Rock & Gem Show DatesJanuary 2022 21-23—TYLER , TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem and Mineral Society ; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 South Rose Park Drive; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children & Students $1; The 25th Annual Gemstone and Jewelry Show. Several mineral, jewelry and craft displays, Silent Auction on Sat & Sun, Door & Grand Prizes, Kids Games, Demonstrations, The Rock Food Table, Vendors with gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, and much more. Check etgms.org for show updates; contact Margaret Kilanski ; Email: mlkilanski@yahoo.com; Website: etgms.orgFebruary 2022 5-6—MERRITT ISLAND , FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 admission, $1 off with coupon or flyer, Children under 12 free accompanied by an adult; Hourly door prizes, raffles, children's activities including sluice and spinning wheel, demos, grand prize drawing, and silent auction. Vendors will have rocks, slabs, gemstones, fossils, crystals, handmade jewelry; contact Roz Mestre, show chairman, 1867 Longleaf Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926, (321) 431-0159; Email: roz.mestre@att.net; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.comMarch 2022 4-6—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning on site; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 4-6—RICHMOND, INDIANA: Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem and Geological Society; Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults-$5 /Seniors $3 / 7-18 $1 / Under 7 free; contact Judy Lee-Burton, 912 Kent Ln, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 339-1966; Email: jleeburton@woh.rr.com 4-6—LARGO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center (formerly Minn Reg Hall), 6340 126 Ave N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Donations: $5/adults good for all 3 days, children under 6 FREE, students with parent or ID card $4, $1 off with coupon; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Beads, Door Prizes, Exhibits and more; contact Bill Schmidt, 5622 Orange Rd, Seminole, FL 33772; Email: sgamsgemshow@gmail.com; Website: sgams.com 5-6—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults; under 12 free; minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, and more; contact Tom Benedict; Email: tbenedict@ymail.com; Website: www.lmscc.org 5-6—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave (at Lincoln Blvd); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; $14, Children under 12 FREE; Over 50 vendors of crystals, minerals, gems, jewelry and metaphysical tools. Please remember to have proof of vaccination and wear a mask; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966 5-6—BELLEROSE, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems, Jewelry & Mineral Show Sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club; The School of Fashion Industries Gym 3rd Floor, 225 West 24th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6,12 Years & Under Free; The oldest gem, jewelry & mineral show in New York City. Lots of favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale dealers. Door prizes. Free lectures by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary, 24448 89th Ave, Bellerose, NY 11426, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: barygems.com 5-6—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East Kingco; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission, free parking; Jewelry and mineral dealers, Gem, Mineral and Fossil Displays, Stone and Sculpture exhibit, Door prizes, Silent Auction, Kids activities King County rules: Proof of Vaccination or 48 hour negative Covid test result required for entry at the door; contact Kim Villines, WA, (206) 434-2855; Email: earthlightgems@aim.com; Website: EastKingCo.org 5-6—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is free, but the Fairgrounds charges a parking fee.; Our 59th show! Kids will enjoy activities. See demos of lapidary & jewelry arts & exhibits from private collections of minerals, fossils & jewelry from throughout So-Cal. Raffle prizes are drawn & a silent rock auction is held hourly. 15 dealers & a Second Hand Treasures Shop & plant sale.; contact Richard Slyker, P.O. Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93002, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org 5-6—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 68th Annual Rock and Gem Show – Gems For You in “22”; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; OConner Field House, 2207 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5.00, kids 11 and under free with adult; Dealers, demonstrators, blacklight display, wheel of gems, sand dig, grab bags, door prizes every half hour, raffles, silent auction, grand prize ; contact Paul Deveau, Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society, PO Box 1053, Caldwell, ID 83605, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q.com; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com 5-6—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202) ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Juniors $4.00, and children under 12 and scouts in uniform free with Adult. ; Mineral, lapidary and fossil exhibits. Displays from regional and university museums. Outstanding dealers. Quality specimen raffles. Free door raffle. Lapidary demonstrations. Children’s booth where youngsters may purchase inexpensive minerals and fossils ; contact Elaine Kipp ; Email: kippekipp@hotmail.com; Website: www.DMSrocks.org - Note this is the new website 10-13—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Show and sale; Deming Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; 57th Annual Rockhound Roundup, Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 4150 Raymond Reed Blvd.; Thu. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Free Admission & Parking; Sales of jewelry, rough rock, rock-related items, and equipment. Guided field trips, metal detecting contest, educational displays, Friday night silent and Saturday night live auctions. Breakfast and lunch. Something for everyone; contact Marilyn Page, (575) 544-9019; Email: theDGMS@gmail.com; Website: TheDGMSclub.com 11-12—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society ; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd , 916 Senator Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 half table / $40 whole table for two days; 45th Annual Leidy Micromount Symposium - Micromount sales, Silent Auctions, Give-Away Tables, Speakers; contact Donald McAlarnen, 916 Senator Rd, East Norriton, PA 19403-4033, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: https://efmls.org/societies/leidy-microscopical-society/ 11-12—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem and Mineral Club; Stevens County Fairground, Ag Trade Center, 317 West Astor; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; free; contact Johnie Pitman, (509) 684-8887; Email: jgpitman@outlook.com 11-13—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Drive; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, (2-day pass $10, 3-day pass $14) Age 5-12 $3, Age 4 and under free. Cash only at the gate; 60+ retail dealers, wholesale area, swap area. Free parking, special exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, scholarship benefit auction ; contact Bruce Stinemetz, PO Box 1101, Independence, MO 64051, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website: www.kcgemshow.org or www.gemshowkc.org 11-13—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: 62nd Annual Rock and Mineral Show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Armory, 2950 Taylor Way; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $1.00 children 12 & under free with adult; Vendors, Displays, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Kid’s Corner Fun, Demonstrations; contact Tiffany Jackson ; Email: Viperlapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.tvgc.org 12-12—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (across from the public library on Oakton St.); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and parking. All ages, family-friendly; The first table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on a great variety of minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, gemstones, jewelry, cabs and slabs, rough rock, books, magazines, and lapidary art. Free admission and free parking. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult ; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, IL, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: Facebook/Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; https://chicagorocks.org 12-13—FILER, IDAHO: Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Avenue; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00 children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult, Families $5 ; Show includes member display cases, dealers rough and jewelry work, door prizes, youth games, demonstrations, polished rock grab bags, silent auction ; contact Chris Funk, (208) 539-5369 12-13—DOTHAN, ALABAMA: Annual show; Dothan Gem and Mineral Club; Houston County Farm Center, 1701 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, Alabama; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Free parking. Fun for the whole family! Minerals, fossils, lapidary, jewelry with a silent auction and door prizes for more excitement; contact Ann E Johnson, (775) 544-4937; Email: dgmcann.johnson.e@gmail.com; Website: wiregrassrockhounds.com 12-13—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Gold, Gem, and Mineral Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building (next to grandstands), 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 high school age and up, children middle school and younger - free; Show features a wide variety of items from our vendors; demonstrations and displays; silent auctions, fossil collectors, and flint knappers. Kids corner is one of the most popular attractions; contact Lloyd Fager, (608) 436-0780; Email: oldgrayelf@sbcglobal.net 12-13—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 adult, children 12 and under free with paid adult ; MLMS 55th Annual Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show! Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Fluorescents, Children’s activities and more! Large Fossil Museum including a Megalodon, courtesy of The Tethy’s Ocean Project. Visit our website for more information and pictures! www.turlockgemshow.com ; contact Bud & Terry McMillin , 3117 Williamsburg Way, Modesto, CA 95355, (209) 484-4416; Email: terry.mcmillin@yahoo.com; Website: www.turlockgemshow.com 18-20—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; $5 Admission Cash Only at the door. Kids under 7 free if accompanied w/paying responsible adult; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks ; contact Bellpoint Gem Show ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 18-20—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41); daily 10-5; Adult $5.00 ($4.00 if you mention this listing).; Show & sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 323-3130; Email: frankcox@comcast.net; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com 18-20—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and outdoor vendors offering gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, rocks, meteorites, trinitite, moldavite, silver and gold Jewelry, crystals and other hobby-related items. Rain or shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more info. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com 18-20—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Annual show; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free; Faceting, amethyst, minerals, jewelry, wire wrapping, knapping, rough rocks, petrified wood, opals, fossils, gems, rock sales, educational books, lapidary equipment & supplies, junior club booth, touch table, grab bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes every half hour to one hour, blacklight display ; contact David Merrill , 512 West 200 South , Payson, UT 84651; Email: drmerrill@hotmail.com ; Website: timprocks.weebly.com 18-20—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center, 200 W. Ganson St., 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, Seniors $2, Students $1, 5 & under free; Kids area, gems, minerals and fossils; contact Sally Hoskin, MI, (517) 522-3396; Email: main@mgmsrockclub.com; Website: http://mgmsrockclub.com/annual-show.html 18-20—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, 300 San Pedro Dr. N.E.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Friday $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, kids under 13 are free; Show in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 50 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment. Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays. Sponsored by the Abq Gem & Mineral Club ; contact Paul Hlava, 300 San Pedro NE, 19-20—ANTHEM, ARIZONA: Annual show; Daisy Mountain Rock and Gem Show; The Anthem School, 41020 N. Freedom Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $3.00 for Adults, 2.00 for children over 10; Rocks, minerals, beads, jewelry, geodes, fluorescents, kids corner, member display, raffle; contact Ed Winbourne, 4136 west Bradshaw Creel Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85087, (978) 460-1528; Email: ewinbourne@gmail.com; Website: www.DMRMC.com 19-20—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Expo - Seven Feathers Arena, 1 Penninger Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person, Kids 12 and under free; contact Elizabeth Ellingson; Email: elizabeth@silverrockdesign.com; Website: www.craterrock.com 19-20—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; contact David Morrell, 13368 16th Ave, Lemoore, CA 93245, (559) 362-8904; Email: dmorrell321@gmail.com; Website: lemooregemandmineralclub.org 25-27—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Drive, SE, 5254 Olde School Drive; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $5.00 good for all three days. Children 12 and under free. Law enforcement active or retired military with credentials, scouts and leaders in uniform free ; 28+ vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry; contact Dean Russell, 5254 Olde School Drive, Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 303-1448; Email: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com; Website: Dean Russell 25-27—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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. Jewelry repair & cleaning on site; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 25-27—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins RockHounds, Inc.; The Ranch, McKee Building, Larimer County Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult admission is $4.00 one day or 3-day pass $7.00. Student (12-18) $1.00. Children under 12 are free accompanied by an adult. Admission cash only; Exhibits feature copper and New World Minerals. Metro State University teaches hands-on rock identification; contact Nancy Howerter, Show Chair, CO, (970) 206-9569; Email: fcrockhounds@gmail.com; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org 25-27—CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; 404 West McKinley, Fresno, CA, 748 Rodeo Drive, Clovis, CA; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is free; Parking is free; contact Daniel Bolm, 1701 Dinuba Ave. SP 143, Selma, CA 93662, (708) 821-7575; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/events/393134972005729 25-27—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Society of Central KY; Clarion Hotel Conference Center-North, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $5.00 each, under 12 free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free; Grand prize drawing is a 42-inch amethyst geode from Uruguay. Special exhibit Friday night with finger food and cash bar; contact Timothy Seipel, 800 Apache Trail, Lexington, KY 40503, (614) 359-0666; Email: earthenergy85752@aol.com; Website: www.bggamc.homestead.com/ 26-27—FERNDALE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club; Pioneer Pavillion, 2007 Cherry Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Show features dealers and displays; contact Wes Gannaway ; Email: debnwes@comcast.net; Website: www.mtbakerrockclub.org 26-27—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7.00 adults, $2.00 kids 12 & under. All uniformed scouts are free; Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair. Demonstrations by the Leidy Microscopical Society. Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits ; contact Douglas M Klieger, PA; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: www.philamineralsociety.org 26-27—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Wysox Volunteer Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 Lake Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $3.00 , Students $1.00 , under 8 free; Special exhibit from Susquehanna River Archaeological Center. Member exhibits. Kids activities. Dealers selling minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry and lapidary. Door prizes ; contact Bob McGuire, PO Box 224, Lopez, PA 18628, (570) 928-9238; Email: uvbob1942@gmail.com; Website: www.chehannarocks.comMarch 2022-December 2022 26-27—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults $3.00, Students (12-18) $1.00, children under 12 Free, Youth Groups with adult-Free; Multiple vendors, exhibitions, demonstrations, lots of various kid activities, gem sluice, pebble pit, bring your interesting rock and get identified, silent auction, displays, hot food available, lots of photo ops, Theme of the show is meteorites. Masks are required; contact Marv Houg, 1820 30th St.,, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@yahoo.com; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.orgApril 2022 1-3—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission price TBD; Grab bags, door prize and geode tickets. Buy a geode at the geode booth and be the first to see it sliced open. Silent auction items for kids and adults. See club members demonstrate their crafts – making gem trees, cutting stones and wire wrapping jewelry; contact Cyndy Hummel, 10609 Chelsea Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: Cyndy Hummel 1-3—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver and minerals at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning on site; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 2-3—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; FL State Fairgrounds, 4800 US 301, Special Events Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5; Students & Military $4; Under 12 free with parent; The website has a $1 off coupon. Vendors will be selling rough stones, slabs, mineral specimens, gemstones, beads and finished jewelry. Club members will sell handcrafted items; contact Greg Lundergan, PO Box 89146, 10207 Fisher Ave, Tampa, FL 33689, (813) 684-2039; Email: TBMSCShow@gmail.com; Website: TampaBayRockClub.com 2-3—TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, South Broadway St at Hyde; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; Rough & finished rock, slabs, cabs, jewelry, beads, petrified wood and fossils from 30+ vendors. Demonstrations, presentations, raffles, field trips. Family-friendly; contact Trudie Browning, (928) 916-1299; Email: jebgems@windstream.net; Website: scrags.org 2-3—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Grants Pass Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd. 98537, 378 Dexter way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Silent auction, kid games and prizes, door prizes, every hour and lots of vendors; contact Janet Fields, (541) 415-1720; Email: jfields123@outlook.com 2-3—ORANGE, CONNETICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club ; Amity Middle School, 100 Ohman Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; 6.00 Adults Children Under 12 Free Accompanied by Adult; contact Arthur Doyle, 35E Flintlock Road, Ledyard, CT 06339, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website: www.newhavenmineralclub.org 2-3—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc.; Lancaster Event Center , 84th and Havelock Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 per day or 2-day Pass $11 Children under 11 FREE with adult admission. Get $1 off admission with a can donation to the food bank; youth booth, dealers, exhibits, demonstrators, free Nebraska gem dig pile, fluorescence mineral display, fun for the whole family ; contact James Marburger, 334 Locust, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: https://www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/ 2-3—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; Admission is Adults $4.00- with coupon $3.50 Children under 12 free; This will be our 52nd annual show. It will feature exhibits, ultraviolet display, flint knapping, minerals and fossils plus beads, jewelry, gemstones, and beading supplies. There will also be door prizes a silent auction, plus food and drinks will be available for sale; contact Thomas Ogden, 96 West Main St, Bainbridge, NY 13733, (607) 967-8552; Email: stonecuttertom@yahoo.com 8-10—OGDEN, UTAH: Gemstone Junction 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; Adults $3, Students 12 to 18 $2, Children under 12 free with an adult; contact Margie Miller, (385) 205-9187; Email: gemshow@goldenspikegem.org; Website: goldenspikegem.org 8-10—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning on site; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 9-10—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; City Recreation Center, Corner of Memorial Drive and B Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $3, free admission for children under 12; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and mineral specimens to finished jewelry; demonstrations and displays; and various activities for children; contact Nicole Strong , (208) 768-7953; Email: nicolek_hansen@hotmail.com; Website: http//ifrockhounds.com 9-10—JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St, 96 West Main St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $4.00 Adults Kids under 12 Free; Ultra Violet Display, Beads and Supplies, Minerals and Fossils Sales, Jewelry and Gemstone