA, MONTANA: 26th Annual Rock and Gem Show; Hellgate Mineral Society; Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 North Reserve St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free ; contact Neil Maier, (406) 546-6013; Email: [email protected]
21-22—ANTHEM, ARIZONA: Annual show; Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club; The Anthem School, 41020 N Freedom Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults $4, Seniors and children over 12 $3, free admission for children under 12; Rocks, jewelry, fluorescents, geodes, mineral identification, activities for children; contact Ed Winbourne, 34807, 32nd Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85086, (978) 460-1528; Email: [email protected]; Website: dmrmc.com
21-22—WHEATON, ILLINOIS: Annual show; ESCONI Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois; Dupage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers selling minerals, fossils, gems, and jewelry; with demonstrations, auctions, exhibits, and activities for children ; contact Dianna Lord, 1327 Churchill, Schaumburg, IL 60195, (224) 735-9894; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.esconi.org
27-28—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Club; Pontotoc Country Agri-Plex, 1710 North Broadway; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; Features various demonstrations, displays, fluorescent minerals, fossils, lapidary, and jewelry, and an educational booth hosted by the Oklahoma Geological Survey ; contact Bobby Freeman; Email: [email protected]
27-29—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Rock Rollers Club of Spokane; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, seniors and military personnel $5, free admission for children 12 and under and scouts in uniform; More than 40 vendors offering gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, crystals, with demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Mike Shaw, (509) 251-1574; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rockrollers.org
27-29—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Indiana State Fairgrounds Agriculture / Horticulture Building, 1202 East 38th Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults (18 and older) $7, children ages 11-17 $2, free admission for children 10 and under; Note: A new show date, featuring dealers selling gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, meteorites, cutting materials, findings, tools and equipment, activities for children; contact Alan Koch, 6956 East Broad Street Suite #105, Columbus, OH 43213-1517, (614) 537-9304; Email: [email protected]
27-29—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr. SE , #A; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for law enforcement, youth groups, scouts in uniform, and children 12 and under; 50th annual show, held in association with the annual Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. convention, 24 vendors with a variety of specimens; contact Rick Glover, (828) 446-7633; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://cvgmc.com/SpecialEvents.html
27-29—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire ; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Exhibitors offering various minerals and rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and crystals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
27-29—BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: Annual show; Rock Hobby Club of Greater St. Louis; Machinists Hall, 12365 St. Charles Rock Road; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for scouts in uniform and children 12 and under; Vendors, exhibitors, demonstrators; contact Roy Hurlburt, 2942 Piney Pointe Dr, St Louis, MO 63129, (314) 303-7218; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://rocksrulestl.com/
27-29—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Retail show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 (Special Friday preview $10 – good for all three days), free admission for youth under 18 when accompanied by an adult; Friday Preview Night features special deals and a door prize, with a more than four-foot amethyst geode, raffles, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Jane Volk, 3133 Dale Hollow Rd, Lexington, KY 40515, (859) 351-3323; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://bggamc.homestead.com/Lexington-Rock-Gem-and-Jewelry-Show.html
28-29—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center – Rock County Fair Grounds, 1301 Craig Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free will donation; 50th annual show, “All That Glitters” theme, with vendors offering minerals, rocks, gems, fossils, and lapidary jewelry, displays, speakers, demonstrations, fluorescent tent, and activities for children; contact Laurie Trocke; Email: [email protected]; Website: badgerrockclub.org
28-29—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, seniors (60+) $5, visit www.rockrollers.com/show for a discount coupon for admission, free admission for children 12 and under; parking $10; More than 60 vendors offering a variety of materials, demonstrations, displays, and free mineral and gem identification, and activities for children; contact James Hutchings; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.rockrollers.com/show.html
28-29—BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mt Baker Rock and Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Field House, 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; contact Wes Gannaway, 360-384-4209; Email: [email protected]
