Rock & Gem Show Dates

 
 

January 2025

10-12ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; Jerri Heer; St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under free; First Big Show of 2025 in Southern Florida! 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors of Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils and more! This show is retail and open to the public, perfect timing to use some of that Holiday gift $$. Join us at St. Petersburg's historic Coliseum; contact Jerri Heer; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows@gmail.com

10-12DEL 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

18-19EXETER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tule Gem and Mineral Society; Exeter California Memorial Building, 324 N Kaweah Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Free Parking, Jewelry, Gems and Minerals, Beads, Fossils, Rough Rock, Grab Bags, Wheel of Fortune, Paint Fossils, Mining, Demonstrations of gem faceting and rock polishing, Door Prizes every half hour, Raffle Tickets, Treasure Hunt. Showcases featuring the talents of our Tule Gem Club members, Food and Snacks; contact Charles Cooper, (559) 303-8808; Email: repooc5@yahoo.com

18-19FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Park, Hwy. 16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free for all; Rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry and lapidary equipment dealers. Free door prizes, Hourly silent auction, raffle and demonstrations of rock cutting and polishing all day. A geologist will be there all day to help identify your mystery rocks. Food service for both days; contact Frank Rowell, (325) 248-1067; Email: hcgms20@gmail.com; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org

19-19LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Mid-Winter Rock Swap; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane (off Sun Valley Blvd); Sun. 11-5; Adult $3, 15 year old and under FREE; Vendor spaces are FULL for 2025. New location, Family Friendly. All things for the lapidary or Rockhound needs. Help the Lincoln Food Bank by bringing canned items; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org

24-26TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults and under 16 years - $8, 16 to 5 yr old and students - $3, Under 5 years - free; Colorful fluorescent mineral and many other displays, Rock Food Table, Silent Auctions and hourly prizes on Saturday and Sunday. Kids games, Lapidary and other demonstrations, vendors with minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, carvings and much much more; contact Margaret Kilanski; Website: etgms.org

February 2025

1-2MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 9-5; Adults $6, kids are free if accompanied by an adult; We will have 26 vendors selling rocks, slabs, minerals, specimens, jewelry (handmade & handcrafted), metaphysical items, Native American items. There will be activities for the kids. Grand prizes raffles, hourly door prizes, silent auction will also be available. We will not have ATM available; contact Roz Mestre, (321) 431-0159; Email: roz.mestre@att.net

15-16ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI: Annual show; Pony Express Prospectors; Civic Arena, 4th & Felix; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 11-4; Adults $9, 16 & Under Free; contact Jerimia Unger, (816) 215-9882; Email: Jadoskis@gmail.com

15-16ANTIOCH, 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

21-23COSTA 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

22-23BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho - South Wing, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under free; contact Richard Corbett; Email: ricksrocks17@gmail.com; Website: http://www.idahogemclub.com/

22-23JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8, Students $3, Scouts & Leaders in Uniform $2, and Children 5 & under—Free ; Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, plus. Demonstrations including flint knapping, cabochon cutting, and jewelry making. Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges and state organizations. Children's activities. Touch and see Table. Displays by MGMS; contact Greg Britt, (601) 278-3997; Email: mgmsshow@missgems.org; Website: www.missgems.org

22-23VALLEJO, 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.com

February 2025-March 2025

28-2ATHENS, GEORGIA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; The Classic Center, Grand Hall 8, 300 N. Thomas St; Thu. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $10 Adults, kids 12 and under free! Wristband good for all three days; Open to the public, 25 vendors from the US and internationally, everything geological- Minerals, fossils, gems $ jewelry, meteorites, lapidary, spheres, and more; contact Mark E. P. Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/854813666398350

28-2DEL 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

28-2NEWARK, 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.org

March 2025

1-2WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-4; Seniors (60+) $5, Adults (18 - 59) $6 ($5 with coupon), Juniors (12 – 17) $3, Scouts in Uniform & Children under 12 Free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets only sold at the door; Family-friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Dianne Soccio; Email: rockincatmom23@gmail.com; Website: www.DMSrocks.org