Sales, Flintknapping, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Food and Drink for Sale; contact Thomas Ogden, 96 West Main St, Bainbridge, NY 13733, (160) 796-78552; Email: stonecutterton@yahoo.com 9-10—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc.; Pavilion Of the City of Marion Illinois, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $2 Children 18 and under Free; Educational displays, Silent auctions, Door prizes, Raffle, UV light shows, Kids Spin-n-Win Dealers, and much more.; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org 9-10—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, kids 14 and under are free; Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry and rough rock. Large raffle, silent auction and geode cutting; contact Meredith Meehan 9-10—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults are $3, kids under 14 are free, parking is free; Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and rough rock. Large raffle, silent auction and geode cutting; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org 9-10—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd 97527; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; April 2 & 3 show has been canceled and moved to the 9 & 10 of April. The show will have a silent auction, kids corner, raffle prizes and lots of vendors; contact Janet Fields, (541) 415-1720; Email: jfields123@outlook.com 9-10—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Building, 110 N. Mt. Olive Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3 donation, Children 8-18, $2 donation. Children under 8, free; A great variety of dealers with minerals, gemstones, fossils, slabs, cabochons, finished jewelry. Special children's activities, educational displays, lapidary demonstrations, gem wash for gemstones, family-friendly.; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; Email: delanec3@earthlink.net 10-10—WATERLOO, IOWA: Show and sale; Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Free admission--donations accepted; Vendors, demonstrations, presentations, exhibits and jewelry. Activities for kids include make-your-own fossils; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; Email: davidmalm@cfu.net 15-17—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning on site; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 15-17—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Salt Lake County Equestrian Park and Events Center, 2100 West 11400 South, 5740 S Carranza Dr; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, Kids 12 and Under Free; 74 Vendors offering rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, crystals, gold, rock art, lapidary, jewelry, wood, dino bone. Demonstrations, displays, activities for kids. Something exciting and fun for everyone; contact Roberta Chase, 5740 S Carranza Dr, Taylorsville, UT 84129, (801) 541-7569; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com; Website: wasatchgemsociety.com 16-17—PORTLAND , MAINE: Annual show; Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society; Portland, Maine , Brick South - Thompsons Point ; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Seniors/Teens $4 under 12 free; ; contact Jon Dykstra , ME, (207) 423-2150; Email: Dykstra.jon@gmail.com; Website: mainemineralclub.org 22-24—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; 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 on site; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 22-24—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: CFMS Show And Convention; The Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Avenue H; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission is Free; Kids Booth, Plenty of Vendors, Displays, Silent Auctions and More! Admission and parking are free.; contact Jamie Quinn, 37039 Calle Grande, Palmdale, CA 93550; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com 22-24—WICHITA, KANSAS: Show and sale; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $5, Youth 13 - 17 $1, Children 12 and under free; Friday, April 22 is Education Day. Attractions for children, exhibits, dealers from across the U.S. ; contact Gene Maggard, 8318 SE Highway, Leon, KS 67074, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.org 22-24—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41); daily 10-5; Adult $5.00 ($4.00 if you mention this listing); Show & sale of Gem, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 323-3130; Email: frankcox@comcast.net; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com 22-24—YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: 59th Parade of Gems A Blast from the Past 40+ Years After Mt. St. Helens Blew; 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; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 2013 South 41st Avenue, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401, 5099103484; Email: marthams@q.com; Website: www.yakimarockclub.com www.facebook.com/YakimaRockandMineraClub 23-24—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus metaphysical vendors. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com 23-24—SEVERNA PARK, MARYLAND: Annual show; Thunder Spirit Designs, Inc; Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Co, 161 Ritchie Hwy, 181 Chelsea Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $6,$5 with a coupon. First responders, children under 14 and veterans are free; 7th Annual Jewelry Gemstone and Opal show. 20 plus vendors; contact Donna & James Madej, 181 Chelsea Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122, (410) 215-1774; Email: donnajmadej@gmail.com; Website: www.thunderspiritdesigns.com 23-24—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 58th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Featuring gemstones, minerals, agates, geodes, fossils, petrified wood, rock art, beads, supplies, copper, silver, and rough rock. Activities for children. Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, 619 Van Buren Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703-6061, (715) 834-5747; Email: bizpam1@gmail.com 23-24—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidios Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd ; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5.00, Seniors (55+) $4.00, Children 7-14 $1.00, Under 7 and Scouts in uniform Free; Show participants will adhere to safety regulations related to Covid-19. Dealers will be selling rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, lapidary art and supplies; displays and demonstrations and activities for children ; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240-6806, (330) 673-9664; Email: gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society and Gemboree Network 23-24—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Displays of minerals, rocks, fossils, geodes, gemstones, crystals; door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary techniques; dealers; activities for kids; food; free parking; contact Annette Nelson or Sue Fox ; Email: show@westseattlerockclub.org; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org 23-24—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00, free admission for children under 18; Dealers selling minerals, fossils, specimens, jewelry, gems; demonstrations and displays; activities for children; contact Dewey Buck, PO Box 885, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: Dewey BuckApril 2022-May 2022 30-1—TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fair Grounds, 207 Boston Road, Rt. 1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $6.00 per person, $5.00 with ad; Seniors $5.00; Children under 12 FREE; contact Kenneth Barrie Cooper, 21 Oakwood Knoll Road, Ipswich, MA 01938, (978) 337-4486; Email: drkencoop@comcast.net; Website: Kenneth Barrie Cooper 30-1—BILLINGS, MONTANA: Billings Gem and Mineral Show; Billings Gem and Mineral Club; Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 (2-day pass) Children Under 12 free PLUS get 5 free activity tickets ($5 value); Don’t miss our annual rock show with vendors and exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, agates, jewelry, and more. Raffles, silent auctions, and lots of fun events for kids; contact Doug True, (406) 200-8778; Email: https://billingsgemclub.com/contact-us; Website: BillingsGemClub.comMay 2022 4-8—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Echo Valley Gem Show ; Echo Valley Showplace (across from GLW) , 6456 Sylva Rd ; Wed. 10-5:30, Wed. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Dealers from around the world selling extraordinary minerals, fossils, cabochons, slabs, rough rock, jewelry, beads, crystals ; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 6-8—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; Entrance to wholesale requires proof of resale documentation. Wholesale will close at 4 p.m. on Sunday.; contact Laura L Delano, (941) 223-1351; Email: mineralshowslld@gmail.com; Website: mineralshowslld.com 6-8—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Mt Hood Rock Club; Kliever Memorial Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Dr.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; 24+ Vendors selling: minerals, rocks, beads, jewelry, fossils, and more. Activities will include: kid’s 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; contact Darrell Engelhard ; Email: mhrcdc@gmail.com; Website: www.mthoodrockclub.com 6-8—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Grounds, 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10:30-3; Free; Auction on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Special kid's events, free rock ID and hourly door prizes; contact Kim Vasper, ; Email: kimvasper@sbcglobal.net; Website: https://www.mcphersongemandmineralclub.org/ 6-8—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Avenue H; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; The 2022 CFMS Show & Convention. We will have kids booths, both competition and non-competition displays, seminars, discussions and more. We will also have several vendors with lots of wonderful items for sale, as well as demonstrators.; contact Jamie Backus, 37039 Calle Grande, Palmdale, CA 93550, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com; Website: Avgem.weebly.com/ 6-8—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus, 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; Demonstrations, mineral exhibits, Kidz Mine and dealers from the Midwest; contact Mary Kay Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website: cmrlc.org 6-8—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 7-8—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th St. S.E.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2.00, Kids under 12- $1.00, Moms Free on Sunday (Mother's Day).; Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, & Handcrafted Jewelry. Exhibits, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Kid's Corner, Sluicing, Door Prizes, ATM, Concessions; contact Sharon Smith, sharon@agatesrock.