Rock & Gem Show Dates

 
 

August 2026

29-29HONOLULU, HAWAII: Show and sale; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii; Washington Middle School Cafeteria, 1633 S King Street; Sat. 10-5; Free admission; Free parking on same level as show; contact Markus Faigle; Email: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Website: https://hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net/one-day-hawaii-mineral-and-gem-show-sale-august-2026/

29-30FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6, Adults, Children under 12 free with adult; The show features dealers selling minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and beads. Come see the beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items. Personally select the items you treasure. Fun for all ages; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

29-30CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Cassie Hardin; Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; First annual show featuring gems, minerals, and jewelry; contact Cassie Hardin; Email: echoesoftheearthgemshow@gmail.com; Website: Facebook.com/echoesoftheearthgemshow

29-30CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln Street; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; $5, Kids 12 and Under Free; Add to your collection or browse beautiful handcrafted jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, gems and fossils, too. Awesome fluorescent minerals tents; contact William deLorraine; Website: stlawrencecountymineralclub.org

29-30ELK 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

September 2026

3-6TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; N/A; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Tickets available on website; The JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show is a world-renowned, semi-annual jewelry trade show held in Tucson, Arizona, that brings together a wide range of jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers, designers, gemstone dealers, and international suppliers; contact Yelena, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/

4-6ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H&R Gem Shows; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Veterans/Military $4, teens 13-17 $4, children 12 and under free; 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors of jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, crystals and so much more! All in one location! Retail show, open to the public. Fifth year in this location; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: Hrgemshows.com

4-6SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Grant Co Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Veterans’ Memorial Conference Center, 3031 Hwy 180; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Indoor family-friendly event brings together crystals, fossils, rocks, slabs & cabs, geode-cracking & mineral treasures from around the world! Activities for the entire family: Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, demonstrations, rock painting, speakers & displays from the NM Bureau of Geology & Zuhl Petrified Wood Museum. Facebook: Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; contact Jeannine, (575) 654-4424; Email: rockshow@grantcountyrockhounds.org; Website: grantcountyrockhounds.org

5-6HANFORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; WonderVision Wellness & Emporium; Hanford Civic Center, 400 N Douty; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Our annual Labor Day Gem & Mineral Show is a free family-friendly event. With over 30 vendors inside and outside, we offer stunning gems and minerals of all kinds for every rock lover. We also have local artists and food vendors outside with talented local musicians bringing music to our ears; contact Michelle Rowsey, (559) 368-2511; Email: wondervisionwellness@gmail.com; Website: wondervisionwellness.com

11-13WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club; Winston Salem Fairgrounds (Educational Building), 421 W 27th St, Enter Gate 9; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $5, Ages 18 and under free; Features vendors selling mineral and fossil specimens, jewelry components, fine and custom jewelry, tools, lapidary equipment. FMGC demonstrates lapidary arts, sells/cuts geodes and grab bags, provides mineral identificatation More info at https://www.facebook.com/ForsythGemandMineralClub; contact Jeanne Schlottman; Email: contact@forsythgemclub.com; Website: https://forsythgemclub.com/

11-13BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairground Pratt Pavilion, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 Adults, Children 12 and under and scouts in uniform Free; 30,000 sq ft of wonderful vendors offering jewelry, minerals, rocks, crystals, fossils, beads, and so many related items from all over the world. The club also provides educational displays, lapidary demonstrations, children's activities, scholarship raffle and so much more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com; Website: rockyreader.com

11-20DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Minerals Fossils And Gems Show; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt Street; daily 9-6; Free Admission & Parking; Set against the majestic backdrop of the Denver Coliseum, the Colorado Minerals, Fossils & Gems Show invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey through the wonders of our planet’s geological heritage and discover our special dinosaur exhibitions; contact David Guery, (720) 643-3921; Email: davidcmfgs@gmail.com; Website: https://www.colorado.show

12-12ROCKFORD, 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/

12-13ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform free; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, Jewelry, artifacts, handcrafted cabochons, etc. Silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Website: www.cfmgs.org

12-13NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person, $4 for seniors, kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; contact Dan McAuliffe; Email: mstrmac29@comcast.net; Website: danburymineralogicalsociety.weebly.com

18-20MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO: Annual show; Gemstreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 Bagley Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $6, Kids 12 and under are free; Visit GemstreetUSA.com for a $1 coupon. Plenty of free parking. Gem mining for all ages; contact Melanie Hawkins, (330) 861-3646; Email: foursistersproductions; Website: gemstreetusa.com

18-20SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association; Land of Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 36th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show. Everyone is welcome! We will have over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the U.S. and the world; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

18-20LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc; Lincoln City Park, East on Main Street, north side of road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; Public "digs" for Mozarkite daily during show; contact Pam Radu, (660) 287-5557; Email: mozarkiterocks@gmail.com; Website: mozarkite.org

18-20PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones' Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Events Center, Highway 87, Mile Marker 251, 2805 E Pinegate Ct; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 (Fri) and $5 (Sat/Sun); Children under 13 Free; Gems, fossils, opals, cabs, slabs, geodes and jewelry for sale. Education zone, access to geologists, gold panning, spinning wheel, raffle, silent auction, fluorescent mineral display and more.Food and beverage available at Casino restaurants; contact Philip Turner and Tamara Jones, (914) 473-2827; Email: philiptamara@gmail.com; Website: https://www.rimstonesrockclub.org/

