Rock & Gem Show DatesMarch 2026 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.comApril 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.orgJuly 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—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, kids 12 and under are free; Worthen Earth Searchers annual show has around 40 vendors. Activities include sluice, geode cracking, pearl picking, and a great silent auction; contact Cindy M Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.orgNovember 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/ |