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org 7-8—ROSEBURG, OREGON: ; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Rock & gem dealers, demonstrations, displays, fluorescent rock tent, silent auction, raffle, kids zone activities; contact Brooke Jakubos; Email: bajakubos@hotmail.comJune 2022 3-5—LAWRENCEVILLE , GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett Co. Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door. Kids Under 7 Free if Accompanied w/ Paying Responsible Adult; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks ; contact BJ ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 3-5—WAUSEON, OHIO: Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 108, Wauseon, OH, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 108, Wauseon, OH, Fulton County Fairgrounds; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Admission is $4.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Seniors 60 & older and Students, 12 and Under Free; Come join us at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Junior Fair Building in Wauseon, OH for our 61st Annual Show. ; contact Sherm Kardatzke, 1355 W. Maumee, Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 673-5487; Email: sakardatzke@gmail.com; Website: statelinegms.com 4-5—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Assoc. LLC; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 - with online discount; Show features gems, minerals, beads, jewelry and craft items. An outdoor tailgate section where vendors have rough material and unique presentations. Hourly and grand prize drawings; contact Teresa Soltis Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: beadware@rcn.com; Website: www.gem-show.com 4-5—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, 2 Marina Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $15 (under 12 free); Crystals gems jewelry-over 35 vendors; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966; Website: www.crystalfair.com 11-11—KENT, CONNETICUT: Show; Danbury Mineralogical Society and Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science; Connecticut Museum Of Mining and Mineral Science, 31 Kent - Cornwall Road; Sat. 9-4; Free; contact John Pawloski, P.O. Box 425, Kent, CT 06757, (860) 927-0050; Email: j.a.pawloski@att.net; Website: www.ctamachinery.com 11-12—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd, 41615 Chaparral Dr ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5.00; Free parking; contact Toni D Floyd, PO Box 1583, Escondido, CA 92033, (425) 281-6218; Email: tonifloyd41615@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org 17-19—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Rocky Mountain Federation & Mineralogical Society Conference & Show; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 W Tropicana Ave.; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2; Adults: $5.00, Children under 12 with parent: Free; Rock, gem and jewelry vendors plus free drawings, raffles, door prizes, speakers, displays and kids activities. ; contact Andrea Packo; Email: sngmspublicity@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org 17-19—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more info. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com 17-19—BIG PINEY, WYOMING: Annual show; Sublette County Rock Hounds; Sublette County Fairgrounds, Event Center, 10937 Hwy 189; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $2.00; Rough rock, slabs, cabs, beads, jewelry-making supplies, fossils, and jewelry. Mr. Bones Dinosaur Puppeteer, kids activities, fluorescent mineral display, demonstrators, exhibits, field trips, door prizes and raffles. Food concessions on site.; contact Jim Gray, PO Box 1351, Big Piney, WY 83113, (307) 260-6442; Email: jimgray@wyoming.com 17-19—REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual Father’s Day Weekend Rock and Gem Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport Community Center/City Hall, 451 Winchester Avenue; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Bambi Darling, (541) 420-8014; Email: reedsportrockshow@gmail.com; Website: ReedsportRockandGemShow.com 24-26—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; 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; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 24-26—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Shows of Integrity; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N W Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Wholesale-only retail sales tax gem related businesses; The Annual Wholesale-Only Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Gift Show. This show will have everything from, beads, minerals, loose stones, Native American jewelry, estate jewelry, gold, silver and gems for your business buying. ; contact Terry James, 18362 S Hwy 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 815-5957; Email: t_james78@hotmail.com; Website: www.showsofintegrity.com 24-26—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; Gems, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids games and prizes, fluorescent mineral display; contact Roger Varvel, 14354 Hwy 64, LEBANON, MO 65536, (417) 533-2788; Email: ormc2022show@centurylink.net 24-26—BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairground, Hwy 50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free; 57th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Lapidary Equipment & Supplies, Rockhound & Prospecting Supplies; contact Kathy Shaffer, (812) 671-8704; Website: lawrencecountyrockclub.org 25-26—GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum STEAM Academy grounds, 640 Route 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; Admission is free donations accepted.; Displays range from newly found specimens in the rough