Rock Shows
December 2022
2-4—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash admission $5, credit card $6; Bead & Jewelry Show open to the public featuring beads, findings, finished jewelry, pearls, charms, chain, beading classes, precious & semi-precious stone beads. Wholesale buyers may pre-register online at aksshow.com; contact Kay Clift, (504) 265-8830; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.aksshow.com
2-4—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Temple, 6331 Alabama St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Rocks, minerals, gems, beads, Fossils, plus silent auction, door prizes and more Kids Activities, Educational Displays. Spaces available; contact Elizabeth Kosturakis, TX, (915) 328-5488; Email: [email protected]; Website: epmgs.com
2-4—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 ($4 if you mention this listing); Show & Sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, (941) 954-0202; Email: [email protected]; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com
2-4—MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: Annual show; Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society; Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Dr; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-4; Admission is $1. Children under 18 are FREE with student ID and paid adult admission; We will have over 25 dealers selling everything from gems, crystals, cabs, rough, jewelry, geodes, decorator items, and jewelry, books, beads and supplies. Displays provided by club members. $1 Wheel of Fortune Free parking. Free door prize ticket with each paid adult admission; contact Chris Rutherford; Email: [email protected]; Website: mgms.club
2-4—HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; The Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5. Children 14 and under FREE; Rocks and Minerals, Rock Slabs, Gemstones, Artisan Jewelry, Fossils, Crystals, Lapidary and Jewelry tools, Demonstrations, Fluorescent Minerals, Door Prizes hourly; contact Janice Wojcik; Email: [email protected]
2-4—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 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
2-4—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Land of The Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 21st MAGMA Land of The Sky Christmas Gem Show! All Are Welcome! Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Geodes, Crystals and other hobby-related items; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
3-4—OLD BETHPAGE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Island Rock Hounds and Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club; Old Bethpage Restoration Village, 1300 Round Swamp Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 Adults; children under 12 free if accompanied by adult; Minerals, Gems, Jewelry and Fossil Dealers. Hourly door prizes. Children’s activities. Grand prize drawing; contact Elaine A Casani; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.suffolkgem.com or www.islandrockhounds.com
3-4—PINECREST, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild; Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 – Children under 12 free; Exhibits, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and vendors of mineral & fossil specimens, gemstones, fine jewelry, and artisan-crafted collectibles. Children’s activities include jewelry-making sessions, surprise grab-bags, and scavenger hunts. One block off US 1 with plenty of free parking; contact Sandy Mielke, (305) 640-2244; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.miamigemandmineral.com
9-11—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gemfaire.com
9-11—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
10-11—MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Club; Baxter County Fairgrounds Educational Building, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Scouts in Uniform and children under 12 free; This year we will be having a Grand prize of a Mineral and a Fossil. (Need Not be Present to win) Childrens games, Hourly drawings; contact Allison, (417) 679-0466
January 2023
6-8—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation; Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free admission and parking; Please join us for the 50th Flagg Gem and Mineral Show at Mesa Community College, corner of Dobson Road and US 60. Free admission and parking, over 100 dealers, ATM, displays, club booths, food trucks and great weather! Free activities for kids. The largest show in the Phoenix area; contact Dana Slaughter; Email: [email protected]; Website: flaggmineralfoundation.org
13-15—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society Inc; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 single adult, $5 a couple and kids free; LOTS OF CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES ** DEMONSTRATORS AND VENDORS LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT/TOOLS **40+ SPECIMEN DISPLAYS HOURLY DOOR PRIZES ** AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! PRESENTATION FOR ALL AGES SPECIAL GUEST JOHN O’BRIEN – WHAT IS A FOSSIL @ 1PM FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ; contact Jodi Brewster, (623) 810-9780; Email: [email protected]; Website: gilagem.org
14-15—DELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds (Tommy Lawrence Arena), 3150 E New York Ave, 1000 Walker St., Lot 292; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 adults, kids 12 and under free; Free Parking, Grand Prize Drawing, Silent Auction, Over 40 Vendors, Demos, Visit our website for $1 off coupon; contact Mary DeJan, (386) 871-6221; Email: [email protected]; Website: tomokagms.org
