Rock & Gem Show DatesDecember 2023 8-10—WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; R.O.C.K. (Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge); Viridian Library and Event Center, 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Entry donation is $2 except for Scouts in Uniform and children under 12 are free admittance; There will be fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry on display and for sale. Hands-on activities for everyone. Come build your own rock collection. Door prizes and a Silent Auction will be going on daily; contact Angela Dieter (801-634-5167)/Janica Wright (801-641-8588) 8-10—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.comJanuary 2024 5-7—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation; Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, NE Corner of Dobson Road and US 60; daily 9-5; Free admission and free parking; Over 125 vendors with ATM, club booths, displays, food trucks, restroom facilities. Outdoor event with free activities for kids; contact Dana Slaughter; Email: dsminerals@aol.com; Website: fllaggshow.info 12-14—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 17-21—QUARTZSITE , ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Quartzsite Improvement Association; Quartzsite Improvement Association, 225 E Ironwood; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Free; Over 250 vendors in one location Full service dining options Daily Rockhounding trips; contact Nancy Nichols, (928) 927-6325; Email: Powwow@qiaarizona.org 20-21—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Ladybird Johnson Park (Pioneer Pavilion), Hwy 16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Free door prizes, Hourly silent auction, Outstanding raffle prizes. We have dealers from throughout the Southwest and demonstrations of rock cutting and polishing. We also have a club geologist to help identify your "mystery rocks"; contact Frank Rowell, (325) 248-1067; Email: hcgms20@gmail.com; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org 26-28—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, Students $3, Children 6 and under free; Dealers, Rock Food Table, Florescent Mineral Display, Kids Games, Silent Auction on Saturday and Sunday, Displays and demos; contact Jerry Suddeth, (903) 787-2088; Email: suddethjerry13@gmail.com; Website: www.ETGMS.orgJanuary 2024-February 2024 24-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 750 E Irvington Rd ; daily 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children Under 14; The show features a wide variety of products from a diverse group of vendors, including jewelry designers, manufacturers, miners, wholesalers, and jewelry liquidators from countries such as the US, Europe, Africa, India, Thailand, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Nepal, Poland, Russia, and more; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com 27-10—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Adam Aaronson; Mineral and Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N Oracle Rd; daily 10-6; Free; Get up close to gigantic sea monsters and full-size dinosaur skeletons! The Mineral and Fossil Marketplace is growing. New container lot, large tent, and remodeled gallery host international fine minerals and one of the best fossil exhibitions in Tucson. Come find meteorites, monster crystals; contact Adam Aaronson, (520) 245-3052; Email: mineralfossilmarketplace@gmail.com; Website: mfmshow.comFebruary 2024 3-4—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-4; $6 admission, kids under 12 free if accompanied with adult; We will have 26 vendors offering sale of handmade and handcrafted jewelry, rocks, slabs, specimens and minerals, findings, & holistic healing stones. There will be a sluice & spinning prize wheel for the children and young of heart. Club table will offer membership information, silent auction, slabs; contact Roz Mestre, (321) 431-0159; Email: roz.mestre@att.net; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.com 16-18—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 17-18—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds , 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $6, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID - free; contact Donna Heath, (925) 457-1859; Email: roccosgee1@yahoo.com; Website: Antiochlapidaryclub.com 17-18—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; San Gabriel Park Community Center, 445 East Morrow St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult 13+ $3, Kids 6 to 12 $2, Children under 6 free; contact Kenneth Oliver, (281) 381-0781; Email: wcgmsgemboree@gmail.com; Website: wcgms.org 23-25—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 23-25—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, geodes, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids' Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: www.mingusgem.club/ 24-25—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6 at the door, free for kids under 12. No online ticket sales; Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website: https://vjgems.co/ 24-25—MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Maple Ridge Lapidary Club; Maple Ridge Lapidary Club, 104 Ave Maple Ridge; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Admission by donation; Vendors, displays, demonstrations; contact Walt Pinder; Email: mapleridgelapidaryclub@gmail.com; Website: www.mapleridgelapidaryclub.com/ 24-25—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8; Students $3; Scouts/leaders in uniform $2; children ages 5 and under are free; 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools and more. Free Parking. Children's activities. Exhibits from colleges and state organizations. Door prizes. Additional information can be found at the Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society Facebook page; contact Leslie A. Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: rock2lanes@gmail.com; Website: www.missgems.orgMarch 2024 1-3—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: ww.gemfaire.com 1-3—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Avenue N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 3-Day Pass, Children Under 12 Free; Free parking, silent auctions, grab bags and gem sluice mining for the kids; contact Brenda Smith, (727) 344-9676; Email: sgamsdealerchair2024@gmail.com; Website: sgams.com 2-3—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors (60+) $5, Adults (18 - 59) $6 , Juniors (12 – 17) $3, Scouts in Uniform & Children under 12 Free when accompanied by a paying adult; Family Friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Christine Verdi - (Show Chair); Email: 1DMS.President@gmail.com ; Website: www.facebook.com/DEMineralShow 2-3—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems Jewelry And Mineral Show; High School of Fashion Industries, 225 W 24th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $ 6, 12 Years and Under Free with a Paid Adult; The Heigh School of Fashion Industries, Show Sponsored and free lectures organized by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: barygems.com 2-3—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central Connecticut; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5; children under 12 FREE; Minerals, gemstones, crystals jewelry, and much more; contact Mike Zagielski; Email: Meridenlapminsoc@gmail.caom; Website: www.lmscc.org 2-3—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); Dealers & exhibits of minerals, fossils, & jewelry arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts, jewelry-making & gold panning; silent auctions & a raffle; Country Store & plant sale; children's activities & free resources for teachers. A So-Cal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org 2-3—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 70th Annual Show and Sale; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Admission $5, Kids 11 and Under Free, with Paid Adult; Dealers- Demonstrators-Displays-Silent Auction-Black Light Booth Door prizes every 1/2 hour! Kids/Adults - Wheel of Gems-Grab Bags-Sand Dig-Rock Crafts-Displays; contact Show Chair, Paul Deveau, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q.com; Website: owyheerocks.com 7-10—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Deming Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; SWNM State Fairgrounds, 4200 Raymond Reed Blvd; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE; The Deming 59th Annual ROCKHOUND ROUNDUP will have something for EVERYONE. Guided Field Trips, Demonstrations, displays, Geode Cutting, Sales of equipment, rough rock, polished rock, jewelry findings, etc. On going daily Silent Auctions, and Saturday Nite Live Auction, and things to do for kids; contact Marilyn Page, (575) 544-9019; Email: theDGMS@gmail.com; Website: www.thedgmsclub.com 8-9—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd, 916 Senator Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 for half table ; $40 for full table; visitors fee - $5 on Friday, $10 on Saturday and includes lunch; Micromount Symposium-two guest speakers, silent auctions, free giveaways, sell, trade, swap micromounts, lunch on Saturday included; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: https://leidymicroscopical.com 8-10—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; The Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, 2-day pass $12, 3-day pass $18, Children 5-14 $4, 4 and under Free, Cash Only at the Gate; Demonstrations, Special Exhibits, Fluorescent Display, Specimen Identification, Silent Auction, Live Benefit Auction, 60+ Retail Dealers, Wholesale Area. Coupons at www.kcgemshow. Free Parking; contact Bruce, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website: kcgemshow.org 8-10—APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Annual Stoddard Wells Tailgate, I-15 toward Barstow EXIT #157 stay on Stoddard Wells Road, Follow the signs 7 miles to tailgate; Fri. 9-5, Sun. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free for vendors and public; Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough material, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, family field trip to marble collecting site on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm; contact Mark Lantz, 760-243-2330; Email: president@vvgmc.org; Website: vvgmc.orgApril 2024 5-7—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 6-7—GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; The Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Suggested donation $2 for adults, kids under 14 free; The Neville Public Museum Geology Club presents “Earth’s Treasures” 2024 Rock, Gem & Mineral Show; contact Randy Westberg; Email: mutualman@localnet.com 7-7—WATERLOO, IOWA: Show and sale; Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society; Watrloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Free admission - donations appreciated; Demonstrations of flintknapping, gold panning, fluorescent rocks and lapidary with exhibits of rocks, fossils, agates, minerals and crystals. Vendors will sell rocks, minerals, fossils and crystals, apparel and jewelry. Kids activities include make your own fossil; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; Email: info@bhgmsrockclub.org; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/726842459051608/permalink/871536367915549/?mibextid=Nif5oz 12-14—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Building, State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; there will be a charge for admission; Hospitality area for door prize ticket sales, t-shirt sales, membership, grab bag sales. Silent Auction for various minerals, fossils & jewelry. Geode for sales and opening the geodes purchased. Demonstration for club members to show their skills; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: tarheelclub.org 13-14—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; A great selection of vendors with all sorts of gems and minerals and