Rock & Gem Show DatesOctober-August 2023 5-6—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral Club; Nevada County Fairgrounds, McCourtney Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 - kids under 12 free, military with ID; 2024 Earth’s Treasures Show 25 Vendors, Exhibit Display Cases, Lapidary Demonstrations, Gold Panning, Silent Auction, Raffles, Kids Corner, Snake Charmers, Lazy Dog Ice Cream and Top Dog Hot Dogs and Plenty of Free Parking; contact Richard Pell, (530) 277-9126; Email: globalsun@yahoo.com; Website: http:www.ncgms.orgAugust 2024-September 2024 31-1—HANFORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; WonderVision Wellness; Hanford Civic Center, 400 N Douty St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Community Event, Families, Adults, Seniors, Children; 9th Annual Hanford Gem & Mineral Show. Labor Day Weekend 2024 Diverse and knowledgeable Vendors who provide an educational experience of Gems and Minerals, Fossils. This year we will have amazing local Artists and Healers who share their knowledge with us. Outdoor Food Trucks and Music; contact Michelle Rowsey, (559) 509-9484; Email: wondervisionwellness@gmail.com; Website: wondervisionwellness.comSeptember 2024 6-8—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; The Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building, 412 27th Street NW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $ 3 - Children thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult - school groups contact show chairman for group info; Information can also be found on our Facebook page - Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show; contact W. Arvil Marion - Show Chairman; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com 6-8—BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds Pratt Pavilion, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 per person, 12 and under Free, Scouts in Uniform Free, $12 for 3-day Pass; Largest Gem and Mineral Show in Northwest Ohio. Over 30,000sf of fabulous vendors, displays, club activities, children’s area and more. Door Prizes, Scholarship Raffle. Free Parking Discount coupon available on Facebook page; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com; Website: Rockyreader.com 6-8—GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Annual show; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission and Parking; 47th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Dealers in Fossils, Minerals, Gems and Jewelry. Silent Auctions, Door Prizes and Much, Much More. Children’s Area; contact Brian Mercer, (317) 459-1572; Email: bkremercer@gmail.com; Website: 500earthsciencesclub.org 6-8—IRONDALE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society; Irondale Civic Center, 3521 Ratliff Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Teens $3, 12 and under Free; Visiting artists and collectors are featured at 100-plus tables; contact Rhonda Jordan , (205) 542-7054; Email: info@lapidaryclub.com; Website: www.lapidaryclub.com 7-8—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road (Rt 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission CASH only: $5 adults, $4 seniors and full time-students w/ID. Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform; Hourly door prizes, Grand prize drawn at end of show. Grab bags, club info, display cases, specimen identification; contact Elizabeth A Triano; Email: lizziewriter@comcast.net 7-8—FRYEBURG, MAINE: Annual show; Saco Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Fryeburg Fairground, Route 5; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $4 adults, $2 seniors, children under 12 free; Mineral Dealers, Gems, Crystals, Fossils and Jewelry. Games, Demos, Door Prizes and Raffles. Silent Auctions all day. Maine Mineral Museum display - Hold the Moon and Mars; contact Bob York; Email: quartzhunter@aol.com 7-8—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform Free; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc., a non-profit 501(C)3 educational organization is hosting a Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show with Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts, etc. Silent auction, door prizes and demonstrations; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org 12-15—WESTMINSTER, COLORADO: Annual show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; Free; Dealers, Special Exhibits, Club displays, Speakers, Demonstrations; contact Regina Aumente, (505) 604-9585; Email: raumente@aol.com; Website: www.denvermineralshow.com 13-15—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Soccer Stop, 5 River Hills Dr; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $5; contact William McDonald III 14-14—ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society; A-American Companies, 1665 Elmwood Rd; Sat. 9:30-3:30; Free admission and free parking; Outdoor event. Rain or shine. Rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Kid’s activities. Spaces 10 ft. x 10 ft. $25 each; contact Dave Reese; Email: rrvgms@gmail.com 14-15—PINE ISLAND, NEW YORK: Annual show; Area 51 Miners; Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Rd; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 10-4; $10 a day for adults, $5 for kids; The Earthbling Festival a family-friendly event that combines the beauty of geological wonders with the energy of live music! Join us for a day filled with fascinating exhibits, dazzling gemstones, and the rhythmic beats of rock-infused tunes; contact Earthbling Festival, (973) 865-2793; Email: earthblingfestival@gmail.com; Website: www.earthblingfestival.com/ 14-15—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St, Silver State Pavilion Room; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10 Kids under 12 Free, Parking Free, Children's Gift; Free parking, door prizes, raffle, 40 Displays and 40+ Dealers, Silent Auction, Wheel of Fortune for children's free gift, Demonstrations: Lapidary, Silver Crafting, Beading, Wire Wrap; Kids Corner, Fluorescent Display; contact Patrick Davis; Email: cyndavis13@gmail.com; Website: www.renogms.org 20-22—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, and beads. The crystals, minerals, and fossils range from reasonably priced specimens to museum quality specimens. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be present with displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and of dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 20-22—PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, HWY 87 Mile Marker 251; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 Friday, $5 Sat-Sun, Kids under 13 Free; The club sponsors an education center for children and adults with a geologist to answer questions, a spinning wheel, a fluorescent display, and a treasure hunt. A silent auction, raffle prizes, and door prizes are also offered. Proceeds go to STEM scholarships for area students; contact Becky Bagshaw, (928) 476-3419; Email: paysonrimstones@aol.com; Website: rimstonesrockclub.org 20-22—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc; Lincoln City Park, 2 blocks east of Bullseye; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; Public digs for Mozarkite during show; contact Pam Radu, (660) 287-5557 20-22—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5 for Adults / $3 for Students & Seniors / Children age twelve & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted free; The SVGMS Gem & Mineral show is a Shenandoah Valley tradition. This year will be its 56th presentation - the club’s show team has gone to great lengths to make it bigger and better than ever. Plan on coming out to see our vendors, displays & features for the whole family to enjoy; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: sgregory357@hotmail.com; Website: https://tinyurl.com/SVGMS-Show-2024 20-22—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 S State 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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 21-22—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2 Kids under 12 Free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area; contact Michael Lenz; Email: 2817@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.facebook.com/people/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club/100064428711904/ 21-22—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Gold's Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors / Students $4, Children Under 12 FREE With Adult; 30 Dealers; Six Free Rocks for Kids at "Glitter Mountain"; Sluice at "Garnet Gulch" for treasure; Earth Science "Scavenger Hunt" for HS Students; Lapidary Demonstrations; Fluorescent Mineral display; "The World of Crystals" - displays by MHVG&MS and Vassar Geology Museum; Wholesale Dealers; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org 21-22—NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Mineral Displays, Kids activities, Silent Auction, Door prizes, Rock identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/125260491396522 21-22—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Rock & Gem Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, children under 12 with an adult are free; $1 off coupon on website; contact Susie Harlow, (831) 801-5887; Email: susieharlow@gmail.com; Website: www.cvgms.rocks 21-22—IRVINE, KENTUCKY: Retail show; Southeast Kentucky Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Estil Co. Schools Central Office Gymnasium, 253 Main Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; contact David Davis, (606) 481-0868; Email: kyrockclub@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/kentuckygem/ 27-29—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Daily raffles. Dealers offering geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids' Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: www.mingusgem.club/ 27-29—SWANNANOA, 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; Over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! Free admission. This is a fun family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily, clean restrooms, climate controlled. The 28th M.A.G.M.A. Gem Show; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com and www.crystalpotential.com 28-29—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Show and sale; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Age 12 and up, $3 age 6 - 12, 5 and under free; Everything you would see at a typical Gem show, but ours is bigger and better, Lol. Preaching to the choir here, but you know what to expect, lots of dealers, door prizes, grand prizes, big kids area, florescent tent, displays, demonstrations, presentations, and an all-around good time; contact Walt Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org 28-29—SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society; Cottonwood Inn, 4401 Dakota Ave; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; 57th Annual Rainbow of Gems Show! Door Prizes!! Gem mine! Spin The Wheel!!! Silent Auction; contact Katherine Koskovich , (712) 253-5479; Email: Klkoskovich@gmail.com 28-29—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club; Zembo Shrine Auditorium, 2801 N. Third St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission: $6 or $5 with Postcard/Ad; 58th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; contact Brittany Martin; Website: rockandmineral.org/ 28-29—ST PAUL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Dairy Building, MN State Fairgrounds, 1694 Judson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Suggested Donation $3/Adults $5/Family Under 16 Free; Agates, Carvings, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Crystals, Rocks, Rock ID Table, Lapidary Demonstrations, Kids Corner w/ Freebies, Food Trucks, Exhibits; contact Earl Netwal; Email: enetwal@gmail.com; Website: minnesotamineralclub.org 28-29—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6. Scouts in Uniform and Kids 12 and under admitted free!; Join the Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore for a fun, fascinating and family-friendly event featuring gems and minerals from around the world and fun activities for all ages. Award-winning displays of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites and lapidary art. Choice rough, slabs, tools; contact Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, (410) 294-0200; Email: information@gemcuttersguild.com; Website: www.gemcuttersguild.com/October 2024 2-6—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; Family Fun, Free Admission & Parking; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100 4-6—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; At Expo NM State Fairgrounds in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter at Gate 3 @ 300 San Pedro and Copper. 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show 4-6—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Community Center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; 15,000 SF of fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Beads, Rocks and Specimens, Fossils and so much more! Find something for everyone! Bench Jeweler, Geodes, Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 4-6—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 4-6—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show; Wingspan Event and Conference Center at the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 for Weekend Pass (at event door only), Kids 12 and under free; Presentations on fluorescent minerals, learning stations and meteorites for families with kids on Saturday morning. Kids hourly drawing for gold panning, kids activities and games.40+ dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, faceted gems, and lapidary.Try our scavenger hunt through 50 display exhibits of rocks, minerals, and fossils. Interactive Fossil area.Door prizes, Raffle, and Silent Auctions. Interactive demonstrations from experienced artisans in subjects like wire wrapping, cabbing, faceting and more. Special demonstration and exhibit from the Fluorescent Mineral Society and the Northwest Mineral Prospectors Club. This show helps to benefit 5 regional non-profit clubs to share knowledge and interest in lapidary arts, geology, paleontology and mineralogy; contact Portland Gem & Mineral Show; Website: portlandregionalgemandmineral.com 4-6—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem and Mineral Society of Louisiana, New Orleans; Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $7 per adult, weekend admission; $3 per child, age 12-16; free, age 11 years and under; Kids rock pit, kids area, cabbing demonstrations, dinosaur bones display, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize and much more; contact Dave Cope; Email: 2024show@gmsofla.org; Website: gmsofla.org 4-6—SACRAMENTO, 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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 5-6—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, children under 12 are free; Over 30 indoor and outdoor vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, rocks, gems, fossils and minerals. Enjoy our great raffles and famous silent auction! Look for our vendors providing wire-wrapping and gem setting while you wait, holistic healing stones, a gem mining sluice and geode cracking; contact Mike Shumate, (217) 219-2315; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org 5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; James Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Seniors and students $1, Children under 12 free; Large Children Section with build a rock collection and other activities. Silent Auction, Door prizes, Dealer with Geode Cracking. The exploration journey requires sign-up; contact Ed Wagner, Show Chairman, (309) 838-7782; Email: LOESSpresident@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.org/ 5-6—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill Offering; Demonstrations Lapidary 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 5-6—PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission is by donation; Dealers, displays, demonstrations and games for the kids including spin & win and gem panning; contact Andrew Danneffel; Email: adanneffel@atomation.com; Website: www.portmoody.rocks 5-6—RALSTON, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club; Liberty First Credit Union Arena Banquet Hall, 7300 Q St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, students 12-18 and Seniors $4, under 12 free; Demonstrations & Dealers, Kids Activities, Displays. Check out the Gems & Jewelry, Fossils & Minerals, Rock Paintings and Carvings, Rough rock, slabs and tumbling mix. Proceeds go to help college geology students with field camps; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 873-6515; Email: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Website: nerockgem.org 5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society (LOESS); Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 6 4H Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, kids 12 and under free; We have a wide range of dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kid's activities (fossil dig, spin and win, touch and feel, egg carton collection), silent auction, Springfield Maker Space, flint knapping, geode cracking, concessions, and much more. We also have our very own escape room; contact