Rock & Gem Show DatesNovember 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/April 2027 23-25—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; MAPS Mid America Paleontological Society; Illinois State Fair Grounds, James Orr Building, 66 4 H Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-12; Free Admission; Silent auctions Friday through Sunday. Live auction Saturday afternoon. Paleontology talks are/scheduled through the weekend; contact Thomas Williams, Show Chair, (815) 228-5083; Email: paleotom234@comcast.net; Website: midamericapaleo.org |