Rock & Gem Show DatesMay 2025 23-25—SALEM, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Salem Gem and Mineral Show; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older $8, 11-17 $3, 10 and under free; Bringing to you gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites from around the world; contact Alan Koch; Website: americangemshow.com 23-25—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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.comMay 2025-June 2025 30-1—RENO, NEVADA: Retail show; The Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free admission and parking; 25 vendors from the Reno Gem and Mineral Society featuring hand crafted artisan jewelry, rocks, slabs, crystals, and related artisan crafts, and wheel of fortune spinning for all; contact Theresa Langhans, (775) 240-0487; Email: theresalanghans@yahoo.com; Website: www.renogms.org 31-1—HURRICANE, UTAH: Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Washington County Legacy Park, 339 5500 W, Grafton Building; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; FREE; Join us for the most amazing Rock and Gem Show. We will have 30+ vendors, children's activities, workshops and more! Enjoy an incredible array of rocks, minerals, fossils, spheres, cabochons, jewelry, beads and more; contact Adrienne Marie McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org 31-1—COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 North Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 including tax, Kids under 12 free with paid adult; Over 25 plus vendors, hourly prize drawings, kids corner, silent auction, demonstrations, displays and much more; contact Mike McConnell, (406) 360-4944; Email: micker4749@gmail.comJune 2025 6-7—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E Farm Rd 182 (Plainview); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Free admission & parking; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: https://ogms.rocks/ 6-8—BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park, 9205 198th Ave E ; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Kids mine on the stage, and check out the silent auction and club sales area. Take a chance in our 3pm Sunday raffle which includes 2 - $50 bills, a beautiful handmade rock lamp, rock tumblers, many pieces of jewelry and rock specimens donated by the vendors, and you don’t have to be present; contact Jillian Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: J.Y.Higgins@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows 6-8—PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mineralogical Society of Arizona; Phoenix Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $10 Adults / $5 Veterans, Seniors & Students / Children 12 and under free with paid adult; POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 2026. NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY; contact Cameron Reichert, (602) 334-7599; Email: marketing@msaaz.org; Website: www.msaaz.org/phx-heritage-show 6-8—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5 for one day, $8 for multiple days, 12 & under free; The Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show hosts over 50 vendors offering a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and fossils from Colorado and around the world, plus jewelry, sculptures, meteorites, and more; contact Lisa V Cooper, (719) 351-4018; Email: ppgmjshow@gmail.com; Website: www.PikesPeakGemShow.com 6-8—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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 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 the Door); Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 7-7—DELTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers Club; Heddles Recreation Center, 531 North Palmer Drive; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861; Email: hpmasinton@gmail.com 7-7—KENT, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Connecticut Antique Machinery Assoc. and Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (Route 7); Sat. 10-4; Free admission for visitors; Rocks, minerals, fossils & jewelry available from 35 dealers. Tour the new exhibits of the mining museum. New vendors welcome; contact John Pawloski, (860) 927-0050; Email: j.a.pawloski@att.net 7-7—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA); Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St; Sat. 8:30-3; Free; Welcome to the Spring Mineralfest, sponsored by PESA! We have two floors of indoor dealers as well as outside 'tailgating' style dealers featuring fossils, gems, lapidary, minerals, and related items from every continent and outer space in addition to two fluorescent exhibit sections; contact Mandy Apgar; Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902032245 7-8—MONROE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Orange County Mineral Society Inc; Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Seniors & Kids $3 Kids under 12 Free; Outdoor Show, Numerous Vendors & Exhibits, Food available; contact Gary K, (845) 772-1655; Email: ocmsnyshow@gmail.com; Website: www.ocmsny.org 7-8—MONROE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Orange County Mineral Society of NY; Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3. Scouts in uniform and children under 12 are FREE; Orange County Mineral Society presents our Annual Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show. Fun for the entire family featuring artisans, craftsmen, collectors, dealers, and exhibitors. Enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, games, educational displays, fluorescent minerals, and fossils; contact Ron Nelson, (914) 850-2486; Email: rn33@icloud.com ; Website: https://www.orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com/orange_county_mineral_show 7-8—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Individual; Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh Fairground, 4285 Trinity Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Free Admission; Free Car Parking, show-sponsored silent auction; contact Ash, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: www.jewelpassageshows.com 7-8—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Hwy 191; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; FREE; Come shop, network, sign up for rockhounding trips, meet mine owners, jewelry designers, lapidary artists, mineralogists, geologists, rock hounds and more! Find your happy place amongst rock-loving friends at The Crystal Festival. This is free and family-friendly; contact Adrienne Marie McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org 7-8—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199-9th Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 Children 12 and under Free; In our 37th year, you'll find 50 vendors from across the country (as well as California artisans), Asia and Europe. Buy minerals, crystals, beads, gems, jewelry — an amazing array of merchandise; contact Jerry 13-14—KEMMERER, WYOMING: Annual show; Fossil Oasis; South Lincoln Training and Event Center, 215 Wyoming Highway 233; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; $2 Adults, Kids Free; Celebrate Father’s Day weekend in the Fossil Fish Capital of the World! Book a fossil dig, explore vendors with dinosaur bones, gems, cabinet specimens, jewelry, decor, and more. Live Music, Food trucks, and festivities to also enjoy in Downtown Kemmerer. 2.5 hr drive from SLC, 3 hr to Jackson, WY; contact Keely Sweeney; Email: kemmererexpo@gmail.com; Website: kemmererexpo.com 13-15—NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Evergreen Trading Post & Gems; Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street; Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Kids under 12 Free, Adults $5 ; Evergreen Trading Post & Gems presents 1st Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show and More. Father’s Day Weekend 2025. Kids area, Free Tumblestone for Kids, Minerals from North America & Beyond, Artisan Jewelry, Vintage & Native Sterling Silver, One Of A Kind Wire Sculptures and Lots More; contact Kristoph Kailholz; Email: Phatk2005@aol.com 13-15—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC/dba Gem Miner's Spring Show; Howard County Maryland Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6 Adults, Children under 12, Veterans Free; New Friday Hours; Wholesale Section; Free and Handicapped parking; Demonstrations; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com 13-15—MARBLE, COLORADO: Annual show; Michael Carter; Meri Daes Campground, Downtown Marble Colorado, 1503 County Road 245; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2:30; free; contact Michael Carter, (970) 309-1543; Email: marblerocks@gmail.com 13-15—BIG PINEY, WYOMING: Annual show; Sublette County Rock Hounds; Sublette County Fairgrounds Event Center, 10937 Hwy 189; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; $3, ages 12-59; under 12 & 60+ free; 9th Annual Gem & Mineral Show with field trips, demonstrators, vendors, exhibits, kids’ activities, and food concessions on-site. Including Mr. Bones, the dinosaur puppeteer and vendors with opals, Wyoming jade, jewelry, rock, slabs, cabochons, beads, fossils, specimens, & jewelry-making supplies; contact Jim Gray, (307) 260-6443; Email: jimgray@wyoming.com 14-15—ONALASKA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Coulee Rock Club; Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 per person, age 6 or less free and fathers on Sunday free when accompanied by their children; 20+ Vendors Offering World-Wide: Agates, Geodes, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough Rock. Cabs/Slabs, Carvings & Spheres, Polished Stones, Thunder eggs, Petrified Wood, and Lapidary Equipment. Plus: Door Prize Drawings, Silent Auctions, Demonstrations, Kids Korner, Geode Crack; contact Allison Conrad, (507) 470-2598; Email: rockinbabe@acegroup.cc; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285559075253381/ 14-15—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem and Mineral Club; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10 and Kids 12 and under Free; 68th Annual Show - Free Parking - Silent Auction - Door Prizes - Raffles - Kids Area - Rolling Rock Club Meeting Sunday at 9am; contact Terri Brewen, (817) 939-1100; Email: tbrewen@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.agmc57.org/ 19-22—PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Annual show; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 South Main Street; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Field Trips are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Signup at information tent. Public oral auction Saturday night, preview at 6, auction at 6:30; contact Jim McCoy, (530) 999-8045; Email: facebook, Prineville Rockhound PowWow; Website: www.prineville.rocks 20-22—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun, family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-45; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com 20-22—ELDON, MISSOURI: Annual show; Osage Rock and Mineral Club; Eldon Community Center, 309 E. 2nd St; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; $2 per Person; Max $5 per family; Kids 12 & under are free; Gemstones, Jewelry, Geodes, Fossils, Minerals, Quartz Crystals, Custom Jewelry, Cabochons, Gift Items, Demonstrations, Kids games and prizes. The Fluorescent Mineral Program will be Saturday & Sunday only; contact Osage Rock and Mineral Club, (417) 533-2788; Email: ormc2025show@gmail.com 20-22—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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 21-21—NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual Auction; Boston Mineral Club; American Legion Nonantum Post 440, 