Rock & Gem Show Dates

 
 

March 2024

22-24LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Everyone $5 except children under 12 and Scouts in uniform are free when accompanied by an adult; Show held in the Clarion's brand-new Convention Center. Vendors of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies. Grand raffle prize, hourly silent auctions, fluorescent display, and club sales; contact John Bradshaw, (859) 576-6785; Email: K4swx911@gmail.com; Website: bggamc.homestead.com

22-24EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

22-24CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; The 4th Annual Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing, learning about and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more Educational and fun for all ages! Silent Auction & Door Prizes; contact Peggy J Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; Email: peggykeatingbolm2@gmail.com

22-24LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds, Inc; The Ranch, Thomas McKee Building, 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult admission is $4 for one day or $7 for a 3-day pass. Student (12-18 years old) admission is $1, Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult; This year's club exhibits feature Agate and Colorado Minerals. Metro State University hosts a hands-on rock identification table. Door prizes, two grand prizes, grab bag sales, children's activity table, and the silent auction are ongoing. Our dealers bring rough, slabs, equipment and fine jewelry; contact Nancy Howerter, (970) 206-9569; Email: fcrockhounds@gmail.com; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org

22-24VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

23-24CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock And Mineralogical Society; Cedar Valley Rock And Mineralogical Society, Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults over 18 $3, student 12-18 $1, children under 12 free, youth groups with an adult free; Child-friendly and excellent opportunities for homeschooling. Gem sluice, Rock and pebble kit, dinosaur bones, geodes, lots of vendors, raffle prizes, and door prizes. Silent auction; contact Marvin Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@yahoo.com; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org

23-24CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 6-14 $1, Scouts in uniform free; contact Show Chairman Vicky Waltz, (330) 862-2162

23-24TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, 1321 Hyde Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; Rough & Finished Rock, Slabs, Cabs, Beads, Jewelry, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Geode Cracking. Field Trips, Presentations, Demos. Gold and Sapphire Panning. Wheel of Fortune. Door Prizes. Family Friendly; contact Dan Lorimier, (575) 740-2927; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org

23-24ANGELES CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222; Sat. 10-5; Adults $5/Chidren 12 and under FREE with paying adult; contact Debby Brooks, (209) 736-4892; Email: dbb49@att.net

23-24PLYMOUTH 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; $7 per adult, $2 kids 12 and under, Scouts in uniform free; Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits. Kids Mineral Corner and Fossil Dig with free giveaways. Scouting merit badge information is available. Food and door prizes throughout both days; contact Douglas Klieger; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: www.philamineralsociety.org/

23-24CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; adults $5, children 12 and under free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Hourly door prize drawings for children and adults, free specimens for children, exhibits, 18 dealers, food available on site; contact Barbara J. Meyer, (978) 394-3144; Email: bjmeyer56@yahoo.com; Website: cvmineralclub.org

23-24WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club Inc; Wysox Vol. Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 Lake Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult - $3, Students $1, under 8 free; Fluorescent mineral program presented by UVBob. Exhibits of minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Dealers selling minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry. Mini-mine for the kids; contact Bob McGuire, (570) 928-9238; Email: uvbob1942@gmail.com; Website: www.chehannarocks.com

23-24WINSTED, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Silver Spiral Creations; Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting Street; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Rocks, Gems, Minerals and Jewelry show. Free admission. Kid activities. Door prizes; contact Lynne Patnode, (860) 459-9165; Email: Lynne@silverspiralcreations.com; Website: Silverspiralcreations.com

24-24SAINT CLOUD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; St.Cloud Agate Swap; Bestwestern Kelly Inn / Green Mill, 100 4th Ave S; Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; One day only! Over 30 regional artisan vendors with crystals, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, apparel and more! Spread across 1st level of hotel; contact Andrew Lange, MN; Email: Stcagateswap@gmail.com

29-31HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

29-31PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Outpost; Pearblossom, 34141 116th Street East; daily 9-5, daily 9-5, daily 9-5; Free Admission; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 944-1200; Email: Sandahlfamily3@gmail.com

30-31RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; The Crystal Festival; Sparks Event Center, 4590 South Virginia Street; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free Admission & Parking; The Crystal Festival - A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show Family Friendly. Over 60 Vendors! Crystal Healers, Mineral Dealers, Utah Rock Clubs, Mine Owners, Lapidary Artists and more. Presented by: The Crystal Barista; contact Adrienne Mcelwain, Address 2, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org

30-31SWEET HOME, OREGON: Annual show; Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $1 Kids 12 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult; Theme: “A Pyrite's Treasure Chest." Rough Rock, Display Specimens, Minerals, Fossils, Demonstrations, Door Prizes; contact Joe Cota, Rock Castle; Website: Facebook: Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Club

April 2024

4-6WYOMING, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Town Center, 972 28th Street Southwest ; Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-7; Free; Many Professional Dealers Artisan Displays and Demonstrations Children’s Table – Egg Carton Collections & Grab Bags Geode Cracking – Be the First to see inside Your Geode! Museum Quality Exhibits – Rock & Mineral Identification Member & Club Sales; contact Kreigh Tomaszewski, (616) 243-5851; Email: kreigh@gmail.com; Website: indianmoundsrockclub.com/

5-6KAHOKA, MISSOURI: Show and sale; Woodie Stephen Woodruff; Woodies Rock Shop/Warehouse, 135 North Morgan St; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 12-6; Free; Silent auction, Giveaways, Raffles, Gem stone panning, Kids show n tell. Free Geode cracking with purchase of unopen geode, including enhydros, from small to beach ball size. Accepting applications for 8, non-geode, rock & mineral dealers + 8 vendors that do not have to be rock & mineral related; contact Stephen Woodruff, (309) 313-2077; Email: woodiessuites@gmail.com

5-7SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

5-7PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Annual show; H & R Gemshows; Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and Under Free, Admission good for all three days; Over 20,000 SF of Fabulous Vendors of Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Rough Rock, Beads, Fossils and so much more! Artisan Jewelers, spectacular display pieces, fluorescents, geode cracking. Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

6-7GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; The Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Suggested donation $2 for adults, kids under 14 free; The Neville Public Museum Geology Club presents “Earth’s Treasures” 2024 Rock, Gem & Mineral Show; contact Randy Westberg; Email: mutualman@localnet.com

6-7MILFORD, CONNETICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Platt Technical High School, 600 Orange Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $6 Adults, Children under 12 free accompanied by an adult; contact Arthur Doyle, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website: newhavenmineralclub.org

6-7LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Sandhills Global Event Center (Lancaster Event Center), 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per adult, $11 2-day Pass, Children 11 and under FREE with a Paid Adult. $1 off admission with a can donation to the Food Bank of Lincoln; 64Th Annual Gem Show! Youth Booth, Dealers, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Nebraska Gem Dig (outside), Fluorescent Display, Club Rock Pile (Inside), Artifacts, and Mineral Identification. Dealer Booth Space is FULL; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: James.marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org

