Rock Shows
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE COVID 19 CRISIS
MANY IF NOT ALL OF THE ROCK SHOWS MAYBE CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.
Please contact the show’s organizers before making travel plans.
BE SAFE OUT THERE!
October 2020
2-4—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn ; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg. , 300 San Pedro; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; 60 dealers offering mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, and equipment; contact Amy Penn, 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE, ABQ, NM 87110, (505) 203-1900; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show
2-4—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41); daily 10-5, daily 10-5, daily 10-5; Adults $5 ($1 off with mention of this listing); Gems, crystals, minerals, rocks, and jewelry for sale; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota 34236, (941) 954-02; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.frankcoxproductions.com
3-3—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 10th Annual Members Rock, Gem and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville Co. Fairgrounds, South of Sandy Downs Racetrack; Sat. 9-5; Adults $3, free admission for children 12 and under; Club members will be selling unique jewelry, unusual rough and polished rocks, slabs, minerals, gemstones, lapidary supplies, and fossils; contact Bill Thielbahr, (208) 524-0139; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.ifrockhounds.com/
3-4—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission, donations welcome; Dealers selling minerals, gemstones, fossils, and jewelry, demonstrations, displays, activities for children; contact Steven Streich, Steven’s Rocks & Gifts, 134 Main Street, Marshall, WI 53559, 608-655-1011; Email: [email protected]; Website: wwwstevensrockshop.com
3-4—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School – Gymnasium, 1605 7th Street NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Rough, slabs, polished cabs, minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment, jewelry, demonstrator, club displays and activities for children.; contact Brian Murril ; Email: [email protected]; Website: Website: https://www.marysvillerockclub.com
9-11—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena , 802 N 1st St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Adults $3, free admission for children under 13; Outdoor show with vendors selling rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabs, gold panning, scavenger hunt and rock painting; contact Lara Serbin, 11442 S Wilson Ln, Goodyear, AZ 85338, (602) 405-2926; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/
9-11—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children 16 and under; Vendors selling custom-faceted gemstone, beads, crystals, minerals, fossils, and displays of two rock and mineral societies, and a graduate gemologist available on-site for appraisals; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
10-11—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $12, free admission for children under 12; More than 35 dealers for the Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystalfair.com
10-11—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Frank Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, youth (13-17) $2, free admission for children under 13; 51st Annual Show and also 2020’s South Central Federation Convention and Meeting, with 13 vendors, and various activities for participants; contact Lois Ruth Rolston, 106 Ottoway Drive, Temple, TX 76501; Email: [email protected]
10-11—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Vendors selling minerals, gemstones, and jewelry, gem identification by a certified gemologist, displays, demonstrations; contact Maudie Bailey, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (520) 249-1541; Email: [email protected]; Website: huachucamineralandgemclub.info
10-11—MARION, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Fohs Hall, 201 N. Walker Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission – donations appreciated; Vendors, silent auctions, demonstrations and displays, and activities for children; contact Tina Walker, 205 N Walker St, Marion, KY 42064, 270-965-4263; Email: [email protected]; Website: clementmineralmuseum.org
10-11—MARION, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Fohs Hall, 201 North Walker Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Donations accepted; The show will include a fluorescent mineral show (Saturday only), a variety of displays, door prizes, silent auctions, a display of Native American artifacts, and activities for children, as well as sluicing activities and museum tours, which are available for a small fee; contact Tina Walker, P.O. Box 391, 205 North Walker Street, Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.clementmineralmuseum.org
10-20—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Fall Showcase Gem + Mineral Show & Psychic Fair; OmCulture , 2210 N Pacific St; Sat. Noon-7, Sun. 10-4; Suggest donation: Adults $3, free admission for children 12 and under, seniors (65 and older), teachers/military/veterans with ID; Various dealers crystals, minerals, stones, gems, jewelry. *Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and save $1 on admission: http://bit.ly/2O51b0T; contact Michelle Ferris; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://tinyurl.com/om2020wallOct
16-18—KNOXVILLE, VERMONT: Annual show; Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society; Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6:30, Sun. 11-7; Adult $6 and run-of-show admission $10, free admission for children under 12; Free rock and mineral I.D., competitive and display exhibits, talk with a geologist.; contact Travis Paris; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.knoxrocks.org
