Rock & Gem Show DatesMarch 2024 22-24—CLOVIS, 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 23-24—ANGELES 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.netApril 2024 6-7—VISTA, 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/ 13-13—LAKE 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 13-14—MARIPOSA, 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 13-14—PLACERVILLE, 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 19-21—SANTA 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 19-21—ANZA, 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 showMay 2024 3-4—YUCAIPA, 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/ 3-5—SACRAMENTO, 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 4-5—LANCASTER, 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 10-12—COSTA 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 24-26—VENTURA, 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.comJune 2024 1-2—SAN 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.comAugust 2024 3-5—ROSEVILLE, 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 24-25—ARCADIA, 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.orgOctober 2024 12-13—REDWOOD 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 12-13—REDWOOD 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.orgOctober 2024-November 2024 31-3—SAN 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 2-3—SAN 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.netDecember 2024 7-8—BARSTOW, 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 |