18-20FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Rd; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5 adults; $3 Seniors & Students; Under 12 & Scouts/military in uniform Free; Education wing with displays; information booths; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: sgregory357@hotmail.com; Website: https://www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org/annual_svgms_show.html

18-20RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; CFMS Annual Show and Convention; Hosted by the Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Free; The Jackpot of Gems is one of the premier gem and mineral shows in the western United States, attracting collectors, families, educators, students, and enthusiasts from across the region. The Show features dealers from around the country, competitive exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers. The 2026 Show is especially significant as it is being held in conjunction with the CFMS, expanding both our reach and our impact; contact Ann Marie McCann, (949) 292-8167; Email: showdirector@renogemandmineralsociety.org; Website: renogemandmineralsociety.org

19-20LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: Show and sale; Southern Washington Minerological Society; Cowlitz Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 1900 7th Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for everyone; Door prizes, vendors, blacklight display, auctions, demonstrations, displays, gifts, free family fun; contact Suzan Watson, (503) 884-6311; Email: tappingdancer@yahoo.com

19-20ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Our 66th annual gem and mineral show will feature exhibits, demonstrations, raffle prizes, dealers offering gems, minerals, lapidary, geology-related items and much more; educational kids' area with grab bags, sand scoop, treasure wheel, starter rock collection, snack bar, free parking; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2026-show/

19-20GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, Seniors & Military: $4, Kids under 12: Free; 40+ Vendors Indoors & Outdoors, Kids Activities, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Room, Silversmithing and Lapidary Demonstrations, Free Parking, Food Trucks; contact JoAnn Piburn, (970) 243-8020; Email: President@GrandJunctionRockClub.org; Website: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org

19-20POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem and Mineral Society Inc; Gold’s Gym and Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 General Admission; Children 12 and under free with adult; Over 30 vendors, geology displays, free rocks for kids, sluice rock find, lapidary demos, hourly prizes; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org

19-20AMANA, IOWA: Annual Rock Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C Street; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Free; This is our annual auction in the Amana Colonies. The auction is free and open to the public. Over 1200 flats of rocks, fossils, minerals, and equipment to be auctioned off. Food is available. Stop by on Friday evening from 5-7 to view items; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@Yahoo.com; Website: https://www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org/auction.html

25-27JOPLIN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; Annual Fall Show; contact Christopher Wiseman

26-27MAYS LANDING, NEW JERSEY: Show; Cape Atlantic Rockhounds; Atlantic County 4H Fairgrounds, 3210 Rt. 50; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Crystals, fossils, beads, gems, jewelry, minerals, cabs, slabs and more. Food available by the 4-H; contact Bob, (856) 207-1381

26-27DOUGLAS, WYOMING: Annual show; Converse County Rockhounds; None, 120 N 2nd St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-3; $3, Anyone Over 12; contact Gary Haptonstall, (307) 660-4704; Email: gary.haptonstall@gmail.com

26-27PAPILLION, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club; Papillion Landing Field House, 1046 W Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Students & Seniors $4, Under 12 Free; Demonstrations & dealers, kids' activities and displays. Check out the gems & jewelry, fossils and minerals, rough rock, lapidary supplies and specimens, rock art, carvings and paintings. We have custom one-of-a-kind pieces for collecting or gift-giving. Rock race, gem & fossil dig, wheel spin; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 209-0747; Email: tjeanneret6515@gmail.com; Website: nerockgem.org

26-27ALTAMONT, NEW YORK: Retail show; Earthly Treasures Expo; Altamont Fairgrounds, NY146 & Arlington St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult $5, Children 12 and under free; Explore a massive selection of minerals and crystals, fossils, jewelry, geode cracking, UV-reactive and fluorescent minerals, polished stones, carvings, spheres and family-friendly activities; contact Amanda M; Email: info@earthlytreasuresexpo.com; Website: https://www.earthlytreasuresexpo.com

26-27OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E. County Road Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2, Under 12 Free; New this year is the Barlow Planetarium Portable Planetarium. Two shows each day. Planetarium Shows are Free (donations appreciated) and seating is limited - First Come / First Serve; contact Michael J Lenz, (920) 637-1322; Email: 2817@sbcglobal.net; Website: Michael J Lenz

26-27HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club; Zembo Shrine Auditorium, 2801 N. Third St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission is $5 with a show card available online, $6 without, 12 and under - free; Wide variety of minerals, beads, gems, fossils, and unique rocks. Enjoy the Wheel of Rocks, silent auction, dig for rocks and gems at the mini-mine and see “glowing” rocks in the fluorescent tent! There will be prize drawings and food/drink will be available for purchase; contact Brittany Fussell; Email: 22gneiss@gmail.com

26-27WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds, 222210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 (no advanced reservation required; tickets available at the door). Scouts in uniform and kids 12 and under admitted free; Discover a world of natural treasures at the Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore's annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show! This family-friendly event features award-winning exhibits, unique shopping, educational displays, and hands-on fun for all ages; contact Kay Kron; Email: classes@gemcuttersguild.com; Website: https://www.gemcuttersguild.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=331066&module_id=573315