Mary Boesdorfer, (217) 414-0033; Email: loesspublicity@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.orgOctober 2024-November 2024 31-3—SAN 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/November 2024 1-3—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 North Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $10, Accompanied children under 18 are Free; The Viva Las Vegas Rocks show will feature spectacular rocks, minerals, handmade jewelry, and education. There will be kid’s activities, displays, demonstrations, vendor booths, silent auctions and door prizes; contact Orville Weimers, (702) 243-2477; Email: SNGMSshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.SNVGMS.org 1-3—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 N Rancho Blvd; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $10, accompanied children under 18 free; Over 50 vendors showcasing the finest gem and mineral experience in Las Vegas. Discover the fascinating world of gems, minerals, crystals, decor, and jewelry. Hourly Silent Auctions, free demonstrations, and presentations. Come add some treasures to your collection, or find unique holiday gifts; contact Orville Wiemers, (702) 743-3277; Email: sngmsshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org 1-3—EUGENE, 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, 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. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 2-3—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; The Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children under 12 years $1, 2-day adult tickets $9. Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster admitted free; 2024 will be the 55th year that Tuscarora Lapidary Society hosts its annual fine gem, jewelry and mineral show Gemarama. This show features many vendors, educational and competitive exhibit cases, a lapidary arts demonstration area and children's activities; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org 2-3—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5 Adults, under 13, first responders and Boy Scouts in uniform get in Free; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society 62nd Annual Show, Hourly Door prizes, Grand Prize and Silent Auction; contact Shanna Smith, (806) 570-7550; Email: ss3762@yahoo.com; Website: goldenspreadgemmineraltreasuresociety.com 2-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission and Free Parking; We have 20 plus dealers with unique mineral specimens, quality gems (rough, cut, loose, and set in fine silver or gold), and fossils from around the world. There's a kid's zone, showcase displays and demonstrations as well as FREE gem and mineral ID (limit 10 minerals). Only Service Animals Allowed; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net 2-3—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Field trip to Rainbow Ledge agate claim on Sunday August 3, 2024; contact Miguel Gonzales, (760) 382-2967; Email: miglorgonzal@hotmail.comDecember 2024 6-8—DULUTH, 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 door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 6-8—HUDSON, FLORIDA: Annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults. Children Under 14 Free; contact Janice Wojcik, (813) 677-6263; Email: jfwojcik@verizon.net; Website: withlacoocheerockhounds.com 6-8—COSTA 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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 7-8—BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society; Cora Harper Community and Fitness Center, 841 Barstow Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Free parking; contact Judith Livingston, (760) 617-5300; Email: j.livingston1950@yahoo.com; Website: mdgms.net 13-15—SANTA 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 14-15—FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE: Show and sale; Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society; Williamson County Ag Expo, 4215 Long Lane; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6 Two Day Pass $10 Students $1 Kids Free; *OVER 30 DEALERS* Classes • Exhibits •Demos Silent Auction & Door Prizes • Mineral & Fossil Specimens • Lapidary & Faceting Rough • Slabs • Cabochons • Gem Stones • Tools & Supplies ; contact John Martin, (615) 210-5385; Email: mbdjewerly@aol.com; Website: www.mtgms.org/show.htmJanuary 2025 18-19—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavillion, 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 24-26—TYLER, 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.orgFebruary 2025 22-23—VALLEJO, 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.comFebruary 2025-March 2025 28-2—ATHENS, 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/854813666398350March 2025 1-2—TRUTH 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 1-2—ANTHEM, 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 14-16—ALBUQUERQUE, 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 21-23—LEXINGTON, 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/ 21-23—MARIETTA, 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.comApril 2025 2-6—JOSHUA 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 12-13—MARIPOSA, 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.orgMay 2025 3-4—TOPSFIELD, 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 10-11—LANCASTER, 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 24-26—BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Dr Bronners Imaginarium and Holistic Emporiom; 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/June 2025 6-8—DULUTH, 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.comAugust 2025 22-24—MARIETTA, 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.comDecember 2025 5-7—DULUTH, 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 |