3-5–Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA
San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society’s
6th Annual “Rock and Gem Rendezvous 2009”
Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 S. P St.
Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5 FREE admission
indoor/outdoor show, rocks, gems, fossils, beads, lapidary supplies, hourly drawings, silent auction, spinning wheel, raffle
contact Lew Helfrich, (661) 323-2663 or e-mail: lewsrocks@bak.rr.com
3-5–Vista, CALIFORNIA
1st Annual Tailgate San Diego County Council;
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission
lapidary, rocks, gems, books
contact Ray Pearce, (760) 726-7570
4–Dothan, ALABAMA
2nd annual show
Dothan Gem & Mineral Club
4329 S. Brannon Stand Rd., at Hwy. 52W
Sat. 9-5; free admission
door prizes, demonstrations (flint knapping, rock tumbling, faceting, cabochon cutting, flat lap, trim saw, sphere machine), silent auction, vendors, minerals, fossils, cutting rough, slabs, jewelry
contact Arnie Lambert (334) 792-7116 or e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net
4–Woodbury, MINNESOTA
Annual show St. Croix Rockhounds
Valley Creek Mall 175 Weir Dr.
Sat. 9-4; free admission
no dealers, educational exhibits, rock and mineral identification
contact Bill Cordua, (715) 425-3139 or e-mail: william.s.cordua@uwrf.edu
4-5–Canton, OHIO
“A ‘Flintastic’ Weekend”
Stark County Gem & Mineral Club
Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave N.W.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6
collectors’ displays, dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, finished jewelry, lapidary arts, supplies, mineral identification, children’s games, silent auction, door prizes
contact Dave Behringer (330) 830-1578 or e-mail: darojreg@att.net
4-5–Gresham, OREGON
Mt. Hood Rock Club
Mt. Hood Community College Gymnasium, 26000 SE Stark (south end of campus)
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission
26 dealers, display cases, jewelry, beads, demonstrations, silent auction, door prizes, games, raffles, field trip information, kids’ Easter (thunder egg) Egg hunt Sat., mineral auction Sun.
contact Gail Bumala (503) 637-5165 or e-mail: laboom@cascadeaccess.com
4-5–Hicksville, NEW YORK
37th annual show
Island RockHounds
Holy Family School, 5 Fordham Ave.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4.50, 2-day pass $6- children under 12 free with adult
gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, dealers, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes
contact Cheryl Neary, (516) 449-5341
4-5–Johnson City, NEW YORK
40th Annual Show
New York Southern Tier Geology Club
Johnson City Senior Citizen Center, 30 Brocton St.
Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, students $1, children free
dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads
contact Al Conklin (607) 625-4140 or e-mail: allanconklin@aol.com
4-5–Kingman, ARIZONA
Mohave County Gemstoners
Kingman Academy of Learning, 3419 Harrison
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission
dealers, crafts, jewelry, fossils, rough material, minerals, gems, club displays, silent auction, raffle
contact Pete, (928) 565-4321 or Dave (928) 692-3797
4-5–Marion, ILLINOIS
Southern Illinois Earth Science Club
Williamson County Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission
rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, shells, lapidary, fluorescent displays, silent auctions, door prizes
contact Mike Chontofalsky (618) 532-0455 or e-mail: mchontofalsky1019@charter.net
Web site: http://thebuzz.semissourian.com/main.wsi?group_id=232
4-5–Mariposa, CALIFORNIA
California State Mining and Mineral Museum
Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club
Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5005 Fairgrounds Rd.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission
gems, minerals, jewelry, crafts, mineral exhibits, children’s activities, guest speakers, silent auctions, mining and mineral museum
contact Dianne Bereschagin (209) 742-7625 or e-mail: mineralmuseum@sti.net
4-5–Medford, OREGON
54th Annual Show
Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society
Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.
Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30
exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children’s activities, door prizes
contact Tricia Caulkins (541) 821-0883
4-5–Paris, ONTARIO, CANADA
37th Annual Show
Brantford Lapidary & Mineral Society
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free
crystals, minerals, faceted gems, fossils, equipment, tools, beading supplies, demonstrations, jewelry, stone and pewter giftware
contact Bev Anderson (519) 578-6041 or e-mail: roger.camp@sympatico.ca
4-5–Plymouth Meeting, PENNSYLVANIA
“Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair”
Philadelphia Mineralogical Society
Delaware Valley Paleontological Society
Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children $1, Uniformed Scouts free
fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, kids’ Fossil Dig and free mineral specimens, door prizes, Scouting Merit Badge information
contact Karenne Snow (609) 953-1987 or e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net
Web site: http://www.pms.moonfruit.com/
4-5–Pocatello, IDAHO
52nd Annual Show
Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society
Commercial Bldg., Bannock County Fairgrounds
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
contact Marty Rakatansky, (208) 233-0538, or Kevin Taylor, (208) 232-4269
4-5–Siloam Springs, ARKANSAS
Spring Show
Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society
Siloam Springs Community Center, 110 N. Mt. Olive St.
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5
contact Thomas Morrow, (479) 936-0394 or e-mail: info@nwarockhounds.org
5–Waterloo, IOWA
Black Hawk County Gem & Mineral Society
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.
Sun. 12-5; free admission
demonstrations, displays, fish pond, silent auction, jewelry, vendors
contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433
9-11–Wyoming, MICHIGAN
34th annual show
Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club
Rogers Plaza Town Center, 972 Rogers Plaza SW
Thu. 10-9, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9; free admission
displays, demonstrations, dealers, children’s starter collections
contact Don Van Dyke(616) 669-6932 or e-mail: donvandyke@tm.net
Web site: http://indianmoundsrockclub.com/index.htm
11-12–Abilene, TEXAS
Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society
Abilene Civic Center, N. 6th and Pine St.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, ages 6-12 $1.50, children under 6 free with adult
gems, jewels, slabs, rough, lapidary tools and supplies, demonstrations, fluorescent display, silent auction, wheel of fortune, sand art, door prizes, grand prize drawing
contact Sallie Lightfoot, (325) 692-4642 or e-mail: slightfoot@aol.com
Web site: www.txol.net/rockclub
11-12–Bellingham, WASHINGTON
48th Show Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club
Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission
rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, door prizes, club sales, silent auction, raffle, demonstrations, exhibits, kids’ activities
contact Wes Gannaway, (360) 384-4209 or e-mail: debnwes@comcast.net
11-12–Paradise, CALIFORNIA
55th annual show
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club
Paradise Elks Lodge, 6309 Clark Rd.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free
raffles, demonstrations, auctions, exhibits, youth activities
contact Carol Eggleston (530) 343-0894 or e-mail: cjeggy@chico.com
17-19–Alpine, TEXAS
20th Annual “Treasures of West Texas”
Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club
Highland Events Center, Hwy. 90, across from Sul Ross State University
Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission
2nd annual Collegiate Geology “Box of Rocks” Competition, Kids’ Corner, door prizes, rock food table, Rock For Life dance, Grub Run Rally, field trips (Woodward Ranch, Shafter Silver Mine, Red Rock Ranch)
contact Donna Trammel (432) 426-2924 or e-mail: rocklady2002@sbcglobal.net
17-19–Decatur, ILLINOIS
57th annual show
Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club
Decatur Macon County Fair Grounds, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave.
Fri. 11-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $2, children under 15 free
gemstones, fossils, jewelry, beads, minerals, findings, Kids’ Corner, “Running Water Sluice”, dealers, demonstrators, displays, door prizes
contact Tony Kapta (309) 830-6516 or e-mail: tkapta@comcast.net
Web site: http://cigmc.earthinsync.com/
17-19–Joplin, MISSOURI
3rd Annual Outdoor Swap Meet-“Sping Rock Swap”
Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society
Redings Mill Inn, intersection of Hwy. 86 and Hwy. NN
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission
contact Joplin Museum Complex, (417) 623-1180
contact Christopher Wiseman; jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net
17-19–Rickreall, OREGON
54th annual show, “River of Gems”
Willamette Agate & Mineral Society
Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W (Hwy. 99W)
Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-4:30
kids’ activities Fri.
contact Linda Groah (503) 873-6930 or e-mail: danlindagroah@earthlink.net
17-19–San Jose, CALIFORNIA
CFMS Show and Convention
“Nature’s Showcase”
Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd.
