Rock & Gem Show DatesMay 2022 20-22—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 21-22—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Diane Cook; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Gems, Minerals, Fossil, Jewelry, Beads, Lapidary Supplies! Local Gem Clubs will be here too; contact Diane Cook, (805) 626-8155; Email: goldcoastgemshow@gmail.com; Website: www.goldcoastgemshow.comJune 2022 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 11-12—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd, ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 admission and free parking; Beautiful indoor, air conditioned facility with clean bathrooms and walkable sit down restaurants. Cabochons, Faceted stones, handmade jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Mineral Specimens, Rough, Sculptures, Fossils, Free Gemstone Identification. 35 miles from Temecula wine country or south to San Diego; contact Toni D Floyd, (425) 281-6218; Email: tonifloyd41615@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org 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.comJuly 2022 16-17—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; The Culver City Rock & Mineral Club is happy to announce the FIESTA OF GEMS SHOW to be held the weekend of July 16 and 17, 2022 The two-day gem & mineral show features 40 vendors and demonstrators with earth science displays, children's games, and activities for the entire family.; contact Christine Thompson, (626) 818-5454; Email: cjthompso@gmail.com; Website: culvercityrocks.org/fiesta.htmAugust 2022 6-7—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; The Grounds , 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8, Seniors $7, Kids 12 and under Free - Parking $10; Roseville Rock Rollers 60th Diamond Jubilee! Diamond give away each day. Over 60 vendors, inside/outside featuring: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Opal, Amethyst, Beads, Gemstones, Meteorites, Gold, & for Kids - “Education Station." Also, Mineral ID, bring your rocks, stones, meteorites for evaluation; contact Gloria Marie; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: www.rockrollers.com/show.html 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, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com 20-21—TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center , 500 E F St, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; FREE; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, activities for kids, also Mountain Fest weekend ; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email: travis462@outlook.com; Website: tvgms.org 20-21—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE; Our 62nd Annual Tournament of Gems - "Inspiration Unearthed." Dealers selling everything rock, gem, geology and jewelry related. Sand Scoop and Wheel of Fortune for the kids, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, minerals, gemstones and lapidary exhibits, prize raffle, snack bar, free parking; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2022-show/September 2022 17-18—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, 2357 Fair St, 22331 Samson Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; 17 and older, $5 16 and younger free, military free, first responders free; Geode Cracking, Treasure Hunt, Silent Auction - over 35 vendors ; contact Featherriverrocks.org 24-25— SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 (Children 12 and under free); contact Mary Rafferty; Email: 2022show@slogem.org; Website: www.slogem.org/show.htmOctober 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, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com 9-9—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum, 123 W. Alvarado Street; Sun. 9-4; Free; Free admission to show and museum, free parking. Free booths for nonprofit groups promoting minerals, gems, or fossils. Vendors must apply by August 1. Family-friendly event in downtown Fallbrook. Don't miss the spectacular raffle; contact Mishell Rose, (760) 728-6599; Email: info@fgms.org; Website: www.fgms.org 15-15—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, 3598 Chestnut Dr; Sat. 10-5; Free admission and parking; contact Virginia Rotramel, (951) 403-2634; Email: whrc@rockchippers.org; Website: www.rockchippers.orgNovember 2022 5-6—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fair Grounds, 520 South Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free admission; Geodes sales and cutting, gems, minerals and jewelry sales, displays and exhibits. Field trip to famous agate/jasper claim on Sunday. Vendor space available; contact Mr. John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; Email: jfrocks@dslextreme.com 11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show produced by LLD Productions, Inc; Holiday Inn Orange County Airport, 2726 South Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; A gem, mineral and fossil show featuring 80 dealers from across the United States who carry gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, findings, metaphysical and decorator pieces. Come shop for unique gift items for the holidays or find something for your own collection; contact Laura Delano 19-20—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview Street, 222 Pictor Ln; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads & Craft Vendors. Free Gem & Mineral Identification. Raffle & Kids Activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer Taskerud, (619) 440-6116; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: www.ecvgms.org |