Rock Shows
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October 2021
1-3—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 40th Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event Building, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, free admission for children 12 and under with paying adult; 45 dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry; exhibits; demonstrations; and activities for children; contact Linda Harvey; Email: [email protected] ; Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com
1-3—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sponsored by Jay Penn; Expo NM State Fairgrounds , 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Parking $7; We are in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter at Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment. ; contact Jay Penn, [email protected], Abq; Website: http://abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show
2-3—SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society; South Sioux City Senior Citizens Center, 1501 W 29th St.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Free admission for all.; Four dealers with gems, agates, rough and polished specimens, beads, geodes, minerals, superb faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, artifacts, displays.; contact Bob Powell, 406 Brandon, Kingsley, IA 51028, (712) 378-2775; Email: [email protected]
2-3—JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem,Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, 300 Old Highway 11 S; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE to ALL; Dealers for beautiful gems, fine minerals, fossils, jewelry and beads. Also demonstrations, mineral I.D,geode cracking, door prizes, kids dig and other activities.; contact David Murray, 300 Old Highway 11 S, Hazen, AR 72064, (501) 346-5990; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.centralarrockhound.org
8-10—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College South Campus Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults $8 (3-day pass $12), seniors (62+) $5, children (5-12) $4, uniformed scouts $3, free admission for military with ID; During these pandemic times, it is difficult to accurately predict all that may be included in this years’ show. Currently all is subject to change relative to pandemic restrictions. For updated information on displays, lectures, etc. please go to www.michmin.org/show-info; contact Dave Lurie, 755 Lakeview Ave., Birmingham, MI 48009; Email: [email protected]
8-10—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; Jaycee Community Center, , 2180 Airport Rd. Huntsville, AL 35801; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, weekend $5, primary & secondary students $1, under 5 free; Our returning dealers offer a full spectrum of gems, jewelry, art objects, fossils, materials, and equipment. Displays, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for adults and kids. ; contact Lowell K. Zoller, 12021 Defender Dr., Huntsville, AL 35803, (256) 534-8803; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.Huntsvillegms.org
8-10—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Points and Pebbles Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 5 miles S of Moab on Hwy 191; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Vendors, displays, spin table ,demonstrations, door prizes; Field trips: Saturday – Yellow Cat area. Sunday – Entrada Bluffs.; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532
8-10—WESTWEGO , LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, students, and military (both with ID) $3, free admission for children under 12 ; 50th annual show, featuring dealers offering gems, fossils, minerals, Louisiana Opal, finished jewelry and tools; demonstrates and displays, and activities for children; contact Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana , P.O. Box 52973, New Orleans , LA 70152, (225) 571-7871; Email: [email protected]; Website: HTTPS://www.gmsofla.org
9-9—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Artisan Jewelry and Rock Sale; Antioch Lapidary Club; Antioch Lapidary Club clubhouse, 425 Fulton Shipyard Road; Sat. 10-4; FREE; Your invited to the Antioch Lapidary Club’s annual Artisan Jewelry and Rock Sale/Swap. There will be booths with Jewelry, slabs, rough and other rock related item to purchase.; contact Gary Casillas, (925) 458-4076; Website: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com
9-10—LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society; Los Altos Community Center, One No. San Antonio Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Steve Jobe, PO Box 4062, Los Altos, CA 94022, (408) 834-5384; Email: [email protected]; Website: Pggs.org
9-10—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; The Mall at Sierra Vista, AZ, El Mercado Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Indoor and outdoor vendors, free gem identification by graduate gemologist, demonstrations and displays; contact Maudie Bailey, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (520) 249-1541; Email: [email protected]; Website: huachucamineralandgemclub.info
9-10—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; P.O. Box 1663 Temple, TX 76503, Mayborn Civic and Convention Center 3301 N. 3rd St. ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, children (13-17) $3, free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; Vendors, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and activities for children; contact Ruth Rolston, 106 Ottoway Drive, Temple, TX 76501, (718) 255-9; Email: [email protected]
9-10—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Stormont Vail Event Center, Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, students (13-17) $1, free admission for children under 13 with paying adult; Dealers offering gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks, fossils, and lapidary supplies; junior rockhound and 4H displays; educational programs; activities for children; coupon for $1 off admission available on the club website www.TopekaGMS.org; contact Millie Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St, Topeka, KS 66611, (785) 267-2849; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.TopekaGMS.org
9-10—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $12 (Under 12 free); Minerals, Crystals, Gems, Jewelry, beads, more than 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 9o4966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com
