Rock & Gem Show Dates

 
 

August 2026

8-9WALNUT 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

15-16TEHACHAPI, 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/

22-23ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts, Escondido – Museum, 340 N Escondido Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children under 12 free; Beautiful mineral specimens, cut gems, gem rough, fossils, and eye-catching jewelry made from gems and minerals may be purchased. Demonstrators will be showing their skills to attendees and giving them the opportunity to learn about some of the lapidary arts promoted through our club, including faceting, silversmithing, and other arts. There will also be Gem Identification; find out what gem is in the ring your grandmother gave you; contact Toni Floyd; Email: pgmcshow@gmail.com; Website: https://palomargem.org/

September 2026

5-6HANFORD, 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

19-20ARCADIA, 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/

26-27SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Admission (Children, 12 and under free); Unique hand crafted items created by local artisans. Dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. Kids' activities. Demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts. Free parking; contact Mary Rafferty; Website: https://slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/

September 2026-October 2026

30-4JOSHUA 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/1620716395007100

October 2026

10-11REDWOOD 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

16-18PEARBLOSSOM, 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

17-17WEST 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/

17-18SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral and Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Kids under 12 Free, Free Parking; 49th annual show. There are over 35 vendors selling gems, minerals, jewelry, lapidary rough, meteorites and other rock-related items. Educational displays, raffle, mineral exhibits, silent auctions, and lapidary demonstrations. Kid's Corner with Parent & Me activities and treasure hunt. Food truck vendors are on-site; contact Victoria Commons; Email: agatejasper221@gmail.com; Website: http://www.srmgs.org

24-25SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sacramento Mineral Society; Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H. Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $8, Children under 12: Free; It’s our 90th Anniversary! This year’s show will be bigger & better than ever before. Shop for rare specimens, fossils, gold, coins, slabs, crystals. Explore the hands-on science museum. Eat gemstone chocolate truffles! Pan for gold! Games, raffles, demos & displays…Come help us celebrate; contact Glenda Green, (916) 662-5819; Email: gemshow@sacramentomineralsociety.org; Website: https://www.sacgemshow.com/

November 2026

6-8EUREKA, 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

7-8RIDGECREST, 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

7-8SAN 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

14-15CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $10 Kids under 12 free, Senior discount; Tickets can be purchased online. Over 30 vendors - Rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, silent auction, rocks by the bucket, professional demonstrators, rock ID with experts, display cases, Spin the Wheel, rock painting, treasure box dig, rock monster, door prizes & raffle; contact Mike Hopkins, (925) 570-4719; Email: show@ccmgsclub.com; Website: www.ccmgsclub.com

21-22LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, craft vendors, huge raffle, food booth and kids' activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer J Taskerud, (619) 729-7904; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: www.ecvgms.org