6-7SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Morris Center @ Joe Freeman Coliseum, 475 AT&T Parkway Gate E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Seniors/Military $3 Child Over 7 $1; Gems, minerals, rocks, 26 dealers, silent auction, kids lucky wheel, kids table, demonstrations, make your own cabochon, hourly prized, grand prize, parking $10 [free single adult entry with receipt] proceeds go to Earth Science scholarships for three San Antonio Universities. Fun for the entire family; contact Robert Bowie, (830) 387-1766; Email: krbotx@gvtc.com; Website: SWGMS.ORG

6-7TAMPA, FLORIDA: Wholesale and retail show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Military, Kids under 10 - Free; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club 4th - Annual Spring Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show Gems, Beads, Findings, Jewelry, Mineral Specimens (crystals), Cabochons, Slabs, Fluorescents, Fossils, Fun-filled kids corner with activities including a sluice and microscope viewing, Door Prizes; contact Peter Favaro, (813) 684-2039; Website: tampabayrockclub.org

6-7VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem and Mineral Society; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; You will find everything from crystals and gems, rough slabs and cabs, and even lapidary tools. There will be a food truck so you can join us for lunch. This is an outdoor show so we recommend wearing good walking shoes, sunscreen and hats; contact Jessica Harmer; Email: Info@vistarocks.org; Website: vistarocks.org/

6-7PARIS, ONTARIO: Annual show; The Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society; Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $7/daily or $8/weekend (kids 12 and under are free); It's our 50th show and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Come and find the beauty of mother nature in all that our vendors have to offer. Crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, silent auctions and interactive kids' areas. Visit website for admissions coupons; contact Sabrina Daniels; Email: sdaniels7046@hotmail.com

6-7HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii; Kou Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, PO Box 62223; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; FREE; We can’t wait to welcome you to our Hawaiʻi Rock and Mineral Show Spring 2024 - Join us in a room full of gems, minerals and fossils by 100% local vendors; contact Markus Faigle; Email: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Website: https://hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net/hawaii-rock-and-mineral-show-spring-2024/

7-7WATERLOO, IOWA: Show and sale; Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Free admission - donations appreciated; Demonstrations of flintknapping, gold panning, fluorescent rocks and lapidary with exhibits of rocks, fossils, agates, minerals and crystals. Vendors will sell rocks, minerals, fossils and crystals, apparel and jewelry. Kids activities include make your own fossil; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; Email: info@bhgmsrockclub.org; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/726842459051608/permalink/871536367915549/?mibextid=Nif5oz

12-14RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Building, State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; there will be a charge for admission; Hospitality area for door prize ticket sales, t-shirt sales, membership, grab bag sales. Silent Auction for various minerals, fossils & jewelry. Geode for sales and opening the geodes purchased. Demonstration for club members to show their skills; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: tarheelclub.org

13-13ANTIGO, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Langlade Gem & Mineral Club; Chocadoodledoo LLC, 816 5th Ave; Sat. 10-4; Adults $1, Children under 12 Free and Veterans Free; contact Roger Wilder, (920) 737-7490; Email: rog-chriswilder@hotmail.com

13-13LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA: Show; Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society; Parking Lot, 32097 Corydon Rd; Sat. 10-4; free; contact John, (909) 208-6956; Email: berylman50@aol.com

13-14FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Evelyn Gose; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $5.50; $5 with this notice. Children under 12 free with adult; This show features dealers selling minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and beads. Come see the beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items.You can personally select incredible minerals and fossils as well as handcrafted silver and gold jewelry or select beautiful strands of beads; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

13-14MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; A great selection of vendors with all sorts of gems and minerals and related items, a fabulous raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and, of course, food; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org

13-14MARION, 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 Children 18 and under free; Door prizes, silent auctions, fluorescent light shows, educational displays, dealers and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org

13-14DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; Students with ID, $1; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Children's area, silent auction, exhibits, demonstrators. Unique door prizes. Fossil dealers, mineral dealers, jewelry and gemstone dealers; contact Mike Hanley, (815) 222-8197; Email: Geodeguy@att.net

13-14PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7 kids free; contact Byron Anderson

13-14JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club Annual Show; Johnson Senior Center, 30 Brockton Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4; Children 12 and up, $3.50; Under 12 free, $.50 Discount with pennysaver coupon; contact Donald Tuttle, (607) 369-7323; Email: sginkusa@gmail.com; Website: sginkusa@gmail.com

13-14CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; voluntary donation; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

13-14ALBANY , NEW YORK: Annual show; Capitol District Mineral Club; Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave Ext; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5, children under 12 and scouts in uniform are free; contact Scott Gordon; Email: sgordon@adkfineminerals.com

19-21SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

19-21SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adults, Kids 12 & Under Free; 80 Dealers of Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone, Rock Art and much more. Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Area, Rock Bags, Demonstrations, Sphere making, Show and Tell and Show Case Displays. Free Parking; contact Roberta Chase; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com

19-21SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 901 N Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free. Admission Good for all three days; Featuring 10,000 SF of Fabulous vendors of Fine Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Beads, Mineral Specimens, Fossils and so much more! Something for everyone! Grand Prize drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

19-21DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Indianapolis Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Show; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older: $8, 11-17: $2, 10 and under: Free; Featuring the finest Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Meteorites and Beads from Around The World; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

19-21ANZA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Anza Rockhounds; Overland Field, 56333 CA Hwy-371; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Vendors welcome ; contact Brian Baharie, (951) 240-0555; Email: brianrealestate1@gmail.com; Website: Facebook Anza Rock Gem and Mineral show

20-20WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd ; Sat. 10-4; Free Admission; Minerals, Original Jewelry, Fossils, Rough & Cut Gemstones Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Activities for Kids, Free Parking; contact Lynne Emery; Email: chesapeakegemandmineral@gmail.com

20-20WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Society Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Minerals, Original Jewelry, Fossils, Rough & Cut Gemstones Silent Auctions, Door Prizes Activities for Kids; contact Lynne Emery; Email: chesapeakegemandmineral@gmail.com; Website: www.chesapeakegemandmineral.org/club-show.html

20-21KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: 27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 (good for both days) 14 and under free with paid adult admission; Collectors’ exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping and jewelry fabrication; silent auction; Kid’s Korner – Crafts and Games; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent display; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website: Lakesidegemandmineralclub.com

20-21TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 18; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: www.mcgamc.org

20-21THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Conejo Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Community Park, 190 N Reino Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE for all ages; Event includes: Displays by club members of special collections, silent auction of selected specimens, vendors of jewelry, specimens of rocks, fossils, minerals and gems from around the world, demonstrators of lapidary arts, kids activities with prizes, door prizes, plant sales ; contact Karen Abrahams, (805) 908-1428; Email: karenjabrahams@gmail.com; Website: cgamc.org/home