1-2CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5 - kids 11 and under free with adult; "Gems Come Alive in '25" Dealers - Demonstrators - Black Light Displays - Show Cases - Wheel of Gems - Sand Dig - Grab Bags - Silent Auction - Raffles - Door Prizes - Every Half Hour Plus a Grand Prize Giveaway; contact Show Chair - Paul Deveau, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho66@outlook.com; Website: owyheerocks.com

1-2RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Gem, Jewelry & Bead show; Raleigh Fairground, 4285 Trinity Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; contact Ash, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: www.jewelpassageshows.com

1-2VENTURA, 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.org

1-2TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, 1321 Hyde Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; *Earlier Dates, Same Great Show!* Rough & Finished Rock, Slabs, Cabs, Beads, Jewelry, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Geode Cracking. Field Trips, Presentations, Demos. Gold and Sapphire Panning. Wheel of Fortune, Door Prizes. Family Friendly. Take a soak in the local hot springs before or after the show; contact Megan Holden; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org

1-2ANTHEM, ARIZONA: Annual show; Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club; Anthem School, 41020 N Freedom Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors, Vets and Students $4, Children under 12 Free; Vendors Included: Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Slabs, Jewelry, Beads. Kids Corner, Raffle; contact Tiffany Poetsch; Email: dmrmclub@gmail.com; Website: www.dmrmc.com

7-8RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopical Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Road; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; Table Space for Two Days: $35 for ½ of 6 Foot Table, $45 for Full 6 Foot Table. Visitor’s Fee: $5 for Friday, $15 for Saturday (Includes Lunch); Speakers on Friday & Saturday. Silent Auctions - Give-Away Tables Lunch provided on Saturday with paid admission; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: leidymicroscopical.com

7-9LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave North; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 Good for all 3 days, Children Under 6 Free, Student With ID $4; A variety of local and out-of-state vendors, club-sponsored silent auction and display cases and raffles; contact Brenda Smith, (303) 921-5770; Email: Showchair2024@gmail.com; Website: sgams.com

7-9AUGUSTA , GEORGIA: Annual show; Aiken Gem Mineral & Fossil Society and Augusta Gem & Mineral; Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $4 adult, $6 weekend pass, children under 12 free with adult, cash at door only, please; Grab bags, Geode sales & cutting, Treasure Dig, Member displays • Lapidary demos • Hourly door prizes • Educational resource End-of-show GRAND PRIZE on Sunday ! (Attendance not required to win.) Dealers: • Gold • Silver • Fine and everyday jewelry • Loose gemstones • Cabochons • Crystals • Minerals ; contact Debra Baer, (803) 295-7897; Email: debbie.aikenrocks@gmail.com; Website: https://aikengmfs.org/

7-9APPLE VALLEY / VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Apple Valley / Victorville, CA, I-15 toward Barstow, CA; EXIT #157, stay on Stoddard Wells Road 7 miles, follow signs to tailgate, 15056B Seventh Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free to vendors and public. We ask for donations; Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough material, handcrafted and faceted jewery, and a family field trip on Saturday to a local collecting area; contact Dave Duncan, (831) 406-0214; Email: president@vvgmc.org; Website: vvgmc.org

7-9 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Wholesale and retail show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, (2-day pass $12, 3-day pass $18) Age 5-12 $4, Age 4 and under free. Cash only at the front gate; 60+ retail dealers, wholesale area, swap area. Free parking, special exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, scholarship benefit auction 7 P.M. Saturday; contact Bruce Stinemetz, (816) 795-5159; Email: brucestinemetz@att.net; Website: www.kcgemshow.org

8-9MACOMB, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc.; Western Illinois University Student Union Ballroom, Murray Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission, Donations Appreciated; Show theme is Petrified Wood. There is a fluorescent mineral display, demonstrations of wire wrapping and faceting, and escape room. Kids activities including fossil dig, touch & feel exhibit, and spin & win game. Dealers of minerals, jewelry, fossils and miscellaneous hobby related materials; contact Donna Mooreew, (309) 231-2116; Email: mwfsecretary@gmail.com; Website: Geodeland.com