28-29—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock and Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Exposition Center, 4400 6th. St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults $3.00, Students (12-18) $1.00, free admission for children under 12 and youth groups with leaders; Theme of this year’s show, “Meteorites, The Earth’s Oldest Rocks,” includes exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, educational programs, activities for children; contact Marv Houg, 1820 30th.St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319) 350-943, 3193509435; Email: [email protected]; Website: cedarvalleyrockclub.org
28-29—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club, Inc.; Wysox Volunteer Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 Lake Road ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, students $1, free admission for children under 8; Special exhibits, fluorescent show, dealers selling minerals, fossils, lapidary, gems and jewelry, activities for children; contact Bob McGuire, 224 Church St., Lopez, PA 19628, (570) 928-9238; Email: [email protected]; Website: chehannarocks.com
28-29—HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Hadley Farms Meeting House, Hampton Village Barn Shops, 41 Russell St.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults $5, free admission for scouts in uniform, children 12 and under accompanied with a paying adult; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, gems, rocks, fossils, with exhibits, activities for children; contact Helen Rodak, Hadley; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.westernmassmineralshow.com
28-29—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; Adults $7, kids 12 and under $2, free admission for uniformed scouts ; Dealers selling fossils, minerals, gems, with exhibits, speakers, activities for children; contact Douglas M Klieger; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.philamineralsociety.org
28-29—POCATELLO, IDAHO: Annual show; South East Idaho Gem and Mineral Society; Bannock County Fair Grounds, 10588 Fairground Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; Features vendors, with demonstrations, displays, auctions, activities for children; contact Val Wuthrich, (208) 720-8239; Email: [email protected]
28-29—CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark County Ohio Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Ohio Fair Grounds, 305 Wertz Ave. ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors 55+ $4, children age 6-14 $1, and free admission for scouts in uniform; contact Jeffrey Storz; Website: https://www.facebook.com/SCOGMC/
28-29—TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Various rough and polished stones for sale, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Nancy Pekarek, 2122 W. 233rd Street, Torrance, CA 90501, (310) 561-8152; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://southbaylapidaryandmineralsociety.com
April 2020
3-3—ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; British Columbia Lapidary Society; Central Fraser Valley Fairgrounds, 32470 Haida Drive; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 (3-day pass $12),students (6-17) $2, free admission for children under 6, when accompanied by an adult; Dealers selling various minerals, rock, gems, and more, demonstrations, exhibits, displays, a special presentation by speaker Bob Jones, of Rock & Gem magazine, activities for children; contact Maureen Parsley; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bclapidary.com
3-5—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Kerr Scott Bldg.; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, free admission for children 14 and under; Dealers offering gems, minerals, rocks, with grab bags, demonstration area with gem trees, displays, activities for children; contact Cyndy Hummel, 10609 Chelsea Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-6220; Email: [email protected]; Website: tarheelclub.org
4-5—COLUMBUS, OHIO: Annual show; Columbus Rock and Mineral Society, Licking County Rock and Mineral; Northland Performing Arts Center, 4411 Tamarack Blvd., ; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, seniors 60+ $6, youth (6-15} $3, free admission for children under 6 , teachers, scouts and 4-H members in uniform with identification; 28 vendors, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, lectures, and activities for children; contact Craig W Kramer, 628 Sanbridge Circle, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 436-4511; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.columbusrockandmineralsociety.org/
4-5—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc.; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, free admission for children 18 and under; Dealers selling gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, with demonstrations, exhibits, auctions, fluorescent display, activities for children; contact Michael Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 367-0046; Email: [email protected]; Website: siescub.org
4-5—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, free admission for children under 12; Vendors, 40 displays, demonstrations in lapidary, silversmithing, wire wrap, and beading, fluorescent tent, and activities for children; contact Dan Ellis, Sparks, NV 89434, (775) 229-4420; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.renorockhounds.com
4-5—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Maplewood Rock and Gem Club 5th Annual Spring Sale; Maplewood Rock and Gem Club; Maplewood Rock and Gem Clubhouse, 8802 196th Street SW.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Mary Ann Collins; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.maplewoodrockclub.com/