20-21WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 for 2 days; Children under 12 free; The Crystal Fair includes a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry. Whether it’s stone beads from Nepal, amethyst geodes from Madagascar, jade from China, or jewelry from northern California artisans –you’ll find it at the Crystal Fair at below market prices; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

24-28JOSHUA 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; Free parking, free admission; 2024 Spring Show Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show. This will be our second show at the new location Joshua Tree RV Lake and campground. This is a beautiful natural location just adding to the great nature of being around many great Gem amd Mineral Vendors of all types; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com

26-28WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd, 8318 SE Highway 77; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$5; Youth 13-17-$1; Children 12 and under free with an adult; Special Things for Children: Friday, April 26 is Education Day. School children will learn how to identify rocks and minerals. Attractions include Junior Rock Pile, Gem Hunt, Fossil Hunt, Fluorescent Rock Show and Grad Bags. 22 dealers from across the USA will have rocks, gems and jewelry; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: GANDPMAGGARD@GMAIL.COM

26-28GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Vendors, Demonstrators, Silent Auction, Raffle, Kids Corner, Display Cases, Fluorescent Room, Food Truck and free Admission. Vendor spots are full but there is a waiting list available; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: www.roguegemandgeology.org/

26-28RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, and beads. The crystals, minerals, and fossils range from reasonably priced specimens to museum quality specimens. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be present with displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and of dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

27-28WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 56th Annual Rock and Gem Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors, Silent Auction, Activities for Kids, Demonstrations, Food; contact Annette Nelson; Email: show@westseattlerockclub.org; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org

27-28CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission: Adults $5, seniors (55+) & Students $4, Children (7-14) $1, scouts in uniform free; 38 quality vendors. Demonstrations, silent auction & children's activities. Mineral id throughout the day. Wheelchair accessible, food trucks both days and credit cards acceptable for admissions; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: www.summitlapidaryclub.com/gemboree

27-28EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 60th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystals, Amethyst, Books & Activities for children & Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

27-28SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc.; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform free; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc., a non-profit 501(C)3 educational organization is hosting a Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show. Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones fossils, beads, artifacts, metaphysical stones, cabs, etc. Silent auction, door prizes and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org

27-28MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Road,, 2038 Central Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, 2-day pass $10, 12 & under $2, Scouts in uniform free; Over 50 Dealers and Exhibitors selling rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, gemstones, opals, beads and jewelry. Kids Areas. Includes the original “Memphis Rock Banquet" a full table display of rocks that look like real food; contact WC McDaniel, (901) 490-3575; Email: info@theearthwideopen.com; Website: www.theearthwideopen.wixsite.com

27-28DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Dover Elks Lodge, 282 Durham Road (Route 108); Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; $5 Adults, children under 12 Free (must be accompanied by adult; The 19th Annual Earl & Melvina Packard Rock, Gem & Mineral Show. Large venue with many fine dealers of Gems, Minerals, Jewelry and more. Silent auction every ½ hour and door prize drawing every hour. Rock saws running to open your geode treasures, cabbing demonstrations both days and a “Kid’s Dig” area; contact Brian, (207) 606-9721; Email: cshore108@yahoo.com; Website: www.senhmc.org/

27-28ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Dale's Rocks & More; Furniture & Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St NW; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; All Ages! Kids 14 & Under free with paid adult; Combining two fantastic shows into one Spectacular Event! Where Rocks, Gems & Crystals share space with other Artisans & Creations! Mark your Calendars for this fun indoor family-friendly! Rocks, Crystals & Artisans presenting their finest; contact Dale Fure, (612) 708-8279; Email: dalesrocks_more@outlook.com; Website: Dale's Rocks & More on Facebook

May 2024

3-4YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society; City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, Yucaipa Blvd and Adams St; Fri. 5-10, Sat. 12-9; free; Show will have 15 dealers, kids' activities, geode cracker, club store, and great raffle. The show is held in conjunction with the City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, having other arts & craft vendors, family activities, food, beer, and wine booths, plus name bands at night; contact Lee Peterson, (909) 794-0731; Email: grandpasgems@gmail.com; Website: www.yvgms.org/

3-5SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

3-5KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 & Ages 12 & under free; contact Dave Haas, (269) 370-3656; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com

3-5MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10:30-3; Free Admission; Saturday Evening Auction @ 7:15; contact Larry Hackney, (475) 283-7780; Email: larryrocks538@gmail.com; Website: www.mcphersongemandmineralclub.org

4-5LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Lots of vendors, displays and activities for the family. Parking and Admission are free; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com

4-5BOULDER CITY, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Boulder City Gym (at Spring Jamboree Festival), 900 Arizona St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Join us for displays, special rocks, amazing gemstones, unusual minerals, handmade jewelry, beautiful silver-smithed pieces, home decor, crafts, and more. Plus a special kids section for game playing, learning, and prize-winning. In air-conditioned comfort in the gym at the Spring Jamboree festival. Applications available at our website; contact Orville Weimers, (702) 743-3277; Email: sngmsjamboreeshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.SNVGMS.org

4-5TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Road, Rte 1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $7; $6 with copy of ad/coupon; Children under 12 Free; Free Parking; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Email: northshorerockandmineral@gmail.com; Website: www.northshorerock.org

4-5KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; Free admission and parking; Cabs, Slabs, Minerals and Specimens. Door Prizes Silent Auction, Raffle and kids table. Fun for everyone; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983

4-5HIXSON, TENNESSEE: Show and sale; Tennessee Valley Rock and Mineral Society; Chester Frost Park Pavilion, 7989 Causeway Road; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission, Free Parking; ROCK YOUR WORLD, will be a two-day rock, mineral, fossil, gem and jewelry show and sale. Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Rock and Mineral Society, the event will host 30 vendors and offer educational displays, jewelry making and lapidary arts demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids; contact Mary Beth Bednarczyk; Email: Tvrms.info@gmail.com; Website: bit.ly/TVRMS_Rocks

4-5PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Mineralogical Society of N.E. Penna; Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1880 Highway 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General admission $3, children free with paying adult; Children get a scavenger hunt rock quiz and get to play and learn in DINOLAND. Facebook @ msnepa; contact George Walko, (570) 200-5987; Email: Anthracitecoin@gmail.com; Website: msneps.org

4-5SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Annual show; Cincinnati Mineral Society and the Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Sharonville Convention Center, Geofair, 11355 Chester Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults........$12 Two-day pass........$18 Children....$5 Uniformed Scouts free; GeoFair is Cincinnati’s largest non-profit gem, mineral, fossil & jewelry show. This year GeoFair will highlight the theme: “Crystal & Fossil Treasures.” Museum and collector enthusiasts displays; education, earth science lectures, identification service; contact Terry Huizing; Email: tehuizing@fuse.net; Website: www.geofair.com

