Monday, Mar 27, 2023

Rock & Gem Show Dates

 
 

March-April 2023

31-2β€”RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Bldg, NC Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Club areas – Hospitality with grab bags, free magazines, membership and raffle prize tickets, Geode of club purchased geodes, cut open, Silent Auction for both children and adults of minerals, fossils and jewelry and Demonstration with artists wire wrapping, making gem trees and cutting stones; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: tarheelclub.org

31-2β€”WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 Adults. Kids 12 and Under Free. Veterans/Military/First Responders $1 off regular admission. One admission good for all 3 days; Free Parking. 24,500 sf of fabulous vendors including jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, beads, minerals, rough, fossils and more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

31-2β€”EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Lane County 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: gemfaire.com

April 2023

1-1β€”HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Middle Tennessee Rockhounds; Hendersonville Senior Center, 197 Imperial Blvd; Sat. 9-4; Free Admission, Free Parking; Dealers, Demonstrations, Guest Exhibitors, Tennessee Department of geology and Special Guest Exhibitors Ben E Clement Mineral Museum; contact Wayne Ramsey, (615) 491-2293; Email: swap@rockhound.org; Website: www.rockhound.org

1-2β€”DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St, 530 Timber Dr; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Please check with club for admission details; Rocks, Gems, Fossils, Jewelry. Childrens Area. Free Parking. Silent Auction. Door Prizes. Raffle Prizes. Mineral identification available; contact Frank Edward Lavin, (815) 222-8197; Email: Nival42@hotmail.com

1-2β€”CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; Adults $5, kids 12 & under free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Free parking, free mineral specimen for kids, Door Prize Drawings, Exhibits, Food available onsite. CVMC is a non-profit educational organization; contact Barbara Meyer, (978) 394-3144; Email: bjmeyer56@yahoo.com; Website: www.cvmineralclub.org

1-2β€”SWEET HOME, OREGON: 73rd Annual Sweet Home and Mineral Show; Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults - .50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Displays by skillful artisans and devoted hobbyists. Demonstrations by lapidary artists, such as cabochon creation, wire wrapping, flint knapping, and geode preparation. Vendors offer a wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils and slabs. Activities for adults include raffles and door prizes; contact Ed Anderson, (541) 451-2740; Email: ela4rocks@gmail.com

1-2β€”ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA: Show; Dales Rocks & More; Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St NW; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; $1 Adults / 14 and under Free with Adult; Come & enter an exciting world where artisans are showing their one-of-a-kind pieces! We are coming together to present unique Rocks, crafts and collections! It is amazing; contact Dale Fure, (612) 708-82; Email: dalesrocks_more@outlook.com

1-2β€”SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Building, 110 N. Mt. Olive Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3. Children under 10, free; Arkansas Rocks! is our theme, with rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry galore. Kids Corner area features childrens activities. Educational displays featuring club members findings. Lapidary Demonstrations to show how rocks are cut and polished. Silent auction and door prizes all day; contact DeLane Cox, (479) 254-0894; Email: delanec3@earthlink.net

1-2β€”TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; FL State Fairgrounds - Special Events Center, 4800 US 301, Enter through MLK Jr. entrance; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10 at the door, $8 if purchased in advance through club website; Parking is free. ATM out front. Inside event with A/C. Concession stand. Over 63 vendors, offering rough, slabbed, cabbed, rocks, geodes, minerals, crystals, jewelry, and fittings. A special kids section with: a sluice, rock IDing, blacklights, microscope, cornhole and rock painting; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 684-2039; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: tampabayrockclub.org

1-2β€”LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Lancaster Event Center (Lincoln Room), 84th Street and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 per adult or $11 2-day pass Children under 11 and with paid adult - FREE; Youth booth, dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent display, and a FREE Nebraska Gem Dig. Over 4,000 free parking spaces. Bring the postcard or advertisement or canned food for the Food Bank of Lincoln and receive $1 off admission; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: James.Marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/

1-2β€”SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Morris Center at Joe Freeman Coliseum, 723 AT&T Center Parkway Gate E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Seniors & Military $3 Kids over 7 $1; 61ST Annual Fiesta of Gems Silent Auction, Make a Cab, Lucky Wheel, 26 dealers, fun for the entire family, Parking $5; contact R A Bowie, (830) 387-1766; Email: krbotx@gvtc.com; Website: swgms.org

1-2β€”JOHNSON CITY , NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult $4 Kids freee inder 12 yo.; 47th Annual Gem and Mineral show. Various Vendors selling Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones, Crystals, Fossils, Silent Auction, Food and Drinks available for sale ; contact Thomas Ogden, (607) 967-8552; Email: stonecutterton@yahoo.com

1-2β€”EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Rock & Mineral Sale; Maplewood Rock and Gem Club; Maplewood Rock and Gem Clubhouse, 8802 196th St SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; A variety of vendors offering rocks, gems, jewelry, slabs, cabochons, minerals, fossils, rough, beads, and more. Big and small. Natural and carved. All unique! All ages are encouraged to come to this FREE event. Free parking; contact Linda Willemarck , (425) 772-6711; Email: lindaatsea@yahoo.com; Website: info@maplewoodrockclub.com

6-8β€”WYOMING, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Town Center, 972 28th Street Southwest; Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-7; Free; Mineral Specimens, Meteorites, Lapidary Supplies & Equipment, Crystals, Beads, Stone Carvings, Jewelry, Books, Fossils & Much More Many Professional Dealers Artisan Displays and Demonstrations Children’s Table – Egg Carton Collections & Grab Bags Geode Cracking –Be the First to see inside Your Geode; contact Kreigh Tomaszewski, (616) 243-5851; Email: kreigh@gmail.com; Website: indianmoundsrockclub.com/

7-9β€”OGDEN, UTAH: 70th Gemstone Junction Rock and Gem Show; Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center, Weber County Fairgrounds, 1000 N 1200 W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; (Donation) Adults $5; Students 12 – 18 $3; Children under 12 free with an adult; EXPLORE: Wheel of Fortune, gem search, touch & See area with rock specimens, visit dinosaur park fossil experts, buy a grab bag, watch lapidary demonstrations, see Mr. Bones walking dinosaur puppets VISIT: OVER 25 DEALERS selling Fossils, Rocks, Minerals, Gold, Jewelry, Beads, Gemstones, Supplies; contact Margie Miller, (385) 205-9187; Website: goldenspikegem.org

7-9β€”PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 Mobile Hwy; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responders $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 20,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

7-9β€”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: gemfaire.com

8-9β€”MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; We’ll have a large raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and delicious food, as well as mineral specimens, rough lapidary, jewelry and much other rock-related items; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org

14-16β€”DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

14-16β€”SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 adults, kids 12 and under free; Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Table, Show and Tell, Demonstrations, Show Case Displays, Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone and more; contact Roberta Chase, (801) 541-7569; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com

14-16β€”RICKREALL, OREGON: WAMS River of Gems 66th annual rock show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person 18 and older, 17 and younger are free; There will be dealers, demonstrators, display cases, silent auctions, oral auction, a fluorescent exhibit, and games for the kids; contact Ken Stubenrauch; Email: wams.riverofgems@gmail.com; Website: www.WAMSI.net

14-16β€”PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and Under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all 3 days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough rocks and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

14-16β€”RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Old Dominion Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society provides displays of Virginia rocks, minerals, fossils and many dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, PO Box 59, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

15-15β€”MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Cobb County Gem and Mineral Annual Rock Swap; Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society; CCGMS Clubhouse, 516 West Atlanta Street; Sat. 10-4; Free; This is a buy, sell or trade event with over 15 dealers and folks tailgating rocks they wish to sell or swap. We will have hot dogs and snacks, a club rock sell table and free lapidary demonstrations. There will be gems, minerals, jewelry, crystals, fossils, geodes, beads and lots more to explore!; contact Bob Hohn; Email: robertchohn@gmail.com; Website: www,gggms.org

