Rock & Gem Show DatesSeptember 2026 18-20—MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO: Annual show; Gemstreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 Bagley Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $6, Kids 12 and under are free; Visit GemstreetUSA.com for a $1 coupon. Plenty of free parking. Gem mining for all ages; contact Melanie Hawkins, (330) 861-3646; Email: foursistersproductions; Website: gemstreetusa.com 18-20—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association; Land of Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 36th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show. Everyone is welcome! We will have over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the U.S. and the world; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.comSeptember 2026-October 2026 30-4—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Sun 9-4; Free admission; Great fun for all ages; contact William Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100October 2026 2-4—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of Louisiana; John A. Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $7; Military, Students and club members with ID, $3, Children 11 and under, free; Local and national dealers selling raw crystals, mineral specimens, rare fossils, fine gemstones, and custom handmade jewelry. Kid-friendly features include a rock-mining pit, fluorescent mineral displays, a dino corner, and rock plinko. On-site Q&A sessions with resident geologists and educational lapidary demonstrations; contact Dave Cope, (504) 214-6754; Website: https://www.gmsofla.org/home 2-4—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 Weekend Pass, Kids 12 & Under Free; This annual event brings together local clubs, volunteers, families, and rockhounds for a weekend celebrating the natural beauty found right here in our region; contact Kathy; Email: prgmsa.advertising@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/ 2-4—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; GemstreetUSA; Miami County Fairgrounds Merchant Building, 650 N County Road 25 A ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $6, Kids 12 and under are free; Gem mining for all ages. Plenty of free parking; contact Melanie Hawkins, (330) 861-36; Email: foursistersproductions; Website: gemstreetusa.com 2-4—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; El Chivo Viejo; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Enter at Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment; contact Jay Penn, 505-883-4195; Email: Jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://www.showaq.com 3-3—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association; Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar Street; Sat. 8:30-3; Free; Welcome to the Fall Mineralfest, sponsored by PESA! We are a free admission fossil, gem, mineral and rock show with a fluorescent exhibit hall and specimens from six continents and outer space! Two floors of indoor dealers await you - the fluorescent hall is on the upper floor - and we have outdoors; contact Pete Stoeckel; Email: minvamp@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902032245&sk=events 3-3—WOFFORD HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA: Show; KRV Art Association; Art Association Main Hall, 6709 Wofford Heights Blvd; Sat. 1-6; Free Admission ; contact David, (442) 272-2187; Email: Onyxcollector@aol.com 3-4—CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Veterans Park Event Center, 508 N. Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Adults: $3, Military and First Responders: $1.50, Children 12 and Under Free; Rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, wood and stone decorative items, flint knapping, hourly door prizes and a grand prize, as well as activities for the kids and more; contact J. Mark Cobern, (501) 607-1059; Email: cagmags@gmail.com; Website: www.cagmags.org 3-4—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $11, Kids 12 and under Free; Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus purveyors of metaphysical wonders will be on hand to delight and enchant you. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry Tomlinson; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com 3-4—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/adult; $2/child; Fossils, rocks, minerals, exhibits, children’s activities, exhibits, silent auctions, bones; contact Valerie, (407) 721-0481; Email: vjfirst@aol.com; Website: Www.floridafossilhunters.com 3-4—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fair Grounds, James Orr Building; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, Seniors $2, Kids $2, Children under 12 free; This year's topic is U.S. minerals, fossils, and agates. Extensive kids' area and activities; contact Ed Wagner, Show Chairman, (309) 838-7782; Email: loesseditor@gmail.com; Website: http://www.loess.org/ 3-4—MONROE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; 50th Anniversary Show - Features Life-Size Dinosaur Skull Replica, Stonerose Fossil Display, Paleontologist will Identify your Dino Bones, Dealers, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Raffle Drawings, Food Service (including Elephant Ears), Door Prizes, and Kids' Activities. All ages welcome; contact Linda J Willemarck, (425) 772-6711; Email: lindaatsea@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.marysvillerockclub.com/ 3-4—FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1265 Snelling Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults, children 12 and under are free; New date! Better location! Grab a friend or the kids and have a great time at Minnesota Mineral Club's Annual Rock, Mineral & Gem Show! Agates, Jewelry, Fossils, Fluorescents, International Minerals, Lapidary Demos, Rock ID, Kids' Activities, 60+ Vendors, ATM, Food Trucks...Trinkets to Treasures; contact Karen Frater; Email: karenloveskites@gmail.com; Website: https://minnesotamineralclub.org 3-4—CORRECTIONVILLE, IOWA: Annual show; Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society; Sioux City, Iowa, 1856 Highway 31, 1856 Highway 31; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Free; Vendors, presentations, demonstrations, children activities; contact Katherine Koskovich, (712) 253-5479; Email: klkoskovich@gmail.com 3-4—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, kids 12 and under are free; Worthen Earth Searchers annual show has around 40 vendors. Activities include sluice, geode cracking, pearl picking, and a great silent auction; contact Cindy M Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org 3-4—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Cash Only, Children 12 and under Free; Free Parking; contact Courtenay Beck, (928) 254-8975; Email: Courtenay28@gmail.