4-5KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission & Parking; Educational Displays & Exhibits: • Gemstones • Minerals • Fossils • Rocks • Jewelry • Woodwork • Clothing. Great Shopping: • Mineral Specimens • Petrified Wood • Fossils • Handmade Jewelry • Gems • Rock Art & Carvings. Also Featuring: • Kids Activities • Raffles • Door Prize Drawings • Food Vendors; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Email: MCgemstoners@outlook.com; Website: www.gemstoners.org/

10-12COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

10-12MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Travelin Rocks; Quartz Capital Of The World, 1210 Hwy 270 E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; Come join us this spring in the quartz capital of the world!! For a weekend gems, minerals, crystals & fossils from around the world!! Along with some seriously talented local crafters, it's sure to be a great time! Rain or Shine! Vendors Text (870 490 2997) for more information; contact Chris Wood, (870) 490-2997; Email: bearisgrateful@gmail.com

10-12COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. (Route E); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6; Seniors (60+) and youth (12-18) $3; children 11 and under free; Daily door prizes, silent auctions, "Kidz Mine." Dealers from the Midwest, agates, fossils, geodes, spheres, crystals, cabochons, beaded jewelry mineral specimens, and much, much more; contact Mary Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website: cmrlc.org

10-12CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; British Columbia Lapidary Society; Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6; Students (6-17) $2; Children under 6 FREE; 3 Day Pass $12; Door prizes, Dealers, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Displays, Spin & Win, Grab Bags, Gold Panning, Fun for the whole family! Check out the Rocklovers-Round-Up Tailgate Sale on the Saturday only; contact Andrew Danneffel; Email: webmaster@bclapidary.com; Website: www.bclapidary.com

11-11KITCHENER, ONTARIO: Annual show; Kitchener Waterloo Gem & Mineral Club; The Kitchener Auditorium, 400 East Avenue ; Sat. 10-4; $2 for adults; Children under 12 are FREE; You will find rocks, minerals, fossils, fluorescents, gemstones & gemstone jewelry. Activities for children; contact Donna, (519) 571-1418; Email: dhollander@rogers.com

11-11 KITCHENER, ONTARIO: Annual show; Kitchener-Waterloo Gem & Mineral Club; The Kitchener Auditorium, 400 East Avenue; Sat. 10-4; $5 for adults, Children 16 and under are FREE!; Dealers with rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, beads, jewelry, etc. Activities for children; contact Donna, (519) 571-1418; Email: dhollander@rogers.com; Website: www.kwgmc.com

11-12BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th Street, S.E.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults- $2, Kids under 12- $1, Moms are free on Sunday (Mother's Day); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Exhibits, Handcrafted Jewelry, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Family Activities, Prizes, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-13; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org

17-19MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children under 12 Free, Admission good for all three days; Over 24,000 SF of spectacular vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils, Rough Rock and so much more! Three full days of fabulous merchandise, an onsite bench jeweler, geode cracking and a Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

18-19SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Brittany Burkhardt-Elemental Endeavors; Hangar 30 @ Magnuson Park, 7400 NE Sand Point Way, 6870 W Skokomish Valley Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Free admission and parking; Open to the public. Door prizes & food trucks. Over 60 dealers (including over a dozen PNW miners) of minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, mineral art and more; contact Brittany F Burkhardt, (360) 489-5607; Email: seattlemineralmarket@gmail.com; Website: www.elementalendeavors.com

18-19NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO: Annual show; Parma Lapidary Club; North Olmsted Soccer Sportplex, 31515 Lorain Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6 adults, Children under 12 and scouts in uniform free when accompanied by an adult; 55th Annual Rock 'A Rama Jewelry, Gem, Crystal, Fossil & Mineral Show; contact Show Chair; Email: showchair@parmalapidaryclub.com; Website: www.parmalapidaryclub.com

18-19WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center (Arena Building), 1000 Northview Rd; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $3 ea/2 for $5 Accompanied small children are free. Cash only; Rock, gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry sale from several of the best mineral dealers in the Midwest! Also displays, club sales, door prizes, baked goods and more; contact Paul Okruhlica, (414) 573-6421; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: www.wigeo.org

18-19BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5. Kids FREE; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net

24-26VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: National AFMS Show & Convention; California & American Federations of Mineralogical Societies; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8 adults; kids 12 & under free with paid adult; National show! 100 exhibits; speakers & programs; on-going lapidary arts, jewelry making & gold panning demos; raffles & silent auctions; 50 dealers; children’s activities & free resources for teachers. Proceeds support scholarships to college students. Sponsored by Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.2024cfms-afms.com

24-26SALEM, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Salem Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older: $8, 11-17: $2, 10 and under: Free; Featuring the finest Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Meteorites and Beasds from Around The World; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

25-26FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club; Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $7-Adults, $5-Military, Seniors, Students, Free-Children 12 & Under; Vendors with rough and finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads, and jewelry for sale. Door prizes, Raffle, kids activities; contact Glenda Bradley/Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club, (817) 229-5467; Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com; Website: fortworthgemandmineralclub.org

25-26ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS: Wholesale and retail show; Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association (CGMA); Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors (62) and students $3, two-day passes available. Children under 13, Scouts in uniform, and active service personnel with ID, FREE.; Theme: Planet of the Rocks. Over 30 dealers, special exhibits, demonstrators, Kids Korner, door prizes, and silent auctions. Free parking. Air conditioned. Food available. Wholesale Room requires current state tax ID and trade credentials; contact Mark Kuntz; Email: m-kuntz@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.CGMAshow.com

26-29LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show; The Mirage Hotel and Casino, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd; Sun. 10-5, Wed. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show is the event of choice for thousands of industry professionals offering a superior experience for business and networking; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com

May 2024-June 2024

30-1POWELL, WYOMING: Annual show; 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show and Big Horn Basin Rock and Mineral Show; Park County Fairgrounds, 655 E 5th St; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; This is a family-friendly event. People of all ages are welcome; The 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show will take place in Powell, Wyoming, just 80 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. It features many vendors, educational and showcase displays, demonstrations, children's activities and much more. Camping available at the fairgrounds; contact Greg Jones, (281) 224-2694; Email: wyojones@wyojones.com; Website: Cody59ers.com

31-2DULUTH , 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; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

31-2BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park, 9205 198th Ave. E.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; With vendors both inside and outside you’ll find a vast selection of rough and finished “treasures” on display. Inside, watch demonstrators show you “how it’s done” and see the many displays presented by PVG&MC members. Convenient parking and disabled access; contact Jillian Y. Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: PVGAMC@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows

31-2WAUSEON, OHIO: Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Building, 8514 SR 108; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $4, Seniors & Students $3; Quality Dealers, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Food, Snacks, Desserts, Educational Displays, Cabochon Cutting, Beading and Wire Wrapping, Geode Cracking, Flint Knapping; contact Sherman Kardatzke, (517) 673-54; Email: skardatzke@gmail.com; Website: statelinegms.com

