Rock & Gem Show DatesSeptember 2026 4-6—ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H&R Gem Shows; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Veterans/Military $4, teens 13-17 $4, children 12 and under free; 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors of jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, crystals and so much more! All in one location! Retail show, open to the public. Fifth year in this location; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: Hrgemshows.com 12-13—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform free; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, Jewelry, artifacts, handcrafted cabochons, etc. Silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Website: www.cfmgs.orgOctober 2026 3-4—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/adult; $2/child; Fossils, rocks, minerals, exhibits, children’s activities, exhibits, silent auctions, bones; contact Valerie, (407) 721-0481; Email: vjfirst@aol.com; Website: Www.floridafossilhunters.comNovember 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.comDecember 2026 4-6—HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8 Adults, Children Under 12 Free; contact Janice Wojcik, (813) 545-9973; Email: jfwojcik@verizon.net; Website: withlacoocheerockhounds.com |