26-27SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Admission (Children, 12 and under free); Unique hand crafted items created by local artisans. Dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. Kids' activities. Demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts. Free parking; contact Mary Rafferty; Website: https://slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/

26-27LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Age 12 and up, $3 age 6 - 11, 5 and under free; Featuring minerals, fossils, crystals, beads, jewelry, and so much more. Demonstrations include cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, silversmithing, and wire wrapping. A fluorescent tent, a silent auction, two grand prizes, and the kids’ area will have games and educational materials; contact Walter Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.LubbockGemandMineral.org

September 2026-October 2026

30-4JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Sun 9-4; Free admission; Great fun for all ages; contact William Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100

October 2026

2-4WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of Louisiana; John A. Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $7; Military, Students and club members with ID, $3, Children 11 and under, free; Local and national dealers selling raw crystals, mineral specimens, rare fossils, fine gemstones, and custom handmade jewelry. Kid-friendly features include a rock-mining pit, fluorescent mineral displays, a dino corner, and rock plinko. On-site Q&A sessions with resident geologists and educational lapidary demonstrations; contact Dave Cope, (504) 214-6754; Website: https://www.gmsofla.org/home

2-4HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 Weekend Pass, Kids 12 & Under Free; This annual event brings together local clubs, volunteers, families, and rockhounds for a weekend celebrating the natural beauty found right here in our region; contact Kathy; Email: prgmsa.advertising@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/

2-4TROY, OHIO: Annual show; GemstreetUSA; Miami County Fairgrounds Merchant Building, 650 N County Road 25 A ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $6, Kids 12 and under are free; Gem mining for all ages. Plenty of free parking; contact Melanie Hawkins, (330) 861-36; Email: foursistersproductions; Website: gemstreetusa.com

2-4ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; El Chivo Viejo; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Enter at Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment; contact Jay Penn, 505-883-4195; Email: Jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://www.showaq.com

3-3MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association; Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar Street; Sat. 8:30-3; Free; Welcome to the Fall Mineralfest, sponsored by PESA! We are a free admission fossil, gem, mineral and rock show with a fluorescent exhibit hall and specimens from six continents and outer space! Two floors of indoor dealers await you - the fluorescent hall is on the upper floor - and we have outdoors; contact Pete Stoeckel; Email: minvamp@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902032245&sk=events

3-3WOFFORD HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA: Show; KRV Art Association; Art Association Main Hall, 6709 Wofford Heights Blvd; Sat. 1-6; Free Admission ; contact David, (442) 272-2187; Email: Onyxcollector@aol.com

3-4CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Veterans Park Event Center, 508 N. Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Adults: $3, Military and First Responders: $1.50, Children 12 and Under Free; Rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, wood and stone decorative items, flint knapping, hourly door prizes and a grand prize, as well as activities for the kids and more; contact J. Mark Cobern, (501) 607-1059; Email: cagmags@gmail.com; Website: www.cagmags.org

3-4WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $11, Kids 12 and under Free; Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus purveyors of metaphysical wonders will be on hand to delight and enchant you. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry Tomlinson; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com

3-4SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/adult; $2/child; Fossils, rocks, minerals, exhibits, children’s activities, exhibits, silent auctions, bones; contact Valerie, (407) 721-0481; Email: vjfirst@aol.com; Website: Www.floridafossilhunters.com

3-4SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fair Grounds, James Orr Building; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, Seniors $2, Kids $2, Children under 12 free; This year's topic is U.S. minerals, fossils, and agates. Extensive kids' area and activities; contact Ed Wagner, Show Chairman, (309) 838-7782; Email: loesseditor@gmail.com; Website: http://www.loess.org/

3-4MONROE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; 50th Anniversary Show - Features Life-Size Dinosaur Skull Replica, Stonerose Fossil Display, Paleontologist will Identify your Dino Bones, Dealers, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Raffle Drawings, Food Service (including Elephant Ears), Door Prizes, and Kids' Activities. All ages welcome; contact Linda J Willemarck, (425) 772-6711; Email: lindaatsea@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.marysvillerockclub.com/

3-4FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1265 Snelling Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults, children 12 and under are free; New date! Better location! Grab a friend or the kids and have a great time at Minnesota Mineral Club's Annual Rock, Mineral & Gem Show! Agates, Jewelry, Fossils, Fluorescents, International Minerals, Lapidary Demos, Rock ID, Kids' Activities, 60+ Vendors, ATM, Food Trucks...Trinkets to Treasures; contact Karen Frater; Email: karenloveskites@gmail.com; Website: https://minnesotamineralclub.org

3-4CORRECTIONVILLE, IOWA: Annual show; Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society; Sioux City, Iowa, 1856 Highway 31, 1856 Highway 31; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Free; Vendors, presentations, demonstrations, children activities; contact Katherine Koskovich, (712) 253-5479; Email: klkoskovich@gmail.com

3-4EAST 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.org

3-4SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Cash Only, Children 12 and under Free; Free Parking; contact Courtenay Beck, (928) 254-8975; Email: Courtenay28@gmail.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org

