Rock & Gem Show DatesJanuary 2024 5-7—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation; Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, NE Corner of Dobson Road and US 60; daily 9-5; Free admission and free parking; Over 125 vendors with ATM, club booths, displays, food trucks, restroom facilities. Outdoor event with free activities for kids; contact Dana Slaughter; Email: dsminerals@aol.com; Website: fllaggshow.info 12-14—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.comJanuary 2024-February 2024 24-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 750 E Irvington Rd ; daily 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children Under 14; The show features a wide variety of products from a diverse group of vendors, including jewelry designers, manufacturers, miners, wholesalers, and jewelry liquidators from countries such as the US, Europe, Africa, India, Thailand, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Nepal, Poland, Russia, and more; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com 27-10—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Adam Aaronson; Mineral and Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N Oracle Rd; daily 10-6; Free; Get up close to gigantic sea monsters and full-size dinosaur skeletons! The Mineral and Fossil Marketplace is growing. New container lot, large tent, and remodeled gallery host international fine minerals and one of the best fossil exhibitions in Tucson. Come find meteorites, monster crystals; contact Adam Aaronson, (520) 245-3052; Email: mineralfossilmarketplace@gmail.com; Website: mfmshow.comFebruary 2024 3-4—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-4; $6 admission, kids under 12 free if accompanied with adult; We will have 26 vendors offering sale of handmade and handcrafted jewelry, rocks, slabs, specimens and minerals, findings, & holistic healing stones. There will be a sluice & spinning prize wheel for the children and young of heart. Club table will offer membership information, silent auction, slabs; contact Roz Mestre, (321) 431-0159; Email: roz.mestre@att.net; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.com 16-18—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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com 17-18—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds , 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $6, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID - free; contact Donna Heath, (925) 457-1859; Email: roccosgee1@yahoo.com; Website: Antiochlapidaryclub.com 17-18—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; San Gabriel Park Community Center, 445 East Morrow St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult 13+ $3, Kids 6 to 12 $2, Children under 6 free; contact Kenneth Oliver, (281) 381-0781; Email: wcgmsgemboree@gmail.com; Website: wcgms.org 23-25—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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 23-25—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; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, geodes, 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, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: www.mingusgem.club/ 24-24—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr; Sat. 9-4:30; $3 Adults; Students and Teachers (with ID) Free; Over 25 vendors with rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Hourly door prizes, Silent and Chance Auctions, Spin N Win Wheel - every spin a winner, Children's Treasure Dig for rocks and fossils. Food provided by the Boy Scouts. Come out an support two non-profits at once; contact Cynthia D Reed, (863) 255-5256; Email: lunaria57@gmail.com; Website: www.bonevalley.net/annual-show.html 24-25—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6 at the door, free for kids under 12. No online ticket sales; Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website: https://vjgems.co/ 24-25—MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Maple Ridge Lapidary Club; Maple Ridge Lapidary Club, 104 Ave Maple Ridge; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Admission by donation; Vendors, displays, demonstrations; contact Walt Pinder; Email: mapleridgelapidaryclub@gmail.com; Website: www.mapleridgelapidaryclub.com/ 24-25—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8; Students $3; Scouts/leaders in uniform $2; children ages 5 and under are free; 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools and more. Free Parking. Children's activities. Exhibits from colleges and state organizations. Door prizes. Additional information can be found at the Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society Facebook page; contact Leslie A. Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: rock2lanes@gmail.com; Website: www.missgems.orgMarch 2024 1-3—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: ww.gemfaire.com 1-3—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Avenue N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 3-Day Pass, Children Under 12 Free; Free parking, silent auctions, grab bags and gem sluice mining for the kids; contact Brenda Smith, (727) 344-9676; Email: sgamsdealerchair2024@gmail.com; Website: sgams.com 1-3—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6, 3 day pass $10, $1 off with flier copy. Military& law enforcement and kids free; Exhibits, demonstrations, Gem ID, Kids spinning wheel, geode splitting, raffle, live auction. 40+dealers selling everything related to rockhounding, lapidary arts and jewelry; contact Beth Farmer, (510) 731-8664; Email: bethfarmer@aol.com; Website: mgscv.org 2-3—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors (60+) $5, Adults (18 - 59) $6 , Juniors (12 – 17) $3, Scouts in Uniform & Children under 12 Free when accompanied by a paying adult; Family Friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Christine Verdi - (Show Chair); Email: 1DMS.President@gmail.com ; Website: www.facebook.com/DEMineralShow 2-3—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems Jewelry And Mineral Show; High School of Fashion Industries, 225 W 24th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $ 6, 12 Years and Under Free with a Paid Adult; The Heigh School of Fashion Industries, Show Sponsored and free lectures organized by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: barygems.com 2-3—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central Connecticut; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5; children under 12 FREE; Minerals, gemstones, crystals