9-10—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Wysox Vol. Fire Hall , 111 Lake Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3.00 Students $1.00 under 8 free; Fluorescent program presented by UVBob , geode cutting, dealers selling minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary . ; contact Bob McGuire, 224 Church St., Lopez, PA 18628, (570) 928-9238; Email: [email protected]; Website: [email protected]
9-10—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Frank Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3301 N. 3rd St. ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5.00 Adults; $3.00 13-17; Free under 12 years with parents; Vendors with rough, slabs, fossils, jewelry, geodes, displays, hourly door prizes, raffle, cab and wire-wrap demos.; contact Ruth Rolston, 106 Ottoway Drive, Temple, TX 76501, (718) 255-9; Email: [email protected]
10-10—BRUSH, COLORADO: Annual show; Mark Elworth Jr; Jaycee Building, 500 Ellsworth Street, 116 s Clifton St; Sun. 11-5; Free Admission; contact Mark Elworth, 116 s Clifton St, Brush, CO 80723, (402) 812-1600; Email: [email protected]
10-10—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado Street; Sun. 9-4; Free!; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society proudly presents our annual Fall Festival of Gems – Reinvented! ; contact Michelle L Shearer, Fallbrook, CA 92028, (760) 805-2184; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.fgms.org
15-17—CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Cranbrook History Centre; Cranbrook History Centre, 57 van Horne St. So .; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Adults: $6, youth (11 – 19) and seniors $4, free admission for children 10 and under; Featuring vendors and exhibitors with gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and more. Educational exhibits, demonstrations, and activities for children. COVID restrictions if any, will apply. ; contact Valerie Bourne, P.O. Box 400, Cranbrook BC, BC V1C4H9, (250) 489-3918; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com
16-17—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society (DMLS); Iowa State Fairgrounds Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $6, Children 12 & under FREE with adults; Vendors selling a variety of Gemstones, Beads, Jewelry, Silver, Crystals, Cabochons, Slabs, Rough, Mineral Specimens, Fossils, Tools, Findings, Children’s Activities, Demonstrations, Displays, and Speakers; contact Show Committee, P.O. Box 470, Des Moines, IA 50302; Website: http://dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows
16-17—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock H.S., Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4.00 – Children under 12 Free; 45 vendors, Many with native Arizona specimens. Kid Adventure to find free mineral specimens throughout the show. Food trucks on site.; contact Mark Moorehead; Email: [email protected]; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org
16-17—SANFORD , FLORIDA: Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, children $1; Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifact, educational exhibits, and activities for children; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 721-0481; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.floridafossilhunters.com
16-17—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nezperce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 per day, free admission for kids under 12 when accompanied by an adult; Vendors offering various specimens, silent auction, activities for children, and a raffle; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 743-6944; Email: [email protected]
22-24—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society (AGMS); Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, military and seniors (60+) $7, children ages 13-18 $2, free admission for children 12 and under; Theme is Quartz; more than 30 vendors selling gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils, beads, jewelry; exhibits including a touch table and fluorescent minerals; demonstrations and displays; contact Laird Fowler, 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin, TX 78641, (512) 458-9546; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agms-tx.org
22-24—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 $3.00; Under 12 FREE; Gold & Silver Jewelry, Rough & Cut Gemstones, Beads, Minerals, Lapidary supplies, Demonstrations and Repairs. Door prize drawings every hour. ; contact Linda Harbuck, 98 Hyatt Road, Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.visitfranklinnc.com
23-24—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Annual show; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $5, seniors and students $4, children 7-14 $1, free admission for children under 6 and scouts in uniform; Show participants will adhere to safety regulations related to COVID-19, dealers will be selling rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, lapidary art and supplies; displays and demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; Email: [email protected]; Website: SummitLapidaryClub.com
23-24—DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Dover ELKS Lodge, 282 Durham Rd.; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, free admission for children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) ; 16th Annual Earl and Melvina Packard Rock, Gem & Mineral Show. ; contact Brian, (207) 710-6254; Email: [email protected]
29-31—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Show LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, ages 11-17 $2, and free admission for 10 and under; NEW LOCATION. NEW DATE. FREE PARKING. Vendors offering gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.americangemshow.com
30-31—OKALHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fair Park, 608 Kiamichi Place, Modern Living Building; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, free admission for children under 12; Featuring artisan jewelry, gemstones, crystals, fossils, rough rock, tools; demonstrations, displays, activities for children; contact Douglas Pollitt, 7400 NE 94th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73151, (405) 537-1997; Email: [email protected]; Website: omgs-minerals.org
30-31—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave, 4771 County Road II; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Good Will Donation; 50th Annual Show! We’ll have Rock & Mineral Vendors; Kids games & activities; Demonstrators; Speakers; Club Displays, and The Amazing Fluorescent Display.; contact Laurie A Trocke, 4771 County Road II, Highland, WI 53543, (608) 935-0597; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.badgerrockclub.org
