Saturday, Mar 07, 2026

Rock & Gem Show Dates
 
 

March 2026

28-29—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, 1301 Caig Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Join us for our 56th Annual Rock & Mineral Show. Guest speakers throughout the weekend, great vendors, kids' activities, delicious food and the amazing fluorescent display! Donations are appreciated! Mark your calendars and hope to see you in March; contact Laurie Trocke, (608) 425-0763; Email: glowyrocks@gmail.com; Website: badgerrockclub.org

April 2026

18-19—GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Suggested Donation: Adults $2, Children under 14 free; The 2026 Green Bay show theme is ‘Rockin’ on the Fox – Earth’s Treasures Rock & Gem Show; contact Randy Westberg, (920) 619-6060; Email: mutualman@localnet.com; Website: https://www.nevillepublicmuseum.org/events/special-events/geology-club/

25-26—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 62nd Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystal, Amethyst, Books & Activities for children & Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

May 2026

2-2—ANTIGO, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Langlade Gem & Mineral show; Antigo Bowling Alley Banquet Room, 400 Prosser Place; Sat. 10-4; $1, kids under 12 and veterans free; Silent auction, raffle, and many kids' activities; contact Joan Ostermeier, (715) 216-1714; Email: jostermeier4@gmail.com

2-2—FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee; Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 Rolling Meadows Drive; Sat. 10-4; Free Admission; We’re thrilled to announce a brand new bead show coming to Fond du Lac, WI! Join us for the inaugural Fond du Lac Bead Show. Explore dazzling beads, jewelry-making supplies, and handcrafted treasures. Connect with local and regional artists, makers, and bead enthusiasts; contact Karen Domine; Email: vpprogramming@loosebeadsociety.org; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1515598526218907

2-3—ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of WI Gem & Mineral Society; Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; silent auction, kid's activities, door prizes, dealers & displays; contact Kim Aschbrenner, (715) 212-4238; Email: moonstonemystics@gmail.com; Website: www.heartofwisconsinrocks.com

16-17—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center-Forum Building, 1000 Northview Rd; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Adult Admission: $5, Kids 12 & Under: Free; contact Paul Okruhlica, (414) 573-6421; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: wigeo.org

July 2026

17-18—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem and Mineral Club; Lakeland High School, 9573 WI-70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free; Educational displays about gems, minerals, fossils and geology; lapidary demonstrations; silent auctions and raffles; activities for kids; and dealers with rough and finished products for sale; contact Ron Zimmer; Email: rzimmer@charter.net; Website: https://www.lakelandgemclub.org/

25-26—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 59th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping & Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and snacks available by the 4-H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

August 2026

22-23—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short Street - (On Highway 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Door Prizes, Children's Activities & Children's Museum. Demonstrations & Displays. Museum quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available for purchase; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223; Website: http://www.cameronamericanlegion.org/rockclub.html

29-30—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet & Sale; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 40' - $25.00 per day. Gems, Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the dates of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drinks available for purchase; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

October 2026

3-4—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Will Offering; Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show. Dealers. Children's Activities. Demonstrations of Jewelry and Lapidary; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com



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