4-5—ORANGE, CONNETICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Amity Middle School, 100 Ohman Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; 47th annual gathering, with more than 20 vendors offering minerals, gems, fossils, and jewelry; contact Art Doyle; Email: [email protected]; Website: newhavenmineralclub.org
4-5—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 63rd Annual Rock and Mineral Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free admission (donations appreciated); Local and regional dealers, with demonstrations, displays (including fluorescent minerals), activities for children; contact Dean Burkhart, (541) 744-1919; Email: [email protected]
4-5—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Paradise Gem and Mineral Club; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, 2357 Fair Street; Sat. 9-5; Adults $4, free admission for children 12 and under; Celebrating the club’s 70th birthday! Show theme is “From the Fire, We Rise,” features vendors, displays, and activities for children; contact Trish Haggerty, 15267 Northlake Rd, Magalia, CA 95954, (530) 966-5112; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ParadiseGem.org
4-5—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society; The EXPO – Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1 Penninger Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, seniors $3, students $2; Dealers selling a variety of materials, with demonstrations, displays, exhibits, silent auction, activities for children, all proceeds enable the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society to provide education in earth sciences and maintain the Crater Rock Museum; contact Liz Ellingson; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.craterrock.com
10-12—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society; Nation Guard Armory, 2809 South Fern Creek Ave.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, children $2; Annual show, visit www.crmgs.org for coupon to save $1 on admission; contact gordon oakley, 5032 Lido Street
10-12—OGDEN, UTAH: 69th Gemstone Junction and NFMS Show; Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N 1200 W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, ages 12-18 $2, free admission for children under 12; More than 25 dealers, with demonstrations, exhibits, rock identification, silent auction, activities for children; contact Margie Miller, (385) 205-9187; Email: [email protected]pikegem.org; Website: www.goldenspikegem.org
11-12—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children 14 and under; Dealers selling gems, minerals, gold, rock rough, slabs, jewelry, supplies with a silent auction, geode cutting, speakers, demonstrations, and admission to the California State Mining and Mineral Museum is free during the show; contact Meredith Meehan, CA
11-12—ABILENE, TEXAS: Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Convention Center, 1100 North 6th Street and Pine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, children 6-12 $2; Dealers selling jewelry, specimens, beads, lapidary, with demonstrations, silent auction, activities for children ; contact Linda Walker, P.O. BOX 206, Hawley, TX 79525, (325) 721-4477; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.new.calichetimes.com/page13.html
17-19—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire ; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Vendors offering fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, and minerals, jewelry repair and cleaning, demonstrations and displays; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
17-19—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Salt Lake County Equestrian Park and Event Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, lapidary, demonstrations, displays, activities for children; contact Roberta Chase, (801) 541-7569; Email: [email protected]; Website: wasatchgemsociety.com
17-19—RICKREALL, OREGON: 66th Annual Rock and Gem Show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children under 11; Dealers, demonstrators, display cases, auctions, a fluorescent exhibit, and activities for children; contact Mimi Surgeon, (503) 602-9405; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.WAMSI.net
18-19—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, free admission for children 12 and under with a paying adult; More than 40 displays, dealers offering gems, minerals, fossils, and jewelry, demonstrations, fluorescent displays, tailgating on Sunday morning, and activities for children; contact Larry Hulstrum, 5093088312; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com/
18-19—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 56th Gem and Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral; City Recreation Center, Memorial and B Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and minerals to lapidary jewelry, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Nicole Strong, 208-768-7953; Email: nicole[email protected]; Website: www.ifrockhounds.com
18-19—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $12, free admission for children under 12; Contra Costa Crystal Fair, over 35 vendors of gems, minerals, jewelry; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
24-26—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Fairgrounds Pavilion, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, seniors and students $1, free admission for children 11 and under; 35th annual gem and mineral show, vendors offering a wide variety of material, exhibits, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Janet Fields, (541) 415-1720; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://roguegemandgeology.org/
24-26—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire ; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 (all-weekend access); Vendors offering fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, and minerals, jewelry repair and cleaning, demonstrations and displays; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