jewelry, and much more; contact Mike Zagielski; Email: Meridenlapminsoc@gmail.caom; Website: www.lmscc.org 2-3—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); Dealers & exhibits of minerals, fossils, & jewelry arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts, jewelry-making & gold panning; silent auctions & a raffle; Country Store & plant sale; children's activities & free resources for teachers. A So-Cal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org 2-3—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 70th Annual Show and Sale; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Admission $5, Kids 11 and Under Free, with Paid Adult; Dealers- Demonstrators-Displays-Silent Auction-Black Light Booth Door prizes every 1/2 hour! Kids/Adults - Wheel of Gems-Grab Bags-Sand Dig-Rock Crafts-Displays; contact Show Chair, Paul Deveau, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q.com; Website: owyheerocks.com 7-10—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Deming Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; SWNM State Fairgrounds, 4200 Raymond Reed Blvd; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE; The Deming 59th Annual ROCKHOUND ROUNDUP will have something for EVERYONE. Guided Field Trips, Demonstrations, displays, Geode Cutting, Sales of equipment, rough rock, polished rock, jewelry findings, etc. On going daily Silent Auctions, and Saturday Nite Live Auction, and things to do for kids; contact Marilyn Page, (575) 544-9019; Email: theDGMS@gmail.com; Website: www.thedgmsclub.com 8-9—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd, 916 Senator Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 for half table ; $40 for full table; visitors fee - $5 on Friday, $10 on Saturday and includes lunch; Micromount Symposium-two guest speakers, silent auctions, free giveaways, sell, trade, swap micromounts, lunch on Saturday included; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: https://leidymicroscopical.com 8-10—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; The Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, 2-day pass $12, 3-day pass $18, Children 5-14 $4, 4 and under Free, Cash Only at the Gate; Demonstrations, Special Exhibits, Fluorescent Display, Specimen Identification, Silent Auction, Live Benefit Auction, 60+ Retail Dealers, Wholesale Area. Coupons at www.kcgemshow. Free Parking; contact Bruce, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website: kcgemshow.org 8-10—APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Annual Stoddard Wells Tailgate, I-15 toward Barstow EXIT #157 stay on Stoddard Wells Road, Follow the signs 7 miles to tailgate; Fri. 9-5, Sun. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free for vendors and public; Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough material, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, family field trip to marble collecting site on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm; contact Mark Lantz, 760-243-2330; Email: president@vvgmc.org; Website: vvgmc.org 9-9—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 73rd Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ Gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free; First table closes at 6:30 p.m. Fun for the entire family. Bid on rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, jewelry, books, magazines and lapidary treasures. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission and free parking; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: chicagorocks.org 9-10—MACOMB, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geodeland Earth Science Clubs Inc; Western Illinois University Ballroom, 1 University Cir; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Our show features a wide range of minerals, fossils, and jewelry from over 10 dealers and several demonstrators. There is also a large kid's area, silent auction, displays, free parking, and more; contact Mary Boesdorfer; Email: writteninwood@gmail.com; Website: https://geodeland.com/ 9-10—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 North Broadway; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $8 | 12 and under free with paid adult; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Big Fluorescent Room, Demonstrations, Rock Sales, Geode Cutting, Gold Panning, Touch & See Table, Jewelry, Beads & Tools, Mozzie the Velociraptor, Food Court, Lapidary; contact Bob Rush; Email: bobbyrocks42@gmail.com; Website: www.turlockgemshow.com 9-10—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Annual show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 265 N Meridian Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $5, kids 8th grade and younger, free; Gem dig; gold panning; Free door prizes every hour; Silent auction every half hour; Free demonstrations; raffles; contact Lloyd Fager, Dealer Chair, (608) 436-0780; Email: oldgrayelf@sbcglobal.net; Website: rockchucks.org 15-17—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Co. Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 cash only at the door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 15-17—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pateo Dr. NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Fri. $2, Sat & Sun $5, kids 12 and under are free; 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 850-7524; Email: paulfhlava@gmail.com; Website: http://www.agmc.info 15-17—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 15-17—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8 Teens and Veterans $7, Children under 12 Free, Admission good for all three days; 37,000 SF of Spectacular vendors. Find Jewelry, Gems, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Beads and so much more! Artisans offering unique pieces, collectible specimens and decor pieces. Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 15-17—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; American One Event Center, 128 W. Ganson Road ; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Cost: Adults - $5, Seniors - $3, Students - $2; Dealers, Demonstrators, Kids Activities, Raffle, Silent Auction, Displays Free Parking, Food Court. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. FAMILY-FRIENDLY; contact Sally, (517) 522-3396; Email: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Website: mgmsrockclub.com 16-17—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Lemoore Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks, slabs, kids corner. When contacting by phone, please be sure to leave a voicemail; contact David Morrell, (559) 362-8904; Email: dmorrell321@gmail.com; Website: lemooregemandmineralclub@gmail.com 22-24—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Everyone $5 except children under 12 and Scouts in uniform are free when accompanied by an adult; Show held in the Clarion's brand-new Convention Center. Vendors of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies. Grand raffle prize, hourly silent auctions, fluorescent display, and club sales; contact John Bradshaw, (859) 576-6785; Email: K4swx911@gmail.com; Website: bggamc.homestead.comApril 2024 5-7—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 5-7—PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Annual show; H & R Gemshows; Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy; 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; Over 20,000 SF of Fabulous Vendors of Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Rough Rock, Beads, Fossils and so much more! Artisan Jewelers, spectacular display pieces, fluorescents, geode cracking. Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 6-7—GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; The Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Suggested donation $2 for adults, kids under 14 free; The Neville Public Museum Geology Club presents “Earth’s Treasures” 2024 Rock, Gem & Mineral Show; contact Randy Westberg; Email: mutualman@localnet.com 6-7—MILFORD, CONNETICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Platt Technical High School, 600 Orange Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $6 Adults, Children under 12 free accompanied by an adult; contact Arthur Doyle, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website: newhavenmineralclub.org 6-7—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Sandhills Global Event Center (Lancaster Event Center), 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per adult, $11 2-day Pass, Children 11 and under FREE with a Paid Adult. $1 off admission with a can donation to the Food Bank of Lincoln; 64Th Annual Gem Show! Youth Booth, Dealers, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Nebraska Gem Dig (outside), Fluorescent Display, Club Rock Pile (Inside), Artifacts, and Mineral Identification. Dealer Booth Space is FULL; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: James.marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org 7-7—WATERLOO, IOWA: Show and sale; Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Free admission - donations appreciated; Demonstrations of flintknapping, gold panning, fluorescent rocks and lapidary with exhibits of rocks, fossils, agates, minerals and crystals. Vendors will sell rocks, minerals, fossils and crystals, apparel and jewelry. Kids activities include make your own fossil; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; Email: info@bhgmsrockclub.org; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/726842459051608/permalink/871536367915549/?mibextid=Nif5oz 12-14—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Building, State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; there will be a charge for admission; Hospitality area for door prize ticket sales, t-shirt sales, membership, grab bag sales. Silent Auction for various minerals, fossils & jewelry. Geode for sales and opening the geodes purchased. Demonstration for club members to show their skills; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: tarheelclub.org 13-14—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; A great selection of vendors with all sorts of gems and minerals and related items, a fabulous raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and, of course, food; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org 13-14—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 18 and under free; Door prizes, silent auctions, fluorescent light shows, educational displays, dealers and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org 13-14—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; Students with ID, $1; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Children's area, silent auction, exhibits, demonstrators. Unique door prizes. Fossil dealers, mineral dealers, jewelry and gemstone dealers; contact Mike Hanley, (815) 222-8197; Email: Geodeguy@att.net 13-14—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7 kids free; contact Byron Anderson 13-14—JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club Annual Show; Johnson Senior Center, 30 Brockton Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4; Children 12 and up, $3.50; Under 12 free, $.50 Discount with pennysaver coupon; contact Donald Tuttle, (607) 369-7323; Email: sginkusa@gmail.com; Website: sginkusa@gmail.com 19-21—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 19-21—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adults, Kids 12 & Under Free; 80 Dealers of Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone, Rock Art and much more. Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Area, Rock Bags, Demonstrations, Sphere making, Show and Tell and Show Case Displays. Free Parking; contact Roberta Chase; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com 19-21—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 901 N Tamiami Trail; 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; Featuring 10,000 SF of Fabulous vendors of Fine Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Beads, Mineral Specimens, Fossils and so much more! Something for everyone! Grand Prize drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 20-21—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: 27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 (good for both days) 14 and under free with paid adult admission; Collectors’ exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping and jewelry fabrication; silent auction; Kid’s Korner – Crafts and Games; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent display; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website: Lakesidegemandmineralclub.com 20-21—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 18; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: www.mcgamc.org 26-28—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd, 8318 SE Highway 77; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$5; Youth 13-17-$1; Children 12 and under free with and adult; Special Things for Children: Friday, April 26 is Education Day. School children will learn how to