295 California St; Sat. 10-5; Free; The BMC Annual Mineral Auction features a voice auction of more than 100 quality mineral specimens and related items for every price range. Running simultaneously, a silent auction of over 150 flats offers a wide range of items, from mineral specimens to lapidary rough, books, maps, tools, and more; contact Scot Krueger, (832) 978-8135; Email: scotwkrueger@gmail.com; Website: bostonmineralclub.org/events/auctions/ 21-22—NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT: Wholesale and retail show; ECGMS IMC; NYA Sports & Fitness Complex - Fairfield Hills Campus, 4 Primrose Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $6 12 yrs old & up, $3 Veterans and Seniors, 12 and Under Free; Dig into discovery! Fossils, gems, minerals, free kids’ dig zone, geode cracking, prizes, oracle readers, handcrafted crystal jewelry & more! A positive energy, high-vibe, hands-on show full of sparkle, learning, and fun for all ages; contact Let’s ROCK Into The Summer Solstice 2025, (203) 581-3691; Email: Info@letsjustdig.org; Website: http://letsjustdig.org 21-22—DESOTO, MISSOURI: Annual show; Amvets Post 48 HOP Committee; Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Dr; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Indoor and Outdoor Booths, Vendors Wanted. 2nd Annual Gem and Mineral show; contact Donna Pelikan, (682) 970-8362; Email: liznmarie@yahoo.com 26-29—MADRAS, OREGON: Annual show; Madras Rock and Gem Club; Jefferson County Event Complex, 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Free admission all ages; Daily field trips, Separate kids' area with daily activities, presentations and demonstrations; contact David Heaton, (541) 601-3129; Email: heatondave8@gmail.com; Website: madrasrockandgemshow@gmail.com 27-29—CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 515 Tallassee Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $10 adults, kids 12 and under free! Admission good for all three days; 2025 Greater Charlotte Gem & Mineral Show! 24 professional dealers of all things of geologic origin will bring their items to display and sell, mostly at sub-retail pricing or better. There will be thousands of mineral specimens for collectors of every level, from beginner to advanced expert; contact Mark, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: www.imineral.net 27-29—BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, US Hwy 50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 60th Annual Gem Mineral Fossil Show Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, rocks, 4H project & science project items, lapidary, rockhound, prospecting equip & supplies. A fun, interesting & educational experience for all ages; contact Kathy Shaffer, (812) 929-5367; Website: lawnrencecountyrockclub.org 27-29—RENO, NEVADA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 28-29—GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Retail show; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Elementary School & Community Center, 640 Route 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; Donation; Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show is a 2 day event being held from 28th June to 29th June 2025 at the Gilsum STEAM Academy in Gilsum, NH Featuring semi-precious stones, gemstone and wire-wrap jewelry, and rocks and minerals of all sorts; contact Jonathan Bialek; Email: publicity@gilsum.org; Website: https://gilsum.org/rockswap/ 28-29—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock and Mineral Club; Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Fossils, Gem, and Mineral Exhibits, Jewelry-making demonstrations and Workshops, Children’s Programs and interactive Earth Science activities, and Tools, Books, and Jewelry Supplies for sale; contact Janice Metz, CA; Email: culvercityrocks35@gmail.com; Website: culvercityrocks.orgJuly 2025 4-6—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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 10-12—NYSSA, OREGON: Annual show; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce; Nyssa School, 809 Bower Ave; Thu. 12-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-9; Free; Come join us and enjoy all the different vendors at Thunderegg Days! Follow us on Facebook for more information about the rock tours and the list of events; contact Nyssa Chamber of Commerce, (541) 372-3091; Email: nyssachamberofcommerce@gmail.com 11-13—DURANGO, COLORADO: Annual show; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club; La Plata County Fairgrounds Event Center, 2500 Main Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5 for ages 14 and up; Sixty Dealers from across the U.S. will sell extraordinary rocks, gems, minerals crystals, fossils, meteorites, geodes, shells, and beads from around the world, as well as jewelry, equipment, tools, findings and more! Fun and free activities for the kids, such as gold panning and treasure hunts; contact Cindy Pugsly; Email: Info@durangorocks.org; Website: https://www.durangorocks.org/ 11-13—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and set stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 12-13—SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Center of Progress Bldg, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $8 Adults, Free for children under 12 & scouts in uniform with paid adult admission; tickets only sold at the door; More than 60 retail & wholesale dealers from New York & out of state, demonstrators, display cases & expanded Youth Activities Center with sluice, stone carving, jewelry making, fossil dig & much more. Free educational speakers each day. Metaphysical practitioners. Hourly door prizes, Grand Prize; contact Cheryl Brown, Show Chair, (315) 708-9122; Email: show@gmss.club; Website: www.gmss.club 19-20—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club; Riverside