June 2024

1-1MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA); Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St; Sat. 8:30-3; Free; Fossils, gems, and minerals from six continents and outer space on over 100 tables indoors and out featuring a fluorescent mineral room and other goodies; contact Mandy Apgar; Email: pesanewsletter@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902032245

1-1DELTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 531 North Palmer Drive; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; About thirty vendors and lots of activities for children and adults; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861; Email: hpmasinton@gmail.com

1-1COLFAX, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Road; Sat. 9-5; FREE; 40 Vendors, rain/shine, grand prize raffle, half hour door prizes. Free geodes to kids 12 and under. Minerals, crystals, fossils, gemstones, cabachons, beads, hand-made jewelry, wire wrapping, gem trees, crystal cathedrals. Gem & lapidary books, hats & t-shirts, decorative items. 2500+ attendees; contact KB Montgomery, (336) 706-0061; Email: ggmc.rocks@gmail.com; Website: ggmc-rockhounds.com

1-2PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mineralogical Society of Arizona; Phoenix Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 Cash, $3 Members, Children 12 and under free with paying adult; 35+ Quality Dealers, Demonstrations, Raffles, Competitive Exhibits, Saturday Dinner & Auction, Kids Activities; contact Chris Whitney-Smith; Email: show@msaaz.org; Website: www.msaaz.org

1-2ONALASKA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Coulee Rock Club of La Crosse Wisconsin; Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Age 6 or under free, $2 age 7 or more; 20+ Vendors Offering World-Wide: Agates, Geodes, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough & Slabs, Carvings and Spheres, Polished Stones, Thunder eggs, Petrified Wood, and Lapidary Equipment. Plus: Door Prize Drawings, Silent Auctions, Demonstrations, Kids Korner, Rock Identification; contact Allison Conrad, (507) 470-2598; Email: rockinbabe@acegroup.cc

1-2SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 for two days, Children Under 12 free; You’ll find over 50 vendors from across the country (as well as California artisans), Asia and Europe. Buy minerals, crystals, beads, gems, jewelry — an amazing array of merchandise. The largest rock & gem show in San Francisco; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (414) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

1-2CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK: Annual show; Wayne County Gem and Mineral Club; Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 North Bloomfield Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, Free for children 12 and under; GemFest is a family friendly event with plenty of demonstrations and activities for all ages in addition to a solid variety of quality vendors! We strive to have a number of no-cost activities that are kid-friendly like rock painting, soapstone carving, a scavenger hunt, and Jerry and his dinosaur; contact James Keeler; Email: jamesrocks@jkeeler.com; Website: wcgmc.org

7-8SPRINGFIELD , MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E Farm Road 182; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Free entry; This is an annual outdoor gem and mineral show with no admission or parking charges. Fun for all ages with rocks, gems, minerals, display pieces, jewelry, geode cracking, novelties, and more; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.ogms.rocks

7-9BOISE, IDAHO: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

7-9COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5/one day, $8/multiple days, 12 & under FREE; Since 1963, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society (CSMS) has sponsored the Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. We expect over 50 vendors, feature exhibits, auctions on-the-half-hour, door prizes, gold panning with the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, and kids activities; contact Lisa Cooper; Email: ppgmjshow@gmail.com; Website: pikespeakgemshow.com

7-9MILACA, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Dale's Rocks & More; Hairy Mosquito Trading Co, 21287 Highway 169; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free to All Ages; Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Handmade/Olden Crafts from around the world will be here in one unique outdoor location just for YOU!! Mark your Calendars and bring your family for this wonderful Event! You’ll be amazed at what things you will see; contact Dale's Rocks & More, (612) 708-8279; Email: dalesrocks_more@outlook.com; Website: Dale's Rocks & More on Facebook

8-8KENT, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science; Connecticut Antique Machinery Campus, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (RTE 7); Sat. 9-4; FREE; 30 plus dealers from the Northeast selling minerals, fossils, gemstones, beads. Tour the museums new exhibits. New dealers welcome; contact John Pawloski; Email: j.a.pawloski@att.net

8-9DESOTO, MISSOURI: Show and sale; Amvets Post 48 HOP Committee; Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; We are looking for vendors for Inside and Outside booths. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase; contact Donna J Pelikan, (682) 970-8362; Email: liznmarie@yahoo.com

8-9ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts - Conference Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd, PO Box 1583; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, Kids under 12 free; 9000 square feet of shopping - 40 plus vendors - mineral specimens, faceted precious and semi-precious stones, polished cabochons, faceting and lapidary rough, fossils, and eye-catching handmade and vintage jewelry. Demonstrations of Silver fabrication, cabbing, faceting and more; contact Toni Floyd; Email: PGMCShow@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org

8-9WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Spring Show; Howard County Maryland Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6, children under 12 free, Discount coupon offered on website; The Gem Miner's Spring Show is an exhibition of beads, fine jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, gift and craft items. New Wholesale section. Hourly and grand door prizes. In its 3rd year. Free and handicapped parking; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

8-9GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston County Gem & Mineral Club; Johan Newcombe Event Center, 1840 E. Franklin Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Sluice Mining for Gems & Geode Cracking outside Food Truck on site FREE ADMISSION; contact Eric Clymer; Email: clymeric@protonmail.com; Website: gastongemclub.weebly.com

13-16PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free to all; Four days of family fun with minerals, gems, fossils, rocks, tools, machines including three days of field trips (call for sign up info); contact Jim McCoy, (530) 999-8045; Email: www.prineville.rocks; Website: www.prineville.rocks

14-16BIG PINEY, WYOMING: Annual show; Sublette County Rock Hounds; Sublette County Fairgrounds, 10937 Hwy 189, Event Center; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Adults $3, Seniors 60+ and kids under 18 free; Field trips, demonstrators, vendors, exhibits, kids activities, door prizes, and food concessions on-site. Vendors with opals, Wyoming jade, jewelry, rough rock, slabs, cabochons, beads, fossils, specimens, jewelry-making supplies, and more; contact Jim Gray; Email: jimgray@wyoming.com

15-16GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; AGMC - Arlington Gem and Mineral Club; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10 Kids 12 and under Free (Pay Saturday come back Sunday for Free); Rolling Rock Club Meeting Sunday morning at 9; contact Terri Brewen, (817) 939-1100; Email: tbrewen@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.agmc57.org/

15-16OSSEO, MINNESOTA: Rock Swap and Sale; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Osseo United Methodist Church, 16 2nd Ave SE; Sat. 10-2; free; outdoor swap meet; held rain or shine; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

21-22ELY, NEVADA: Annual show; White Pine Public Museum; White Pine Public Museum, 2000 Aultman Street; Fri. 11-4, Sat. 11-4; Adults $7, Children $4, Infants Free; Join us for the 2024 Annual Ely Rock & Gem Swap, Buy, Sale & Trade; contact Mya, (775) 289-4710; Email: Wpmuseumnv@gmail.com; Website: Wpmuseum.org

