Rock & Gem Show Dates
September 2025
6-6—HONOLULU, HAWAII:
Show and sale; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii; Washington Middle School Cafeteria, 1633 S King Street; Sat. 10-5; FREE; We will be holding a one-day mineral, jewelry, and gem show and sale at Washington Middle School cafeteria in town, with free and ample parking! Sat Sept 6 from 10 to 5 for a cafeteria full of gemstones, minerals, vintage and contemporary jewelry, fossils for sale; contact Markus Faigle; Email: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Website: https://hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net/one-day-hawaii-mineral-and-gem-show/
6-7—MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA:
Annual show; Mike's Minerals; Morgantown, WV National Guard Readiness Center - Armory, 90 Army Band Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $5, children under 10 - free; Seventeen vendors will be offering for sale a wide selection of minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, gemstones, polished items, geode cracking, and much more; contact Mike; Email: mikesminerals@ameritech.net
6-7—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT:
Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children under 12 and scouts in uniform free; contact Dan McAuliffe, (845) 279-6415; Email: mstrmac29@comcast.net; Website: danburymineralogicalsociety.weebly.com
6-7— LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON:
Annual show; SWMS Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Cowlitz County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1900 7th Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for whole family; Auctions, kids activities, demonstrations, blacklight room, jewelry, beads, food, prizes. Beautiful and unusual things to see. Rocks for sale; contact Greg M Larson, (503) 421-3877; Email: gm_larson@hotmail.com
13-14—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 $5, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform Free; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts, 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
13-14—RENO, NEVADA:
Show and sale; The Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Grand Sierra Resort Silver State Pavilion, 2500 E. Second Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 adults, kids <12 free; 40+ vendors, RGMS sponsored Silent Auctions (30 min. intervals), Raffle (gifts, $), Demonstrations, Lectures, Kids Corner, Wheel Spinning, Gold panning, Display cases, Fluorescent Rock Booth, Dinosaurs and fossils; contact Stephanie Leonard, (925) 785-4551; Email: sabl@comcast.net; Website: www.renogms.org
19-21—LINCOLN, MISSOURI:
Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc; Lincoln City Park, 20 miles south of Sedalia, 2 blocks east of Bullseye; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; contact Pam Radu, (660) 287-5557; Email: mozarkiterocks@gmail.com; Website: mozarkite.org
19-21—PAYSON, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center, MM 261 Hwy 87; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Friday $3, Sat & Sun $5, Children under 13 free; Gems, minerals, fossils, opals, jewelry, slabs, cabs, geodes, or rough material plus more. An education center for children and adults with a geologist to answer questions, a Spinning Wheel, a rock hunt, a magnificent fluorescent display, demonstrations, and silent auction area; contact Becky Bagshaw, (928) 476-3419; Email: paysonrimstones@aol.com; Website: rimstonesrockclub.org
19-21—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA:
Show and sale; The Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6; Tickets are cash only at the door - $5 for Adults - $3 for Seniors & Students - Children 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted FREE - Admission good for all three days!; See something that really ROCKS: the 57th annual Shenandoah Valley Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show! You'll enjoy exhibits from the Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society plus activities for kids and educational demonstrations! Shop for minerals gems fossils & handcrafted jewelry from 35+ vendors; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: sgregory357@hotmail.com; Website: https://bit.ly/SVGMS-Show-2025
19-21—SANDY, UTAH:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Mountain America Expo 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, 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
19-21—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA:
Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; The 32nd M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun, family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
19-21—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:
Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be there with educational displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
20-21—ALDERGROVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Annual show; Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club; Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission by Donation; This is a family-friendly event with sales of fine handmade jewelry and rocks and rock slabs of all kinds, demonstrations of rock polishing, a rock auction and children's activities. Silent auction and door prizes; contact Ruby Jaggernath; Email: juggert77@gmail.com; Website: www.bclapidary.com/
20-21—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, Children under 12 with an adult are free; Gems, minerals, fossils, vendors, rocks, food truck, jewelry, silent auction, beads, equipment, exhibits and kids' stuff; contact Gary Beck; Email: garybeckpca@yahoo.com; Website: http://www.cvgms.rocks/
20-21—NASHVILLE, INDIANA:
Annual show; Brown County Rock and Mineral Club; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free; gold panning, kids activities and freebies, silent auctions hourly, indoor and outdoor vendors, food truck on site; contact Tyler Ferris, (317) 671-5796; Email: tferris36@gmail.com; Website: https://www.browncorockandmineral.com/
20-21—CHICO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society, Inc; Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids 16 & under free, $1 off with postcard/coupon. Plenty of free parking courtesy of FRLMS; There will be over 30 dealers both indoor and outdoor selling everything from rough rock to jewelry, fossils, and specimens. Door prizes! There will be geode cracking, a treasure hunt and wheel spin, silent auctions both days, on-site food, etc. We hold our Scholarship raffle Sunday afternoon; contact John Scott; Email: shows@featherriverrocks.org; Website: www.featherriverrocks.org
20-21—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Our 65th Annual Gem and Mineral Show will feature Exhibits, Demonstrations, Raffle Prizes; Dealers offering gems, minerals, lapidary, geology-related items and much more; educational Kids' area with grab bags, sand scoop, treasure wheel, starter rock collection. Snack bar; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2025-show/