November 2021
6-7—AMARILLO, TEXAS: 59th Annual Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral, and Treasure Society ; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for people in uniform and children 13 and under; Door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations and Wheel of Fortune for the kids.; contact Shanna Smith; Website: https://www.facebook.com/Golden-Spread-Gem-Mineral-and-Treasure-Society-1489121894750990/
6-7—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Sady Gibbs Martin Community Center, 302 Maryland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Adults $5; Over 40 vendors, kids activities, exhibits; contact Jerri Heer, 9016 122nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website: Tampabayrockclub.org
6-7—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, Pavilion, 1451 SW Fairgrounds Rd, 38 Detrick Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE Admission; Featuring a wide variety of gemstones, fossils, crystals, all types of minerals, specimens, slabs, artisan sterling silver jewelry and more. Vendors, raffle, silent auction, kids wheel.; contact Susan; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://roguegemandgeology.org
6-7—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock and Mineral Society; 1820 30th St Dr. Cedar Rapids ,IA 52403, Hawkeye Downs Expo Center 4400 6th. St. SW Cedar Rapids,Ia; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults $3, students (12-18) $1, free admission for children and youth groups with adults; Vendors selling a variety of items, educational programs, displays with a special feature highlighting Iowa meteorites, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Marvin Houg, 1820 30th St Dr., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319) 364-2868; Email: [email protected]; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org
12-14—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 for everyone 11 and older, ticket is good for all 3 days; – Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show – Over 40 dealers with items from around the world – Educational displays and demos; contact Sarah Metsa, HGMS Publicity Chair, (713) 444-0498; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.hgms.org
13-14—YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Yuba/Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children 12 and under; contact Karen Horita, (916) 677-6696; Email: [email protected]; Website: sutterbuttesgemin.org
13-14—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society; 255 East Drive , 255 East Drive ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5:30; $5 (Save $1 with coupon); https://www.canaveral-mgs.com/; contact MELISSA J HORAN, 1178 Firthview dr, Melbourne, FL 32935, (321) 960-4134; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.canaveral-mgs.com/
13-14—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under 12 free); contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com
19-21—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; The Columbia, SC Gem and Mineral Society ; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd. ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $5.00 for adults, Sixteen & under free. All military free; Club member’s rock collections on exhibit & lapidary demonstrations. South Carolina amethyst on display. ; contact Sue Shrader, PO Box 6333 , Columbia, SC 29060, (803) 736-9317; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.cgms.rocks
20-21—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; contact Palmer Taskerud, CA, (619) 440-6116; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ecvgms.org
20-21—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center, 1800 Rodeo Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, seniors and veterans $5, children under 12 $3, family of four $2, free admission for scouts in uniform; contact Diana Case, PO Box 550395, Dallas, TX 75355, (469) 688-4057; Email: [email protected]
20-21—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; Expo Center East at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults/Seniors $9, 2-day pass $14 (visit website to get $1 coupon), free admission for children under 12; More than 70 dealers, demonstrations, displays, speakers, and activities for children; contact Barbara Ringhiser; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.gmspb.org
December 2021
3-5—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society ; El Maida Temple , 6331 Alabama Street ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE ADMISSION; Rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, Fossils, chain saw wood carving, plus silent auctions, door prizes and more. Kids Activities, Educational Displays. ; contact Elizabeth Kosturakis , PO BOX 31516, El Paso, TX 79930, (915) 328-5488; Email: [email protected]; Website: epmgs.com
4-4—HIXSON, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Tennessee Valley Rock & Mineral Society; At the Pavillion Chester Frost Park, Chester Frost Park; Sat. 9-5; Free; contact BC Ozzie Osbonlighter, 1389 Penny Lane, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379, (423) 400-1796; Email: [email protected]
4-5—PINECREST, FLORIDA: Annual show; MIAMI MINERALOGICAL AND LAPIDARY GUILD; EVELYN GREER PARK, 8200 SW 124 Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $6 – children under 12 admitted free (with paid adult admission; There will be exhibits, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and vendors showcasing mineral & fossil specimens, gemstones, fine jewelry, and artisan-crafted collectibles. Children’s activities include jewelry-making sessions, surprise grab-bags, and scavenger hunts ; contact Sandy Mielke, (305) 460-2244; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.miamigemandmineral.com
10-12—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Annual Christmas Show; Dozens of vendors from across the U.S. offering gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, artifacts, meteorites, and trinitite; contact Richard Jacquot, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
10-12—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Enter on Davis Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 15 when accompanied by a paying adult ; Select dealers from near and far selling exquisite minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, rocks, healing stones, geodes, fossils, crystals; contact Damian; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com