3-4CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society; Veteran's Park Event Center, 508 N. Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Check with club for admission pricing; contact Lenora Murray or Mark Cobern; Email: lenoramur@aol.com; Website: https://www.centralarrockhound.org/

3-4JEFFERSON, 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

9-11BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center, 10300 S Miller Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5; Under 13 Free; contact Nikolle Dougherty, (619) 277-6268; Email: Nwertel@yahoo.com

9-11WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $10 at door; $9 online; Seniors: $5 at door; $4 online, Children 14 and under free; Military with ID - free, Students: $5 at door; $4 online; Free Lectures, free panning for real gold flakes, fossil dig, $1 grab bags, silent auctions, beautiful educational displays, first 200 people each day get a FREE quartz crystal, 70+ vendors, free mineral ID; contact David Lurie; Email: dlurie2001@comcast.net; Website: www.michmin.org/show-info

9-11HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Retail show; Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society; Jaycee Community Building, 2195 Jaycee Way; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Adults $5, Children Under 18 $3, Children Under 5 Free; Free parking. Stones, gems, and finished jewelry. Children's activities and demonstrations; contact Shelley Curran; Email: curranshelley@gmail.com; Website: huntsvillegms.org

10-11TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; The Woodshed Event Center, 1901 N Kansas Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Students (13-17), Child with adult free. $1 off all adults with coupon; 69th Annual Show - NEW VENUE - Old fossils, cash only at the door. Vendors selling jewelry, slabs, rough, minerals, fossils, gifts & more. Club sponsors, kids' activities, silent auction, rock ID, grab-bag sales, membership sign-ups and raffle ticket sales. Bring the family. Food vendor at the show; contact Millie Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website: www.TopekaGMS.org

10-11REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society and the Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Community Activities Bldg, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 for adults, children 12 and under free; Displays, demonstrations, mineral and gem identification, make a rock collection; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: impresciaconstruction@gmail.com; Website: Pggs.org -or- sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org

10-11FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Annual show; Sac and Fox Lapidary Club; The Old Armory Building, 122 East Broadway Ave, One block east of square; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Activities for kids; contact Ron Brown; Email: Ron1947@ronbrownfamily.net

16-18PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Kyle Sandahl, Pearblossom Gem Show; The Outpost, 34141 116th Street East; daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Outdoor Venue. $15 fee per day for vendors. Come on out & find everything from gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, lapidary tools & supplies, jewelry, handmade crafts, food, & so much more; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 998-9389; Email: Ksandahl24@gmail.com; Website: Facebook.com/138outpost

16-18LOGAN, UTAH: Annual show; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Event Center, 450 S 500 W; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, Family $10, 12 and under Free; Our rock and gem show has rocks, minerals, fossils, displays, educational exhibits, supplies, vendors, door prizes and concessions. Children's activities include Wheel of Fortune, mystery bags and a gem dig; contact Brett Fonnesbeck; Email: crgc.showmanager@gmail.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub.com

16-18MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash St; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, Kids 15 and under free with paying adult, veterans free on Friday, scouts in uniform free and free parking; The largest lapidary, fossil, mineral and jewelry show at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Wall to wall vendors, silent auction, kids rock shop, free kids craft area, raffle, skilled demonstrators, geo cracking, food vendors on site; contact Robin Smith, (517) 290-4891; Email: rsmith@radssmith.com; Website: www.michrocks.org; www.facebook.com/MasonRockShow/

16-18DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults 18 and older $8, Juveniles 11-17 $3, Kids 10 and under free; Tickets at the door. Good all three days; We have some new vendors this year. Bringing you gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites from around the world; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

16-18SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex (West Hall), 3001 N. Grant Avenue; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person ages 5+; $20 family pass; 30+ vendors selling jewelry, geode cracking, slabs, rough, minerals, display specimens, novelties, meteorites, gold, and more, Club sponsors the Kids Corner, Silent Auction, Rock Identification Booth, Grab Bag sales, Membership signups, and raffle ticket sales. Bring the family; contact Amy Hinkler, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.ogms.rocks

16-18FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem and Mineral Society; Allen County (Indiana) Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 12 and Older $5; Find unique jewelry, buy loose gems, add fossils or minerals to your collection; contact Bev Jenkins, (260) 701-0312; Email: cabsbybev@gmail.com; Website: threeriversgemandmineral.com

17-17WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church of Canoga Park, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; Join us at the 27th annual gem and mineral show. Come and show your local gem vendors your small business support; contact PATY M; Email: mjdcustom@gmail.com; Website: https://rockchippers.org/

17-18BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Bristol Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Seniors 65+ $5, Kids under 12 Free; Kids booth and activities, fluorescent mineral booth, Central Connecticut University educational booth; contact Michael Zagielski, (860) 997-3350; Email: mzagielski@comcast.net; Website: https://bristolgem.org/

17-18DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; $6, Children 12 & Under Free; Gemstones, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Silver, Crystals, Cabochons, Slabs, Rough, Specimen, Tools, Findings, Children's Activities, Demonstrations, Displays, Speakers; contact Show Committee; Email: DMLS.Show@DMLapidary.org; Website: http://dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows

17-18SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral and Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Kids under 12 Free, Free Parking; 49th annual show. There are over 35 vendors selling gems, minerals, jewelry, lapidary rough, meteorites and other rock-related items. Educational displays, raffle, mineral exhibits, silent auctions, and lapidary demonstrations. Kid's Corner with Parent & Me activities and treasure hunt. Food truck vendors are on-site; contact Victoria Commons; Email: agatejasper221@gmail.com; Website: http://www.srmgs.org

23-25AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society (AGMS); Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $10, Seniors & Military $8, Age 13-19 $2, 12 & under free; Local annual gem & mineral show with over 30 vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. Free demos and exhibits, $1 each activities for the kids. Hourly door prizes. Grand prize Sat & Sun. Our 75th Show! Facebook page: Austingemandmineral; contact Laird Fowler, (512) 458-9546; Website: agms-tx.org

23-25GREENVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Shrine Club Hejaz Temple Event Center, 119 Beverly Road; Thu. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $10, Kids 12 and under free; Please join us for the Fourth Annual Upstate South Carolina Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show, at the Greenville Shrine Club. If you enjoyed yourself at the show last year, you can be sure that this show will have many new treasures to browse, just in time for holiday shopping; contact Mark Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1977085312849417

24-24AUSTIN, TEXAS: Show and sale; Shop LC; Shop LC, 100 Michael Angelo Way, St 200; Sat. 11-5; Free Admission; Austin's ultimate celebration of gemstones, beading and crystals. Discover natural jewelry from $10–$10,000, dive into expert-led workshops on gems, crystals and beading, enjoy complimentary jewelry cleaning/repairs and meet fellow jewelry lovers. RSVP here - www.shoplc.com/pages/gemfest; contact Akshat Bisht, (945) 208-0950; Email: akshat.bisht@shoplc.com; Website: shoplc.com

24-25SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sacramento Mineral Society; Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H. Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $8, Children under 12: Free; It’s our 90th Anniversary! This year’s show will be bigger & better than ever before. Shop for rare specimens, fossils, gold, coins, slabs, crystals. Explore the hands-on science museum. Eat gemstone chocolate truffles! Pan for gold! Games, raffles, demos & displays…Come help us celebrate; contact Glenda Green, (916) 662-5819; Email: gemshow@sacramentomineralsociety.org; Website: https://www.sacgemshow.com/

24-25PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock and Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; By Donation; Our 2026 show, titled "May the Quartz be With You," is poised to be our final show at Kyle Centre and the last in a series of rock and gem shows dating back 50 years hosted by the Port Moody Rock and Gem Club. Join us one last time and take in sales, displays and kids' activities; contact Andrew Danneffel, (604) 323-4273; Email: rock.show@portmoody.rocks; Website: https://www.portmoody.rocks

24-25CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Seniors (55+), High School & College Students $5, Children 7-14 $1, Children 6 and Under and Scouts in Uniform Free; Celebrating 50 years (1976-2026). We expect 40 vendors with a large variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, tools and other supplies. We will have geode cracking, a gem mine, children's crafts, lapidary arts demonstrations, a silent auction and food trucks. Handicap accessible; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: summitlapidaryclub.com/gemboree

24-25CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club & EK Chamber of Mines; Colombo Lodge, 2550 - 8th Avenue South; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors & students $4, Under 12 Free; Educational displays and children's programs; contact Rick Vanhorne, (250) 464-4427; Email: rvhcjvh@gmail.com; Website: https://cranbrooklapidaryclub.ca/

24-25CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Martha Miss; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

October 2026-November 2026

30-1OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Modern Living Bldg @ State Fair Park, 7400 NE 94th Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 adults; Under 12 = free; Enjoy and buy treasures from the Earth. See over 40 vendors offering fossils, crystals, gemstones, minerals, tools, jewelry and decor made from rocks. Come for children's activities, door prizes, silent auctions, a fluorescent display, demonstrations and exhibits; contact Douglas B Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website: OMGS-minerals.org

31-1AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5; Hands on learning activities, flint knapping lessons, vendors offering gem and mineral products, rough gems, raw mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, fine jewelry, lapidary, educational demos, silver, exhibits, kids area, raffles, door prizes and rock walk, and more; contact Kassidy Barlow; Email: Kassidy.gsgmts@outlook.com

November 2026

6-7HURRICANE, UTAH: Annual show; Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W 700 S; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Free; The Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show offers free admission to a family-friendly event filled with knowledgeable vendors, quality rocks, minerals, gems, black light displays, museum and rock club exhibits, holistic wellness and fun for all ages; contact Antonella Townsend, (435) 609-9265; Email: antonellalr1976@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/S.U.rockandgem

6-8EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood Acres, 3780 Harris Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults 12+ $6, 12 $1, 5 & under free; Rocks, fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry, lapidary, displays, black light booth, geode cutting booth, silent auction, food, three big days; contact Mike Martin, (707) 834-6422; Email: Paleomike@aol.com

6-8LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 per adult for a 3 day pass, Accompanied Children under 18 free with adult; 2026 marks the 5th year for the Viva Las Vegas Rocks! show. Featuring rare rocks, gemstones, jewelry, presentations and classes. New this year is a Fluorescent Rocks display. Come early for the best holiday shopping; contact Andrea Packo, (702) 279-7679; Email: showchairviva@sngms.net; Website: www.SNGMS.net

