Rock & Gem Show Dates

 
 

December 2023

8-10SANTA 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.com

January 2024

12-14DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

February 2024

16-18SANTA 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

17-18ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds , 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $6, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID - free; contact Donna Heath, (925) 457-1859; Email: roccosgee1@yahoo.com; Website: Antiochlapidaryclub.com

23-25COSTA 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

24-25VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6 at the door, free for kids under 12. No online ticket sales; Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website: https://vjgems.co/

March 2024

1-3DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: ww.gemfaire.com

2-3VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); Dealers & exhibits of minerals, fossils, & jewelry arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts, jewelry-making & gold panning; silent auctions & a raffle; Country Store & plant sale; children's activities & free resources for teachers. A So-Cal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org

8-10APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Annual Stoddard Wells Tailgate, I-15 toward Barstow EXIT #157 stay on Stoddard Wells Road, Follow the signs 7 miles to tailgate; Fri. 9-5, Sun. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free for vendors and public; Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough material, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, family field trip to marble collecting site on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm; contact Mark Lantz, 760-243-2330; Email: president@vvgmc.org; Website: vvgmc.org

16-17LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Lemoore Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks, slabs, kids corner. When contacting by phone, please be sure to leave a voicemail; contact David Morrell, (559) 362-8904; Email: dmorrell321@gmail.com; Website: lemooregemandmineralclub@gmail.com

22-24CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; The 4th Annual Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing, learning about and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more Educational and fun for all ages! Silent Auction & Door Prizes; contact Peggy J Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; Email: peggykeatingbolm2@gmail.com

23-24ANGELES CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222; Sat. 10-5; Adults $5/Chidren 12 and under FREE with paying adult; contact Debby Brooks, (209) 736-4892; Email: dbb49@att.net

29-31PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Outpost; Pearblossom, 34141 116th Street East; daily 9-5, daily 9-5, daily 9-5; Free Admission; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 944-1200; Email: Sandahlfamily3@gmail.com

April 2024

13-14MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; A great selection of vendors with all sorts of gems and minerals and related items, a fabulous raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and, of course, food; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org

13-14PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7 kids free; contact Byron Anderson

19-21SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

May 2024

3-5SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

4-5LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Lots of vendors, displays and activities for the family. Parking and Admission are free; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com

10-12COSTA 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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

June 2024

8-9ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts - Conference Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd, PO Box 1583; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, Kids under 12 free; 9000 square feet of shopping - 40 plus vendors - mineral specimens, faceted precious and semi-precious stones, polished cabochons, faceting and lapidary rough, fossils, and eye-catching handmade and vintage jewelry. Demonstrations of Silver fabrication, cabbing, faceting and more; contact Toni Floyd; Email: PGMCShow@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org

October 2024-November 2024

31-3SAN 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/