15-16β€”MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Children 18 and under free; Educational displays, rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Fluorescent displays, silent auctions, raffle, spin-n-win artifacts and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org

15-16β€”IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 57th Annual Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Idaho Falls Recreation Center, Corner of Memorial Drive and B Street, 520 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3, Children under 12 free; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and mineral specimens to finished jewelry, several kids' activities (a sand dig, thunder egg hunt, wheel of fortune, etc.), demonstrations by several club members, and the show cases filled by our members, most vendors, and the club itself. Food available; contact Tom Strong, (337) 384-6820; Email: wildlandlapidary@gmail.com; Website: ifrockhounds.com

15-16β€”ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Atascadero Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Trafic Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Contact the club for admission information; contact Kim Noyes; Email: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Website: slrockhounds.org

15-16β€”FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Retail show; Freeport Gem and Mineral Show; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $5.50/ $5 with this ad. Children under 12 free with adult; Beautiful displays of minerals, fossils, gemstones, beads, and jewelry for sale. Drawings for $10 gift certificate every hour to be spent at any booth ; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

16-16β€”WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Blackhawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Admission is free. Donations appreciated; Iowa Rockhounds: Rock, Mineral and Fossil Collecting! Demonstrations and presentations throughout the day. Flintknapping, faceting, silversmithing, crystals and geodes for sale, hand-crafted jewelry, gems and minerals will be found during the show. Silent Auctions held throughout the day; contact Dave Malm; Email: davidmalm@cfu.net

21-23β€”WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $5; Young People: 13-17: $1; Children 12 and under (with adult): FREE; Wichita’s 69th annual Gem & Mineral show is themed Earth’s Hidden Treasures. April 22 is Education Day; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: www.wgmsks.org

21-23β€”YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Yakima Rock and Mineral Club; Central Washington State Fair Park Modern Living Building, 1301 South Fair Avenue; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, $1 off with coupon, Students $2, K – 12 years old free with paying adult; Sparkling Parade of Gems - 2023 - Celebrating our 60th Show. Jewelry Dealers, Children’s Activities, Rock, Mineral & Fossil Dealers, Grab Bags, Wheel of Fortune, Door Prizes, Raffle, Silent Auctions, Special exhibits and displays. Food will be available, Free Parking at Gate #5. There are nearby RV parks; contact Marti Sondgeroth, (509) 910-3484; Email: marthams@q.com; Website: www.yakimarockclub.com

21-23β€”SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

21-23β€”DELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Innovative Gems Expo; Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Avenue; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult Weekend Pass - 10, $3 off with coupon on website. One Day Pass - $7. Children under 12 - Free; A Weekend of Fun for Enthusiasts, Collectors and Crafters, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Crystals, Door Prizes, Scavenger Hunt and more; contact Renu Sawhney, (845) 300-3501; Email: ibexpos@gmail.com; Website: IBExpos.com

22-22β€”WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-4; Admission is FREE; Minerals, Original Jewelry, Fossils, Rough & Cut Gemstones Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Free Minerals for Kids; contact Lynne Emery; Email: Chesapeakegemandmineral@gmail.com; Website: chesapeakegemandmineral.org

22-22β€”MULBERRY , FLORIDA: Annual show; Imperial Bone Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Downtown Mulberry, Florida, 118 NW 1ST AVE, 1975 South Kissengen Avenue, ; Sat. 10-6; FREE TO ATTEND; PrehistoriCon is a street fai fundraising event for the Gem Theater featuring Steampunk, gems, fossils and much more. There will be live entertainment a Inflatable Dinosaur Race, vendors,food trucks and the Gem Theater will be playing Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark all day; contact Lori Serdynski, (863) 370-2709; Email: bartowcon1701@gmail.com; Website: BartowCon.com

22-23β€”CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidios Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd, 2028 Tallmadge Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children 7-14 $1. 6 and under and Scouts Free; Our vendors will feature Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, and Jewelry plus supplies. We have lapidary displays, youth activities, demonstrations of lapidary arts and mineral identification. We have geode cracking, silent auction, door prizes, food trucks. Free parking, handicap accessible; contact Evelyn Tryon, Vendor Chair, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com

22-23β€”WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for both days -under 12 free); Minerals, gems, jewelry - over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson

22-23β€”MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 (2 day pass $8), 12 & Under $2, Scouts in uniform free; Over 50 dealers and exhibitors selling rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, gemstones, opals, beads and jewelry. Kids Areas with gem and fossil dig, geode bowling and Rocks around the Clock. Includes the original Memphis Rock Banquet, a full table display of rocks that look like real food; contact WC McDaniel, (901) 490-3575; Email: info@theearthwideopen.com

22-23β€”SANDFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; City of Sanford Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, Kids 6-15 $2, Scouts in uniform Free; Vendors offering minerals, rocks, fossils, beads, gemstones, hand-crafted cabochons and jewelry, etc. Also available; silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org

22-23β€”THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Conejo Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Park, 190 N. Reino Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission and Parking; Jewlery, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Hobby Supplies, Exhibits, demonstrations, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Plant Sales and Youth Activities; contact Diane Cook, (805) 647-8517; Email: conejogemandmineral@gmail.com; Website: cgamc.org

22-23β€”HELENA, MONTANA: Annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center Ballroom, 340 Neill Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission is $3. Children 12 and under and Veterans as well as active military are free; There will be Minerals, rocks, gems, fossils, and jewelry. Grab bags, ball toss, garnet hunt, and a silent auction. Fluorescent Mineral display and gem and mineral displays; contact Jack Norum, (406) 422-7185; Email: helenamineralshow@gmail.com; Website: www.helenamineralsociety.org/

29-30β€”KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds, Building 2, 1500 South Oak Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 children 14 and under free with paid adult; Exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping; silent auction; junior activities; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent displays; Geode cracking; tailgating Sunday morning; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com

29-30β€”WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Silent Auction, Vendors, Demonstrations, Activities for Kids; contact Annette Nelson, (206) 379-3677; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org

29-30β€”TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650N. Co. Rd. 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 - Free admission for age 17 and under; Dealers selling minerals, fossils, specimens, jewelry and gems; Demonstrations and displays; Activities for children; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: www.mcgamc.org

29-30β€”ELMA, WASHINGTON: 55th Annual Rock Show; Grays Harbor Rock and Gem Club; Grays Harbor County Fair and Event Center, 43 Elma-McCleary Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free; Silent auction. Kids spin a wheel. Demonstrations. 1/2 hour drawings. Vendors. RV parking; contact Gary Emberley, (360) 533-6196; Email: melissa624@hotmail.com

29-30β€”IRVINE, KENTUCKY: Annual show; SE KY Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Club; Estill Co. Schools Central Office, 253 Main St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-3; free; contact David Davis; Email: redandblackrocks@yahoo.com; Website: www.mountainmushroomfest.org

29-30β€”EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 59th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Featuring Fluorescent Minerals, Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystals, Amethyst, Books & Rough Rock. Activities for Children. Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

29-30β€”DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; The Dover ELKS LODGE, 282 Durham Road (Route 108); daily 10-4, daily 10-4; $5 Adults, children under 12 Free (must be accompanied by adult); Large venue with many fine dealers of Gems, Minerals, Jewelry and more. Silent auction every ½ hour and door prize drawing every hour. Rock saws running to open your geode treasures, cabbing demonstrations both days and a Kids Dig area; contact Brian, (207) 606-972; Email: cshore108@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.senhmc.org/