20-21—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:
Annual show; Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, Seniors and Military: $4, Kids<12: Free; Our 79th Annual Rock Show, Kids activities, Silent Auction, Florescent room, Silversmithing and Lapidary demonstrations, Free Parking, Food Trucks, 40 Vendors indoors + outdoors, Email Contact: President@GrandJunctionRockClub.org; contact Steve Cable, (970) 312-1005; Email: restlesspeacefulness@protonmail.com; Website: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org
20-21—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 $5, Children under 12 FREE with adult; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org
20-21—AMANA, 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
25-28—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; JOGS International Exhibits; San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 9-3; Adults $23.18; The JOGS San Diego Show is a leading West Coast wholesale gem, mineral, and jewelry event held in San Diego, California. The show brings together top jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers, designers, gemstone dealers, and international suppliers with retail buyers and private collectors; contact https://jogsshow.com/, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com
26-28—JOPLIN, MISSOURI:
Annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission to show and museum; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society's 27th annual Fall Rock Show. Door prizes. Pan for minerals. Minerals from around the world and more; contact Chris Wiseman, (417) 623-1180 ext 1586; Email: joplinmuseum@gmail.com
26-28—EAST FLAT ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Henderson County Gem & Mineral Society; National Guard Armory, 2025 Spartanburg Hwy; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission: $5 adults (covers all weekend) Kids 12 & under: FREE with a paying adult; Show Features:
16 exciting vendors
Grab bags
Snack and refreshments
Hourly prize drawings
Grand prize drawing
Raffle
Children’s activities
Live demos: cabbing,
faceting, & jewelry making; contact Terrilyn Price, (404) 368-6099; Email: socialmedia@hcgms.com; Website: http://wp.hcgms.com/
26-28—EAST FLAT ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society; National Guard Armory, 2025 Spartanburg Hwy; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5/Children 12 and under are FREE with paid adult; NEW DATES! NEW LOCATION! 17+ Vendors. Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry and So Much More. Children's Activities. Hourly door prizes. Cabochon and faceting demonstrations. Convenient Location with plenty of FREE parking; contact Terrilyn Price, (404) 368-6099; Website: https://wp.hcgms.com/gem-show/
27-28—SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem And Mineral Club; San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, Children 12 and under free; The show will feature dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. There will be demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts; contact Mary Rafferty; Website: https://slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/
27-28—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND:
Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Tickets are $6 for adults. Scouts in Uniform and Kids 12 and under admitted free; Award-winning displays of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites and lapidary art. Choice rough, slabs, tools, finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry for sale. Interactive gem mine for the kids and door prizes every hour; contact Dave; Email: information@gemcuttersguild.com; Website: https://www.gemcuttersguild.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=331066&module_id=573315
27-28—LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
Annual show; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Adults age 12 and up, $3 Age 6 - 11, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons, and geode cracking. Demonstrations, displays, fluorescent tent, presentations by local Geologists, door prizes, silent auction, big kids area; contact Walt Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org
27-28—ST PAUL, MINNESOTA:
Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1694 Judson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5/person, kids 12 & under are free; Grab the kids or a friend and have a great time at Minnesota Mineral Club's Annual Rock, Mineral & Gem Show: Agates, Fluorescents, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Rock ID, Kids' Activities, 60+ Vendors, ATM, Food Trucks. Everything from trinkets to eye-popping specimens; contact Karen; Email: showchair@minnesotamineralclub.org; Website: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
27-28—OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI:
Annual show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society; Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Blvd. (HWY 90); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Kids under 12 free with paying adult, 1 door prize ticket with each paid admission; Magnolia State Gem, Mineral and Jewelry show, there will be over 20 vendors, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Educational Resources, Available for Purchase: Fossils, Gemstones, Jewelry, Supplies and More. Also, there will be children's activities and a sluice; contact Barbie Beatty, (228) 238-9900; Email: mgcgms@bellsouth.net; Website: www.mgcgms.org
27-28—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
Food Vendor; contact Michael J Lenz; Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club-100064428711904/
October 2025
3-5— HILLSBORO, OREGON:
Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association (PRGMS); Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass, 12 & under free; 40+ Vendors
Display Exhibits
Door Prizes, Raffle, and Silent Auction
Kid’s Corner
Lapidary & Faceting Demonstrations
Paleontology: displays, demonstrations, and interactive activities; contact Roberta Hanson, (503) 449-3543; Email: prgmsa.president@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/
3-5—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA:
Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; John A Alario Center, 2000 Signette Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10:30-4; $7 weekend pass with re-entry, Kids age 11 and under and scouts in uniform free, $3 students, military and members with ID; UV exhibit, Rock Pit, Geode Cracking and more; contact Christopher Picou, (225) 571-7871; Email: Chrisp@gmsofla.org; Website: https://gmsofla.org
3-5—HILLSBORO, OREGON:
Annual show; Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event & Conference Center at the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 weekend pass, kids 12 & under free; A family-friendly event focused on geology & paleontology. It's the largest non-profit show of its kind in the Portland area. Five area non-profit clubs come together every October to present lapidary arts, geology, paleontology, and mineralogy. Attendees can browse a diverse marketplace of polished stones, specimens, crystals, fossils, jewelry, raw materials suitable for lapidary artists, jewelers, & metalworkers; contact Roberta Hanson, (503) 449-3543; Email: prgmsa.president@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/
3-5—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA:
Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana, Inc; John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center (Alario Center), 2000 Segnette Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10:30-4; Adults - $7 for all weekend pass. Kids 11 & under - free. Students, Military, & Members with ID - $3; Demonstrations of jewelry-making & cabochon cutting. Geode cracking. Kids' activities include Gem mining, Dinosaur corner, and Plinko for prizes. Grand prize for paid entrants will be an Amethyst cathedral. Silent auctions & door prizes held each day. Fluorescent mineral display; contact Dave Cope; Email: davec@gmsofla.org; Website: www.gmsofla.org
3-5—SPANISH FORK, UTAH:
Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S Main St; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free; Where metaphysics meets geology and the celebration fo rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, and crystals come to life! Come shop over 30 vendors, participate in kids activities, enjoy educational displays, and more! This family-friendly event is open to the public and packed with fun; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.Crystalfestival.org
3-5—HILLSBORO, OREGON:
Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association; Wingspan Event and Conference Center, at Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass, 12 & under free; The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is hosted every October by 5 area non-profit clubs. This is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology. It is the largest non-profit show of its kind in the Portland area. Display Exhibits: Explore lapidary art, specimens and geological wonders; contact Roberta Hanson, (503) 449-3543; Email: prgmsa.president@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/
3-5—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 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
3-5—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 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, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
3-5—ALBUQUERQUE, 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: https://www.showabq.com
4-4—WALDORF, MARYLAND:
Annual show; Southern MD Rock and Mineral Club; Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Hwy; Sat. 9-4; $3, Children 12 and under are free; Free rocks for all Kids. Free door prizes every 30 minutes. The holidays are coming. Lots of unique gifts. Over 45 tables. *Rocks *Crystals * Fossils *Handcrafted Jewelry; contact Kenny Jameson, (240) 412-9409; Email: pandkrocks@gmail.com; Website: www.smrmc.org/rock-mineral--fossil-show.html
4-4—LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Lake Elsinore Mineral and Gem Society; Lake Elsinore, 32097 Corydon Rd; Sat. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; contact John; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/530281757337262/
4-5—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Shasta Gem and Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to all; 70th Annual Gem Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Booth; contact Kelly O'Leary, (530) 722-7133; Email: sgmsrocksredding@gmail.com; Website: shastagemandmineral.org
4-5—CABOT, ARKANSAS:
Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Veteran’s Park Community Center, 508 N Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 for Adults. Free admission for children, Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform, and First Responders & Military Personnel; Don’t miss the 52nd Annual Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Show on October 4th and 5th—our biggest indoor event of the year! Explore 20+ vendors offering rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, slabs, and cabochons. Live Demos, Educational programs, Kids Dig, and Free Rock Painting; contact Joseph Johnson, (501) 690-4487; Email: cagmags@gmail.com; Website: http://www.centralarrockhound.org
4-5—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; One of the biggest and best shows in the Midwest! Around 40 vendors! Activities include Geode-cracking, Flint knapping, Pearl picking, Gem Sluice, and our famous silent auction; contact Cindy M Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: https://worthenearthsearchers.org/
4-5—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS:
Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 66 4 H Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, Kids 12 and under and scouts in uniform free; There will be dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kid's activities (fossil dig, spin and win, geode race, egg carton collection), silent auction, Springfield Maker Space, flint knapping, geode cracking, concessions, escape room, and more; contact Mary Boesdorfer, (217) 414-0033; Email: loesspublicity@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.org
4-5—MONROE, WASHINGTON:
Show and sale; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE, Building 500; Sat. 10-5; Free; The 49th Annual "Rocktoberfest"
Rock, Jewelry, and Mineral Show & Sale
Demonstrators, Dealers, Exhibits, Raffle Drawings, Door Prizes, Food Service, Espresso & Elephant Ears
Special Display - Dino Skull; contact Brian Murril, (425) 346-9313; Email: bmurril@aol.com; Website: marysvillerockclub.com
4-5—SANFORD, FLORIDA:
Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/ adult; $2/child; Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, supplies, silent auctions, children’s activities; contact Valerie First, (407) 699-9274; Email: vjfirst@aol.com; Website: Floridafossilhunters.com
4-5—JEFFERSON, 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
8-12—EDISON, NEW JERSEY:
Annual show; Hart Events; New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave; Wed. 12-8, Thu. 12-8, Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-7; Sun. 10-6, Weekdays: $10, Weekends: $15; Hart Events’ Fall NJ Gem Show returns to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center for five dazzling days of gems, minerals, and family fun! Free parking; contact Hart Events; Email: Sales@thebest.show; Website: https://fallnjgem.show/
10-12—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 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
10-12—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA:
Annual show; West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S Miller Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $ 3, Kids 10 and under free; Kids rock treasure hunt,
Live geode cracking.