21-23HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

21-23BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US-50; Fri. 10:30-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free parking & Admission; 59th Annual Gem Mineral Fossil Show. Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Lapidary Equipment & Supplies, Rockhound & Prospecting Supplies, 4-H Project & Science Project Material. A fun, interesting & educational experience for all ages; contact David J Treffinger, (812) 295-3463; Email: djt5766jkft@msn.com; Website: lawnrencecountyrockclub.org

22-23ASHLAND, NEBRASKA: (Swap) Summer Gem Fest; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Beer Family Farm, 18701 Ashland Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult $3, Kids 15 and under FREE! Bring canned food for the Lincoln Food Bank; Swap is open to the Public. Buy, sell, or trade. Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary Supplies and Equipment, Rocks, and Minerals. Family Friendly Fun for all. Vendor Space Reservations online at www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/happenings/summer-gem-fest, Vendor Advanced Reservation by 2/2/24; contact Sharon Marburger, (402) 429-3323; Email: lgmc.editor@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org

28-30RENO, NEVADA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

28-30FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem and Mineral Society; San Juan County McGee Park Riding Arena, Bldg. 8, 41 Rd 5568; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $1 adults; kids 12 and under are free; Dealers- Demonstrators-Displays-Silent Auction-Raffle-Black Light Booth, Door Prizes every hour! Kids/Adults - Wheel of Gems-Grab Bags-Sand Dig-Rock Crafts-Displays; contact Jerry Worrell (Show Chair), (505) 360-1903; Email: jerry_worrell@msn.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/SJCGMScommunity

29-30CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock and Mineral Club; Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club presents its 61st Annual Fiesta of Gems Show; contact Janice Metz, (310) 850-4398; Email: culvercityrocks35@gmail.com; Website: culvercityrocks.org

29-30KENT, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Cascade Mineralogical Society; Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; A great event for families. Free polished rock for every child. Silent auction & spinning wheel for polished rocks. All kinds of rock, amazing rough to incredible cabochons, jewelry, beads, slabs, and more Fantastic minerals, gems, fossils & metaphysical specimens; contact Katherine Koch, (425) 765-5408; Email: president@cascademineralogicalsociety.org; Website: www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org

July 2024

11-13NYSSA, OREGON: Annual show; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture; South Park , Corner of S 5th Street and Reece Ave; Thu. 12-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-9; Free Event; Come on down to Nyssa Oregon and celebrate our annual Thunderegg Days event! This is a 3 day event with over 50 vendors including rock & gem, crafts, and food! We also have great entertainment throughout the 3 days! Come join the fun; contact Nyssa Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, (541) 372-3091; Email: nyssachamberofcommerce@gmail.com; Website: nyssachamberofcommerce.com

12-13MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland Union High School, 9573 State Highway 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free for all ages; Silent Auction, children's mineral hunt, mineral displays; contact Daniel Erickson; Email: neatrocks@gmail.com; Website: Lakelandgemclub.org

12-14DURANGO, COLORADO: Retail show; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 431 Birket Drive; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5; 70th annual show; This indoor and outdoor event hosts over 60 vendors with mineral and gem specimens, rocks and fossils, jewelry, rough material and slabs, cabochons and more. There are activities for kids, a silent auction, classes, and food trucks. More information on Facebook and FCGMC website; contact David Gonzales, (970) 903-1383; Email: gonzales_d@fortlewis.edu; Website: www.durangorocks.org/

12-14RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. A wire-wrapper will be present to design jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

13-14TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society; Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 for Adults; Children 12 and under admitted free with paid adult admission. Scouts free in uniform. Military and First Responders free with I.D. Show features rocks, gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry. There will also be a fluorescent room, demonstration area, silent auction and a free kids zone; contact Martha L. Rongey, (918) 230-1094; Email: m_rongey!sbcglobal.net; Website: tulsarockandmineralsociety.org/

13-14SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; NY State Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Building, 581 State Fair Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $8, children 12 and under free; contact Cheryl Brown; Email: gmssrock@gmail.com; Website: www.gmss.club

13-14MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club and Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce; Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; Kids Dig in front of the Arena; Agate Stampede Saturday 3 p.m. Elm Ave; contact Lynn Sverci, (218) 721-2679; Email: danlynnsunrisefarm@yahoo.com

13-14NEWPORT, OREGON: Annual show; US Bead Warehouse; Newport Armory, 541 SW Coast Hwy; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $1 admission, kids 12 and under free; Fun for the whole family; contact Jennifer Brandenberger, (541) 997-0109; Email: usbeadwarehouse@gmail.com

19-21TONOPAH, NEVADA: Annual show; 2nd Annual Tonopah Rock & Bottle Show; Tonopah Convention Center, 301 Brougher Ave; Fri. 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Cost of admission: $1. Early admission: $20; Early Looker Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.; Silversmithing, Wire Wrapping, Lapidary Classes, Bottle Vendors, Gem, Fossil & Rock Vendors, Blacksmithing Demo, Turquoise Picking & a lot more; contact Chrissy Pope, (775) 277-0804; Email: chrissy.townoftonopah@gmail.com

25-28FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; River Park Event Site, 200 Platt Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30 Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay

26-28SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Elks Lodge, 805 E. Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, kids with adult free; contact Cathy Cargile, (714) 348-9162; Email: SkyRanch5734@yahoo.com; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org

27-27CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2, Kids (12 and under) Free; contact Aletha Hoogeterp, (605) 987-2446; Email: ahoogeterp@iw.net

27-28FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 57th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and sacks available by the 4-H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

27-28RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall, Central States Fairgrounds, 800 San Francisco Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; $4 per day, under 12 free; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society invites you to our 41st Gem & Mineral Show. This is a family friendly event! There will be numerous rock, mineral & fossil vendors, a children’s activity center, gold panning, educational & display showcases, silent auction, hourly door prizes and more; contact Debbie Vick, (605) 877-6957; Email: westdakota.rocks@gmail.com; Website: wdgms.org

27-28MATTITUCK , NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck Cutchogue JR/SR High School, 15125 Main Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 for all 12+, children under 12 free, $1 discount with flyer available on the website; COME JOIN US AT OUR 40TH ANNUAL SHOW!! LIMAGS has sponsored an annual gem, mineral & fossil show during the last weekend in July since 1982. Over 30 dealers of fine gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals meteorites and related items are displayed. Last entry 4:30 pm; contact Elizabeth Wiesemann; Email: limagsadvertising@gmail.com; Website: www.limineralandgeology.com/LiMags/Gem_Show_Flyer_Vendors.html

August 2024

2-4SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 901 N Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; 10,000 SF of fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Beads and so much more! Something for everyone of all ages; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

2-4VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-20; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

3-5ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; @the Grounds Roseville, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10, 12 and under Free; 62nd annual BIG show in AC event Center! Over 70+ vendors in/out: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Opal, Amethyst, Jewelry, Beads, Gemstones, Meteorites, Gold, Cabochons, Mineral ID, Rock Auctions, Educational Exhibits, Demonstrations, Fun for Kids, Raffle, Discount coupon on website, Parking $10; contact Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: www.rockrollers.com/show.html