29-30β€”GRANTS PASS , OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, 378 Dexter Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission, door prizes every hour, all ages; Over 21 vendors with a variety of Rock, Minerals, Gems and more. Demonstrators, silver smith, cab making, just to name a few. Display case. Silent Auction every 15 minutes, with great specimens. Kids Corner, kids will enjoy the wheel of fortune, bag toss, just to name a few. Come over and enjoy; contact Janet, (541) 415-1720; Email: jfields123@outlook.com

29-30β€”ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; Free; contact Nancy J. Bird, (562) 697-0636; Email: nancyjbird68@gmail.com

29-30β€”SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6, $1 off with ad, Scouts in Uniform free if accompanied by an adult; The show features displays, fun activities, and loads of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems, jewelry, and lapidary arts for sale. Browse the bargains and pick up some great gifts; contact Michael F. Cox, (408) 644-7848; Email: scruzmgs@gmail.com; Website: www.scrockngem.org

May 2023

5-6β€”YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Music and Arts Festival, Adams Street and Yucaipa Blvd; Fri. 6-10, Sat. 12-10; FREE; Rock, gem, and jewelry show with 15 dealers, kids activities, geode cracker, store, and raffle. The show is held in conjunction with the city sponsored Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival with kids rides, various artisans, food, and othervendors, music, and beer/wine garden ; contact Lee Peterson; Email: grandpasgems@gmail.com

5-7β€”KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult admission: $5, Children under 12 are free. Scouts, free when in uniform; The 2023 show is bigger — 50,000+ sq. ft. New vendors. Play a game, polish a Petoskey stone, crack open a geode, build a mineral collection, search out fossils, buy some beads. Learn about geology through the many KGMS member displays; hands-on educational activities provided by Western MI University; contact Dave Haas, (269) 625-5909; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org

5-7β€”SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

5-7β€”MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, 710 Woodside St; Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-3:30; Free Admission; Kids Spin-N-Win Hourly Door Prizes; contact Emily Nelson, (785) 906-0553; Email: mgmcswap@gmail.com; Website: www.mcphersongemandmineralclub.org

5-7β€”SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Holiday Inn Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Free Parking at Holiday Inn; contact Laura Delano; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com

6-7β€”KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to All; Rock & Gem and Mineral Show, Indoors, Lots of Free Parking, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Treasure Box Raffle; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Email: ddaes1961@hotmail.com

6-7β€”LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W AVE H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; The Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Clubs Annual show is right around the corner. Our annual show will be held at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. We will have lots of vendors, displays and activities for individuals and families. Please note that dogs are only allowed if they are service animals; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: marylandoriole@gmail.com; Website: avgem.weebly.com

6-7β€”MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Cynthia Kelman, (608) 347-1765; Email: kelman@tznet.com; Website: www.heartofwisconsinrocks.com

6-7β€”WACO, TEXAS: Annual show; Waco Gem And Mineral Club; Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Children 6 and under- Free; Scouts in Uniform- Free; Youth 7 thru 17-$3; All others-$5; contact Roy G. Cooper, (254) 749-9961; Email: Coopersfarmstore@yahoo.com; Website: www.WacoGemandMineral.org

6-7β€”TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairground, 207 Boston Road, Rte.1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per person; $5 with card; Children under 12 free; Free parking; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Email: northshorerockandmineral@gmail.com; Website: www.northshorerock.org

6-7β€”BOULDER CITY, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gems and Mineral Society; Bicentennial Park Gym, 999 Colorado Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; contact Amber Palecek; Email: sngmsjamboreeshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org

6-7β€”PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; The Mineralogical Society of N.E. PA; The Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $3, pre-teenagers are free with a paid adult; Gem Mine Sluice, Flintknapping Demonstrations, and a Food Vendor are on site. In the gym are 24 quality rock and mineral dealers. Free items include exhibits and rock samples, programs, geologic literature, door prizes and raffle, and rock and fossil ID. Youngsters get to play in Dino Land; contact George Walko, (570) 200-5987; Email: Anthracitecoin@gmail.com

12-14β€”COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

12-14β€”COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. (Route E); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6-Seniors (60+) and youth (12-16) $3-children 11 and under free; Door prizes, silent auctions, Kids Mine, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, geodes, beads and much much more; contact Mary Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website: cmrlc.org

12-14β€”CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; British Columbia Lapidary Society; Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $6; Students: (6-17) $2; Under 6 with Adult: Free; 3 Day Pass: $12; The BC Gem Show is British Columbia's largest rock and gem show. On the Saturday of our show weekend, we also host the Rocklovers-Round-Up Tailgate Sale, an additional building of dozens of informal sellers; contact Andrew Danneffel, (604) 323-4273; Email: president@bclapidary.com; Website: www.bclapidary.com

12-14β€”SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission/Free Parking at HI-OCA; Admission to Wholesale Section requires resale credentials; Wholesale closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday; contact Laura Delano; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com

12-14β€”MARIETTA , GEORGIA: Annual show; Georgia Mineral Society, Inc.; Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; FREE; Free parking, Demonstrations, Workshops, Door prizes, Student door prize, Silent auctions - high-end pieces every 2 hours Scavenger hunt for kids, prize for completing list; contact Juergen Poppelreuter; Email: Mayshow@gamineral.org; Website: gamineral.org/showmain.html

13-13β€”KITCHENER, ONTARIO: Annual show; Kitchener Waterloo Gem & Mineral Club; The Kitchener Auditorium, 400 East Avenue ; Sat. 10-4; Free; Rocks, minerals, fossils, Gem dig for children, Local dealers, beads, gemstone jewelry; contact Donna Hollander, (519) 571-1418; Website: https://kwgmc.com

13-14β€”BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem, & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 S.E. 13th Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults- $2, Children Under 12- $1, Mothers- Free on Sunday (Mothers Day); 80+ Vendors, Lake Superior Agates, Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Jewelry, Displays, Sluicing, Kids Activities including an Agate laced rock pile, Rock & Geode Cutting, Flint Knapping Demonstrations, Rock Wizard, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-1363; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org

13-14β€”HERMISTON, OREGON: Hatrockhounds Annual Show – Natures Treasures Under Foot; Hatrockhound Gem and Mineral Society; Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC), 1705 East Airport Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 children 12 and under free with an adult; Dealers, displays, kid’s corner, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 571-2593; Email: stonemorlin1@netscape.net

13-14β€”SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society; Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: jspeck2@att.net; Website: www.swgms.org

13-14β€”BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil, and Bead Show – Mother’s Day Weekend; Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 Children under 12 free with adult admission; Gem and Mineral Display Cases featuring Best of Montana and World Wide Specimens; Spectacular Raffle Item; Silent Auctions; 18 Vendors; Garnet Sorting; Club Rocks; contact Linda Johnson, (406) 580-3419; Email: lindajohnson.montana@gmail.com

18-20β€”LOGAN, UTAH: Annual show; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Events Center, 450 South 500 West; Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-6; Adults - $3 Children 12 and under free - Family $10; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Fabulous Fluoresence, Jewelry, Displays, Educational Exhibits, Demos, Supplies, Vendors, Door Prizes, Concessions. Activities for the kids: Wheel of Fortune, Mystery Bags, and Treasure Hunt; contact Larry Christopherson; Email: crgc.showmanager.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub.com

18-21β€”FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Three Bears LLP; Open Air Lot, 1602 Highlands Road; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free and open to the public; contact Ruth M. Gibson, (828) 369-6341; Email: vwcompanies@gmail.com