Jewelry,
Lapidary equipment,
Beads,
Buy a ticket, win a prize,
face painting,
jewelry wrapping, too much to list; contact West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Website: https://westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/
10-12—LOGAN, UTAH:
Show and sale; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Event Center, 450 South 500 West; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; Adults $3 Families $10 12 and under free; The Cache Rock and Gem Show 2025 has Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Displays, Educational Exhibits, Demonstrators, Supplies, Vendors, and Door Prizes. Don't forget to see our Fabulous Fluorescence Display. Children's Activities include: Wheel of Fortune, Mystery Bags, and Gem Dig; contact Brett Fonnesbeck; Email: crgc.showmanager@gmail.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub.com
11-12—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society, Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Community Activities Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5. Children under 12 Free; Rocks, Fossils, Crystals, MInerals, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Exhibits, Childrens Activities, Demonstrations, Mineral Identification; contact Cliff Imprescia; Website: Pggs.org -or- sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org
11-12—SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society; Signal Hill Public Library, 1800 E Hill Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Demonstrators, Children's Activities, Vendors, Raffle, Geode Cutting and Artisan Booth; contact Karin Alvarez, (562) 253-1390; Email: Karin.yasuda@gmail.com; Website: Lbmineralgem.org
11-12—TOPEKA, KANSAS:
Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society Inc; Stormont Vail Event Center, Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 with Adult - Free; 68th Annual Show, Exhibits, Vendors selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gifts & more. Activities for children & adults, silent auctions, raffle drawings, demonstrations and door prize drawings. Junior Rockhound and 4H displays, educational programs. Coupon for $1 off adm on the club website; contact Millie Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website: www.topekaGMS.org
11-12—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society; Commuinity Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children under 12 Free; Rocks, Fossils, Crystals, Minerals, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Exhibits, Childrens Activities, Demonstrations, Mineral Identification, Free rocks for kids; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: impresciaconstruction@gmail.com; Website: Pggs.org
11-12—FAIRFIELD, IOWA:
Annual show; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Jefferson County Fair Grounds, 2606 W Burlington St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission; Across from Walmart. Events for kids; contact Steve Mitchell; Email: Mitchell1972@comcast.net
11-12—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:
Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1345 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; The fantastically marvelous Crystal Fair is coming to Walnut Creek on the second weekend in August (the 13th & 14th)). It will be a spectacular show. Rocks & minerals, gems & jewelry, metaphysical arts. Find the crystal that's right for you. Get a massage. Have a psychic reading. Get an aura photo; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com
16-19—TUCSON, ARIZONA:
Wholesale and retail show; Dealers Tucson Fall Gem Show; The Rock Yard (and 30+ more), 615 W Lester St; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; None; This is a show put on by some of the largest Tucson dealers with over 30 participating in various locations across Tucson. Some are wholesale only-some are open to the public. Please see the website for a list of dealers; contact Bruce Barlow, (602) 571-9287; Email: Barlowsgems@msn.com; Website: https://therockyardtucsongemshow.com/tucsonfallgemandmineralshow.html
17-19—GILLETTE, WYOMING:
Annual show; NE Wyoming Rock Hounds hosting annual WSMGS State Show; Camplex Event Center, Energy Hall, 1635 Reata Drive; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Kids 12-17 $3, under 12 free; Childrens Corner, Dinosaur Dig, Scavenger Hunt, Raffles, Silent Auction, Demonstrators & More; contact Dennis Brown, (307) 689-2228; Email: dennis.brown@campbellcountywy.gov
17-19—KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE:
Annual show; Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society; Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $8, 3 day pass $15, Children under 12 free; Gem ID, Mineral ID, Grab Bags, Scavenger Hunt, Geology of TN info, Make and take plaster cast of cool dino claws, teeth, foot prints, ammonite plus so much more. Grand Prize Drawing; Do not need to be present to win! Lots of great vendors: Fossils, Specimens, Dino Bone, Turquoise, Opal, Beads; contact Lisa Roberts, (423) 494-7096; Email: antleycreations@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.knoxrocks.org/
17-19—AUSTIN, TEXAS:
Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Seniors/Military ID $7, Ages 13-18 $2, 12 and under free; Annual gem & mineral show with over 30 vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. 75th year Diamond Jubilee. Hosting annual SCFMS Meeting; contact Laird Fowler, (512) 458-9546; Email: info@agms-tx.org; Website: www.agms-tx.org
17-19—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 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
17-19—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI:
Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center (West Hall), 3001 N Grant Avenue; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; $5/person over the age of 5 with a $20 family pass; Free Parking, Kids Corner is available Saturday and Sunday only; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: https://ogms.rocks/
17-19—DANVILLE, INDIANA:
Annual show; Indianapolis Gem And Mineral Show; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older $8, 11-17 $3, 10 and under free; Bringing to you gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites from around the world; contact Alan Koch; Website: americangemshow.com
17-19—MASON, MICHIGAN:
Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society; Ingham County Fair Grounds, 700 E Ash Street; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $5, Teens - $3, Kids under 12 Free with paying Adult (cash only) Scouts in Uniform Free; Largest lapidary, fossil, mineral and jewelry show at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Wall-to-wall dealers, Children's Rock Table and Free Craft Table, Raffle, Silent Auction, Hourly Door Prizes. Free Parking. ATM on site. www.facebook.com/MasonRockShow/; contact Robin Smith, (517) 290-4891; Email: rsmith@radssmith.com; Website: www.Michrocks.org
18-19—PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA:
Annual show; St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club; Midflorida Event Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, children with an adult: Free; Custom-designed, handcrafted jewelry, gemstones, beads, rocks, minerals, slabs, tools & supplies, raffles. For additional information visit our website at slcrockandgem.org; contact Meri Jo Theobald, (772) 462-6597; Email: slclubshow2023@aol.com; Website: Slcrockandgem.org