Hockey Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; Kids Dig in front of the arena for 8-year-olds and younger. Stampede 1 p.m. Saturday for 400 pounds of agates and $500 of quarters and half-dollars; contact Lynn Svercl, (218) 721-2679; Email: MLAgatedays@gmail.com 19-20—ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Gem City Rock and Mineral Society; Zem Zem Shriners Banquet and Conference Center, 2525 West 38th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Robert Gallivan, (814) 454-6770; Email: gallivan427@gmail.com 19-20—ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT: Annual show; Burlington Gem and Mineral Club; Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $4 adults (16-59), $3 seniors (60+), children under 16 free with paying adult; Come to the 44th Annual Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show — the largest gem, mineral and fossil show in Vermont! Thousands of beautiful natural specimens and jewelry are available at affordable prices. Exhibits, demonstrations, raffle, silent auctions, door prizes, mineral and fossils; contact Dean Menke; Email: vtbgmc@gmail.com; Website: http://www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org/show.html 19-20—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Colorado Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; FREE; This is a family-friendly rock and gem show designed to bring the community together. Shop, network, sign up for rockhounding trips, meet mine owners, jewelry designers, lapidary artists, mineralogists, geologists, rock hounds and more! Find your happy place amongst rock loving friends; contact Adrienne Marie McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org 24-27—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; El Chivo Viejo; Fairplay River Park Event Site, 200 Platte Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; 25 Dealers at this outdoor show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, findings, fossils; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://abqfallshow.wix.com/fairplay 25-27—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Franklin Chamber of Commerce/Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin NC; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; 12 & Under FREE; Door prizes, demonstrations, silver & gold jewelry, cut and rough stones, minerals, custom jewelry; contact Linda Harabuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Website: www.visitfrankinnc.comJuly 2025-August 2025 27-3—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, 136 Majestic View; Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 10-6; Free admission; Thursday through Sunday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM 60 worldwide vendors are able to give demonstrations. Gem mine tours are available; contact Donna Collis, (828) 765-2117; Email: collisdonna@yahoo.comAugust 2025 1-3—PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Annual show; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Findlay Toyota Event Center, 3201 N Main Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $5 adults; $4 seniors, vets, students, kids under 12 with paid adult; 21st Annual Show! Over 75 vendors offering Gem & Mineral related products including mineral specimens, beads, slabs, cabochons, crystals, fossils, gem rough, meteorites, fine jewelry, lapidary and jewelry making demos and classes, kids' area, fluorescent exhibit, raffle and more; contact Doreen Clark; Email: doreenphx@gmail.com; Website: prescottgemmineral.org 1-3—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 1-3—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations, and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-21; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 1-3—NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Orcutt Mineral Society; Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; Orcutt Mineral Society 57th Rock And Gem Show there are 60 outside dealers and 12 inside dealers and there is a kid's booth and food trucks; contact Renea Sutcliffe, (180) 592-927; Email: Nipomocowgirl55@yahoo.com 1-3—BELFAST, MAINE: Annual show; Midcoast Mineral Collectors Club; Bayview Point Event Center, 15 Front Street; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-5; Free for all; Midcoast Maine's First Gem and Mineral Fair! In beautiful downtown Belfast! Vendors from all over Maine and New England. Showcasing Gems, Fine Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry, Fun Educational Interactive Displays, Good Food, and much more; contact Nyla Bravesnow, (207) 568-3261; Email: dragonfly9indigo@gmail.com; Website: https://dragonfly9indigo.wixsite.com/midcoast-mineral-col 2-3—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Roebbelen Event Center @ The Grounds, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10, Kids 12 and Under Free with paid adult; NorCal's big 63rd annual show, over 70 top quality vendors; crystals, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, gems, fun for kids! Plus, free scientific mineral ID bring your treasures to evaluate! Show details, advance tickets, or discounted prepaid parking on website; contact Gloria Marie; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: https://rockrollers.com/pages/gem-mineral-show 7-10—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Drive; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking; Join us for a fun, family-friendly, and educational event. Each year, 80-100 vendors get together to sell beautiful gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, handmade jewelry, and more. More than just a ‘rock show’; it truly is an experience; contact Lisa Cooper, (719) 351-4018; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: https://bvrockshow.com/ 8-9—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show and sale; Turquoise United; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-4; The