19-21β€”PORTLAND, OREGON: Mt Hood Rock Club’s Rock and Gem Show; Mt Hood Rock Club; Kliever Memorial Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; 30+ Vendors selling: minerals, rocks, beads, jewelry, fossils, and more. Kids corner with games and activities, Raffle prizes, door prizes and hourly prizes, Demonstrations in lapidary & wire wrapping, silent auction table with bargains, displays of fossils, minerals, lapidary etc; contact Darrell Engelhard; Email: mhrcdc@gmail.com; Website: www.mthoodrockclub.com

19-21β€”FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society; The Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $3; There will be demonstrations of lapidary machines and art including Cabochon making, and faceting. There will be daily presentations by guest speakers on exciting and educational topics related to gems and minerals There will be hourly door prizes and a grand prize at the end of the show; contact Chandra Fox, (706) 982-0402; Email: fgmshows@gmail.com; Website: fgmm.org

19-21β€”TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

20-21β€”WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Building, Hart Park in Wauwatosa, 72nd and State Street (Park Entrance); Sat. 10-4:30; Adults $3 or two for $5, Children Free, Parking Free; Geology Displays Dealer Sales of Gems, Mineral, Fossils, Jewelry Childrens Activities Door Prizes Food Available; contact Paul Schmidt, (414) 771-8668; Email: pvs@wi.rr.com; Website: wigeo.org

20-21β€”BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids FREE; Mineral booklets for the Kids (complimentary); contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net

20-21β€”BUTTE, MONTANA: Annual show; Butte Mineral and Gem Club; Butte Civic Center Main Arena, 1340 Harrison Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 Children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult; 38 displays, 18 dealers, a silent auction, and kid’s area; contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 490-5828; Email: PKnudsen@mtech.edu

20-21β€”SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Retail show; Seattle Mineral Market; Magnuson Park Hangar 30 Building, 7400 NE Sand Point Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free; We have over 60 dealers and demonstrators in Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Mineral Art and more! Door prizes, Free Rocks for Kids, Free parking; contact Brittany Burkhardt; Email: seattlemineralmarket@gmail.com; Website: elementalendeavors.com/seattle-mineral-market

26-28β€”SALEM, VIRGINIA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

26-28β€”MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 16,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals. beads, fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

27-28β€”MONROE, WASHINGTON: 68th Annual Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show; Everett Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Weikel Event Center, 18359 Cascade View Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Crystals and geodes; displays and exhibits; tools and equipment; kids’ activities; silent auction; Club Sales table; hourly door prizes; dealers; and demonstrations. Free Parking; contact Fritz Mack, (425) 232-0809; Website: www.everettrockclub.com

27-28β€”CANBY, OREGON: 59th Annual Gem and Rock Show - “Rock Jamboree in 2023”; Clackamette Mineral and Gem Corp; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free; Vendors, door prizes, demonstrations, kid’s korner, guess the weight, slabs, raffle, bargain rocks, displays, silent auction, free parking; contact Karen McAllister; Email: gmaktmc@gmail.com; Website: www.clackamettegem.org

27-28β€”FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; FORT WORTH GEM AND MINERAL CLUB; WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER, 3401 W LANCASTER AVE, PO Box 123975; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6-Adults, $5-Military, Seniors, Students, Free-Children 12 and under; Twenty-six vendors with wide variety of gems, minerals, and fossils, and beads. Rough material to finished jewelry. Special games for children. Fun for the Whole Family; contact Glenda Bradley; Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com; Website: www.fortworthgemandmineralclub.org

27-28β€”LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Annual show; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE; South Central Oregon, Onsite camping available, variety of vendors, kids activities, demonstrations, daily field trips to local rock collecting sites including the Oregon Sunstone Contacts: Mark Deidrich 541-880-8787; contact LeRoy Johnson, (541) 219-0220; Email: lostmymarblesor@yahoo.com

June 2023

2-3β€”SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E Farm Rd 182 (Planview); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Admission is Free; Vendors with a variety of treasures to sell - there is something for everyone, including rough, slabs, cabs, jewelry, minerals, display specimens, geodes, gems, fossils and more. Its an outdoor event and fun for the entire family; contact Amy Hinkler, (417) 597-4657; Email: omgms.57@gmail.com; Website: ogms.rocks

2-4β€”BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park - Bonney Lake, 9205 198th Ave. E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Jillian Higgins, (253) 987-6751; Email: pvgamc@gmail.com; Website: puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/

2-4β€”DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center (New Location), 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 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.bellpointpromotions.com

3-3β€”DELTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 531 North Palmer Street; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; Indoor shows with thirty vendors, Silent Action, Rock Bags for sale for children, and specific activities for children; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861; Email: hpmasinton@gmail.com

3-3β€”KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Greensboro Gem and Mineral Club; Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd; Sat. 9-5; Admission is free; Vendor application on website; contact Kathie Montgomery, (336) 706-0061; Email: ggmc.rocks@gmail.com; Website: www.ggmc-rockhounds.com

3-3β€”MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA); Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St; Sat. 8:30-3; Free admission; Two floors of indoor dealers and outside tailgating style dealers having gems, fossils, minerals and rocks from six continents and outer space await you. Take a peek at our fluorescent mineral room run by the Franklin Mineral Museum; contact Dane Transue; Email: danetransue@rcn.com; Website: www.facebook.com/Pennsylvania-Earth-Sciences-Association-PESA-mineralfest-and-clubs-1555170821375067

3-4β€”WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6; Gem Miner's Spring Gem, Mineral and Bead Show; Discount Admission available online; contact Teresa Soltis Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: beadware@rcn.com; Website: gem-show.com

3-4β€”MARION, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, 205 Walker Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Please check with the museum for admission prices; Hourly Door Prizes Silent Auction Vendor Tables Museum Tours/Gift Shop Children’s Activities Midwest Chapter of the Fluorescent Mineral Society and SHOW & Sale; contact Jackie Dismore, (270) 965-4263; Website: ClementMineralMuseum.org

3-4β€”COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; North Idaho State Fairgrounds, Jacklin Building, 4056 North Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 daily entrance fee Children under 12 free with paid adult; Kid Friendly ATM on Site Food on site Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and more. Raffles and door prizes. NIMC is on Facebook; contact Diane Rose, (208) 659-6173

3-4β€”CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK: Annual show; Wayne County Gem & Mineral Club; Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 North Bloomfield Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free; A family friendly show with a variety of mineral dealers and vendors, club member exhibits, hourly door prizes, and many kid-friendly activities like soapstone carving, free fossils & Jerry's dinosaur, wire wrapping, gem sluicing, a scavenger hunt, and more; contact James Keeler; Email: jamesrocks@jkeeler.com; Website: www.waynecountygemmineral.org

3-4β€”ONALASKA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Coulee Rock Club of La Crosse Wisconsin; Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $2 per person, age six and under free; 20+ Vendors Offering World-Wide: Agates, Geodes, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough & Slabs, Carvings & Spheres, Polished Stones, Thunder eggs, Petrified Wood, and Lapidary Equipment. Plus: Door Prize Drawings, Silent Auctions, Demonstrations, Kids Korner, Rock Identification; contact Allison Conrad, (507) 895-8109; Email: rockinbabe@acegroup.cc

9-11β€”MILACA, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Dales Rocks & More; Hairy Mosquito Trading Co, 21287 US-169; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; This is the 4th Annual Rock N Gem & Artisan Show. There are adventures for everyone!! There will be over 65 vendors set up in an outdoor park-like setting selling Everything Rock & Gem Related! There will also be other Artisans that are offering their own personal creations just for you to choose from; contact Dale Fure, (612) 708-8279; Email: dalesrocks_more@outlook.com

