Rock & Gem Show DatesAugust 2026 8-9—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission: $14 (under 12 free ) – one admission good for both days; The Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair ; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 238-7564; Email: jerry @crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com 15-16—TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center, 500 East F Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gem, mineral, and jewelry show with amazing vendors, family activities, opals and fine stones. Handmade jewelry. Raffles, geodes and so much more; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email: travis462@outlook.com; Website: https://www.tvgms.net/September 2026 5-6—HANFORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; WonderVision Wellness & Emporium; Hanford Civic Center, 400 N Douty; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Our annual Labor Day Gem & Mineral Show is a free family-friendly event. With over 30 vendors inside and outside, we offer stunning gems and minerals of all kinds for every rock lover. We also have local artists and food vendors outside with talented local musicians bringing music to our ears; contact Michelle Rowsey, (559) 368-2511; Email: wondervisionwellness@gmail.com; Website: wondervisionwellness.com 19-20—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Our 66th annual gem and mineral show will feature exhibits, demonstrations, raffle prizes, dealers offering gems, minerals, lapidary, geology-related items and much more; educational kids' area with grab bags, sand scoop, treasure wheel, starter rock collection, snack bar, free parking; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2026-show/September 2026-October 2026 30-4—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Sun 9-4; Free admission; Great fun for all ages; contact William Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100October 2026 10-11—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society and the Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Community Activities Bldg, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 for adults, children 12 and under free; Displays, demonstrations, mineral and gem identification, make a rock collection; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: impresciaconstruction@gmail.com; Website: Pggs.org -or- sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org 16-18—PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Kyle Sandahl, Pearblossom Gem Show; The Outpost, 34141 116th Street East; daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Outdoor Venue. $15 fee per day for vendors. Come on out & find everything from gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, lapidary tools & supplies, jewelry, handmade crafts, food, & so much more; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 998-9389; Email: Ksandahl24@gmail.com; Website: Facebook.com/138outpost 17-17—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church of Canoga Park, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; Join us at the 27th annual gem and mineral show. Come and show your local gem vendors your small business support; contact PATY M; Email: mjdcustom@gmail.com; Website: https://rockchippers.org/November 2026 6-8—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood Acres, 3780 Harris Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults 12+ $6, 12 $1, 5 & under free; Rocks, fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry, lapidary, displays, black light booth, geode cutting booth, silent auction, food, three big days; contact Mike Martin, (707) 834-6422; Email: Paleomike@aol.com 7-8—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 70th annnual show. Field trip to club claim for jasper on Sunday; contact Miguel Gonzales; Email: Showchairman@iwgms.org; Website: iwgms.org 7-8—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; GEM DIEGO, San Diego’s finest gem and mineral show. Free gem ID, 28 dealers, 20+ exhibits, lapidary demos, kids' zone, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, cut stones, books, jewelry, slabs, door prizes & plenty more. Trained service animals only are allowed; contact Patricia Andrews, (619) 717-7657; Email: GemDiego.pr@gmail.com; Website: www.sdmg.org |