to fossils, prized collector’s pieces and hand-crafted jewelry; contact Jonathan Bialek; Email: GilsumRocks@gmail.com; Website: gilsum.org/rockswap/July 2022 1-3—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; McGee Park, 41 Road 5568; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Raffle tickets, hourly door prizes, silent auction, kids corner, polishing demonstrations, & more; contact Tory Bonner; Email: torycbonner@gmail.com 9-10—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Show; Elks Lodge, Show Low, Arizona, 805 E. Whipple Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00 Juniors (18 and under with Student ID) Free (accompanied by an adult); contact Carl Hickman, 4523 Indian Bend Road, Snowflake, AZ 85937, (928) 536-3744; Email: carlhickman8@earthlink.net; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.com 20-24—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Echo Valley Gem Show ; Echo Valley Showplace (across from GLW), 6456 Sylva Rd.; Wed. 10-5:30, Thu. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Dealers from around the world selling extraordinary mineral, fossils, cabochons, slabs, rough rock, jewelry, beads, crystal ; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 28-31—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Fairplay River Park Event Site, 200 Platte Dr., 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com 30-30—CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2, Kids (12 and under) Free; contact Harlan Hoogeterp; Email: rockswap@segams.orgAugust 2022 12-14—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 8-1 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41), 755 S. Palm Ave. #203; daily 10-5; Adult $5.00 ($4.00 if you mention this listing); Show & Sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 323-3130; Email: frankcox@comcast.net; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com 13-14—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads and jewelry; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com 26-28—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 $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks. Admission is $5 Cash Only at door ; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 27-28—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 20' - $25.00 per day. Gems & minerals & rock-related equipment. Make payment on the date of the show. Payable to Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or shine! Something for everyone! Shop and swap. No overnight camping. Food and drink available ; contact Paul Tubbs, 619 Van Buren Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703-6061, (715) 834-5747; Email: bizpam1@gmail.com 27-28—CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St., 1 Indian Head Trail; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $3.00 children 12 < free; Free mineral kits for kids; mineral ID table, Collecting field trip Sat. 9 a.m., mineral craft classes on Sunday, Large Amethyst Cathedral raffle Sunday at 2; contact William F. deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; Email: wdellie@gmail.comSeptember 2022 10-11—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; contact Kathy Schreiner , (360) 460-0827; Email: kmsjes@olypen.com 16-18—ARDEN , NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors are welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more information. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com 24-25—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; Rock and mineral displays, wire-wrapping, lapidary demonstrations, gold-panning, geode-cracking, flint-knapping, children's activities, sales of minerals and jewelry, experts for identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website: browncountyrock.webs.com/ 24-25—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, Seniors $3, Kids (6-12) $2, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons and geode cracking. Demonstrations, fluorescent tent, kid’s corner, silent auction, hourly door prizes, and grand prizes ; contact Walter Beneze, PO Box 6371, Lubbock, TX 79494, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.orgSeptember 2022-October 2022 30-2—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn ; Albuquerque Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, 87108 ; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission (Parking $10.50); 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment ; contact Jay Penn 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: http://abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-showOctober 2022 8-9—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway), 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under12 free); Crystals, gems, jewelry over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com 21-23—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, ages 11-17 $2, free admission for 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.comNovember 2022 19-20—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center at the Hampton Inn, 1750 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 - Adults, $4 - Kids under 12, free - Scouts in uniform, $5 - Seniors, Teachers w/ID, Vets w/ID; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.orgDecember 2022 9-11—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show ; Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks ; contact BJ ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 9-11—ARDEN , NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more info. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748 |