10-10β€”KENT, CONNETICUT: Show; Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum and Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (Route7); Sat. 9-4; Free; Tour the new mining exhibits; contact John Pawloski, (860) 354-029; Email: j.a.pawloski@att.net

10-11β€”ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts - Convention Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, children under 12 free; Artisans will sell handmade silver, gold, beaded and fabricated jewelry, antique and vintage jewelry, commercial quality gold and silver faceted stone jewelry, handmade specialty cabochons, mineral specimens, gem trees, other lapidary decorative items and rough rock from Africa, Australia as well; contact Toni Floyd; Email: pgmcshow@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org

10-11β€”SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 - 9th Avenue (at Lincoln Way), Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for 2 days- under 12 free); Largest Gem & Mineral Show in San Francisco - celebrating its 37th year; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

15-18β€”PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow; Prineville Rockhounds; Crook County Fairgrounds, 120S Main Street; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; Membership required for Field trips $10 per family. Field trips held June 16-18. See Facebook page for details. Field trip contact - Joe Van Cura, jvancura@peak.org; contact Jim McCoy; Email: Jimmcoy57@yahoo.com

16-18β€”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; Adults $2, kids free; Vendors, demonstrators, exhibits, Mr. Bones Dinosaur Puppeteer, field trips, kids activities; contact Jim Gray, (307) 260-6442; Email: jimgray@wyoming.com

16-18β€”REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual Father’s Day Weekend Rock and Gem Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport Community Center/City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free (donations are accepted and appreciated); This great family show is held over Fathers Day weekend. (if you phone Bambi, please leave a message); contact Bambi Darling, (541) 420-8014; Email: reedsportrockshow@gmail.com ; Website: ReedsportRockandGemShow.com

16-18β€”SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; 22nd MAGMA Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Numerous vendors offering a great variety of gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary equipment, old collections and all sorts of other treasures.Our new venue has heat and air. Clean restrooms and fantastic food served daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

17-17β€”BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA: Parking Lot Sale; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, 14515 Blaine Avenue Bellflower, CA 90706; Sat. 10-4; free; contact Marvin Belcher, (562) 230-9542; Email: scoutermarv@gmail.com ; Website: delversgemclub.wordpress.com/

17-18β€”GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem and Minera lClub; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10 - Kids 15 and under are free; contact Rick Allen; Email: rickallen57@sbcglobal.net

17-18β€”HAMILTON, MONTANA: Annual show; Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society; Ravalli County Fairground, Farmers State Bank Event Building, 100 Old Corvallis Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; We will have vendors, display cases, and speeches given by professionals in their fields; contact Ed Kubu, (406) 273-826; Email: ekubu@yahoo.com; Website: www.bitterrootgemandmineral.org/contact-us

17-18β€”CORVALLIS , MONTANA: Annual show; Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society; Ravalli County Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 622; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 each Adult, Children 12 and under are FREE; Gold panning demonstrations. Silversmith demonstrations, Geode cutting of purchase; contact Faith Farley, (406) 961-3347; Email: farley.faith@yahoo.com; Website: Bitterrootgemandmineral.org

22-25β€”MADRAS, OREGON: Annual show; Stone Collector LLC; Jefferson County Fairgrounds - Madras, Oregon, 430 SW Fairgrounds Road; daily 9-6, Sun. 9-2; Free - Field trips $10 per person; Old show, new host! Madras Rock and Gem Show has more than 40 venders and 70-plus years of history. Do not miss this show! Venders offer everything from rough rock to finely crafted jewelry; cabs and slabs to amazing carvings. You will find tools and expertise along with daily field trips; contact Steven Keever, (541) 233-8953

23-25β€”BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Highway 50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free & free parking; 58th Annual Gem, Mineral Fossil Show Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Lapidary, Rockhound & Prospecting Supplies, 4-H Project & Science Project Material. A fun, interesting & educational experience for all ages; contact Kathy Shaffer, (812) 929-5367; Website: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

23-25β€”ELDON, MISSOURI: Annual show; Osage Rock and Mineral Club; Eldon Community Center, 309 East 2nd. St.; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; No admission cost; Gemstones, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry by many gifted artists, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids games and prizes, fluorescent mineral display; contact Roger Varvel, (417) 533-2788; Email: ormc2023show@centurylink.net; Website: Osage Rock and Mineral Club (Facebook)

23-25β€”LODI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fairgrounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/day (adults); $5/day (seniors, 60+), $3/day (juniors, 12-17); kids under 12 free with paid adult; Celebrating mineral/fossil collecting, lapidary/jewelry arts, & associated interests, the Annual Show & Convention of CFMS features dealers, kids activities, educational displays (including the famed "Golden Bear" gold nugget), raffles, & more. A fun California tradition since 1936; contact Bob Rush; Email: rocksbob@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.cfmsinc.org

23-25β€”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; FREE; Gem Stones, Jewelry, Geodes, Fossils, Minerals, Beads, Quartz Crystals, Custom Jewelry by many gifted atrtists, Cabochon, Gift Ideas, Displays, Kids and Adult Games and Prizes, Fluorescent Mineral Display; contact Steve Rudloff, (573) 690-7348; Email: srudloff@fastmail.com; Website: Facebook: Osage Rock and Mineral Club

24-25β€”GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Steam Academy, 640 Route 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; Free, Donations accepted; Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show is a 2-day event being held from 24th June to 25th June 2023 at the Gilsum STEAM Academy in Gilsum, NH Featuring more than 65 rock and gem dealers, swappers and collectors offering semi-precious stones, gemstones, jewelry, and rocks and minerals of all sorts; contact Jonathan Bialek c/o Gilsum Recreation Committee; Email: publicity@gilsum.org; Website: gilsum.org/rockswap/

June 2023-July 2023

30-2β€”FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; McGee Park Riding Arena, 41 County Road 5568, P.O. Box 1482; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Please contact club for admission prices; Free door prizes hourly and silent auction, raffle prizes and dealers for all over the Southwest. Demonstrations and a geologist to identify your mystery rocks; contact Jerry Worrell, (505) 360-1903; Email: jerry_worrell@msn.com

July 2023

6-8β€”NYSSA, OREGON: Annual show; Thunderegg Days Sponsored By: Nyssa Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture; South Park, Reece Ave; Thu. 12-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-9; Free; contact Stephanie Barnes, (541) 372-3091; Email: nyssachamberofcommerce@gmail.com; Website: www.nyssachamberofcommerce.com/

8-9β€”SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of Syracuse; Center of Progress Building, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $7 for adults, children under 12 free; 56 Quality Retail and 5 Wholesale Vendors, 6 Metaphysical Practitioners On-going Lapidary, Faceting and Jewelry-making Demonstrations Activities for the Children Lectures on Saturday and Sunday; contact Cheryl Brown, (315) 708-9122; Email: gmssrocks@gmail.com; Website: syracusegemsociety.com

8-9β€”SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse, Inc; Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds, 575 State Fair Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $7. Adults, Free for children under 12 & scouts in uniform with paid adult admission; Show Theme: New York Rocks. Our club will also be hosting the annual convention of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. during the show; contact Cheryl Brown; Website: www.syracusegemsociety.com

8-9β€”CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock and Mineral Club's Fiesta of Gems Show; Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Family fun; Museum Displays, Designer Jewelry, Mineral and Gem Specimens, Fossil Collections GENERAL INFORMATION: Free parking Free admission Children’s games – Kid’s Zone Door Prizes Grand Prize Drawing Over 30 Gem and Jewelry Dealers from California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada Book Sales Tool Dealers; contact Janice Metz; Email: culvercityrocks35@gmail.com; Website: www.culvercityrocks.org/

14-15β€”MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School, 9573 State Highway 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free; Silent auction, raffle, and kids gem bags; contact Daniel James Erickson, (715) 479-2900; Email: neatrocks@gmail.com