18-19—BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT:
Annual show; Bristol Gem and Mineral Club; Bristol Community and Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children under 12 Free; contact Michael Zagielski, (860) 997-3350; Email: mzagielski@comcast.net; Website: www.bristolgem.org
18-19—CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Annual show; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club; Colombo Lodge, 2550 8th Avenue South; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors & Students $4, Children under 12 free; Vendors, Exhibitors, Displays, Demos and Children's Programs; contact Guy Santucci, (250) 919-2441; Email: gsantucci@telus.net; Website: https://cranbrooklapidaryclub.ca/
18-19—DES MOINES, IOWA:
Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds - Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission $6, Children 12 & Under Free and Free Parking; This event is family friendly, with children's activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see. 20+ Vendors from across the United States; contact Show Committee; Website: http://dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows
18-19—SEDONA, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, Hwy 89A at Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Children 12 & Under Free; Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show. 45 vendors with specimens, rough and finished rock and many types of jewelry and supplies. Kids adventure to collect 12 different rock specimens throughout the show; contact Mark Moorehead, (928) 274-4450; Email: fifthestate23@gmail.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org
18-19—ORANGE, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; American Opal Society; Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 S. Flower St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors $5, Students free with ID, children under 15 free; Opal and Gem Dealers from around the USA and Australia; Rough and Cut Opals, other gemstones, jewelry & supplies.Prize Drawing Grand Prize by Stan McCall Custom Creative Gem Cutting and many other prizes. Free Demonstrations: gemstone cutting, jewelry making, faceting, opal cutting; contact Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959; Email: info@opalsociety.org; Website: www.facebook.com/AmericanOpalSociety/
24-26—PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Pearblossom Gem Show; Outdoor Venue @ The Outpost, 34141 116th St E; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Find everything from gems, minerals, fossils, opals, geodes, crystals, jewelry, lapidary tools & supplies, crafts, food, etc. Vendor fee is $15 a day - $45 for the whole weekend; contact Rocks Rocks Rocks; Email: ksandahl24@gmail.com; Website: https://www.instagram.com/pearblossomgemshow/
24-26—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 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
24-26—GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center, 119 Beverly Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $10 Adults, kids 12 and under free! Admission good for all three days, free parking; New venue! Open to the public, this show brings together two dozen professional dealers, who will have all manner of items of geological origin available for purchase! Great for parents and kids looking for something to do, or for shop owners needing inventory; contact Mark, (706) 296-9467; Email: mepwoods@bellsouth.net; Website: www.imineral.net
24-26—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA:
Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; OKC State Fair Park - Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Under 12 - Free, All others $8; Come see and purchase treasures from the Earth. 40 vendors will be offering minerals, crystals, gems, fossils, artisan jewelry, rough rock and tools. See door prizes, silent auction items, exhibits and demonstrations. A great children's area and a room full of fluorescent minerals can be found; contact Douglas Pollitt; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website: omgs-minerals.org
25-26—CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND:
Annual show; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters 52 Annual; Scottish Rite Valley of Providence, 2115 Broad St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 Admission Children under 12 free; Mineral & Fossil Dealers, Mineral Identification, Gemstones, Fine Jewelry, UV Fluorescent Display, Educational Exhibits, Kids Activities, and Grand Prizes, Free parking; contact Dante Caprara, (401) 269-6753; Email: dlcjr8@cox.net; Website: RIMH.org
25-26—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Sacramento Mineral Society; Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H. Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $8, Under 12: Free; Bring the whole family to explore a wide variety of vendors, demonstrations, games, activities, & crafts for all ages!
Featuring: The Pop-up Science Museum – Sponsored by the Scottish Rite.
Science Teacher Jones brings his mobile museum indoors with real dinosaur bones, fossils, & UV minerals; contact Glenda Green & Alyssa Meiszinger, (916) 662-5819; Email: gemshow@sacramentomineralsociety.org; Website: https://sacgemshow.com
25-26—CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA:
Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Donation Jar; contact Martha Miss, (651) 303-7122; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz
25-26—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA:
Annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; C.K. Newsome Ctr, 100 E Walnut St #1; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per adult, Kids 12 and under free; A discounted two-day pass is available prior to the show. Please contact the Evansville Lapidary Society in advance of the show to purchase; contact Nancy Dassel, (812) 425-4367; Email: evansvillelapidary1304@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/EvansvilleLapidarySocietyInc/
25-26—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO:
Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Seniors (55+) and students $5, Children 7-14 $1, Children 6 and under and scouts in uniform, free; Wheelchair accessible, credit cards acceptable for admission. 38 quality vendors, gem mine and crafts for children, door prizes,
geode cracking, displays and demonstrations of lapidary arts, food truck; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: SummitLapidaryClub.com/gemboree
25-26—PORT 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
October 2025-November 2025
31-2—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS); Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, Kids 6-12: $1 Kids under 5: Free; 71st Annual Show - Geode cutting, live demos, kids games, silent auction, daily lapidary demonstrations, rock dining table, display cases, vendors and much more; contact Scott Ferriman, 707-407-7219; Website: https://humboldtgemandmineral.weebly.com/
November 2025