8-11BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Rachel F.; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; daily 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking, Family-Friendly; Visit the largest OUTDOOR mineral show in Colorado! Thursday 8/8 thru Sunday 8/11, 9 am – 6 pm daily Over 100 dealers with gems, minerals, jewelry, meteorites, moldavite cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, slabs, rough, tools, & equipment; contact Rachel F; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: www.bvrockshow.com

9-11PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Tacoma Sportsmans Club, 164709 Canyon Road East; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; PVG&MC is hosting its 5th Gem Show in The Trees. Convenient parking is available. Vendors will be offering selections of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, lapidary equipment, cabochons, geodes, and jewelry, just to name a few things to add to your collection; contact Jillian Y Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: PGVAMC@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows

16-18LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Lake George CO, HWY 24 (East of the Post Office, 4 miles west of Florissant); daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary, kids activities & more; contact Carol Kinate, (749) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org

16-18LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Jubilee; Lebanon Valley Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6; children under 12 free, discount coupons on website; The Gem Miner's Jubilee Show is an exhibition of beads, fine jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, gift and craft items. Two Wholesale Trade rooms. In its 27th year. Free and handicapped parking; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-97; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

16-18SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Annual show; Michiana Gem and Mineral Society; St Joseph County Fairgrounds, 5117 So Ironwood Road; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 for adult/children 12 and under free; contact Ross Fergerson, (574) 850-6208; Email: rfergers@nd.edu; Website: mgms.org

17-18RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St. (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Door Prizes - Children's Activities & Children's Museum. Demonstrations & Displays. Museum quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available for purchase; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

23-25MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

24-25ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 40' - $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the dates of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available for purchase; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

24-25GARDINER, OREGON: Annual show; US Bead Warehouse; Oregon Coast School of Art, 325 High St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $1 12 and older Free 12 and under; This is a family event! Everyone is welcome; contact Jennifer Brandenberger, (541) 997-0109; Email: usbeadwarehouse@gmail.com

24-25CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St.; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; $4 Adults Children 12< free; Over 25 vendors. Free mineral kits for kids, both days Free kid's fluorescent mineral hunt Friday 8 PM Field collecting trip Saturday, 9 AM Free wire wrapping classes Sunday Amethyst Cathedral drawing 2 PM Sunday; contact William DeLorraine, (315) 775-6286; Email: WDELLIE@GMAIL.COM; Website: Stlawrencecountymineralclub.org

24-25FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6; $5 with this notice. Children under 12 free with adult; This show features dealers selling minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, and beads. Come see our beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items. Select incredible minerals and fossils as well as handcrafted silver and gold jewelry and also beautiful strands of beads; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

24-25ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Our 64th Annual Gem and Mineral Show with Dealers selling everything rock, gem, geology, lapidary and jewelry-related. Sand Scoop and Wheel of Fortune for the kids, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, minerals, gemstones and lapidary exhibits, prize raffle, snack bar; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: www.pasadenalapidary.org

24-25EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; EastSide Center, #1 EastSide Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; 60th Annual Show Dealers of Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Slabs, Carving and Knapping. Demonstrators of Fluorescent Minerals, Black light Display, Wire Wrapping, Geode Cracking, Cabochon Cutting and Polishing. Kid's area, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Mid-West Federation meeting; contact Sandi Lawson, Show Chair; Email: bixbite62@gmail.com; Website: www.pasgeology.com

August 2024-September 2024

29-1TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 750 E Irvington Rd; daily 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show, one of the largest trade shows in the Americas, in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated event is the perfect opportunity for manufacturers, wholesalers, and brands to showcase their latest designs and products during a critical buying and restocking season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com

30-1ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free. Admission good for all three days; Over 15,000 SF of Fabulous vendors in a spectacular historical setting! Fine and Artisan Jewelers, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils and so much more! Bench jeweler, geodes, something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

30-2RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. A wire-wrapper will be present to design jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

September 2024

6-8WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; The Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building, 412 27th Street NW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $ 3 - Children thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult - school groups contact show chairman for group info; Information can also be found on our Facebook page - Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show; contact W. Arvil Marion - Show Chairman; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com

7-8NEW MILFORD, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road (Rt 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission CASH only: $5 adults, $4 seniors and full time-students w/ID. Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform.; Hourly door prizes, Grand prize drawn at end of show. Grab bags, club info, display cases, specimen identification; contact Elizabeth A Triano; Email: lizziewriter@comcast.net

14-14ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society; A-American Companies, 1665 Elmwood Rd; Sat. 9:30-3:30; Free admission and free parking; Outdoor event. Rain or shine. Rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Kid’s activities. Spaces 10 ft. x 10 ft. $25 each; contact Dave Reese; Email: rrvgms@gmail.com

14-15PINE ISLAND, NEW YORK: Annual show; Area 51 Miners; Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Rd; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 10-4; $10 a day for adults, $5 for kids; The Earthbling Festival a family-friendly event that combines the beauty of geological wonders with the energy of live music! Join us for a day filled with fascinating exhibits, dazzling gemstones, and the rhythmic beats of rock-infused tunes; contact Earthbling Festival, (973) 865-2793; Email: earthblingfestival@gmail.com; Website: www.earthblingfestival.com/

14-15RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St, Silver State Pavilion Room; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10 Kids under 12 Free, Parking Free, Children's Gift; Free parking, door prizes, raffle, 40 Displays and 40+ Dealers, Silent Auction, Wheel of Fortune for children's free gift, Demonstrations: Lapidary, Silver Crafting, Beading, Wire Wrap; Kids Corner, Fluorescent Display; contact Patrick Davis; Email: cyndavis13@gmail.com; Website: www.renogms.org

20-22RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, and beads. The crystals, minerals, and fossils range from reasonably priced specimens to museum quality specimens. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be present with displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and of dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

21-22OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2 Kids under 12 Free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area; contact Michael Lenz; Email: 2817@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.facebook.com/people/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club/100064428711904/

21-22POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Gold's Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Rosd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors / Students $4, Children Under 12 FREE With Adult; 30 Dealers; Six Free Rocks for Kids at "Glitter Mountain"; Sluice at "Garnet Gulch" for treasure; Earth Science "Scavenger Hunt" for HS Students; Lapidary Demonstrations; Fluorescent Mineral display; "The World of Crystals" - displays by MHVG&MS and Vassar Geology Museum; Wholesale Dealers; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org

21-22NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Mineral Displays, Kids activities, Silent Auction, Door prizes, Rock identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/125260491396522

28-29LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Show and sale; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Age 12 and up, $3 age 6 - 12, 5 and under free; Everything you would see at a typical Gem show, but ours is bigger and better, Lol. Preaching to the choir here, but you know what to expect, lot's of dealers, door prizes, grand prizes, big kids area, florescent tent, displays, demonstrations, presentations, and an all around good time; contact Walt Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org