14-16β€”CASPER, WYOMING: Annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Ramkota Hotel, 800 N. Poplar; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $3, under age 12 free; Raffles, door prizes, silent auction, cabbing demonstration by Lapidary Gary, vendors; contact Mac Goss, (307) 439-9873; Email: macogre13@yahoo.com

14-16β€”SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Show Low Elks Lodge, 805 East Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, Kids with an adult free; contact C E Hickman; Email: carlhickman8@earthlink.net; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org

14-16β€”RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Kerr Scott Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. Wire-wrappers can design and wrap custom jewelry at the show; contact Ellen White 23062, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

15-16β€”ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society; Zem Zem Shriners Banquet & Conference Center, 2525 West 38th Street (SE corner 38th Street and Zuck Rd); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4 Children under 12 free; contact Robert Gallivan, (814) 454-6770; Email: gallivan427@gmail.com; Website: www.gemcityrockclub.org/

15-16β€”TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society; Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 for adults and kids 12 and under are free with paid adult admission. Scouts free in uniform. Police, Fire and Military Free with I.D. Two- day pass $10; Show highlights include rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, a fluorescent room, beads, crystals, touch table, working exhibits, displays and a free kid’s zone; contact Martha Rongey; Email: m_rongey@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org

15-16β€”MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club and Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce; Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free admission; 54th Annual Show with vendors of fossils, rocks, minerals, books, jewelry, lapidary supplies. Agate Stampede Saturday 3 p.m. with 600 pounds of agates and $500 of quarters and half-dollars spread along Elm Avenue for a finders-keepers scramble; free kids dig in front of the Arena during the show; contact Lynn Sverci, (218) 721-2679; Email: danlynnsunrisefarm@yahoo.com

22-23β€”FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 56th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and snacks available by the 4H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

26-30β€”FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Three Bears, LLP; Open Air Lot, 1602 Highlands Rd; Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; Free and open to the public; contact Ruth M. Gibson, (828) 369-6341; Email: vwcompanies@gmail.com

27-30β€”FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Fairplay River Park Event, 200 Platt Dr, 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-9, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show - 26 Dealers at this outdoor show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads; contact Amy J Penn, (505) 203-1900; Email: amypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/fairplay

28-30β€”VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. There will be demonstrations and displays by the two local gem & mineral clubs and a gemologist available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

29-29β€”CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 12 and under Free; contact Harlan Hoogeterp, (605) 987-2446; Email: rockswap@segams.org

29-30β€”MATTITUCK, NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck - Cutchogue Sr/Jr High School, 15125 Main Road ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 children under 12 free/ $8 for a two-day pass; Over 30 dealers of fine gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, meteorites and related items are displayed. The last entry is at 4:30. With a flyer, postcard or digital entry, entrance is $5 per person; contact Gene Genova, (631) 848-4985; Email: limagsadvertising@gmail.com; Website: limineralandgeology.com/LiMags/Annual_Gem_Show.html

July 2023-August 2023

30-6β€”SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, 136 Majestic View; daily 10-6; Admission is FREE; contact Parkway Fire and Rescue, (828) 765-2117; Email: info@grassycreekgemshow.org; Website: grassycreekgemshow.org

August 2023

3-6β€”BILLINGS, MONTANA: 2023 American Federation & Northwest Federation Gem & Mineral Show; Billings Gem and Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 per day or $15 for 4-day pass (cash only) Children Under 12 free with paid adult; Don’t miss this special regional and national show! Featuring vendors and exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, agates, jewelry, and more. Raffles, silent auctions, and lots of fun events for kids! Fun for the whole family includes field trips, banquet, special programs, special exhibits; contact Doug True, (406) 200-8778; Email: https://billingsgemclub.com/contact-us; Website: BillingsGemClub.com

3-6β€”SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce; Mayland Three Peaks Enrichment Center, 97 Pinebridge Ave; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12:30-5; Adults $5, All Festival Bracelet $10, 10 & Under Free; Mine Tours Available. Daily Door Prizes; contact Mandi Polly; Website: www.ncgemfest.com

4-6β€”TONOPAH, NEVADA: Annual show; Town of Tonopah; Tonopah Nevada, 301 Brougher Ave, Joel Friel Sports Complex; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-12; Free to the public; This is our First Rock & Bottle Show. Hosted by the Town of Tonopah. We have a fun weekend planned for the whole family. Come sell or buy we welcome everyone! Want to learn how to Wire Wrap? Make your own jewelry piece? Now you can from the Otteson Brothers Turquoise in Tonopah Nevada; contact Chrissy Pope, (775) 277-0804; Email: chrissy.townoftonopah@gmail.com; Website: www.tonopahnevada.com

4-6β€”NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Orcutt mineral society; Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; There will food vendors and parking is free; contact Renea Sutcliffe, (805) 929-2783; Email: nipomocowgirl55@yahoo.com; Website: www.omsinc.org

5-6β€”ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Roebbelen Event Center - @ the Grounds Roseville, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8, Seniors 60+ $7, Kids - 12 and under Free. Parking $10. Discount coupon - http://www.rockrollers.com/show.html; Northern California’s BIG Gem and Mineral Show, 65+ vendors, inside and out, featuring: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Opal, Amethyst, Beads, Gemstones, Free Scientific Mineral ID, Prospecting equipment/supplies, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Rock Auctions, Youth Activities. Great family fun; contact Gloria Marie; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: https://www.rockrollers.com/index.html

9-9β€”HANCOCK, MICHIGAN: Quincy mine hoist annual rock swap; Friends of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association; Quincy Mine Hoist, 49750 US Hwy 41; Wed. 10-7:30; free admission; 40+ vendors, most are locals with all of their finds, plus our long-time great dealers. Food, drink available. Mine tours also available at quincymine.com; contact Derek Ellis, Hancock, MI; Email: derekdogg1@gmail.com

10-13β€”BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking; Visit Colorado’s largest outdoor gem mineral and fossil show, The Contin-Tail, sets up on the Continental Divide in beautiful Buena Vista, CO. Annually 100 vendors of gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and more set up in the beautiful valley of Buena Vista Colorado. Social Media @bvrockshow; contact Rachel Ford; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: www.bvrockshow.com

11-13β€”PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Port Townsend WA, 4907 Landes; Fri. 10-8; County Fair admission: $8 adult; $6 senior; $2 for children; contact Joan Zimmerman, (360) 809-2097; Email: jzim@gci.net

11-13β€”WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale and retail show; East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Eastern States Expositions, 1305 Memorial Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10; Resale credentials REQUIRED to enter Wholesale; Wholesale CLOSES at 4 p.m. on Sunday; Hourly door prize giveaways; Free specimen to children under 12; Special Mineral Exhibit by Laura L. Delano; contact Laura L. Delano, President; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com

17-20β€”LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Field next to Lake George PO, US Route 24, US Route 24; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; Free samples for kids; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 748-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org

18-20β€”RICKREALL, OREGON: End of Summer Rock Show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Ken Stubenrauch; Email: wams.riverofgems@gmail.com; Website: www.WAMSI.net

18-20β€”LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA); Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Gem Miner's Jubilee Show with Gems, Beads, Jewelry, Minerals and Fossils. Outdoor Tailgate area, Wholesale Trade Room, Educational Demonstrations; contact Teresa Soltis Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: beadware@rcn.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

18-20β€”LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Outdoor Show, Hwy 24 (East of Post Office) (4 mi. W of Florrissant); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary & more; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org