18-22—LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Show and sale; Shows of Integrity; Tropicana Hotel and Casino Pavilion, 2121 Casino Dr; Wed. 10-5, Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5; Please check with event for admission details; Sunday 10-5 Daily Door Prize Drawing; contact Terry James, (903) 815-5957; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.showsofintegrity.com
21-22—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Lady Bird Johnson Park, Pioneer Pavilion, Hwy. 16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Free door prizes hourly and silent auction, raffle prizes and dealers for all over the southwest. Demonstrations and a geologist to identify your mystery rocks; contact Frank Rowell, (325) 248-1067; Email: [email protected]; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
27-29—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, students $1; Rock Food Tables, Florescent Rock Display, Club Member Collection Displays, Lapidary Demonstrations, kids game; contact Ed Grounds, (903) 316-9157; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.etgms.org/
January 2023-February 2023
25-5—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; JOGS International Exhibits; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Fri. 10-6; $15; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: [email protected]; Website: jogsshow.com/
February 2023
2-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show and sale; United States Faceters Guild; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club, 3118 N Dale Ave; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-9; See website for admission details; A great event to learn Faceting, or hone your skills, presentations on dopping, heating, using software, stone evaluation, machine demonstration, door prizes, stone competition, and the Faceters Hob Nob to finish it off Saturday night; contact David Smith, 520-907-5527; Email: [email protected]; Website: USFacetersguild.org
4-5—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 adults, $1 off coupon available on website or Fl today advertisement, children under 12 are free with an adult; We will have about 25 vendors selling, rocks, minerals, specimens, gems, slabs, handmade and fabricated jewelry and findings. There will be a sluice and spinning wheel primarily for the kids and those young at heart. Silent auction and raffles will be running both days; contact Roz Mestre, (321) 431-0159; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.com
9-12—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Ticketed event – Open to the Public – Retail Sales – This Show is for all ages – Adults, Seniors, Kids, etc.; 68th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® THEME: SILICA – Agates and Opals and Quartz, Oh My; contact Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc, (520) 322-5773; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tgms.org/show
11-12—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: 57th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; The Center in Oak Harbor, 51 SE Jerome St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free; Door Prizes, Member Displays, Vendors, Demonstrators; contact Victoria Lovett; Email: [email protected]
18-19—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; ADULTS – $6, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID – free; Variety of Dealers featuring Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Crystals, Beads, Jewelry and more. Activities include Rock & Gem Identification, Demonstrations, Educational Displays, Silent Auction, Free Kids Activities. Something for everyone and every age; contact Kelly Plumb, (510) 693-9075; Email: [email protected]; Website: Antiochlapidaryclub.com
24-26—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, geodes, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mingusgem.club
25-25—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Bone Valley GM&FS; First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, P.O. Box 906; Sat. 9-4:30; $3 Adults, Children under 18 and teachers Free; Door prizes, spin & win mineral wheel, kids treasure dig, educational displays, silent and chance auctions, lots of dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gifts, hobby supplies; contact Jim Reed, (863) 255-0651; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bonevalley.net/
25-26—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free; We offer demonstrations, showcases, kid’s games, silent auction, & loads of vendors; contact Brent Stewart, (208) 342-1151
25-26—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo CA 94589; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, kids under 12 free; Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: [email protected]; Website: vjgems.co/
25-26—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; contact Paul Burger; Email: [email protected]
25-26—JACKSON , MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-4; Adults $8: Students $3: Scouts & Leaders in Uniform $2: Children 5 & under Free; Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, and more. Demonstrations of Lapidary art including flint knapping, cabochon cutting, and jewelry making. Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges and State organizations. Childrens Activities; contact Leslie A Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.missgems.org