Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

Rock & Gem Show Dates
 
 

March 2026

14-14—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Mineral Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymasium, 8013 Laramie Ave (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and parking; A special live auction of high-end specimens during the last half-hour. First table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, gemstones, handmade jewelry, books, magazines, two display cases with lights (1 wall, 1 floor), and lapidary treasures galore. Find us on Facebook; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: https://chicagorocks.org

21-22—WHEATON, ILLINOIS: Annual show; ESCONI - Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois; DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Now in the Main Exhibition Building with 20 vendors, demonstrators, displays, live and silent auctions, books for sale and a kid's area; contact Dave Carlson, (847) 902-2542; Email: fossil54@att.net; Website: www.esconi.org

28-29—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; Children under 12, free when accompanied with adult; Silent Auction, Children's Activities, Drawings; contact Connie Lavin, IL, (815) 222-8197; Email: nival48@hotmail.com

April 2026

11-12—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Pavilion of the City of Marion, Illinois, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Children 18 and under free; Educational displays, fluorescent demonstrations, raffle, featured mineral exhibits, silent auctions, Spin-n-Win for kids and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org



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