19-19β€”SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Shelton Rock and Mineral Society, Shelton WA; Mason County Recreation Area, 2100 E. John's Prairie Rd; Sat. 9-5; Free admission and parking; Rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts and equipment. All rock hounds and vendors are invited to participate. Food concession, raffle, demos, games and entertainment, restrooms Vendors $40 per tailgate space; contact Susan, (360) 275-9432; Email: SRMS242@yahoo.cp

19-20β€”RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St, (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring Fluorescent Minerals. Door Prizes - Kids Activities & Kids Museum. Demonstrations & displays. Museum-quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

19-20β€”BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Daily $5, Two Day Pass $7 Children under 12, Scouts in uniform, Students with I.D. Free; There will be a kids’ scavenger hunt on Saturday with prizes for the first 60 participants. Door prizes will be awarded hourly throughout the event; contact Del Glasner, (318) 517-7372; Email: larockclub@gmail.com; Website: larockclub.com

25-27β€”MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 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.bellpointpromotions.com

26-27β€”ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th St.; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendors Spots - 20' x 20' - $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the date of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

26-27β€”CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Canton, NY Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $4, Children 12 & under free; contact William de Lorraine, (315) 287-2560; Email: wdellie@gmail.com; Website: www.stlawrencecountymineralclub.org

26-27β€”EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; EastSide Center, #1 EastSide Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; 59th Annual Show; Dealers in Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Slabs, Demonstrations, Lapidary, Wire wrapping, Fossil Preparation, Geode Cracking, Fluorescent Display, Kids' Area, Jewelry, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes and more; contact Sandi Lawson; Email: bixbite62@gmail.com; Website: pasgeology.com

September 2023

1-3β€”ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri A Heer, 419-344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

1-3β€”SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Grant County Veterans' Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 US-180; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Field Trips, Educational Speakers, Kids Activities Area, Wheel of Fortune, Silent Auction Baked Goods, Food & Beverages 4+ rooms of Vendors We are excited to welcome the Silver City Makers Market this year as we present Gems, Minerals & Art together for the first time; contact Brenda Holzinger; Email: grantcountyrollingstones@gmail.com; Website: rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/

1-4β€”RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Kerr Scott Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. Wire-wrappers can design and wrap custom jewelry at the show; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

2-3β€”AUGUSTA, MAINE: Annual show; Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club; Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3; Rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, and gifts. Visual displays, silent auctions, hourly drawings, and demonstrations; contact Sharon E Wright, (207) 577-3770; Email: moondanc3r@roadrunner.com

8-10β€”BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds, Pratt Pavilion, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5.00 Adults, $4 Teens, 12 and under free; 30,000 sf of fabulous vendors, display, kids activities, demos and more! Something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com; Website: rockyreader.com

8-10β€”LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; Dealers, Member Display Cases, Food, Door Prizes, Gem Dig, Demonstrators, Spin Table, free parking; contact Crystal Teel, (360) 355-6424; Email: swmineralogicalsociety@gmail.com

8-10β€”WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Educational Building Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Gate 9 - 412 27th Street, NW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $ 3 - kids thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult; Theme: My Favorite Mineral Color Various demonstrations of: Wirewrapping, Cabachon Cutting, Beading, Faceting and Jewelry Making. Buy a geode from the club and watch it cut! Exhibits by local collectors We are on Face Book @ Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show; contact Arvil Marion; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: forsythgemclub.com

9-10β€”PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association; Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East 4th Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; family-friendly event; contact Kathy Schreiner, (360) 460-0827; Email: kmsjes@olypen.com; Website: sequimrocks.org

16-16β€”ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society; A-American Companies, 1665 Elmwood Rd; Sat. 9:30-3:30; Free; Rocks, minerals, fossils, and jewelry. Buy, swap, and sell. Activities for kids. One day only. Rain or shine. $25 donation for a 10 ft. x 10 ft. space; contact Duane Cushing; Email: rrvgms@gmail.com

16-17β€”AUBURN, WASHINGTON: Cascade Gem and Mineral Show; Cascade Mineralogical Society; Green River College, Phys. Ed. Facility, 12401 SE 320th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; You will find everything from rough to finished gemstone jewelry! Free polished rock for every child and free kids activities. Great Family Event. Free Parking. Mark your calendar now and plan on attending; contact Kat Koch, (425) 765-5408; Email: vendorchair@cascademineralogicalsociety.org; Website: www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org

16-17β€”MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem &N Mineral Society; Montery Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free with adult; contact Susie Harlow, (831) 637-0735; Email: susieharlsow@gmail.com; Website: www.cvgms.rocks

16-17β€”HOWELL, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Livingston Gem and Mineral Society; Hartland Educational Support Service Center, 9525 East Highland Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5 Adults, Ages 12 - 18 $1 each, under Age 12 Free; Diverse Vendors, Lapidary Displays, Fluorescent Rocks, Jewelry Creations, Michigan Specimens, Club Table, Rock Slabs, Kids Table. Family Friendly, affordable, educational and fun for all ages. Silent Auctions. Drawings. Workshop Tours. Demos; contact Sandra Jo Wrestler, (248) 875-5921; Email: sjwrestler@gmail.com; Website: https://livingstongems.com/

22-24β€”RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Old Dominion Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society provides displays of Virginia rocks, minerals, fossils and many dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

23-24β€”SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: jspeck2@att.net; Website: www.swgms.org/

23-24β€”LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Show and sale; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Age 13 and up $5, Age 6 - 12 $3, 5 and under Free; We will have dealers from around the country, selling things from around the globe. Member demonstrations, Presentations, Door prizes and 2 Grand Prizes. Silent Auction, Displays, and a big Kids area; contact Walt Beneze; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org

23-24β€”NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission & parking; Demonstrations on wire-wrapping, gold-panning, and children's activities. Fossil and mineral identification by resident experts. Silent auction and door prizes; contact Rhonda A Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: radunn1972@aol.com; Website: browncountyrock.webs.com/

23-24β€”OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 East County Road Y (Sunnyview Rd.); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adults - $1 Student with ID - Under 12 Free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area; contact Bob Fox, (920) 235-4669; Email: foxbooks@att.net; Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064428711904

September 2023-October 2023

30-1β€”EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, 12 and under free; 2nd annual Worthen Earth Searchers Rock Show. The largest rock, gem, mineral and fossil show in the Quad Cities returns! Please join us for the fun! Includes silent auction, gem sluice for kids of all ages, geode cracking, indoor and outdoor vendors; contact Cindy Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org

October 2023

6-8β€”ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; ABQ Fall Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, bead, fossils, petrified wood; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show

6-8β€”HILLSBORO, OREGON: 42nd Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event Center Building, At the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 kids 12 and under free with paying adult (venue charges for parking); 45 Dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry. Kid’s Activity Corner. Many Exhibits/Educational Displays. Demonstrators showing cutting of creating precious stones, wire wrapping, cabochons Door & Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction. Interactive fossil discovery area; contact Linda Harvey; Email: lindaharvey2010@gmail.com; Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com

6-8β€”PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

6-8β€”BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 N 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Adults $3 kids under 13 free; Rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabs, gold panning, scavenger hunt and rock painting; contact Lara Serbin, (602) 405-2926; Email: lara@serbinstudio.com; Website: westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/

6-8β€”VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. There will be demonstrations and displays by the two local gem & mineral clubs and a gemologist available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

7-7β€”IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 12th Annual Members Rock, Gem and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville County Fairgrounds, Event Center Bldg, 1542 East 73rd South; Sat. 9-5; Admission - $3, Children 12 and under free; This year's event will be exceptional with the return of Lion Punch Forge's Chris Anderson demonstrating both his and PepeTools equipment; contact Monique Lake, (208) 757-8036; Email: moniquelake1@gmail.com

