Rock & Gem Show DatesSeptember 2024 21-22—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Rock & Gem Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, children under 12 with an adult are free; $1 off coupon on website; contact Susie Harlow, (831) 801-5887; Email: susieharlow@gmail.com; Website: www.cvgms.rocksOctober 2024 2-6—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4; Free Admission & Parking • Scads of vendors • Selling items for the whole family • Come one & all for a day or weekend • Discovering the Earth's amazing wonders; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100October 2024-November 2024 31-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Sand Diego Gem & Jewelry Show; San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr; daily 10-5, Sun. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission - $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 will be admitted; JOGS San Diego Gem & Jewelry Trade Show is the leading West Coast gem and jewelry trade event perfectly timed for buyers looking to restock for the busy holiday season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/November 2024 2-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission and Free Parking; We have 20 plus dealers with unique mineral specimens, quality gems (rough, cut, loose, and set in fine silver or gold), and fossils from around the world. There's a kid's zone, showcase displays and demonstrations as well as FREE gem and mineral ID (limit 10 minerals). Only Service Animals Allowed; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net 2-3—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Field trip to Rainbow Ledge agate claim on Sunday November 3, 2024; contact Miguel Gonzales, (760) 382-2967; Email: miglorgonzal@hotmail.com 2-3—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults (13+) $10. Child (12 & Under) FREE. Youth Groups in Uniform FREE. FREE Sunday with Paid Saturday Admission.; CCMGS presents its anticipated 2-day Annual Mineral & Gem Show just in time for holiday shopping! Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Meteorites, Jewelry, Beads, Slabs, Displays, Demonstrations, Fluorescent Tent, Family Activities, Rock Painting, Games, Door Prizes, Raffles, Auctions, plus so much more; contact Rob Savre & Mike Hopkins, (925) 570-4179; Email: show@ccmgsclub.com; Website: www.ccmgsclub.com/show 16-17—SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Cruz, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, 1842 46th Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Rockin Holiday Show run by volunteers as a fundraiser for Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society. Rocks, Jewelry and Beads for sale. Free Parking; contact Michael Cox; Email: scruzmgs@gmail.com; Website: wwwscrockngem.org 23-24—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, jewelry, Beads and craft vendors. Huge raffle. Kids activities, fun for the whole family; contact Cheryl Boney, (619) 277-4981; Email: cherylboney@yahoo.com; Website: ECVGMS.ORGDecember 2024 6-8—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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 7-8—BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society; Cora Harper Community and Fitness Center, 841 Barstow Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Free parking; contact Judith Livingston, (760) 617-5300; Email: j.livingston1950@yahoo.com; Website: mdgms.net 13-15—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.comFebruary 2025 15-16—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $7, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in Uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID - Free; Entry fee is cash only. Vendors accept credit/debit cards; contact Donna Heath, (925) 457-1859; Email: roccosgee1@yahoo.com; Website: antiochlapidaryclub.com 22-23—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County CA Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 children under 11 free; contact Brian Garber, (707) 410-7899; Email: Bgarber101@aol.com; Website: Vjgems.comFebruary 2025-March 2025 28-2—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave; Fri. 10:30-4, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 3 day pass $10, seniors free on Friday, kids under 12 free; Demonstrations, exhibits, Door prizes, kids spinning wheel, geode splitting, raffle, live auction. 40 dealers selling rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, crystals, cabochons, faceted stones, jewelry, beads, supplies and more; contact Cathy Miller; Email: Info@mgscv.org; Website: Mgscv.orgMarch 2025 1-2—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); 62nd Annual VGMS Show with kids’ activities; jewelry-making demos; mineral, fossil, & lapidary exhibits; raffle prizes; hourly silent auctions for rocks; dealers in fossils, minerals, lapidary materials; Second-Hand Treasures Store of gently used items, books, & plants; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.orgApril 2025 2-6—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Fun for all free admission & free parking; Day 5 Sunday 9 - 4; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100 12-13—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, kids 14/under are free, parking is free; This is our 30th annual show. In addition to mountains of minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, and various rock-related supplies, we’ll have a large raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and food; contact Meredith Meehan c/o Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club, (559) 868-3535; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemcljub.orgMay 2025 10-11—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com; Website: avgem.weebly.com 24-26—BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Dr Bronners Imaginarium and Holistic Emporiom; Big Bear Masonic Event Center, 385 Summit Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free to the public; Art, Gems, Minerals, hand-crafted jewelry, and other amazing treasures! Over 4,800 square feet of amazing finds; contact Robert Bronner, Unit 1, (909) 659-3585; Email: DrBronner@yahoo.com; Website: drbronnersimaginarium.com/ |