6-8EL PASO, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Victoria Mills; Tobin Park United Methodist Church, 9410 Roanoke Dr; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; contact Victoria Mills, (505) 238-1285; Email: vtrujillo1701@aol.com

7-7MIAMI, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum Yard, 150 Plaza Circle; Sat. 9-2; Free Admission; Vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks and more. Visit with rockhounds & jewelry makers. Popcorn & water are available for purchase. Taqueria La Familia Food Truck and Grindhead Coffee Truck will be on site. Interested in being a vendor? 8-foot table space $20 each; contact Beverly Hawkins; Email: gilagem.show@gmail.com

7-8RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 70th annnual show. Field trip to club claim for jasper on Sunday; contact Miguel Gonzales; Email: Showchairman@iwgms.org; Website: iwgms.org

7-8SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; GEM DIEGO, San Diego’s finest gem and mineral show. Free gem ID, 28 dealers, 20+ exhibits, lapidary demos, kids' zone, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, cut stones, books, jewelry, slabs, door prizes & plenty more. Trained service animals only are allowed; contact Patricia Andrews, (619) 717-7657; Email: GemDiego.pr@gmail.com; Website: www.sdmg.org

7-8BREWER, MAINE: Annual show; Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club; Joseph L Ferris Community Center (Brewer Auditorium), 318 Wilson Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4 on Saturday, $3 on Sunday, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gifts, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Lunch Counter, Door Prize Drawings; contact Alvin Theriault; Email: alvintheriault@yahoo.com

7-8STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society of Wisconsin; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Avenue (Hwy 11); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill donation; Rock, fossil, mineral and jewelry dealers, door prizes, and silent auction. Ample free parking; contact Diane Rubel, President, (262) 900-1698; Email: racinegeologicalsociety@gmail.com

7-8NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems Jewelry and Mineral Show; The Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; $15 for both days; The oldest gem, jewelry & mineral show in New York City. Sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale participants. Hourly door prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: www.barygems.com

7-8TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. 301; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $8 adults, $7 seniors/military, free for kids 12 and under; 67th Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Over 50 vendors will showcase a remarkable selection of unique slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones, jewelry, and more. Whether you're a collector, creator, or simply love working with nature's materials, this event is perfect for you. Highlights include a kids' area featuring a sluice, a touch table with rock identification, a scavenger hunt, a mineral ID booth and a bean bag toss with prizes for kids and adults. Enter through the MLK entrance. Fairgrounds parking is $12 at the gate. Prepurchase a parking pass for a discount at the fairgrounds website. This indoor, air-conditioned event offers a concession stand with lunch and refreshments, along with a conveniently located ATM; contact Lyra Solochek; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: gemshowFL.com

7-8OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$7; children under 12 years-$1; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster are admitted free; Tuscarora Lapidary Society will host its 57th annual mineral, gem and jewelry show, Gemarama: America Rocks, featuring dealers of minerals, gems, and fined jewelry, exhibits, a large demonstration area of lapidary and jewelry arts, and children’s activities. Food and free parking available; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org

13-15HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $12; Kids' Day on Friday, children's activities, dino dig and Scout Merit Badge program; contact Scott Singleton, (832) 524-8382; Email: fossilwood@comcast.net; Website: hgms.org

13-15DULUTH, 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; $10 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointgemshow.com

14-14CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; Caldwell Elks, 1015 N Kimball Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free; Rock, Gem and Craft Fair; contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com

14-15FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Elks Lodge, 5351 N. Diana St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for ages 13 and up; The 2nd Annual Central Valley Holiday Gem & Mineral Show - Rocks, Minerals, Jewelry, Art, and More; contact Daniel Bolm, (708) 821-7575; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: https://www.fgms.rocks

14-15SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Retail show; Earthly Treasures Expo; St Marys Center, 320 Mifflin Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 Children 12 and under free; Explore a massive selection of minerals and crystals, fossils, jewelry, geode cracking, UV-reactive and fluorescent minerals, polished stones, carvings, spheres and family-friendly activities; contact Amanda M; Email: info@earthlytreasuresexpo.com; Website: https://www.earthlytreasuresexpo.com

14-15MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 age 12 and up; Hourly silent auction, kids' corner, opals, cut gems, beads, rough stone, slabs, tools, crystals, finished jewelry, findings, specimens and snack bar; contact Kathie Burnette, (321) 693-9719

14-15CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $10 Kids under 12 free, Senior discount; Tickets can be purchased online. Over 30 vendors - Rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, silent auction, rocks by the bucket, professional demonstrators, rock ID with experts, display cases, Spin the Wheel, rock painting, treasure box dig, rock monster, door prizes & raffle; contact Mike Hopkins, (925) 570-4719; Email: show@ccmgsclub.com; Website: www.ccmgsclub.com

14-15FREEPORT, 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/

14-15GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Show and sale; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, Pavilion Building; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Raffle, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune and a lot of vendors, https://www.facebook.com/GrantsPassRockClub; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: https://www.roguegemandgeology.org/

