Rock & Gem Show DatesMarch 2026 21-22—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Fossil Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10, Kids 12 and under free; The Ice Age Returns! Florida’s largest prehistoric show, fossils, artifacts, and oddities. Educational activities for children and adults. Exhibits also include gems, minerals, fossil shells, oddities and antique bottles. Vendors from Florida and around the world will sell and trade fossils; contact Michael David Searle, (813) 727-5539; Email: fossilnerd@msn.com; Website: https://tampabayfossilclub.com/April 2026 3-4—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4802 U.S. 301 N; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-6; $8 adults, $7 seniors and military, kids under 12 free; The 6th annual Spring Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show with over 50 vendors. The premier event for mineral collectors and jewelry enthusiasts offers slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones, fossils, minerals, jewelry, and more. Kids’ area activities; contact Lyra Solochek; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: tampabayrockclub.org/show-informationJune 2026 19-21—FT. WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; PGMS panhandlegemandmineralshows; Fort Walton Beach NW Florida Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 entry good all weekend, under 12 free; Grand Door Prize, free identification; contact PGMS, (850) 381-3360; Email: panhandlegemmineralshow@gmail.com; Website: https://www.panhandlegemandmineralshows.com/November 2026 7-8—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. 301; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $8 adults, $7 seniors/military, free for kids 12 and under; 67th Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Over 50 vendors will showcase a remarkable selection of unique slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones, jewelry, and more. Whether you're a collector, creator, or simply love working with nature's materials, this event is perfect for you. Highlights include a kids' area featuring a sluice, a touch table with rock identification, a scavenger hunt, a mineral ID booth and a bean bag toss with prizes for kids and adults. Enter through the MLK entrance. Fairgrounds parking is $12 at the gate. Prepurchase a parking pass for a discount at the fairgrounds website. This indoor, air-conditioned event offers a concession stand with lunch and refreshments, along with a conveniently located ATM; contact Lyra Solochek; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: gemshowFL.com |