Rock & Gem Show DatesJuly 2026 3-4—NAUVOO, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Robert Wright; The Flood Museum, 1310 Knight Street; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-4; Free; No fee for vendors. Donations appreciated; contact Robert Wright, (309) 333-6861; Email: robert@thefloodmuseum.com; Website: https://www.thefloodmuseum.com/nauvoo-rock-gem-showAugust 2026 22-23—EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; East Side Centre, #1 East Side Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; 61st annual Show. Dealers in Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Slabs, Fluorescents. Demonstrations in Cutting & Polishing Cabochons, Fluorescent Mineral Black Light Display, Wire Wrapping, Beading, Geode Cracking, Other Activities, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Children's Area; contact Sandi Lawson; Website: https://pasgeology.org/September 2026 12-12—ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society; A-American Companies, 1665 Elmwood Rd; Sat. 9:30-3; Free admission and parking; Rain or shine. Rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Kids' activities. Outdoor 10 ft. x 10 ft. spaces $25; contact Cushing; Email: rrvgms@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/890823657607474/October 2026 3-4—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fair Grounds, James Orr Building; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, Seniors $2, Kids $2, Children under 12 free; This year's topic is U.S. minerals, fossils, and agates. Extensive kids' area and activities; contact Ed Wagner, Show Chairman, (309) 838-7782; Email: loesseditor@gmail.com; Website: http://www.loess.org/November 2026 14-15—FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Northwest Illinois Rock Club; Freeport Eagles Club #679, 1200 W Galena Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission & parking. Goodwill donation appreciated; Food & drink available for sale on-site. Many professional vendors. Kid's Area. Club Table. Geode cracking big & small; contact Deb Wehinger, (608) 558-1138; Email: NWILRockClub@gmail.com; Website: http://nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com/ |