Turquoise Gem Show is Free; All other events require registration; contact John Ancona, (602) 320-1601; Email: johnancona@pm.me; Website: https://turquoiseunited.com 8-10—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 8-10—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club, 16409 Canyon Road East; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Convenient parking is available. Vendors will be offering a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, lapidary equipment, cabochons, geodes, and jewelry, just to name a few things to add to your collection. Also available will be rough materials; contact Jillian Y Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: J.Y.Higgins@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows 8-10—PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-6; Gate admission prices are: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65+ and for students 13-17, $2 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger; Featured with the Fair each year we include members display cases and vendors. A large running HO scale train display, spin the wheel for prizes and a raffle; contact Vicki Stearns, (425) 941-5708; Email: vickistearns52@gmail.com 9-10—MEBANE, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Individual; Mebane Arts and Community Center, 633 Corregidor Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Welcome to the Rocks, Minerals, Beads, Gem & Jewelry show! Get ready to explore a dazzling array of precious stones and unique jewelry pieces at the Mebane Art Center. Discover rare rocks, exquisite minerals, beautiful beads, and stunning gems from various vendors; contact Ash, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: www.jewelpassageshows.com 9-10—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1345 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; The fantastically marvelous Crystal Fair is coming to Walnut Creek on the second weekend in August (the 19th &10th). It will be a spectacular show. Rocks & minerals, gems & jewelry, metaphysical arts. Find the crystal that's right for you. Get a massage. Have a psychic reading. Get an aura photo; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com 10-10—ALDERGROVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Retail show; Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club; Legion Parking lot, 26607 Fraser Highway; Sun. 10-4; family, kids & adults. anyone interested in lapidary work, gems, rocks; Vendors will be selling jewelry, gemstones, crystals and lapidary supplies. This is a family-friendly event. NOTE: The Legion will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers during lunch; contact Ruby Jaggernath, (604) 856-5954 13-17—MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Milwaukee Show, LLC (Lowell Carhart and Don Olstinske); Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue; Wed. 12-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Sun. 11-6; Adults $10 / Kids $5 This exciting new show is one hour north of Chicago O’Hare airport and takes place in the just-completed $465 million expansion of the Baird Center. It boasts 332,000 sqft of indoor selling space and will allow us to grow to 1,700 booths; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: LowellCarhart@yahoo.com; Website: www.milwaukee.show 15-17—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 15-17—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Jubilee; Lebanon Valley Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6, Discount coupon on website; children under 12, Veterans Free; Two wholesale rooms; outdoor tailgate area; demonstrations; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-97; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com 15-17—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; LGGMC; Lake George, Hwy 24, East of the Post Office, 4 mi. W of Florissant; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, auction and kids activities; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: lggmclub.org 16-17—TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center, 500 East F Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gems, Minerals, and Jewelry. Activities for the whole family. Plus, it's Mountain Festival weekend; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email: travis462@outlook.com; Website: Tvgms.net 16-17—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short Street, (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Children's Museum, Activities & Crafts, Demonstrations, Displays & Door Prizes; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223 22-24—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $10 cash only at the 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.bellpointpromotions.com 23-24—CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $5, Children 12< free; Free wire wrapping classes, free mineral kits for kids, & silent auction both days, Filed collecting trip Sat. 9AM. Sign up before hand. 315-244-3040. Cathedral raffle and handmade grill raffle Sunday at 2PM. Fluorescent mineral hunt for kids Fri. night at dusk at the Pavilion. Lights provided; contact William F Delorraine, (315) 287-2560; Email: wdellie@gmail.com; Website: stlawrencecountymineralclub.org 23-24—EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; East Side Centre, #1 East Side Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission and parking; Dealers of Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Slabs, Fluorescents, Carving, and stone items Demonstrations of Cutting and Polishing Cabochons, Fluorescents, Wire Wrapping, Geode Cracking, Beading Other Activities: Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Grab Bags for Children, Special Interest & More; contact Sandi Lawson, Show Chairman, bixbite62@gmail.com 23-24—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet & Sale; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendors pay $25.00 per day for spot. Set up and take down your items each day that you attend. No overnight camping. Gems, minerals, and rock-related items and equipment for swap meet; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com 29-31—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 29-31—SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones; Grant County Veterans' Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3130 Highway 180 East; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 40th Annual Rock and Mineral Show, vendors, displays and kids activities; contact Anita Williams, (907) 830-0631; Email: jaspermerlin4@gmail.com 29-31—ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Annual show; Jerri Heer; The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and Under Free; First Big Fall Show of 2025 in Southern Florida! 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors of Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils and more! This show is retail and open to the public, perfect timing to use some of that Holiday gift $$. Join us at St. Petersburg's historic Coliseum; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com 30-31—FT. WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; CERA - Ft. Worth; CERA, 3300 Bryant Irvin Dr; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Entry & Parking; Show and Sale of Gems, Minerals Glass Art and Handmade Jewelry; contact Carla Lacey, (682) 552-0155; Email: laceycarla123@gmail.com; Website: cera-fw.org/gem-mineral-glass/August 2025-September 2025 29-1—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.comSeptember 2025 5-7—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Educational Building - The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds , 569 Fairgrounds Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3 per day, children/students thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult; 54th Annual Show & Sale - Adult tickets include hourly drawings for a $20 gift certificate good at any dealer or the club booth; contact Arvil Marion; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com 5-7—BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6, 3 day Pass $12, Kids under 12 and Scouts in Uniform Free; Annual Club Show featuring 35 + vendors of Jewelry, Gems, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Rough Rock, Tools and so much more! Displays, Demos, Kid's activities, something for everyone. Come immerse yourself in the world of Gems and Lapidary, see what the Toledo Gem & Rockhound club is all about; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com 6-7— LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: Annual show; SWMS Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Cowlitz County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1900 7th Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for whole family; Auctions, kids activities, demonstrations, blacklight room, jewelry, beads, food, prizes. Beautiful and unusual things to see. Rocks for sale; contact Greg M Larson, (503) 421-3877; Email: gm_larson@hotmail.com 13-14—RENO, NEVADA: Show and sale; The Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Grand Sierra Resort Silver State Pavilion, 2500 E. Second Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 adults, kids <12 free; 40+ vendors, RGMS sponsored Silent Auctions (30 min. intervals), Raffle (gifts, $), Demonstrations, Lectures, Kids Corner, Wheel Spinning, Gold panning, Display cases, Fluorescent Rock Booth, Dinosaurs and fossils; contact Stephanie Leonard, (925) 785-4551; Email: sabl@comcast.net; Website: www.renogms.org 19-21—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; The Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6; Tickets are cash only at the door - $5 for Adults - $3 for Seniors & Students - Children 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted FREE - Admission good for all three days!; See something that really ROCKS: the 57th annual Shenandoah Valley Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show! You'll enjoy exhibits from the Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society plus activities for kids and educational demonstrations! Shop for minerals gems fossils & handcrafted jewelry from 35+ vendors; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: sgregory357@hotmail.com; Website: https://bit.ly/SVGMS-Show-2025 19-21—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 19-21—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; The 32nd M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun, family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com 19-21—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be there with educational displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 20-21—NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock and Mineral Club; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free; gold panning, kids activities and freebies, silent auctions hourly, indoor and outdoor vendors, food truck on site; contact Tyler Ferris, (317) 671-5796; Email: tferris36@gmail.com; Website: https://www.browncorockandmineral.com/ 20-21—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society, Inc; Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids 16 & under free, $1 off with postcard/coupon. Plenty of free parking courtesy of FRLMS; There will be over 30 dealers both indoor and outdoor selling everything from rough rock to jewelry, fossils, and specimens. Door prizes! There will be geode cracking, a treasure hunt and wheel spin, silent auctions both days, on-site food, etc. We hold our Scholarship raffle Sunday afternoon; contact John Scott; Email: shows@featherriverrocks.org; Website: www.featherriverrocks.org 20-21—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Our 