8-9TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Turlock Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8; Children 12 & under free; An Educational Family Event, Minerals, Beads, Jewlery, Fossils, Tools, Fluorescent Room. Gem Idendification, Rock Sale, Kids activities, Dinosaur Wallk-about, Gold Panning, Gem dig, Demos, Educational Exhibits, Great Food, Free Parking ; contact Patsy Wilhelm, (209) 499-0533; Email: skitrish1112@hotmail.com; Website: www.turlockgemshow.com

8-9MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society Of Central CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5; children under 12 are free; Minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, kid's activities, and more; contact John Kringel; Email: Meridenlapminsoc@gmail.com; Website: www.LMSCC.org

8-9NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Gems Jewelry & Mineral Show; The School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission $6, 12 years and under free; The participants are entitled to hourly door prices and attend free lectures organized and sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: barygems.com

14-16JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society Rock, Mineral, Fossil, and Gem Show; Amercan One Event Center - Jackson County Fairgrounds, 128 W Ganson; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults - $5, Seniors - $3, Students - $2 Under 5 free. Veterans are free on Friday; Dealers, Demonstrators, Kids Activities, Raffle, Silent Auction, Handicrafters, Displays and much, much more; contact Sally or John, (517) 522-3396; Email: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Website: mgmsrockclub.com

14-16PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

14-16MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $11 admission cash only at door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks ; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

14-16ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Fri $2, Sat & Sun $5, kids under 13 are free; 50 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment. Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays; contact Roy McKinney, (505) 715-1038; Email: show-chair@agmc.info; Website: www.agmc.info

15-16GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston Gem and Mineral Club; Gastonia Farmers Market, 410 E Long Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Come visit us for some family-friendly fun! Tons of gems, minerals, jewelry, a gem sluice and geode cracking! Free admission for all; contact Bob Winstanley; Email: GastonGemAndMineral@gmail.com; Website: gastongemclub.weebly.com

15-16GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Montgomery County Maryland; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Building #6; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Ages 12 and older $7, Scouts in uniform free; 20+ vendors of minerals, beads, fossils, gems and jewelry. 40+ exhibits by club members. Mini mine, free minerals, educational activities for children. Demonstrations of faceting, micromineralogy, jewelry making, physics, gold panning, fluorescent minerals. Hourly door prizes; contact Show Chairman, (240) 506-2864; Email: info@glmsmc.com; Website: www.glmsmc.com

15-16SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Save money with online ticket sales or purchase at the door; contact Jim Herbold, Club President, (408) 265-1422; Email: info@scvgms.org; Website: www.scvgms.org; www.facebook.com/santaclaravalleygemandmineralsociety/

16-16FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Club Clearance Sale; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum, 123 W. Alvarado St; Sun. 12-3; Free; Available for purchase are Grab Buckets, Flats of mixed minerals, Slabs, attractive garden rock and also a section of better minerals for sale; contact Lea Barton, (760) 728-1130; Email: info@fgms.org; Website: https://fallbrookgemandmineralsociety.wildapricot.org

21-23SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; FREE; 30th MAGMA Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show! Everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry in the Southeast. Admission is free and this is a fun family friendly event. Food and drink are available daily. Over 35 vendors; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-45; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

21-23EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

21-23CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Clovis Rodeo, 748 Rodeo Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for ages 13 yrs. and up; Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show is a great show for viewing, learning about and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more! Educational and fun for all ages. Free Parking ; contact Peggy Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; Email: peggykeatingbolm2@gmail.com; Website: www.fgms.rocks