20-22COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Columbia Gem and Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; Adults $7, Children 12 & under free, Military and their dependents are free with ID; For sale; gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils and beads. Geodes Sold & cut, a salted mine for, a raffle for large mineral specimens (fluorite and barite in matrix, emerald in matrix). Demonstrations of lapidary arts, showcases displaying members' collections of minerals; contact Patricia Stidom, (803) 671-3118; Email: pbstidon@yahoo.com; Website: www.cgms.rocks

20-22MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Cobb County Gem and MIneral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; Bring the whole family! Hourly door prizes! 30 Dealers. Find amazing rocks, crystals, gemstones, minerals, and fossils from all over the world! Choose from a large selection of beautiful beads, unique jewelry and jewelry-making supplies. Grab Bags, Silent Auction, Demos. Geode Cracking, Exhibits; contact Jim Haege, (404) 781-9341; Email: jim@planetaryparts.com; Website: www.ccgms.org

20-22LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Assoc./dba Gem Miner's Holiday Show; Lebanon PA Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6; children under 12 free; Free discount coupon on website, demonstrations, free and handicapped parking; contact Tamie Simpson, (810) 919-4386; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

21-22FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; The Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc.; Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus, 4400 University Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors (65+) $5, Teens (13-17) $4, Children 12 & Under accompanied by adult free, Scouts in uniform free; Demonstrations, exhibits, kids' activities and door prizes. Mini-mines for children to dig in and get free fossils and minerals. Silent Auction on Sunday. 20 dealers with Gems, Minerals & Fossils for sale. Enter GMU's parking Lot A from Patriot Cir at Mattaponi River Lane; contact Tom Taaffe, VA; Email: rockcllctr@gmail.com; Website: www.novamineralclub.org/show

21-22MADISON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Exhibition Hall; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; $4 Adults, Children 12 & under free, $10 parking onsite; Activities include panning for gold and sapphires, silent auction, door prizes, and special mineral & jewelry exhibits; contact Nevin Franke; Email: publicity@madisonrockclub.org; Website: mgmc.clubexpress.com

21-22WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds-Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $11, Children under 12 Free, 2 Day Pass $16, Free Parking; Over 90 retail dealers, featuring gemstones, jewelry, rare minerals, fossils, beads, crystals, handcrafted art and one-of-a-kind treasures. Family-friendly fun, gem & fossil mining, geode cracking, demonstrations, speakers, exhibits, hourly giveaways, door prizes, raffle & silent auction; contact Arlene Lazzaro, (561) 585-2080; Email: President@gmspb.org; Website: GMSPB.org

21-22LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, craft vendors, huge raffle, food booth and kids' activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer J Taskerud, (619) 729-7904; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: www.ecvgms.org

21-22HAUPPAGUE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club; IBEW Local 25 Hall, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 Adult; Discount coupon on website, Children under 12 free with paying adult; Retail show: vendors, minerals, semiprecious gems, beads, jewelry, fossils, geode cracking, scavenger hunt for children; contact Ron Casanj, (631) 377-8964; Email: rtc.laser@gmail.com; Website: suffolkgem.com

21-22BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Come for our annual Fall Festival of Gems! Fun for the whole family. Lots of activities and vendors, demos and so much more; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com

27-29MOBILE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Abba Shrine, 7701 Hitt Road; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8/day, Children under 12 free with paying adult, 3-day passes are available; contact Jim Patterson; Email: jimandde@mobismail.com; Website: https://www.mobilerockandgem.com/show-summary

28-29WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Annual show; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Hassayampa Elementary School, 201 S Tegner; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Over 40 vendors. Something for everyone. Gold panning, kids' table; contact Kerri Crawford, (303) 916-3884; Email: wickenburggemmineral@gmail.com; Website: wickenburggms.org

December 2026

4-6HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8 Adults, Children Under 12 Free; contact Janice Wojcik, (813) 545-9973; Email: jfwojcik@verizon.net; Website: withlacoocheerockhounds.com

11-13WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge (R.O.C.K.); Viridian Events Center, 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Entry donation is $2 except children under 12 are free; There will be fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry on display and for sale. Hands-on activities for everyone. Come build your own rock collection; contact Janica Wright; Email: show@rockutah.org; Website: https://rockutah.org/

11-13LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Gwinnett Co. Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy SW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $10, Kids 12 and under free; 32 Professional dealers from around the country will be bringing mineral specimens, gemstones, meteorites, jewelry, fossils, and all things geological for your viewing and purchasing pleasure, for three days only; contact Mark Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: https://facebook.com/events/s/2026-gwinnett-co-lawrenceville/1195025072092047

January 2027

15-17GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Show; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E Fairgrounds Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 Single or $8 Couple; Students with ID & Kids 13 and Under Free; Celebrating 69 Years! Vendors selling gems, minerals, rock specimens, jewelry, fossils and much more. Activity room with hands-on learning, lapidary, silent auction, and snack bar; contact Beverly Hawkins; Email: gcgms1954@gmail.com

January 2027-February 2027

25-14TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; V & I Exposition; Days Inn Tucson, 665 North Freeway Road; daily 10-6; Free; A must-visit event for fossil and mineral enthusiasts. It showcases an array of ancient specimens from all over the world. Known for its wide variety and quality offerings, the show draws collectors, paleontology fans, and those captivated by Earth's creations; contact Indy Desai; Email: fossilandmineralalley.viexpo@gmail.com; Website: fossilandmineralalley.com