24-26—YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: 59th Parade of Gems – A Blast From the Past – 40 Years After Mt. St. Helens Blew; 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 (save $1 with coupon), students $2, free admission for children 12 and under accompanied by paying adult; Dealers selling jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, with silent auctions, activities for children; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 2013 South 41st Avenue, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401, 5099103484; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.yakimarockclub.com/
24-26—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Boulevard; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $5, youth (13-17) $1, free admission for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult; Special offerings for children include: Friday, April 24 is Education Day, wherein children will learn how to identify rocks and minerals and have the opportunity to enjoy a junior rock pile, gem hunt, and gem wheel; plus dealers from across the U.S. will be selling rocks, gems, minerals all three days; contact Peggy Maggard, 8318 SE Highway 77, Leon, KS 67074, (316) 742-3746; Email: [email protected]; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.org
25-26—KENT, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Market; Kent Commons Community Center, 525 4th Ave N.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3, free admission for children under 12 and seniors over 65; More than 60 dealers offering crystals, minerals, gems, beads, fossils, and art; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CGMMkent20; contact Michelle Ferris, 117 East Louisa Street, PMB 169, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 582-9157; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystallographygems.com
25-26—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Avenue H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; More than 30 vendors, daily field trips, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.avgem.weebly.com
25-26—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio And Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors (+55) and students 15+ $4, children (7-14) $1, free admission for scouts and military in uniform and children 6 and under; More than 30 vendors with minerals, rocks, cut stones, agates and jaspers, beads, fossils, jewelry, tools and supplies, displays, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.summitlapidaryclub.com
25-26—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Annette Nelson or Sue Fox; Email: [email protected]; Website: westseattlerockclub.org
25-26—FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: Show and sale; The Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, Inc. (FOMS); Littel Community Center, 12 Munsonhurst Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, children (ages 6-16) $4; Indoor and outdoor sales of minerals, rocks, jewelry, crystals, gems, beads and fossils; contact Gavin Hannah; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.fomsnj.org/Events.aspx
25-26—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Show theme: “Inspiration Unearthed,” 63rd Annual Tournament of Gems, featuring gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry displays, dealers, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Ellen Ferrell, President, (727) 512-0381; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.pasadenalapidary.org
25-26—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Exposition Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers selling jewelry, gemstones, minerals, agates and geodes, fossils and petrified wood, rock art, beads, supplies, crystals, books, fluorescent minerals display, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Paul Tubbs, 619 Van Buren Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703, (715) 834-5747; Email: [email protected]
25-26—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 (2-day pass $8), students (12 and under) $2, free admission for scouts in uniform; Dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, The MAGS Rock Banquet display — a table full of rocks that look like real food, activities for children, including geode bowling; contact WC McDaniel, 2038 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, (901) 490-3575; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.theearthwideopen.com
25-26—ELMA, WASHINGTON: 52nd Annual Rock and Gem Show; Grays Harbor Gem and Geology; Grays Harbor County Fair and Event Center, 43 Elma-McCleary Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers offering wide variety of specimens, demonstrations, auctions, activities for children; contact Gary Emberley, 624 Faimont Place, Aberdeen, WA 98520, 3605336196; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.facebook.com/GraysHarborGeologyandGem/
25-26—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem and Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N County Rd. 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children; Sales, demonstrations, free identification services; contact Dewey Buck; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://mcgamc.org/
26-26—WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; Show theme: “Iowa Rockhounds – Something for Everyone,” vendors selling rocks, minerals, and fossils, with presentations, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Dave Malm; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.blackhawkgemandmineralclub.com/