21-23LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel Conference Center, I 75 Exit 115, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Friday-$10 includes free admission all weekend plus 1 entry Friday Night Prize & 1 entry Grand Prize. Saturday & Sunday $5 each. Children 12 & under and Scouts in uniform are FREE; Minerals and fossil specimens, cabbing rough, crystals, artisan jewelry, children's items and much more. Silent Auctions and Club Sales Saturday and Sunday only. Grand Prize drawing 3 p.m. Sunday - need not be present to win; however, you must pickup the prize by 8 p.m. SERVICE PETS ONLY; contact Russ Blanton, (859) 749-3604; Email: russeblanton@yahoo.com; Website: http://bggamc.homestead.com/

21-23MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission (Cash Only at the Door); Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

22-23ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Show; Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society; Frogtown, Angels Camp, 2465 Gun Club Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 and kids 12 and under are free with a pain adult; Amazing displays, vendors and demonstrations, silent auction, prize drawing. Many fun and interesting activities for children. Treasure hunt, door prices! Food on-site free parking with shuttle service to the building at the top of the hill. Kid Friendly; contact Ebby Brooks; Website: https://calaverasgemandmineral.net/

22-23CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights Meeting House, 1599 Memorial Drive; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; Admission $5, Children 12 & under free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Free parking, free mineral specimen for children, door prize drawings for adults and children, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Food available on site; contact Barbara Meyer, (978) 394-3144; Email: bjmeyer56@yahoo.com; Website: www.connecticutvalleymineralclub.org

22-23CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock and Mineralogical Society; Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults over 18 $3, Students 12-18 $1, Children under 12 free, Youth Groups with an adult are free; Show Theme: ICE AGE; contact Marvin Houg, IA, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@yahoo.com; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org

28-30LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds; The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds, McKee Building, 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4 for one day or $7 for a 3-day pass. Students (12-18 years old) $1. Children under 12 free with an adult. (Admission is cash only.); 2025 club exhibits will feature Feldspar and Jasper. Door prizes, two grand prizes, mineral specimen grab bag sales, children's activity table, demonstrations, and the silent auction are ongoing. Our dealers cover specimens (fine to rough, fine jewelry, stone beads, and equipment; contact Nancy Howerter, (970) 206-9569; Email: fcrockhounds@gmail.com; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org

28-30RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Building, NC Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Gate 9; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 per person over 12 years old; Hospitality has sales of grab bags, t-shirts, door prizes, magazines and membership. Purchase a geode and be the first to see inside it at the Geode booth. Silent auction has bargains for children and adults. Watch club members wire wrap, cut stones and create gem trees at the demonstration booth; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: www.tarheelclub.org/

28-30HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

29-30PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and the Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lu Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Kids 12 and under $1, Scouts in Uniform Free; Kids' Corner activities free with admission, speakers daily, demonstrations of micro mounting with the Leidy Microscopical Society, exhibits and displays of fossils and minerals, free parking, food available; contact Douglas Klieger, (610) 316-8052; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: https://www.phillyrocks.org

29-30CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark Country Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 6-14 $1, Scouts in Uniform Free; Dealers with rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, and more. Silent auction for adults and games and silent auction for kids, a geode cracker, door prizes, raffle tickets, food truck, and free parking; contact Susan Waltz, susanlrocks53@gmail.com or Kris Malone, kjlmalone@aol.com; Website: www.facebook.com/StarkCountyOhioGemandMineralClub/

April 2025

2-6JOSHUA 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

4-6SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

5-6JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club, Inc; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brockton St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4 at door or $3.50 with coupon, kids under 12 free; Featuring Exhibits, Beads & Supplies, Minerals & Fossils, Jewelry & Gemstones, Flint Knapping, Door Prizes, Food & Drink for Sale; contact Donald Tuttle, (607) 369-73236; Email: sginkusa@gmail.com; Website: https://efmls.org/clubdetails/new-york-southern-tier-geology-club-inc/

5-6DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; Seniors $2; Students 12 and over or with School ID $1; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Children's Area, Silent Auction, Demonstrators, Exhibits, Giveaways; contact Mike Hanley, (847) 525-2941

5-6LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $8, Kids 11 and under FREE! 2-day pass $15; 65th Annual Gem and Mineral Show.The show will be in conjunction with the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies Convention. See 70 exhibits in honor of our club's 70th Anniversary. Fun for the whole Family. Youth Booth, fluorescent exhibits, demonstrations and Dealers; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org