17-18—TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Market; Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St., Rooms 315-317; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $2, free admission for children under 12 and seniors over 65; Dealers offering crystals, minerals, gems, beads, fossils, and arts; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CGMMtac20; contact Michelle Ferris, 117 East Louisa Street, PMB 169, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 582-9157; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crystallographygems.com
17-18—TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Market Tacoma / LIFE:FORMS Festival; Landmark Catering & Convention Center, 47 St Helens Ave.; Sat. Noon-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, free admission for children 12 and under, seniors (65 and older), teachers/military/veterans with ID;; More than 30 dealers selling minerals, stones, gems, crystals, jewelry. *Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and save $2 on admission: http://bit.ly/2RVffeI; contact Michelle Ferris; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://tinyurl.com/LFF2020tacoma
17-18—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Springfield Expo Center, 635 East St. Louis Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; Adults $6, students $3, children under 12 $1; 53rd Annual Springfield Rock, Gem & Mineral Show, with vendors selling rocks, mineral specimens, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, as well as educational displays and silent auctions; contact Mark Northrup, 2131 West Republic Road, Box #35, Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 501-9690; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.omgms.rocks/show.html
23-25—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, NC; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road, ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children 12 and under; Dealers offering a wide variety of rough and cut gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, and repairs; contact Linda Harbuck, 98 Hyatt Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.visitfranklinnc.com
23-25—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society (AGMS); Palmer Events Center, 900 Bartons Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, seniors and military personnel $7, children ages 13-18 $2 (good for all three days), and free admission for children 12 and under; Dealers offering a variety of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, a fluorescent mineral and club member collection displays, demonstrations in faceting, cabbing, wire wrapping, and jewelry making, activities for children; contact Laird Fowler, 6719 Burnet Ln, Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agms-tx.org
24-25—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 649 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 56th Annual Mineral and Gem Show, dealers selling a variety of specimens, slabs and bargain rocks, fluorescent show, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, activities for children; contact Bob Oblack, (503) 708-0083; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.clackamettegem.org
24-25—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors, high school and college students $4, children (age 7-14) $1, free admission for scouts in uniform and children 6 and under; More than 30 vendors selling minerals, rocks/agates, jaspers, Ohio flint, fossils, gemstones, tools and supplies; demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Evelyn Tryon, dealer chair, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]; Website: gemboree.org, Facebook: Gemboree
October 2020-November 2020
31-1—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; State Fair Park – Modern Living Bldg., 608 Kiamichi Place; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children 12 and under; Approximately 40 vendors selling a wide variety, displays, including fluorescence, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Douglas Pollitt, OK 73151, (405) 537-1997; Email: [email protected]
November 2020
7-8—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199-9th Avenue (at Lincoln Way) in Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $12, free admission for children under 12; San Francisco’s biggest gem mineral and crystal show with over 50 vendors; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (414) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]
6-8—HUMBLE, TEXAS: CANCELED; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; 8.00 adults, seniors. Children 10 and under free; SHOW CANCELED More than 40 dealers selling minerals, fossils, agates, beads, meteorites, gemstones, jewelry, and lapidary materials, supplies; educational displays, including a fluorescent display; demonstrations, and activities for children.; contact Scott Singleton, Show Chairman, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; Email: [email protected]; Website: hgms.org
6-8—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Plant City Strawberry Festival Expo Hall , 303 N. Lemon Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Military & Students $4; More than 40 vendors, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, and activities for children; contact Jerry Heer, 10207 Fisher Ave., Tampa, FL 33689, (813) 684-2039; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tampabayrockclub.com