1-2—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 South Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-5:30; Free admission and parking; Club Jasper claim tour on Sunday
Silent auction
geode cutting
member displays
vendors
see the website for additional information; contact Charles Hattendorf IWGMS VP; Email: chair2@plrt.info; Website: iwgms.org
1-2—GRANTS PASS, OREGON:
Show and sale; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; https://www.facebook.com/GrantsPassRockClub; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: https://www.roguegemandgeology.org/
1-2—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:
Show and sale; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking. Service Animals only; Free Gem & Mineral ID, 29 dealers, >20 exhibits, demonstrations, kids educational tables, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, slabs, cut stones, jewelry, and plenty more; contact LuAnn Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net; Website: sdmg.org
1-2—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA:
Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, Hall D, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 1-Day Adults - $7, 2-Day Adults - $11, Children under 12 years - $1, adult discount coupon or online sales $5, Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster admitted free; 56th Annual GEMARAMA, hosted by Tuscarora Lapidary Society, features vendors, as well as exhibit cases and a large demonstration area where visitors can view stone cutting, jewelry making, wire wrapping, beading, chain making and more. Kids activities available. Free parking and food available; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org
1-2—RALSTON, NEBRASKA:
Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club, Inc; Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 7300 Q St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, 12-18 and Seniors over 55 $4, under 12 free with paying adult; Demonstrations & Dealers, Kids Activities, Displays. Check out the Gems & Jewelry, Fossils & Specimens, Collectibles & Gift Items, Rough rock Slabs & Lapidary Materials, Rock paintings & Carvings. Check out the Silent auction and Rock Pile for bargains. Proceeds are used for our scholarship fund; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 209-0747; Email: tjeanneret6515@gmail.com; Website: nerockgem.org
1-2—BREWER, MAINE:
Annual show; Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club; Joseph L Ferris Community Center, 318 Wilson St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults, kids under 12 free; contact Alvin Theriault, (207) 528-3077; Email: alvintheriault@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/PenobscotMineralandLapidaryClub/
1-2—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN:
Annual show; Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave. (Hwy 11); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill Donation; Minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry dealers, large club silent auction, exhibits and door prizes; contact John Lowman, (262) 989-9193; Email: lowman.john@sbcglobal.net; Website: https://racinegeologicalsociety.weebly.com
7-8—HURRICANE, UTAH:
Annual show; Antonella Townsend; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W 700 S; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Free admission; 11th Annual Southern Utah Rock and Gem Show! Join us for an exciting weekend celebrating 11 years of rock, fossil, and gem discoveries! Whether you're a passionate rockhound or just looking for a fun time; contact Antonella Townsend, (435) 609-9265; Email: antonellalr1976@gmail.com
7-9—GRAY, TENNESSEE:
Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Club; Appalachian Fairgrounds, Building # 1, 100 Lakeview Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $3 for adults, $1 for students, children 6 and under free; contact Robert G. Morgan, (423) 956-9486; Email: morganjewellry@msn.com
7-9—HUMBLE, TEXAS:
Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $12 adults, seniors, kids over 10; Dino Dig for kids. Youth section with games and touch specimens. Scout merit badge program. More than 40 dealers; contact Scott Singleton; Email: fossilwood@comcast.net; Website: https://hgms.org/
7-9—EUGENE, OREGON:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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, 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
7-9—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:
Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; Santa Fe Station Casino, 4949 N Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 per Adults, Children under 12 and Society Members Free; The SNGMS Annual Show is open to the public with free parking and handicapped accessible. 65 vendors offer gems, minerals, cabs, slabs, jewelry, and a unique assortment of hand-made rock related art. Included are special exhibitors, free lectures , demonstrations and a Jr. Education area; contact Andrea Packo; Email: sngmsshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org
7-9—DULUTH, GEORGIA:
Annual show; Bellpoint Gem; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 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.bellpointgemshow.com
8-8—MIAMI, ARIZONA:
Show and sale; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum Lawn, 150 Plaza Circle; Sat. 9-2; Free Admission; Vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks and more. Wheel of Fortune. Visit with rockhounds & jewelry makers! Popcorn & beverages for purchase. Gila Hog’s BBQ Food Truck will be on site. Interested in being a vendor - 8-foot table space $10 each; contact Beverly Hawkins, (928) 363-0345; Email: gilagem.shows; Website: https://gilagem.org/
8-9—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $10, Kids under 12 - free, Senior and Active Military discounts; 30 Vendors, 20 Display Cases, Demonstrators, Raffle, Silent Auction, Buy it Now buckets, CA Dig buckets, grab bags, rock art
Kid's activities: CCMGS's very own Rock Monster! Spin the Wheel, Treasure Sand Dig, Plinko, educational treasure hunt, rock painting + more; contact Barbara Roderick, (925) 497-5240; Email: president@ccmgsclub.com; Website: ccmgsclub.com
8-9—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA:
Annual show; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, Kids under 13 free; contact Ed Kinberg, (321) 223-6375; Email: paradeofgems.melbourne@gmail.com; Website: www.canaveral-mgs.com/
8-9—AMARILLO, TEXAS:
Show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Check with Club for Admission; contact Kassidy Barlow; Email: rosesunflowerbeauty@icloud.com; Website: https://amarillotreasureclub.org
8-9—LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society; Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $5 under 12 free; 55th Annual Gem & Mineral Show - The show features minerals, fossils, rocks, gems, and jewelry. Geode cracking, door prizes, and raffles. Food available. Family fun; contact Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society, (928) 733-6270; Email: lakehavasugmsociety@gmail.com; Website: lakehavasugms.com
8-9—BELLEROSE, NEW YORK:
Show and sale; New York Gems, Jewelry And Mineral Show; Metropolitan Pavilion, 5th Floor, 115 W 18th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Entry Ticket $15 for the two days; The Oldest Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show in New York City Sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club
Lots of your Favorite Dealer's
Retail and Whole Sale
Hourly Door Prizes; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com
8-9—FREEPORT, ILLINOIS:
Annual show; Northwest Illinois Rock Club; Eagles Club #679, 1200 West Galena Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is Free. Goodwill donation appreciated; Many vendors selling wide range of gems, fossils, minerals, rock specimens, jewelry, and more. Kid's Area and activities for kids. Big geode cracking area. Buy and crack your own geode to take home with you. Free demonstrations of gem tree making, flint knapping, jewelry wrapping, & lapidary; contact Brian Green; Email: NWILRockClub@gmail.com; Website: https://nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com/
14-16—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; 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 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
14-16—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:
Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
14-16—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Assoc./dba Gem Miner's Holiday Show; Lebanon PA Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6, Discount coupon on website; children 12 and under and Veterans free; New Friday hours; two wholesale rooms; Demonstrations; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com
15-16—LAYTON, UTAH:
Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Davis Conference Center, 1651 N 700 W; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free; This family friendly and free event is packed with fun! Come meet mine owners, authors, lapidary artists, crystal healers, readers, and more! We will have a children's geology scavenger hunt, hands-on displays, scout presentations and rock-related date nights! Save the date and we'll see there; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org
15-16—FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
Show and sale; Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club; Will Rogers Memorial Center/Roundup Inn, 3401 W Lancaster St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Seniors, Students $5, Kids 12 & under free; Over 25 vendors will have everything from rough material to high-end finished jewelry; contact Glenda Bradley; Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com
21-23—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Columbia Gem and Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $7; Children 12 and under free with adult; military and dependents free with ID; contact Angela Valvasori, (803) 419-2923; Email: treasurer@cgms.rocks; Website: cgms.rocks
21-23—CRESTWOOD, KENTUCKY:
Annual show; KYANA Geological Society; Camp Crestwood, 7206 Clore Lane; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Free Admission & Parking; Fossils, Handmade Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals; contact Cathy Toebbe; Email: ctoebbe1@gmail.com; Website: https://www.kyanageo.org/
21-23—HILLSBORO, OREGON:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th 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, 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
21-23—MARIETTA, GEORGIA:
Annual show; Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; Hourly door prizes. Amazing rocks, crystals, gemstones, minerals, and fossils from all over the world! Beautiful selection of beads, unique jewelry and jewelry-making supplies. Over 30 dealers. We'll have geode cracking, silent auctions, grab bags, lapidary demonstrations, and exhibits; contact Jim Haege, (770) 689-9376; Email: showchair@ccgms.org; Website: www.ccgms.org
22-23—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Show and sale; The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, EXPO Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd; Sat. 9-10, Sun. 10-5; Adults $11/Day, Pass $16, Children under 12 free; The show features over 90 dealers offering a wide range of items. Fine Jewelry, Southwestern Native American Jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for collecting, loose gemstones, settings, fossils and much more. The show offers a wide range of educational and fun activities; contact Arlene Lazzaro, (561) 585-2080; Email: president@gmspb.org; Website: https://gmspb.org/
22-23—FRESNO, CALIFORNIA:
Show and sale; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Elks Lodge, 5351 North Diana St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; 13 years and over; Join us for a fun weekend of fossils, minerals, gems & handmade jewelry, plus much more; contact Daniel Bolm, (708) 821-75; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: https://www.fgms
22-23—MADISON, WISCONSIN:
Annual show; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center in Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; $4 adult entry, free kids 12 & under, $8 on-site parking; Pan for gold and sapphire, silent auctions, door prizes, special mineral and jewelry exhibits; contact Nevin Franke; Email: publicity@madisonrockclub.org; Website: www.madisonrockclub.org/
22-23—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA:
Annual show; The Northern Virginia Mineral Club; Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors (65 and older) $4, Teens (13-17) $3, Children (12 and under) FREE; 33rd Annual Show. Demonstrations, Exhibits, Kid's Activities & Door Prizes. Mini-mines for children to dig in and get free minerals.
Silent Auction on Sunday. Approximately 20 quality dealers with Gems, Minerals & Fossils for sale. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Park in Lot A; contact Tom Taaffe; Email: rockcllctr@gmail.com; Website: www.novamineralclub.org/show
22-23—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON:
Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center, Presidents Hall, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Come to our annual Fall Festival of Gems! Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society is proud to present our annual show once again. Come for family fun, a silent auction, juniors' activities, demos, vendors and so much more! For over 85 years, we have been a club, and for nearly 40, we have been hosting a show; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com
22-23—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads and Craft Vendors. Free Gem & Mineral Identification. Huge Raffle, Food Booth & Kids Activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer J Taskerud, (619) 729-7904; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: ecvgms.org
22-23—MESQUITE, TEXAS:
Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Show; Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults-8, kids under 12-4, family of 4-20, Vets-Teachers-over 65-5, Scouts in Uniforms-Free. Get QR code for free parking; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org
22-23—TOLEDO, OHIO:
Show and sale; Northwest Ohio Rockhounds; St James Lutheran Church, 4727 Sylvania Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free Kid's Activities
Rock Identification, Geode Cracking, Mineral Specimens, and Fossils.