5-6NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Best Western Plus Hotel, 201 Washington Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6 Adults, Children under 12 Free When Accompanied by an Adult; contact Arthur Doyle, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website: newhavenmineralclub.org

12-13BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; NWA Arkansas Armed Forces Reserve Center, 6800 SW Minuteman Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Donation $5 per person over age 10; Show size has been increased this year, and will also have Kids Korner for ages 6-16, demonstrations in flint knapping, wire jewelry making, beaded jewelry making, fluorescent mineral case, educational cases with club members collections and work, lapidary equipment display and demonstrations; contact DeLane Cox, (479) 254-0894; Email: delanec3@earthlink.net

12-13CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Donation Jar; Hourly door prize drawings; contact Martha Miss, (651) 303-7122; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

12-13MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; The Pavilion - City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 18 and under free; Vendors, demonstrations & exhibits, raffle, spin-n-win, silent auctions, door prizes, fluorescent minerals and more. Free parking; contact Mike Chontofalsky, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org

12-13THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Conejo Gem and Mineral Club; Borchard Community Center, 190 N Reino Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission for all: adults, seniors, students and children; Member's' Displays, Vendors of gems, jewelry, metaphysical supplies, lapidary and carving demonstrations, silent auction, plant sale, youth activities with prizes; contact Karen Abrahams, (805) 908-1428; Email: karenjabrahams@gmail.com; Website: cgamc.org/

12-13PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $7, Seniors (60+) or Military $6, Kids 12 & Under Free With Paid Admission, Fairground parking per vehicle $10; A great show for experienced rockhounds or new collectors and fun for the whole family; contact Byron Anderson; Website: EDCMGS.org

12-13MARIPOSA, 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.org

18-20ALPINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Alpine Civic Center, 801 West Holland Ave; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; 34th Annual Show with over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors. Showcasing Jaspers & Agates of this Big Bend; contact Lisa Nix; Email: rocksofalpine@gmail.com

18-20TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Ruffin Event Center, 1902 E 71st St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

25-27SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults and kids over 12. Free admission kids 12 and under; Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids' Area, Show Case Displays, Demos, Dealers of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone, Wood, Much More; contact Roberta Chase; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com; Website: wasatchgemsociety.com

25-27SANTA 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

25-27WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem and Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Bvd; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5, Sun. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Adults: $5; Youth 13-17: $1; Children 12 and under free with an adult; Special things for Children: Friday, April 25 is Education Day. School children from the area will learn to identify rocks and minerals. Attractions for children include the Junior Rock Pile, Gem Hunt, Gem Wheel and Grab Bags. There will also be dealers from across the U.S. selling gems, minerals; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.org

26-27CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Annual show; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidios Expo Center, 48 East Bath Road; Sat. 10-6; Adults $6, Seniors (55+) & Students $5, Children (7-14) $1, Scouts in Uniform Free; 38 quality vendors; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com

26-27GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission adults, seniors & children; Vendors, raffle, silent auction, wheel of fortune, fluorescent room and food truck. www.facebook.com/GrantsPassRockClub; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: www.roguegemandgeology.org

26-27TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 18; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: mcgamc.org

26-27ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Florida Armory National Guard, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform Free; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts, metaphysical stones, handcrafted cabochons, etc. Silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org

26-27EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Great Shopping! Have Fun! Activities & Crafts, Children's Museum, & Silent Auction. Displays: Fluorescent Minerals & Rock Collections. Demonstrations: Creating Rock Spheres, Wire Wrap Jewelry, Rock Cutting & Cabbing. Identify your rock finds. Variety of Special Guests; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

May 2025

2-4KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; Kalamazoo Geological Society; Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 - 12 and under are free with paid adult; 45+ dealers, silent auction, kids activities, geode cracking, daily door prizes, something for everyone; contact Rick Berner; Email: (269)-217-6568; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org