October 2024

4-6ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; At Expo NM State Fairgrounds in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter at Gate 3 @ 300 San Pedro and Copper. 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show

4-6PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Community Center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; 15,000 SF of fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Beads, Rocks and Specimens, Fossils and so much more! Find something for everyone! Bench Jeweler, Geodes, Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

4-6VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

5-6EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, children under 12 are free; Over 30 indoor and outdoor vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, rocks, gems, fossils and minerals. Enjoy our great raffles and famous silent auction! Look for our vendors providing wire-wrapping and gem setting while you wait, holistic healing stones, a gem mining sluice and geode cracking; contact Mike Shumate, (217) 219-2315; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org

5-6SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; James Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Seniors and students $1, Children under 12 free; Large Children Section with build a rock collection and other activities. Silent Auction, Door prizes, Dealer with Geode Cracking. The exploration journey requires sign-up; contact Ed Wagner, Show Chairman, (309) 838-7782; Email: LOESSpresident@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.org/

5-6JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill Offering; Demonstrations Lapidary and Wire wrapping. Children's Activity Area. Mineral, Fossil, Gemstone and Jewelry Dealers; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com

5-6PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission is by donation; Dealers, displays, demonstrations and games for the kids including spin & win and gem panning; contact Andrew Danneffel; Email: adanneffel@atomation.com; Website: www.portmoody.rocks

11-13PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Central Panhandle Fairgrounds, 2230 15th St; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; About 10,000 SF of Fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Specimens, Beads, Rough Rock and Fossils and so much more! Something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

12-13FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Show and sale; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Jefferson County Fair Grounds, 2606 W Burlington Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Fossil dig for kids; contact Steve Mitchell; Email: Mitchell1972@comcast.net

12-13REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society and the Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Community Activities Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, children under 12 Free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kids Activities; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: cci@pacbell.net

12-13SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Geode sales and cutting; Displays of fluorescent minerals, minerals of Arizona, and fossils of Cochise County. 50th Annual Show; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website: hmgc.site/

12-13TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3301 N. 3rd Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, $3 13-17 years, children free when with adult or guardian; Vendors galore with a wide variety of rough, slabs, fossils, jewelry, rock-related clothing, rock lamps. New children's activities based on our theme, "ROCK RUSTLERS," wear western stuff; contact Lois Ruth Rolston, (254) 718-2559; Email: lrolston@hot.rr.com

12-13REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society and Peninsula Gem and Geology Society; Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 and kids under 12 are free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Beads, Gems and Jewelry, Educational Demonstrations and Free Rocks for Kids; contact Cathy Phalan, (650) 743-7447; Email: catphalen@comcast.net; Website: sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org. OR Pggs.org

18-20DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older: $8, 11-17: $2, 10 and under: Free; Featuring the finest Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Meteorites and Beads from Around The World; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

19-20SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem ang Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, Hwy 89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Kids 12 and under Free, Cash Only; 46 Vendors with all types of slabs, rough and specimens as well as Jewelry artists and supplies; contact Marge Schwartz, (928) 203-0356; Email: bschwar13@msn.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org

25-27OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Societ; State Fair Park: Modern Living Bldg, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 fior Aduts; Children under 12 - Free; Hosting the Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies this Year! Annual Mineral & Gem show in central Oklahoma with 40 vendors offering tons of Treasures of the Earth to see and purchase. Gems, crystals, fossils, artisan jewelry, tools and rough rock will be available. Prizes, auctions etc; contact Doug Pollitt; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com

26-27CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; voluntary donation; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

26-27FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6; $5 with this notice. Children under 12 free with adult; The show features dealers selling minerals, fossils, gemstones jewelry, and beads. Come see the beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items. You can personally select incredible minerals and fossils as well as handcrafted silver and gold jewelry and also beautiful strands of beads; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshoes.com

26-27SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $5 per person; family pass $20; 4 & under are free; This is an annual indoor gem and mineral show with fun for all ages with rocks, gems, minerals, display pieces, jewelry, geode cracking, novelties, collector pieces, and more; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.omgms.rocks

October 2024-November 2024

31-3SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Sand Diego Gem & Jewelry Show; San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr; daily 10-5, Sun. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission - $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 will be admitted; JOGS San Diego Gem & Jewelry Trade Show is the leading West Coast gem and jewelry trade event perfectly timed for buyers looking to restock for the busy holiday season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/

November 2024

1-3LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 North Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $10, Accompanied children under 18 are Free; The Viva Las Vegas Rocks show will feature spectacular rocks, minerals, handmade jewelry, and education. There will be kid’s activities, displays, demonstrations, vendor booths, silent auctions and door prizes; contact Orville Weimers, (702) 243-2477; Email: SNGMSshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.SNVGMS.org

2-3OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; The Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children under 12 years $1, 2-day adult tickets $9. Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster admitted free; 2024 will be the 55th year that Tuscarora Lapidary Society hosts its annual fine gem, jewelry and mineral show Gemarama. This show features many vendors, educational and competitive exhibit cases, a lapidary arts demonstration area and children's activities; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org

2-3AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem,Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5 Adults, under 13, first responders and Boy Scouts in uniform get in Free; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society 62nd Annual Show, Hourly Door prizes, Grand Prize and Silent Auction; contact Shanna Smith, (806) 570-7550; Email: ss3762@yahoo.com; Website: goldenspreadgemmineraltreasuresociety.com

2-3SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission and Free Parking; We have 20 plus dealers with unique mineral specimens, quality gems (rough, cut, loose, and set in fine silver or gold), and fossils from around the world. There's a kid's zone, showcase displays and demonstrations as well as FREE gem and mineral ID (limit 10 minerals). Only Service Animals Allowed; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net

15-17RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. A wire-wrapper will be present to design jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

15-17LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Holiday Show; Lebanon PA Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6; children under 12 free. Discount coupon on website; The Gem Miner's Holiday Show is an exhibition of beads, fine jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, gift and craft items. Two Wholesale Trade rooms. Hourly and Grand Prize Drawings. In its 17th year. Free and handicapped parking; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-97; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

23-24BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1250 NW Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Come for our Silent Auction, Junior's Activity tables, Demonstrators, Raffle Prizes and so much more; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com

23-24MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult-$8, Kids to 12-$4, Family of 4-$20, Vets/Teachers/with ID-$5, Scouts in Uniform-Free; Grand Prize- Silent Auction - Wheel of Fortune - Kids Mine - Raffles - Fluorescent Display - Demonstrations. Free Parking - over 40 vendors - www.facebook.com/dallasgemandmineralsociety; contact Diana Case, (469) 688-4057; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org

December 2024

6-8DULUTH, 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; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

7-8BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society; Cora Harper Community and Fitness Center, 841 Barstow Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Free parking; contact Judith Livingston, (760) 617-5300; Email: j.livingston1950@yahoo.com; Website: mdgms.net