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org 3-4—CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society; Veteran's Park Event Center, 508 N. Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Check with club for admission pricing; contact Lenora Murray or Mark Cobern; Email: lenoramur@aol.com; Website: https://www.centralarrockhound.org/ 3-4—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Will Offering; Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show. Dealers. Children's Activities. Demonstrations of Jewelry and Lapidary; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com 9-11—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center, 10300 S Miller Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5; Under 13 Free; contact Nikolle Dougherty, (619) 277-6268; Email: Nwertel@yahoo.com 9-11—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $10 at door; $9 online; Seniors: $5 at door; $4 online, Children 14 and under free; Military with ID - free, Students: $5 at door; $4 online; Free Lectures, free panning for real gold flakes, fossil dig, $1 grab bags, silent auctions, beautiful educational displays, first 200 people each day get a FREE quartz crystal, 70+ vendors, free mineral ID; contact David Lurie; Email: dlurie2001@comcast.net; Website: www.michmin.org/show-info 9-11—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Retail show; Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society; Jaycee Community Building, 2195 Jaycee Way; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Adults $5, Children Under 18 $3, Children Under 5 Free; Free parking. Stones, gems, and finished jewelry. Children's activities and demonstrations; contact Shelley Curran; Email: curranshelley@gmail.com; Website: huntsvillegms.orgOctober 2026-November 2026 30-1—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Modern Living Bldg @ State Fair Park, 7400 NE 94th Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 adults; Under 12 = free; Enjoy and buy treasures from the Earth. See over 40 vendors offering fossils, crystals, gemstones, minerals, tools, jewelry and decor made from rocks. Come for children's activities, door prizes, silent auctions, a fluorescent display, demonstrations and exhibits; contact Douglas B Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website: OMGS-minerals.org 31-1—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5; Hands on learning activities, flint knapping lessons, vendors offering gem and mineral products, rough gems, raw mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, fine jewelry, lapidary, educational demos, silver, exhibits, kids area, raffles, door prizes and rock walk, and more; contact Kassidy Barlow; Email: Kassidy.gsgmts@outlook.comNovember 2026 6-7—HURRICANE, UTAH: Annual show; Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W 700 S; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Free; The Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show offers free admission to a family-friendly event filled with knowledgeable vendors, quality rocks, minerals, gems, black light displays, museum and rock club exhibits, holistic wellness and fun for all ages; contact Antonella Townsend, (435) 609-9265; Email: antonellalr1976@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/S.U.rockandgem 6-8—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood Acres, 3780 Harris Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults 12+ $6, 12 $1, 5 & under free; Rocks, fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry, lapidary, displays, black light booth, geode cutting booth, silent auction, food, three big days; contact Mike Martin, (707) 834-6422; Email: Paleomike@aol.com 6-8—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 per adult for a 3 day pass, Accompanied Children under 18 free with adult; 2026 marks the 5th year for the Viva Las Vegas Rocks! show. Featuring rare rocks, gemstones, jewelry, presentations and classes. New this year is a Fluorescent Rocks display. Come early for the best holiday shopping; contact Andrea Packo, (702) 279-7679; Email: showchairviva@sngms.net; Website: www.SNGMS.net 6-8—EL PASO, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Victoria Mills; Tobin Park United Methodist Church, 9410 Roanoke Dr; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; contact Victoria Mills, (505) 238-1285; Email: vtrujillo1701@aol.com 7-7—MIAMI, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum Yard, 150 Plaza Circle; Sat. 9-2; Free Admission; Vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks and more. Visit with rockhounds & jewelry makers. Popcorn & water are available for purchase. Taqueria La Familia Food Truck and Grindhead Coffee Truck will be on site. Interested in being a vendor? 