2-4SACRAMENTO, 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

3-4ROSEBURG, OREGON: Annual show; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club’s 53rd Annual Show – “Rockhound's Roundup”; Dealers, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Displays; Fluorescing Rocks Tent; Kid’s Zone - Wheel of Fortune, Klinko, and Rock Hunts; Raffles; Door Prizes; contact Jay Thomas, (503) 400-2090; Email: jrthoms2@gmail.com

3-4TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Road, Rte. 1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $7; $6 with copy of ad/coupon; Children under 12 Free; Free parking; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Email: northshorerockandmineral@gmail.com; Website: www.northshorerock.org

9-11COSTA 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

10-11BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem and Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 SE 13TH Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2, Mom's Free on Mother's Day (Sunday); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Jewelry, Rough Rock, Specimens, Home Décor, Slab/Cabs, Equipment, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Rock Wizard, Family Activities, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-1363; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org

10-11LANCASTER, 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

17-18WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center-Forum Building, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Adult admission $5, Children 12 & Under FREE; WGS Rock, Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show. Come and see geological and earth science displays, minerals, fossils, and also our kids area. There are club sales, as well as rock and mineral dealers/sales. Lots of fun, and activities for the entire family. Come check it out; contact Paul Okruhlica ; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: wigeo.org

17-18BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr, 3630 VT Rte 7a; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids free; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net

23-25SANTA 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, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

24-26BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Dr. Bronners Imaginarium and Holistic Emporium; 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/

25-26ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Association; Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; One Day Show Pass $5 Adults, $3 Seniors & Students, Children (Under 13) Free; Two Day Show Pass $8 Adults, $5 Seniors & Students, Service Personnel w/ID and Scouts in uniform free; Featuring nationally-known dealers of: jewelry, fossils, semi-precious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists; there will also be geode splitting, silent auction, Kids Korner, “blacklight” fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes, and more; contact Mark Kuntz; Email: mkuntz@sbcglobal.net; Website: https://cgmashow.com/

June 2025

6-8BOISE, IDAHO: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

6-8DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission (Cash Only at the Door); Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

7-7MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA); Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St; Sat. 8:30-3; Free; Welcome to the Spring Mineralfest, sponsored by PESA! We have two floors of indoor dealers as well as outside 'tailgating' style dealers featuring fossils, gems, lapidary, minerals, and related items from every continent and outer space in addition to two fluorescent exhibit sections; contact Mandy Apgar; Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902032245

13-14KEMMERER, WYOMING: Annual show; Fossil Oasis; South Lincoln Training and Event Center, 215 Wyoming Highway 233; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; $2 Adults, Kids Free; Celebrate Father’s Day weekend in the Fossil Fish Capital of the World! Book a fossil dig, explore vendors with dinosaur bones, gems, cabinet specimens, jewelry, decor, and more. Live Music, Food trucks, and festivities to also enjoy in Downtown Kemmerer. 2.5 hr drive from SLC, 3 hr to Jackson, WY; contact Keely Sweeney; Email: kemmererexpo@gmail.com; Website: kemmererexpo.com

14-15GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem and Mineral Club; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10 and Kids 12 and under Free; 68th Annual Show - Free Parking - Silent Auction - Door Prizes - Raffles - Kids Area - Rolling Rock Club Meeting Sunday at 9am; contact Terri Brewen, (817) 939-1100; Email: tbrewen@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.agmc57.org/

20-22HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

21-22DESOTO, MISSOURI: Annual show; Amvets Post 48 HOP Committee; Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Dr; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Indoor and Outdoor Booths, Vendors Wanted. 2nd Annual Gem and Mineral show; contact Donna Pelikan, (682) 970-8362; Email: liznmarie@yahoo.com

26-29MADRAS, OREGON: Annual show; Madras Rock and Gem Club; Jefferson County Event Complex, 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Free admission all ages; Daily field trips, Separate kids' area with daily activities, presentations and demonstrations; contact David Heaton, (541) 601-3129; Email: heatondave8@gmail.com; Website: madrasrockandgemshow@gmail.com