7-8β€”MONROE, WASHINGTON: 47th Rocktoberfest; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave, SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Rough, slabs, polished cabs, minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment, jewelry, demonstrator, club displays and activities for children, free parking. Facebook - www.facebook.com/Marysville-Rock-and-Gem-Club-213484905338173; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: cmvw@frontier.com; Website: www.marysvillerockclub.com

7-8β€”SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds, Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Seniors and Kids $1; Kids Activities, Door prizes; contact Ed Wagner. Club President, (309) 838-7782; Email: LOESSpresident@gmail.com

7-8β€”SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 65th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free admission (donations appreciated), Free parking; Snack Bar, Kid’s Corner, Arrowhead Napping Demos, Grab Bags, Jewelry, Rocks, Minerals, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Rock Shop Tour; contact Dean Burkhart, (541) 744-1919; Website: www.springfieldthundereggrockclub.org/

13-15β€”WARREN, 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: $8 online $9 at door; Seniors 62+: $4 online $5 at door, Children 12 and under: $4 online, $5 at door; Uniformed Scouts $3 and Military with ID FREE; The Greater Detroit Gem Mineral & Fossil Show celebrates 78 years with 30+ educational exhibits, 10 guest lecturers, 72 vendors, FREE Mineral ID, FREE panning for real gold flakes, Fossil Dig, $1 Grab Bag, FREE, fluorite crystal to the first 250 attendees each day, Silent Auctions and MUCH MORE; contact David Lurie; Email: dlurie2001@comcast.net; Website: www.michmin.org/show-info

14-15β€”SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; Sierra Vista Mall, 2200 El Mercado Loop; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 49th annual show. Handicapped accessible. Multiple vendors, inside and outside. Jewelry, mineral specimens, rock art, kid's activities. Small show, but well worth the visit; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website: hmgc.site

14-15β€”BRISTOL, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Bristol Community/Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave, 127 Herschel Ave; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, kids under 12 free with paid adult; contact Michael Zagielski; Email: mzagielski@comcast.net

14-15β€”PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission by donation; contact Andrew Danneffel, (604) 323-4273; Email: adanneffel@atomation.com; Website: www.portmoody.rocks

14-15β€”TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-Ciity Gem and Mineral Society; Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5, Sun. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Adults $5/Juniors $3/ Children 12 and Under Free; "llanite and Topaz and Beryl, Oh My", 53rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Features Grand Prize, Door Prizes, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Kids Activities; contact Ruth Rolston, (254) 718-2559; Email: lrolston@hot.rr.com

14-15β€”TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Stormont Vail Event Center - Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 with Adult Free, $1 off coupon available on website; Special exhibit of locally collected Lake Superior Agates from the Bill Boltz collection on loan from Washburn University and other personal collectors. Kansas Geological Survey, speakers, 4-H displays and more; contact Millie Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website: www.TopekaGMS.org

20-22β€”DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

20-22β€”SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society MAPS; Illinois State Fair Grounds ORR Building, 66 4H Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; Talk Friday 5:30 pm Northfield Inn 3280 Northfield Drive. Saturday Live Auction There are talks on fossils given on both Friday and Saturday during the show; contact Thomas Williams, Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: paleotom234@gmail.com; Website: www.midamericapaleo.org

21-22β€”SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy 89A at Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Children 12 and under free; contact Marge Schwartz; Email: bschwar13@msn.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org

21-22β€”DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds - Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $6, Children 12 & Under FREE and FREE Parking; Vendors selling Gemstones, Beads, Jewelry, Silver, Crystals, Cabochons, Slabs, Rough, Minerals, Specimens, Fossils, Tools, Findings. This event is family-friendly, with activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see; contact Show Committee; Website: www.DMLapidary.org/OurShow

27-29β€”CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club; Colombo Lodge, 2550 - 8th Avenue South; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children Under 12 Free. Families with more than three paying members, Max $15; Rocky Mountain Gem, Fossil & Mineral Expo, show and sale. Educational exhibits, vendors, demonstrations, and children's activities; contact Cranbrook Lapidary Club, (250) 464-4427; Email: cranbrooklapidaryclub@gmail.com; Website: cranbrooklapidaryclub.ca, Facebook Cranbrook Lapidary Club

27-29β€”OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fair Park - Modern Living Bldg, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 for Adults; Under 12 - Free; "GEMS & STONES & PETRIFIED BONES" Come see and purchase Treasures of the Earth. Minerals, Gems, Crystals, Fossils, Artisan Jewelry, Tools and Rough Rock. There will be Exhibits, Demonstrations, Education, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Display and a new and bigger Children's Area; contact Doug Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website: omgs-minerals.org

28-29β€”CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio's Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4; contact Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society and Gemboree Network

November 2023

3-5β€”HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Honolulu Show, LLC; Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-6; Adults $10 | Children $5; Brought to you by the founder of the Denver Show, the 22nd Street Show and the NJ Show. See your Asian sellers and buyers halfway instead of hoping they come to Tucson! Hotel is $190 / night; UPS Freight starts at $450 / pallet; the booth fee is $1,200, and flights are free with your FF miles; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Website: www.Honolulu.Show

4-5β€”CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Under 16 FREE, Active military and first responders with ID; Celebrating 73 years as a club; contact Michael Hopkins, CA; Email: mike@DiabloRocks.com

4-5β€”AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 South Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, under 13 Free, First Responders, & Boy Scouts in Uniform get in Free; Follow Us on FaceBook Golden Spread Gem, Mineral and Treasure Society; contact Roger Wells, (806) 626-4895; Email: Gooseaa88@yahoo.com; Website: www.goldenspreadgemmineraltreasuresociety.com

10-12β€”SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Free Parking at Holiday Inn-OCA; Resale credentials REQUIRED to enter Wholesale; Wholesale closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday; contact Laura L. Delano, President; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com

10-12β€”GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Appalachian Fairgrounds, Building # 1, 100 Lakeview Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $ 3, Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult; contact Laura Darsch, (757) 681-2338; Email: laura@tennesseeridgearts.com

17-19β€”MARIETTA, 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; Free Admission and Parking! Door Prizes! Geode Cracking! Live Lapidary Demonstrations! Grab Bags! Fun for the whole family! Over 30 dealers with gemstones, crystals, beads, jewelry, lapidary supplies, minerals and fossils from all over the world! Come see our club display cases to see what we do; contact Jim Haege; Email: showchair@ccgms.org; Website: ccgms.org

17-19β€”RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Kerr Scott Building; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. Wire-wrappers can design and wrap custom jewelry at the show; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

18-19β€”LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA); Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Rd; Sat. 10-5; $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Gem Miner's Holiday Show of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Gift and Craft Items. Demonstrations and Wholesale Trade Room; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: beadware@rcn.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

18-19β€”MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Dallas TX, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Convention Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $8, Kids to 12 - $4, Family of 4 - $20, Teachers-Vets-Srs w/ID - $5, Scouts in uniform - Free; Grand Prizes - Silent Auction - Raffles - Wheel of forturne - Kids Area - Fluorescent display. Vendors from around the world, jewelry, Slabs, Rough, Beads. Demonstrations of Wire Wrapping - Stone Polishing - Knapping - Faceting; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: www.dallasgemandmineral.org

18-19β€”WEBSTER, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Worcester Mineral Club; Richard Novak Gymnasiun, 50 Lincoln Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5; Contact club for more information on admission prices; Live Demo’s, gemologist identification, raffles, door prizes, geodes cracking, gift bags, educational displays, and much more; contact Darlene Fohlin, (860) 428-4148; Email: Hunzo.dgf@gmail.com; Website: Worcestermineralclub.org

December 2023

1-3β€”DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center (New Location), 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 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.bellpointpromotions.com