8-foot table space $20 each; contact Beverly Hawkins; Email: gilagem.show@gmail.com 7-8—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 70th annnual show. Field trip to club claim for jasper on Sunday; contact Miguel Gonzales; Email: Showchairman@iwgms.org; Website: iwgms.org 7-8—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; GEM DIEGO, San Diego’s finest gem and mineral show. Free gem ID, 28 dealers, 20+ exhibits, lapidary demos, kids' zone, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, cut stones, books, jewelry, slabs, door prizes & plenty more. Trained service animals only are allowed; contact Patricia Andrews, (619) 717-7657; Email: GemDiego.pr@gmail.com; Website: www.sdmg.org 7-8—BREWER, MAINE: Annual show; Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club; Joseph L Ferris Community Center (Brewer Auditorium), 318 Wilson Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4 on Saturday, $3 on Sunday, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gifts, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Lunch Counter, Door Prize Drawings; contact Alvin Theriault; Email: alvintheriault@yahoo.com 7-8—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society of Wisconsin; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Avenue (Hwy 11); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill donation; Rock, fossil, mineral and jewelry dealers, door prizes, and silent auction. Ample free parking; contact Diane Rubel, President, (262) 900-1698; Email: racinegeologicalsociety@gmail.com 7-8—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems Jewelry and Mineral Show; The Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; $15 for both days; The oldest gem, jewelry & mineral show in New York City. Sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale participants. Hourly door prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: www.barygems.com 7-8—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. 301; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $8 adults, $7 seniors/military, free for kids 12 and under; 67th Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Over 50 vendors will showcase a remarkable selection of unique slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones, jewelry, and more. Whether you're a collector, creator, or simply love working with nature's materials, this event is perfect for you. Highlights include a kids' area featuring a sluice, a touch table with rock identification, a scavenger hunt, a mineral ID booth and a bean bag toss with prizes for kids and adults. Enter through the MLK entrance. Fairgrounds parking is $12 at the gate. Prepurchase a parking pass for a discount at the fairgrounds website. This indoor, air-conditioned event offers a concession stand with lunch and refreshments, along with a conveniently located ATM; contact Lyra Solochek; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: gemshowFL.com 7-8—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$7; children under 12 years-$1; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster are admitted free; Tuscarora Lapidary Society will host its 57th annual mineral, gem and jewelry show, Gemarama: America Rocks, featuring dealers of minerals, gems, and fined jewelry, exhibits, a large demonstration area of lapidary and jewelry arts, and children’s activities. Food and free parking available; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org 13-15—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $12; Kids' Day on Friday, children's activities, dino dig and Scout Merit Badge program; contact Scott Singleton, (832) 524-8382; Email: fossilwood@comcast.net; Website: hgms.org 13-15—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointgemshow.com 14-14—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; Caldwell Elks, 1015 N Kimball Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free; Rock, Gem and Craft Fair; contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com 14-15—HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show and sale; Travelin Rocks; Memorial Field Airport, 525 Airport Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Please check with show for admission; This is our inaugural Outdoor Spa City Crystals & Crafts Gem Show! Gem and Mineral Vendor Opportunities Available! Text (870) 490-2997 or email Bearisgrateful@gmail.com for more info registration deadline of November 1st; contact Chris Wood, (870) 490-2997; Email: bearisgrateful@gmail.com 14-15—FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Elks Lodge, 5351 N. Diana St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for ages 13 and up; The 2nd Annual Central Valley Holiday Gem & Mineral Show - Rocks, Minerals, Jewelry, Art, and More; contact Daniel Bolm, (708) 821-7575; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: https://www.fgms.rocks 14-15—SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Retail show; Earthly Treasures Expo; St Marys Center, 320 Mifflin Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 Children 12 and under free; Explore a massive selection of minerals and crystals, fossils, jewelry, geode cracking, UV-reactive and fluorescent minerals, polished stones, carvings, spheres and family-friendly activities; contact Amanda M; Email: info@earthlytreasuresexpo.com; Website: https://www.earthlytreasuresexpo.com 14-15—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 age 12 and up; Hourly silent auction, kids' corner, opals, cut gems, beads, rough stone, slabs, tools, crystals, finished jewelry, findings, specimens and snack bar; contact Kathie Burnette, (321) 693-9719 14-15—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $10 Kids under 12 free, Senior discount; Tickets can be purchased online. Over 30 vendors - Rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, silent auction, rocks by the bucket, professional demonstrators, rock ID with experts, display cases, Spin the Wheel, rock painting, treasure box dig, rock monster, door prizes & raffle; contact Mike Hopkins, (925) 570-4719; Email: show@ccmgsclub.com; Website: www.ccmgsclub.comDecember 2026 4-6—HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8 Adults, Children Under 12 Free; contact Janice Wojcik, (813) 545-9973; Email: jfwojcik@verizon.net; Website: withlacoocheerockhounds.com 11-13—WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge (R.O.C.K.); Viridian Events Center, 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Entry donation is $2 except children under 12 are free; There will be fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry on display and for sale. Hands-on activities for everyone. Come build your own rock collection; contact Janica Wright; Email: show@rockutah.org; Website: https://rockutah.org/ 11-13—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Gwinnett Co. Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy SW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $10, Kids 12 and under free; 32 Professional dealers from around the country will be bringing mineral specimens, gemstones, meteorites, jewelry, fossils, and all things geological for your viewing and purchasing pleasure, for three days only; contact Mark Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: https://facebook.com/events/s/2026-gwinnett-co-lawrenceville/1195025072092047January 2027 15-17—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Show; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E Fairgrounds Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 Single or $8 Couple; Students with ID & Kids 13 and Under Free; Celebrating 69 Years! Vendors selling gems, minerals, rock specimens, jewelry, fossils and much more. Activity room with hands-on learning, lapidary, silent auction, and snack bar; contact Beverly Hawkins; Email: gcgms1954@gmail.com 16-17—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Park Hwy.16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Hourly Silent Auction, Free door prizes, Outstanding Raffle Prizes. We have dealers from throughout Texas. A club geologist will be on-site to identify your mystery rocks; contact Frank Rowell, (325) 248-1067; Email: hcgms20@gmail.com; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org 17-17—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Rock and Mineral SWAP; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane; Sun. 11-5; $3 for adults; youth 15 and under are free; Midwinter Rock and Mineral Swap: Various vendors selling rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and jewelry. Opportunities to buy, sell or trade specimens. Food options available on-site; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: https://www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/January 2027-February 2027 25-14—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; V & I Exposition; Days Inn Tucson, 665 North Freeway Road; daily 10-6; Free; A must-visit event for fossil and mineral enthusiasts. It showcases an array of ancient specimens from all over the world. Known for its wide variety and quality offerings, the show draws collectors, paleontology fans, and those captivated by Earth's creations; contact Indy Desai; Email: fossilandmineralalley.viexpo@gmail.com; Website: fossilandmineralalley.com 28-14—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Starr Pass Show LLC; Starr Pass Show Site, 777 W Starr Pass Blvd; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Entry. Public Welcome. $5 Parking; This 18-day show is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Presented by the founder of the 22nd Street Show. Hardwall climate-controlled tent on new asphalt; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: Lowell@StarrPass.Show; Website: www.StarrPass.ShowFebruary 2027 19-21—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem and Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free for All; Daily raffles to win many beautiful prizes throughout the show and the grand prize at the end. This is a fun and educational event the entire family will enjoy. Unique gift items. Free mineral specimens for children 12 and under. Dealers, mineral specimens, wire-wrapping, geodes, carvings and more; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: http://www.mingusgmclub.com/ 20-21—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 adults, 12 & under/Scouts in uniform free; Jewelry, gems, meteorites, findings, supplies, auction, grab bags, exhibits, and hands-on projects for kids; contact Jennifer Heath; Email: jennheath50@yahoo.com; Website: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com 20-21—LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Friends of NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum; NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Seniors $6, Children (4-17) $5, US Military/Veterans $4, Age 3 and under Free. Free Parking; contact Joy Anna McCartney, (575) 637-1952; Email: events@farmandranchfriends.org; Website: museumrocks.com 27-28—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart , 1207 Mississippi St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8, Students $3, Under 5 Free; contact Loyd C Plunk, (601) 940-3510; Email: mgmsshow@missgems.org; Website: missgems.orgMarch 2027 6-7—ROBSTOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society; Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Please check with club for admission pricing; contact Rick Price, (361) 742-4076; Email: president@gcgms.org; Website: http://www.gcgms.org/ 6-7—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors $6, Adults $7 ($6 w/ coupon), Juniors (12 – 17) $4, Children under 12 free w/ paying adult. Tickets only sold at the door; Two-day, family-friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Dianne Soccio; Email: dmsrocksshowchair@gmail.com; Website: https://dmsrocks.org/annual-show/ 6-7—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); Dealers, exhibits, silent auctions & raffle, demonstrators, kids' activities; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org 6-7—NEWARK, DELAWARE: Wholesale and retail show; The Rock Store; Clayton Conference Center, 100 David Hollowell Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Check Show Website for Pricing; At Delaware Gem Shows, we bring together an exceptional array of vendors with gems, minerals, and jewelry, meticulously organized to delight every enthusiast and collector; contact Christopher Lemberg, (732) 655-4849; Email: chris@delawaregemshows.com; Website: https://www.delawaregemshows.com/ 6-7—TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sierra County Rock & Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, 1321 Hyde Ave; daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Rough & finished rock, slabs, cabs, beads, jewelry, fossils, meteorites, geode cracking, field trips, presentations, demos, gold and sapphire panning, Wheel of Fortune, door prizes. Family-friendly with fun kids' activities; contact Megan Holden; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org 6-7—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 cash, kids under 11 free with adult; Rocks, slabs, cabs, jewelry, games and prizes, demonstrations, displays, dinosaur eggs, black light room; contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com 6-7—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $15 for both days; The oldest gem and jewelry show in New York City. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale dealers. Hourly door prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: www.barygems.com 13-14—ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; St.Cloud Agate Swap; Riversedge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; This is the 15th annual St. Cloud Agate Swap. New location down the road at the Rivers Edge Convention Center. Buy, sell and trade rocks, gems, minerals and agates. Bring the agates you found ; contact Andrew Lange; Email: Stcagateswap@gmail.com 13-14—VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Hastings Centre Rockhounds Club; Hastings Community Centre, 3096 East Hastings Street, V3M 6M7; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; By Donation; Enjoy knowledgeable vendors, live demonstrations, activities for children, jewellery showcases by local artists, Canadian and BC rocks and minerals, door prizes, refreshments, and more. Family-friendly & fun for all ages; contact Midori Tokuyama; Email: publicity.comms.hcr@gmail.com; Website: https://www.hastingscentrerockhounds.com/April 2027 3-4—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 North 84th St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult: $8, 2-day adult admission, $15 Kids 11 and under free with paid adult; 67th Annual Gem Show MOHS 6-7: Family-friendly, youth booth with hands-on activities, fluorescent display, mineral and rock identification, exhibits, demonstrations, free Nebraska gem dig, and dealers with all your hobby needs - rocks, slabs, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones and tools; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: http://www.lincolngemmineralclub.org 3-4—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Donations requested. $3 adults over 18, $1 12-18, Under 12 free; "Geodes" is our theme this year. We will have program speakers, door prizes, silent auction, raffle, children and family activities, 30 vendors, demonstrations, displays, dinosaur exhibit, fluorescent mineral display, and more. Don't forget to bring your rocks or minerals for identification; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: https://cedarvalleyrockclub.org 23-25—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem and Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$5; Youth 13-17-$1; Children 12 and under free with an adult; The show features dealers from across the U.S. Many activities for children, including Education Day on Friday for local school children. Dollar-off coupon on the website; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.orgMay 2027 7-8—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Franklin Gem & Mineral Society; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; $3 Adults, $2 Seniors, Kids under 16 free; contact Franklin Gem & Mineral Society, (828) 369-7831; Email: membershipFGMS@gmail.com; Website: fgmm.org 15-16—NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO: Annual show; Parma Lapidary Club; North Olmsted Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6, Under 12 and Scouts in uniform, Free; Sunday Free -- veterans and active military; 58th Annual Show. Over 35 vendors, featuring gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies and rough, finished jewelry, beads, crystals, demonstrations. Free Parking; contact Ruth Sholtis-Furyes; Email: showchair@parmalapidaryclub.com; Website: www.parmalapidaryclub.com 22-23—COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Jacklin Building, 4056 N Government Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per day for adults, Kids 12 & under free with paying adult, $5 for seniors and military; The 66th annual show will host over 30 venders offering beads, crystals, fossils, precious and semi-precious gems, jewelry, minerals, lapidary equipment and more! There will be raffles, door prizes, a kid’s corner, silent auction, and many other attractions; contact Mike McConnell; Email: micker4749@gmail.com; Website: https://www.northidahomineralclub.org/June 2027 19-20—ASHLAND, NEBRASKA: Rock and Mineral SWAP; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Beer Famiy Farm, 18701 Ashland Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults; kids 15 and under are free, parking is free; Family-friendly rock swap, mineral and gem vendors, free youth gem dig, and activity passports. Vendor sign-up will be posted in Spring 2027 on our website. We hope to see you there; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: https://www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/ 25-27—BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US-50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 62nd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. A wide variety of gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhound & prospecting supplies, 4-H project and science project material. A fun, interesting and educational experience for all ages ; contact Scott Winters, (812) 929-5367; Website: lawnrencecountyrockclub.orgSeptember 2027 18-19—AMANA, IOWA: Annual Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society; Amana RV Park and Event Center, 3850 C Street; Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; We auction over 1200 flats of material and machinery related to lapidary. Viewing hours on Friday evening from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.m, Saturday at 7:30 a.m., and Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Hot food and camping available. Check our website for more information and list of items to be sold; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: https://cedarvalleyrockclub.orgNovember 2027 6-7—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; $15 for both days; The oldest gem and jewelry show in New York City. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale dealers. Hourly door prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: www.barygems.com |