27-29RENO, NEVADA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

July 2025

24-27FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; El Chivo Viejo; Fairplay River Park Event Site, 200 Platte Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; 25 Dealers at this outdoor show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, findings, fossils; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://abqfallshow.wix.com/fairplay

25-27FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Franklin Chamber of Commerce/Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin NC; Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; 12 & Under FREE; Door prizes, demonstrations, silver & gold jewelry, cut and rough stones, minerals, custom jewelry; contact Linda Harabuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Website: www.visitfrankinnc.com

26-27RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Expo Hall, Central States Fairground, 800 San Francisco Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; $5 adults, children under 12 free when accompanied by adult; Fluorescent Display Silent Auction Display Cases Children's Area Free raffle - drawings every half hour Over 30 vendors 50th anniversary of Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; contact Debbie Vick, Show Chair, (605) 877-6957; Email: westdakota.rocks@gmail.com; Website: www.wdgs.org

26-27MATTITUCK, NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck-Cutchogue JR/SR High School, 15125 Main Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8 each, kids 12 and under free with paid adult. 2-day pass is $10. $1 off with show flyer; 41st Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show! Bring the family for a weekend full of educational activities, including interactive booths, a gem scavenger hunt, and hands-on mineral viewing with stereo microscopes. Discover rare gems, fossils, and handcrafted jewelry from over 30 vendors. Daily raffle.; contact Elizabeth Wiesemann, (516) 458-6638; Email: limagsadvertising@gmail.com; Website: https://www.limineralandgeology.com/LiMags/Gem_Show_Flyer_Vendors.html

26-27FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Activities and Crafts for Children, Demonstrations, Displays, & Door Prizes; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

August 2025

13-17MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Milwaukee Show, LLC (Lowell Carhart and Don Olstinske); Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue; Wed. 12-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Sun. 11-6; Adults $10 / Kids $5 This exciting new show is one hour north of Chicago O’Hare airport and takes place in the just-completed $465 million expansion of the Baird Center. It boasts 332,000 sqft of indoor selling space and will allow us to grow to 1,700 booths; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: LowellCarhart@yahoo.com; Website: www.milwaukee.show

15-17LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; LGGMC; Lake George, Hwy 24, East of the Post Office, 4 mi. W of Florissant; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, auction and kids activities; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: lggmclub.org

16-17RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short Street, (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Children's Museum, Activities & Crafts, Demonstrations, Displays & Door Prizes; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

22-24MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $10 cash only at the door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

23-24ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet & Sale; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor's pay $25.00 per day for spot. Set up and take down your items each day that you attend. No overnight camping. Gems, minerals, and rock related items and equipment for swap meet; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

September 2025

20-21AMANA, IOWA: Annual Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C St; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Free Admission; The Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society holds an annual two-day auction each fall. The 2025 auction will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21. Viewing is Friday evening from 5:00-7:00. The auction is open to the public. Food is available; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: cedarvalleyrockclub.org

October 2025

3-5ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Abq. Fall Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE - Enter at Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper, Creative Arts Bldg; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission to show, $10 parking; , mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, findings; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: http://abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show

4-5JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Will Offering; Demonstrations of Lapidary,Faceting and Wire Wrapping. Children's Activity Area. Mineral, Fossil, Gemstone and Jewelry Dealers; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com

25-26PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission by Donation; Displays, dealers, activities for the kids; contact Andrew Danneffel; Email: rock.show@portmoody.rocks; Website: https://www.portmoody.rocks

November 2025

8-9FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Northwest Illinois Rock Club; Eagles Club #679, 1200 West Galena Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; At least ten vendors with a variety of gems, rocks, minerals, & fossils. Kid's area. Door prizes on the hour. Club Table with great deals; contact Brian Green, (815) 821-2208; Email: bgreen57@hotmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813350362021338/

December 2025

5-7DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission (cash only at the door) ; Select dealers from near and far selling spectacular minerals, jewelry, gems, healing stones, beads, rocks and crystals from all over the world; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com