7-8—BREWER, MAINE: Annual show; Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club ; Brewer Auditorium, 318 Wilson St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 Saturday, $2 Sunday, free admission for children under 12; 16th Annual Rock and Gem Show, vendors selling rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and jewelry; contact Steve Foden, ME, (207) 974-6231; Email: [email protected] ; Website: https://www.facebook.com/PenobscotMineralandLapidaryClub/
7-8—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue, Hall D & E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 (two-day ticket $9), children under 12 $1, free admission for scouts in uniform when accompanied by a scoutmaster; 51st Annual Show: Gemarama 2020 – Pictures in Stone, with 27 vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, mini classes, and activities for children; contact Linda Green, Tuscarora Lapidary Society, 24 Upland Rd, Brookhaven, PA 19015, (610) 490-5252; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.lapidary.org
7-8—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for children 13 and under, as well as boy and girl scouts, and first responders; 59th annual show, vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, educational displays, and activities for children; contact Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Email: [email protected] ; Website: http://www.amarillotreasure.com/
7-8—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Amarillo Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for kids 13 and under, boy and girl scouts, and first responders in uniform; Dealers selling a wide variety, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, and activities for children; contact Pat Foster, 306 Cowboy Lane, Fritch, TX 79036, (806) 681-7950; Email: [email protected] ; Website: http://www.amarillotreasure.com/
14-15—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Issaquah Fall Showcase: Crystals Rocks Art Craft; Holiday Inn, 1801 12th Ave NW; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-6; Adults $4, free admission for children 12 and under, seniors (65 and older), teachers/military/veterans with ID; More than 15 vendors selling minerals, stones, gems, jewelry. *Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and save $2 on admission: http://bit.ly/2U80zM5; contact Michelle Ferris; Email: CrystallographyGems; Website: https://tinyurl.com/IQ2020Fall
14-15—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 donation; 47th Annual Parade of Gems Show & Sale, more than 40 dealers displaying and selling gems, minerals, tools, rough and slabs, jewelry, fossils, with demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Don McLamb, 570 Seabreeze Drive, Indialantic, FL 32903, (321) 723-2592; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.Canaveral-mgs.com
14-15—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; contact Palmer Taskerud, 222 pictor lane, El Cajon, CA 92019, (619) 729-7904; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ecvgms.org
20-22—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc.; Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children 16 and under; Vendors selling gemstones, pearls, beads, fossils, minerals, crystals, displays, and demonstrations; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 642-2011; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
21-22—SHORELINE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Crystallography Gem + Mineral Market: Shoreline / North Seattle; Shoreline Community College , 16101 Greenwood Ave N., Student Union Building / #9000; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $5, free admission for children 12 and under, seniors (65 and older), teachers/military/veterans with ID; More than 100 dealers selling minerals, gems, rocks, lapidary jewelry, and additional events. *Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and save $2 on admission: http://bit.ly/37C1dFd; contact Michelle Ferris; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://tinyurl.com/LFF2020shoreline
21-22—HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mining Supplies and Rock Shop; Mining Supplies and Rock Shop, 16808 Main St., Suite D-381; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Cyndy Mandell, 16808 Main St., Suite D-381, Hesperia, Calif. 92345 92345, (760) 244-9642; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.miningsuppliesandrockshop.com
21-22—ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; American Opal Society; Business Expo Center, 1960 S. Anaheim Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children 15 and under when presenting a student ID; 53rd Annual Opal Show, with dealers selling rough and cut opals, other gemstones, rocks, beads, and jewelry, various demonstrations, and gemstone identification; contact Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://opalsociety.org
December 2020
3-6—SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY: Annual show; Oceanic Linkways; Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Dr.; Thu. 12-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10, free admission for children under 10; contact George Brandt, 1300 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, (732) 489-2430; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.newenergygemshow.com
5-5—HIXSON, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Tennessee Valley Rock & Mineral Society; The Pavillion, 2277 Gold Point Circle N; Sat. 9-5; Free; contact B.C. Ozzie Osbonlighter, 1389 Penny Lane, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379, (423) 400-1796; Email: [email protected]; Website: tennesseevalleyrockandmineralsociety.org
11-13—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 15 accompanied by paying adult; An extensive group of dealers selling fossils, jewelry, beads, geodes, crystals, gems, and minerals; contact Damian; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com