65th 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; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2025-show/ 20-21—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, Seniors and Military: $4, Kids<12: Free; Our 79th Annual Rock Show, Kids activities, Silent Auction, Florescent room, Silversmithing and Lapidary demonstrations, Free Parking, Food Trucks, 40 Vendors indoors + outdoors, Email Contact: President@GrandJunctionRockClub.org; contact Steve Cable, (970) 312-1005; Email: restlesspeacefulness@protonmail.com; Website: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org 20-21—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; Gold's Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors/Students $5, Children under 12 FREE with adult; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org 20-21—AMANA, IOWA: Annual Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C St; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Free Admission; The Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society holds an annual two-day auction each fall. The 2025 auction will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21. Viewing is Friday evening from 5:00-7:00. The auction is open to the public. Food is available; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: cedarvalleyrockclub.org 26-28—RENO, NEVADA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 27-28—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Adults age 12 and up, $3 Age 6 - 11, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons, and geode cracking. Demonstrations, displays, fluorescent tent, presentations by local Geologists, door prizes, silent auction, big kids area; contact Walt Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org 27-28—ST PAUL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1694 Judson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5/person, kids 12 & under are free; Grab the kids or a friend and have a great time at Minnesota Mineral Club's Annual Rock, Mineral & Gem Show: Agates, Fluorescents, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Rock ID, Kids' Activities, 60+ Vendors, ATM, Food Trucks. Everything from trinkets to eye-popping specimens; contact Karen; Email: showchair@minnesotamineralclub.org; Website: www.minnesotamineralclub.org 27-28—OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society; Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Blvd. (HWY 90); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Kids under 12 free with paying adult, 1 door prize ticket with each paid admission; Magnolia State Gem, Mineral and Jewelry show, there will be over 20 vendors, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Educational Resources, Available for Purchase: Fossils, Gemstones, Jewelry, Supplies and More. Also, there will be children's activities and a sluice; contact Barbie Beatty, (228) 238-9900; Email: mgcgms@bellsouth.net; Website: www.mgcgms.org 27-28—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2, Kids under 12 Free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area Food Vendor; contact Michael J Lenz; Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club-100064428711904/October 2025 3-5—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 3-5—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations, and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.comNovember 2025 1-2—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking. Service Animals only; Free Gem & Mineral ID, 29 dealers, >20 exhibits, demonstrations, kids educational tables, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, slabs, cut stones, jewelry, and plenty more; contact LuAnn Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net; Website: sdmg.org 1-2—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, Hall D, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 1-Day Adults - $7, 2-Day Adults - $11, Children under 12 years - $1, adult discount coupon or online sales $5, Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster admitted free; 56th Annual GEMARAMA, hosted by Tuscarora Lapidary Society, features vendors, as well as exhibit cases and a large demonstration area where visitors can view stone cutting, jewelry making, wire wrapping, beading, chain making and more. Kids activities available. Free parking and food available; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org 1-2—BREWER, MAINE: Annual show; Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club; Joseph L Ferris Community Center, 318 Wilson St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults, kids under 12 free; contact Alvin Theriault, (207) 528-3077; Email: alvintheriault@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/PenobscotMineralandLapidaryClub/ 1-2—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave. (Hwy 11); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill Donation; Minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry dealers, large club silent auction, exhibits and door prizes; contact John Lowman, (262) 989-9193; Email: lowman.john@sbcglobal.net; Website: https://racinegeologicalsociety.weebly.com 7-8—HURRICANE, UTAH: Annual show; Antonella Townsend; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W 700 S; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Free admission; 11th Annual Southern Utah Rock and Gem Show! Join us for an exciting weekend celebrating 11 years of rock, fossil, and gem discoveries! Whether you're a passionate rockhound or just looking for a fun time; contact Antonella Townsend, (435) 609-9265; Email: antonellalr1976@gmail.com 7-9—HUMBLE, 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 adults, seniors, kids over 10; Dino Dig for kids. Youth section with games and touch specimens. Scout merit badge program. More than 40 dealers; contact Scott Singleton; Email: fossilwood@comcast.net; Website: https://hgms.org/ 7-9—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 7-9—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; Santa Fe Station Casino, 4949 N Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 per Adults, Children under 12 and Society Members Free; The SNGMS Annual Show is open to the public with free parking and handicapped accessible. 