identify rocks and minerals. Attractions include Junior Rock Pile, Gem Hunt, Fossil Hunt, Fluorescent Rock Show and Grad Bags. 22 dealers from across the USA will have rocks, gems and jewelry; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: GANDPMAGGARD@GMAIL.COM 27-28—WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 56th Annual Rock and Gem Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors, Silent Auction, Activities for Kids, Demonstrations, Food; contact Annette Nelson; Email: show@westseattlerockclub.org; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org 27-28—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission: Adults $5, seniors (55+) & Students $4, Children (7-14) $1, scouts in uniform free; 38 quality vendors. Demonstrations, silent auction & children's activities. Mineral id throughout the day. Wheelchair accessible, food trucks both days and credit cards acceptable for admissions; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: www.summitlapidaryclub.com/gemboree 27-28—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 60th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystals, Amethyst, Books & Activities for children & Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com 27-28—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc.; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; 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. Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones fossils, beads, artifacts, metaphysical stones, cabs, etc. Silent auction, door prizes and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org 27-28—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Road,, 2038 Central Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, 2-day pass $10, 12 & under $2, Scouts in uniform free; Over 50 Dealers and Exhibitors selling rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, gemstones, opals, beads and jewelry. Kids Areas. Includes the original “Memphis Rock Banquet" a full table display of rocks that look like real food; contact WC McDaniel, (901) 490-3575; Email: info@theearthwideopen.com; Website: www.theearthwideopen.wixsite.comMay 2024 3-5—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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 3-5—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 & Ages 12 & under free; contact Dave Haas, (269) 370-3656; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com 4-5—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Lots of vendors, displays and activities for the family. Parking and Admission are free; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com 4-5—KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; Free parking and admission; Slabs, Cabs, Minerals and Specimens. Silent Auction, Raffles & Door Prizes. KIDS TABLE! Lots of fun for everyone; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Website: www.gemstoners.org/ 10-12—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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 11-12—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th Street, S.E.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults- $2, Kids under 12- $1, Moms are free on Sunday (Mother's Day); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Exhibits, Handcrafted Jewelry, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Family Activities, Prizes, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-13; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.orgMay 2024-June 2024 30-1—POWELL, WYOMING: Annual show; 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show and Big Horn Basin Rock and Mineral Show; Park County Fairgrounds, 655 E 5th St; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; This is a family-friendly event. People of all ages are welcome; The 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show will take place in Powell, Wyoming, just 80 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. It features many vendors, educational and showcase displays, demonstrations, children's activities and much more. Camping available at the fairgrounds; contact Greg Jones, (281) 224-2694; Email: wyojones@wyojones.com; Website: Cody59ers.com 31-2—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.comJune 2024 1-2—PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mineralogical Society of Arizona; Phoenix Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 Cash, $3 Members, Children 12 and under free with paying adult; 35+ Quality Dealers, Demonstrations, Raffles, Competitive Exhibits, Saturday Dinner & Auction, Kids Activities; contact Chris Whitney-Smith; Email: show@msaaz.org; Website: www.msaaz.org 1-2—ONALASKA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Coulee Rock Club of La Crosse Wisconsin; Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Age 6 or under free, $2 age 7 or more; 20+ Vendors Offering World-Wide: Agates, Geodes, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough & Slabs, Carvings and Spheres, Polished Stones, Thunder eggs, Petrified Wood, and Lapidary Equipment. Plus: Door Prize Drawings, Silent Auctions, Demonstrations, Kids Korner, Rock Identification; contact Allison Conrad, (507) 470-2598; Email: rockinbabe@acegroup.cc 7-9—BOISE, IDAHO: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 7-9—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5/one day, $8/multiple days, 12 & under FREE; Since 1963, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society (CSMS) has sponsored the Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. We expect over 50 vendors, feature exhibits, auctions on-the-half-hour, door prizes, gold panning with the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, and kids activities; contact Lisa Cooper; Email: ppgmjshow@gmail.com; Website: pikespeakgemshow.com 8-9—DESOTO, MISSOURI: Show and sale; Amvets Post 48 HOP Committee; Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; We are looking for vendors for Inside and Outside booths. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase; contact Donna J Pelikan, (682) 970-8362; Email: liznmarie@yahoo.com 8-9—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts - Conference Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd, PO Box 1583; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, Kids under 12 free; 9000 square feet of shopping - 40 plus vendors - mineral specimens, faceted precious and semi-precious stones, polished cabochons, faceting and lapidary rough, fossils, and eye-catching handmade and vintage jewelry. Demonstrations of Silver fabrication, cabbing, faceting and more; contact Toni Floyd; Email: PGMCShow@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org 13-16—PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 8:30-4; free to all; Four days of family fun with minerals, gems, fossils, rocks, tools, machines including three days of field trips (call for sign up info); contact Jim McCoy, (530) 999-8045; Email: www.prineville.rocks; Website: www.prineville.rocks 14-16—BIG PINEY, WYOMING: Annual show; Sublette County Rock Hounds; Sublette County Fairgrounds, 10937 Hwy 189, Event Center; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Adults $3, Seniors 60+ and kids under 18 free; Field trips, demonstrators, vendors, exhibits, kids activities, door prizes, and food concessions on-site. Vendors with opals, Wyoming jade, jewelry, rough rock, slabs, cabochons, beads, fossils, specimens, jewelry-making supplies, and more; contact Jim Gray; Email: jimgray@wyoming.com 21-23—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 22-23—ASHLAND, NEBRASKA: (Swap) Summer Gem Fest; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Beer Family Farm, 18701 Ashlandoad; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult $3, Kids 15 and under FREE! Bring canned food for the Lincoln Food Bank; Swap is open to the Public. Buy, sell, or trade. Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary Supplies and Equipment, Rocks, and Minerals. Family Friendly Fun for all. Vendor Space Reservations online at www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/happenings/summer-gem-fest, Vendor Advanced Reservation by 2/2/24; contact Sharon Marburger, (402) 429-3323; Email: lgmc.editor@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.orgJuly 2024 12-14—DURANGO, COLORADO: Retail show; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 431 Birket Drive; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5; 70th annual show; This indoor and outdoor event hosts over 60 vendors with mineral and gem specimens, rocks and fossils, jewelry, rough material and slabs, cabochons and more. There are activities for kids, a silent auction, classes, and food trucks. More information on Facebook and FCGMC website; contact David Gonzales, (970) 903-1383; Email: gonzales_d@fortlewis.edu; Website: www.durangorocks.org/ 25-28—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; River Park Event Site, 200 Platt Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30 Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay 26-28—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Elks Lodge, 805 E. Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, kids with adult free; contact Cathy Cargile, (714) 348-9162; Email: SkyRanch5734@yahoo.com; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org 27-28—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 57th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and sacks available by the 4-H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223August 2024 2-4—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 901 N Tamiami Trail; 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; 10,000 SF of fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Beads and so much more! Something for everyone of all ages; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 8-11—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Rachel F.; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; daily 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking, Family-Friendly; Visit the largest OUTDOOR mineral show in Colorado! Thursday 8/8 thru Sunday 8/11, 9 am – 6 pm daily Over 100 dealers with gems, minerals, jewelry, meteorites, moldavite cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, slabs, rough, tools, & equipment; contact Rachel F; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: www.bvrockshow.com 16-18—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Lake George CO, HWY 24 (East of the Post Office, 4 miles west of Florissant); daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary, kids activities & more; contact Carol Kinate, (749) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org 17-18—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St. (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Door Prizes - Children's Activities & Children's Museum. Demonstrations & Displays. Museum quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available for purchase; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223 23-25—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 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 24-25—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 40' - $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the dates of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available for purchase; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.comAugust 2024-September 2024 29-1—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 750 E Irvington Rd; daily 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show, one of the largest trade shows in the Americas, in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated event is the perfect opportunity for manufacturers, wholesalers, and brands to showcase their latest designs and products during a critical buying and restocking season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com 30-1—ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free. Admission good for all three days; Over 15,000 SF of Fabulous vendors in a spectacular historical setting! Fine and Artisan Jewelers, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils and so much more! Bench jeweler, geodes, something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.comSeptember 2024 7-8—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society of San Antonio; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: jspeck2@att.net; Website: www.swgms.orgOctober 2024 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 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/ 11-13—PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Central Panhandle Fairgrounds, 2230 15th St; 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; About 10,000 SF of Fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Specimens, Beads, Rough Rock and Fossils and so much more! Something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.comOctober 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/December 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 |