related items, a fabulous raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and, of course, food; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org 13-14—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 18 and under free; Door prizes, silent auctions, fluorescent light shows, educational displays, dealers and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org 13-14—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; Students with ID, $1; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Children's area, silent auction, exhibits, demonstrators. Unique door prizes. Fossil dealers, mineral dealers, jewelry and gemstone dealers; contact Mike Hanley, (815) 222-8197; Email: Geodeguy@att.net 13-14—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7 kids free; contact Byron Anderson 19-21—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 19-21—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adults, Kids 12 & Under Free; 80 Dealers of Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone, Rock Art and much more. Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Area, Rock Bags, Demonstrations, Sphere making, Show and Tell and Show Case Displays. Free Parking; contact Roberta Chase; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com 20-21—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: 27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 (good for both days) 14 and under free with paid adult admission; Collectors’ exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping and jewelry fabrication; silent auction; Kid’s Korner – Crafts and Games; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent display; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website: Lakesidegemandmineralclub.com 20-21—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 18; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: www.mcgamc.org 26-28—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd, 8318 SE Highway 77; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$5; Youth 13-17-$1; Children 12 and under free with and adult; Special Things for Children: Friday, April 26 is Education Day. School children will learn how to identify rocks and minerals. Attractions include Junior Rock Pile, Gem Hunt, Fossil Hunt, Fluorescent Rock Show and Grad Bags. 22 dealers from across the USA will have rocks, gems and jewelry; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: GANDPMAGGARD@GMAIL.COM 27-28—WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 56th Annual Rock and Gem Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors, Silent Auction, Activities for Kids, Demonstrations, Food; contact Annette Nelson; Email: show@westseattlerockclub.org; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org 27-28—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission: Adults $5, seniors (55+) & Students $4, Children (7-14) $1, scouts in uniform free; 38 quality vendors. Demonstrations, silent auction & children's activities. Mineral id throughout the day. Wheelchair accessible, food trucks both days and credit cards acceptable for admissions; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: www.summitlapidaryclub.com/gemboreeMay 2024 3-5—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 3-5—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 & Ages 12 & under free; contact Dave Haas, (269) 370-3656; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com 4-5—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Lots of vendors, displays and activities for the family. Parking and Admission are free; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com 10-12—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 11-12—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th Street, S.E.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults- $2, Kids under 12- $1. Moms are free on Sunday (Mother's Day); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Exhibits, Handcrafted Jewelry, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Family Activities, Prizes, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-13; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org 18-19—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Brittany Burkhardt-Elemental Endeavors; Hangar 30 @ Magnuson Park, 7400 NE Sand Point Way, 6870 W Skokomish Valley Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Free admission and parking; Open to the public. Door prizes & food trucks. Over 60 dealers (including over a dozen PNW miners) of minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, mineral art and more; contact Brittany F Burkhardt, (360) 489-5607; Email: seattlemineralmarket@gmail.com; Website: www.elementalendeavors.com 18-19—NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO: Annual show; Parma Lapidary Club; North Olmsted Soccer Sportplex, 31515 Lorain Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6 adults, Children under 12 and scouts in uniform free when accompanied by an adult; 55th Annual Rock 'A Rama Jewelry, Gem, Crystal, Fossil & Mineral Show; contact Show Chair; Email: showchair@parmalapidaryclub.com; Website: www.parmalapidaryclub.com 18-19—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center (Arena Building), 1000 Northview Rd; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $3 ea/2 for $5 Accompanied small children are free. Cash only; Rock, gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry sale from several of the best mineral dealers in the Midwest! Also displays, club sales, door prizes, baked goods and more; contact Paul Okruhlica, (414) 573-6421; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: www.wigeo.org 24-26—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 26-29—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show; The Mirage Hotel and Casino, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd; Sun. 10-5, Wed. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show is the event of choice for thousands of industry professionals offering a superior experience for business and networking; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.comMay 2024-June 2024 30-1—POWELL, WYOMING: Annual show; 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show and Big Horn Basin Rock and Mineral Show; Park County Fairgrounds, 655 E 5th St; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; This is a family-friendly event. People of all ages are welcome; The 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show will take place in Powell, Wyoming, just 80 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. It features many vendors, educational and showcase displays, demonstrations, children's activities and much more. Camping available at the fairgrounds ; contact Greg Jones, (281) 224-2694; Email: wyojones@wyojones.com; Website: Cody59ers.com 31-2—DULUTH , GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.comJune 2024 7-9—BOISE, IDAHO: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 7-9—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5/one day, $8/multiple days, 12 & under FREE; Since 1963, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society (CSMS) has sponsored the Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. We expect over 50 vendors, feature exhibits, auctions on-the-half-hour, door prizes, gold panning with the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, and kids activities; contact Lisa Cooper; Email: ppgmjshow@gmail.com; Website: pikespeakgemshow.com 8-9—DESOTO, MISSOURI: Show and sale; Amvets Post 48 HOP Committee; Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; We are looking for vendors for Inside and Outside booths. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase; contact Donna J Pelikan, (682) 970-8362; Email: liznmarie@yahoo.com 8-9—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts - Conference Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd, PO Box 1583; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, Kids under 12 free; 9000 square feet of shopping - 40 plus vendors - mineral specimens, faceted precious and semi-precious stones, polished cabochons, faceting and lapidary rough, fossils, and eye-catching handmade and vintage jewelry. Demonstrations of Silver fabrication, cabbing, faceting and more; contact Toni Floyd; Email: PGMCShow@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org 13-16—PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 8:30-4; free to all; Four days of family fun with minerals, gems, fossils, rocks, tools, machines including three days of field trips (call for sign up info); contact Jim McCoy, (530) 999-8045; Email: www.prineville.rocks; Website: www.prineville.rocks 21-23—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.comJuly 2024 25-28—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; River Park Event Site, 200 Platt Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30 Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay 26-28—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Elks Lodge, 805 E. Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, kids with adult free; contact Cathy Cargile, (714) 348-9162; Email: SkyRanch5734@yahoo.com; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org 27-28—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 57th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and sacks available by the 4-H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223August 2024 8-11—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Rachel F.; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; daily 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking, Family-Friendly; Visit the largest OUTDOOR mineral show in Colorado! Thursday 8/8 thru Sunday 8/11, 9 am – 6 pm daily Over 100 dealers with gems, minerals, jewelry, meteorites, moldavite cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, slabs, rough, tools, & equipment; contact Rachel F; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: www.bvrockshow.com 16-18—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Lake George CO, HWY 24 (East of the Post Office, 4 miles west of Florissant); daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary, kids activities & more; contact Carol Kinate, (749) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org 17-18—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St. (On Hwy. 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 23-25—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 24-25—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 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 & drink available for purchase; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.comAugust 2024-September 2024 29-1—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 750 E Irvington Rd; daily 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show, one of the largest trade shows in the Americas, in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated event is the perfect opportunity for manufacturers, wholesalers, and brands to showcase their latest designs and products during a critical buying and restocking season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.comOctober 2024 4-6—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; At Expo NM State Fairgrounds in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter at Gate 3 @ 300 San Pedro and Copper. 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-showOctober 2024-November 2024 31-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Sand Diego Gem & Jewelry Show; San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr; daily 10-5, Sun. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission - $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 will be admitted; JOGS San Diego Gem & Jewelry Trade Show is the leading West Coast gem and jewelry trade event perfectly timed for buyers looking to restock for the busy holiday season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/December 2024 6-8—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com |