65 vendors offer gems, minerals, cabs, slabs, jewelry, and a unique assortment of hand-made rock related art. Included are special exhibitors, free lectures , demonstrations and a Jr. Education area; contact Andrea Packo; Email: sngmsshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org 7-9—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem; 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 8-9—BELLEROSE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Gems, Jewelry And Mineral Show; Metropolitan Pavilion, 5 Th FL 115 W 18th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Entry Ticket $15 for the two days; The Oldest Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show in New York City Sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club Lots of your Favorite Dealer's Retail and Whole Sale Hourly Door Prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com 8-9—FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Northwest Illinois Rock Club; Eagles Club #679, 1200 West Galena Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is Free. Goodwill donation appreciated; Many vendors selling wide range of gems, fossils, minerals, rock specimens, jewelry, and more. Kid's Area and activities for kids. Big geode cracking area. Buy and crack your own geode to take home with you. Free demonstrations of gem tree making, flint knapping, jewelry wrapping, & lapidary; contact Brian Green; Email: NWILRockClub@gmail.com; Website: https://nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com/ 14-16—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 14-16—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 14-16—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Assoc./dba Gem Miner's Holiday Show; Lebanon PA Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6, Discount coupon on website; children 12 and under and Veterans free; New Friday hours; two wholesale rooms; Demonstrations; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com 21-23—CRESTWOOD, KENTUCKY: Annual show; KYANA Geological Society; Camp Crestwood, 7206 Clore Lane; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Free Admission & Parking; Fossils, Handmade Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals; contact Cathy Toebbe; Email: ctoebbe1@gmail.com; Website: https://www.kyanageo.org/ 21-23—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 22-23—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center, Presidents Hall, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Come to our annual Fall Festival of Gems! Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society is proud to present our annual show once again. Come for family fun, a silent auction, juniors' activities, demos, vendors and so much more! For over 85 years, we have been a club, and for nearly 40, we have been hosting a show; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com 22-23—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads and Craft Vendors. Free Gem & Mineral Identification. Huge Raffle, Food Booth & Kids Activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer J Taskerud, (619) 729-7904; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: ecvgms.org 22-23—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Show; Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults-8, kids under 12-4, family of 4-20, Vets-Teachers-over 65-5, Scouts in Uniforms-Free. Get QR code for free parking; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org 22-23—TOLEDO, OHIO: Show and sale; Northwest Ohio Rockhounds; St James Lutheran Church, 4727 Sylvania Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free Kid's Activities Rock Identification, Geode Cracking, Mineral Specimens, and Fossils. Slab, Rough, and Polished Materials Handmade Jewelry and Crafts Decorative Art and more; contact Suzanne Shimatzki, (419) 376-2650; Email: sshimatzki@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/NWORockhounds/ 29-30—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Annual show; Wickenburg AZ Gem & Mineral Society; Hassayampa Elementary School, 195 E Coconino St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for Everyone; This show is packed with vendors inside and outside! Over 30 knowledgeable vendors. Free door prizes at each hour. Great raffle prizes help support the club's $3000 annual scholarship to a local high school student; contact Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Email: Wickenburggemmineral@gmail.com; Website: wickenburggms.org/ 29-30—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 -9th Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; Over 50 exhibitors will dazzle you with their vast storehouse of brilliant gemstones and shamanic wisdom. They include vendors from around the country and exotic places like Bali, Nepal, Afghanistan and China. Come explore the vast delights and many splendors of the WINTER SAN FRANCISCO CRYSTAL FAIR; contact Jerry Tomlinson; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.comDecember 2025 5-7—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire ; 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 direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 5-7—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; $10 Admission (cash only at the door); Select dealers from near and far selling spectacular minerals, jewelry, gems, healing stones, beads, rocks and crystals from all over the world; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com |