28-14TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Starr Pass Show LLC; Starr Pass Show Site, 777 W Starr Pass Blvd; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Entry. Public Welcome. $5 Parking; This 18-day show is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Presented by the founder of the 22nd Street Show. Hardwall climate-controlled tent on new asphalt; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: Lowell@StarrPass.Show; Website: www.StarrPass.Show

February 2027

20-21LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Friends of NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum; NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Seniors $6, Children (4-17) $5, US Military/Veterans $4, Age 3 and under Free. Free Parking; contact Joy Anna McCartney, (575) 637-1952; Email: events@farmandranchfriends.org; Website: museumrocks.com

27-28JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart , 1207 Mississippi St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8, Students $3, Under 5 Free; contact Loyd C Plunk, (601) 940-3510; Email: mgmsshow@missgems.org; Website: missgems.org

March 2027

6-7VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); Dealers, exhibits, silent auctions & raffle, demonstrators, kids' activities; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org

6-7NEWARK, DELAWARE: Wholesale and retail show; The Rock Store; Clayton Conference Center, 100 David Hollowell Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Check Show Website for Pricing; At Delaware Gem Shows, we bring together an exceptional array of vendors with gems, minerals, and jewelry, meticulously organized to delight every enthusiast and collector; contact Christopher Lemberg, (732) 655-4849; Email: chris@delawaregemshows.com; Website: https://www.delawaregemshows.com/

6-7TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sierra County Rock & Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, 1321 Hyde Ave; daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Rough & finished rock, slabs, cabs, beads, jewelry, fossils, meteorites, geode cracking, field trips, presentations, demos, gold and sapphire panning, Wheel of Fortune, door prizes. Family-friendly with fun kids' activities; contact Megan Holden; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org

6-7CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 cash, kids under 11 free with adult; Rocks, slabs, cabs, jewelry, games and prizes, demonstrations, displays, dinosaur eggs, black light room; contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com

6-7NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $15 for both days; The oldest gem and jewelry show in New York City. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale dealers. Hourly door prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: www.barygems.com

13-14ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; St.Cloud Agate Swap; Riversedge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; This is the 15th annual St. Cloud Agate Swap. New location down the road at the Rivers Edge Convention Center. Buy, sell and trade rocks, gems, minerals and agates. Bring the agates you found ; contact Andrew Lange; Email: Stcagateswap@gmail.com

13-14VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Hastings Centre Rockhounds Club; Hastings Community Centre, 3096 East Hastings Street, V3M 6M7; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; By Donation; Enjoy knowledgeable vendors, live demonstrations, activities for children, jewellery showcases by local artists, Canadian and BC rocks and minerals, door prizes, refreshments, and more. Family-friendly & fun for all ages; contact Midori Tokuyama; Email: publicity.comms.hcr@gmail.com; Website: https://www.hastingscentrerockhounds.com/

April 2027

3-4CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Donations requested. $3 adults over 18, $1 12-18, Under 12 free; "Geodes" is our theme this year. We will have program speakers, door prizes, silent auction, raffle, children and family activities, 30 vendors, demonstrations, displays, dinosaur exhibit, fluorescent mineral display, and more. Don't forget to bring your rocks or minerals for identification; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: https://cedarvalleyrockclub.org

23-25WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem and Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$5; Youth 13-17-$1; Children 12 and under free with an adult; The show features dealers from across the U.S. Many activities for children, including Education Day on Friday for local school children. Dollar-off coupon on the website; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.org

May 2027

7-8FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Franklin Gem & Mineral Society; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; $3 Adults, $2 Seniors, Kids under 16 free; contact Franklin Gem & Mineral Society, (828) 369-7831; Email: membershipFGMS@gmail.com; Website: fgmm.org

15-16NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO: Annual show; Parma Lapidary Club; North Olmsted Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6, Under 12 and Scouts in uniform, Free; Sunday Free -- veterans and active military; 58th Annual Show. Over 35 vendors, featuring gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies and rough, finished jewelry, beads, crystals, demonstrations. Free Parking; contact Ruth Sholtis-Furyes; Email: showchair@parmalapidaryclub.com; Website: www.parmalapidaryclub.com

22-23COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Jacklin Building, 4056 N Government Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per day for adults, Kids 12 & under free with paying adult, $5 for seniors and military; The 66th annual show will host over 30 venders offering beads, crystals, fossils, precious and semi-precious gems, jewelry, minerals, lapidary equipment and more! There will be raffles, door prizes, a kid’s corner, silent auction, and many other attractions; contact Mike McConnell; Email: micker4749@gmail.com; Website: https://www.northidahomineralclub.org/

June 2027

25-27BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US-50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 62nd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. A wide variety of gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhound & prospecting supplies, 4-H project and science project material. A fun, interesting and educational experience for all ages ; contact Scott Winters, (812) 929-5367; Website: lawnrencecountyrockclub.org

November 2027

6-7NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; $15 for both days; The oldest gem and jewelry show in New York City. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale dealers. Hourly door prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: www.barygems.com