Slab, Rough, and Polished Materials
Handmade Jewelry and Crafts
Decorative Art and more; contact Suzanne Shimatzki, (419) 376-2650; Email: sshimatzki@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/NWORockhounds/
29-30—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Wickenburg AZ Gem & Mineral Society; Hassayampa Elementary School, 195 E Coconino St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for Everyone; This show is packed with vendors inside and outside! Over 30 knowledgeable vendors. Free door prizes at each hour. Great raffle prizes help support the club's $3000 annual scholarship to a local high school student; contact Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Email: Wickenburggemmineral@gmail.com; Website: wickenburggms.org/
29-30—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 -9th Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; Over 50 exhibitors will dazzle you with their vast storehouse of brilliant gemstones and shamanic wisdom. They include vendors from around the country and exotic places like Bali, Nepal, Afghanistan and China. Come explore the vast delights and many splendors of the WINTER SAN FRANCISCO CRYSTAL FAIR; contact Jerry Tomlinson; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com
December 2025
5-7—HUDSON, FLORIDA:
Annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhoounds; Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children 14 and under free; Our 50th Anniversary Show
Free Parking
$1 off coupon available on our website; contact Janice Wojcik, (813) 677-6263; Email: jfwojcik@verizon.net; Website: www.withlacoocheerockhounds.com
5-7—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 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
5-7—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; $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
6-7—MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Annual show; Miami Mineralogical & Lapidary Guild; Better Families Through Tae Kwon Do, 6723 SW 81st Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5, children under 12 free; Twenty dealers of great minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry as well as educational exhibits, kids' activities, geode cutting, cabbing demonstrations, a fluorescent display, and representatives from local university geology departments on hand to discuss all things geological; contact Lauren Kairalla; Email: miamirocknerds@gmail.com; Website: miamirocknerds.com
12-14—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA:
Show; Mark Woods - Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy SW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults 13+ $10, kids 12 and under free; Free parking at the venue, wristbands good for all three days! 2 dozen vendors with the best the Earth has produced, available for your holiday shopping, or for your personal collection; contact Mark Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: darklighter@bellsouth.net; Website: www.facebook.com/events/685426844129204
12-14—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA:
Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Land of Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Christmas Show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! This is a fun, family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
12-14—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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 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
20-21—LOGAN, UTAH:
Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Cache County Event Center, 490 S 500 W, 1215 Henderson Dr; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free; Shop the most amazing selection of gifts on the planet! From stone bookends, to handmade jewelry, custom stone knives, geode jewelry boxes, stone spheres, and mineral specimens to outdoor rockhounding equipment, and crystal healing grids! Every child will get a free sample of coal; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.Crystalfestival.org
January 2026
16-18—GLOBE, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E Fairground Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Donation Requested; Vendors selling gems, minerals, rock specimens, jewelry, fossils and much more. Activity room with hands-on learning. Lapidary, silent auction and snack bar; contact Beverly Hawkins, (928) 363-0345; Email: gilagem.shows@gmail.com; Website: https://gilagem.org/
17-18—FREDRERICKSBURG, TEXAS:
Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Lady Bird Johnson Park (Pioneer Pavilion), Hwy 16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free for all; Free door prizes hourly, Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes, Mineral and Fossil dealers. Club geologist on site to identify your mystery rocks; contact Frank Rowell, (325) 248-1067; Email: hcgms20@gmail.com; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
March 2026
7-8—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 Admission, Free Parking; 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 with Fun Kids Activities; contact Megan Holden; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org
7-8—VENTURA, 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); Exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils & lapidary arts; jewelry-making demos; gold panning; raffle prizes & silent auctions; Second-Hand Treasures Store & plant sale; 15+ dealers; kids' 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
20-22—CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 13 yr. and older; Family Fun and Educational! Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, geode cutting, Food Trucks; contact Daniel Bolm, (708) 821-7575; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: https://www.fgms
20-22—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA:
Show; M.A.G.M.A. 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 Admission & Parking; 34th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show. We will have over 20 indoor vendors and numerous outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the southeast! Kick off the spring rockhound season with the top show in North Carolina; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
20-22—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; $10 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.bellpointgemshow.com
20-22—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO:
Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Fri. $2, Sat & Sun. $5, kids 12 and under free; Treasures of the Earth Gem Expo. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper; contact Roy McKinney, (505) 715-0138; Email: show-chair@agmc.info; Website: http://www.agmc.info
28-29—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA:
Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center, 4400 6th St SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Admission donation requested is $3 for adults over 18; $1 for students 12-18, and free for under 12 and youth groups with leader; The show includes exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, programs and children's activities. Children's activities include: making fossil footprint casts, hunting for rocks in our famous pebble pit, and sluicing for minerals at the Gem Flume; contact Marv Houg , (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org
June 2026
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. 4:30-Select End Time; $10 Admission 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.bellpointgemshow.com
July 2026
23-26—FAIRPLAY, 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 & Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. An outdoor show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, findings, fossils and petrified wood; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: http://www.abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay
August 2026
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; $10 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.bellpointgemshow.com
September 2026
12-13—AMANA, IOWA:
Annual Rock Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C St; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Free; This is our annual auction in the Amana Colonies. The auction is free and open to the public. Over 1200 flats of rocks, fossils, minerals, and equipment to be auctioned off. Food is available. Stop by on Friday evening from 5-7 to view items; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@Yahoo.com; Website: https://www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org/auction.html
November 2026
13-15—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; $10 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.bellpointgemshow.com
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