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $6
60 dealers, kids’ area, demonstrations, Ice Age fossil display, 6,000 lb. jade boulder, exhibits, jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, gold panning demonstration
contact Frank Mullaney (408) 265-1422 or e-mail: info@scvgms.org
Web site: http://www.scvgms.org/
18-19–Des Plaines, ILLINOIS
44th annual show
Des Plaines Valley Geology Club
Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., just west of River Rd., off Touhy
Sat. 9:30-5; Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors $2, students with school ID $1, children under 12 free with adult
kids’ room, live demonstrations, educational exhibits, door prizes, raffles, silent auction
contact Lois Zima, (847) 298-4653 or e-mail: Jaynine9@aol.com
Web site: http://www.desplainesgeologyclub.org/
18-19–Eau Claire, WISCONSIN
46th annual show
Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Eau Claire County Expo Center, Lorch Ave.
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4
silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations
contact Mike Schoenfuss, (715) 456-0664
18-19–Fort Dodge, IOWA
River Valley Rockhounds
Opera House, Fort Museum, west on Bus. Hwy. 20
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission
displays, dealers, rock equipment demonstrations, new and used equipment sales, silent auction, children’s area, door prizes
contact Robert Wolf (515) 955-2818 or e-mail: midnightwriter@frontiernet.net
18-19–Helena, MONTANA
61st Snnual Show
Helena Mineral Society
Helena Civic Center, corner of Neill Ave. and Park Ave.
Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5
adults $1, children 12 and under free with adult
more than 20 dealers, beads, rough and faceted gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, books, fossils, equipment, silent auction, hourly door prizes, raffle, demonstrations, children’s ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags
contact Gary Parisi (406) 442-1226 or e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com
Web site: http://helenamineralsociety.org/
18-19–Idaho Falls, IDAHO
44th annual show
Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society
City Recreation Center, Memorial Dr. and B St.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
contact Steve or Jeanne Hammond (208) 782-1917
or e-mail: rock_hounds@msn.com
18-19–Kennewick, WASHINGTON
Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club
Benton County Fairgrounds
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
contact Dave Westland (509) 735-9678
18-19–Lancaster, CALIFORNIA
Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club
Lancaster High School, 44701 32nd St. W
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission
dealers, tailgaters, raffle drawing, silent auction
contact Jules Ficke, (661) 943-5157 or email: av_gem@yahoo.com
Web site: www.geocities.com/av_gem
18-19–Mattawa, WASHINGTON
Dig; All Rockhounds
Pow Wow Club of America
dig for petrified and picture wood, limb sections, diatom opal, free, dry campsite, outhouses furnished
contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091 or email: paulinem280@aol.com
or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515 or email: rm711@tgi.net
18-19–Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
Monongahela Rockhounds
West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Co. #4, Skyview Hall, 640 Noble Dr.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission
contact Bret Howard (724) 327-8618 or email: mononhahelarockhounds@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.monongahelarockhounds.org/
24-25–Irvine, KENTUCKY
46th annual show
Bluegrass Gem & Mineral Club
Mountain Mushroom Festival/Agate Hunt
Estill County School System Central Office, 253 Main St.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission
agate hunting in local creeks for $10 per person, flint knapping demonstration
contact Phillip Daly (859) 854-0418 or email: phillipdaly@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.orgsites.com/ky/bggamc/
24-26–Grants Pass, OREGON
24th annual show
Rogue Gem & Geology Club
Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children 11 and under free
gems, minerals, beads, games, door prizes, dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auction
contact Dan McCarty (541) 592-3975 or email: chocmalt@cavenet.com
Web site: http://www.roguegemandgeology.com/
24-26–Rome, GEORGIA
“Valley and Ridge Gem & Mineral Show”
Rome Georgia Mineral Society
The Forum, Tribune St. at Third St., downtown
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission
minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes
contact Tim Biggart (706) 232-7143 or e-mail: tbiggart@berry.edu
24-26–Salt Lake City, UTAH
“2009 Spring Festival of Gems”
Wasatch Gem Society
115 North 10th West, Utah State Fair Park, Zions Bldg.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
adults $2, children, scouts and leaders in uniform free
member displays, craft and lapidary demonstrations, dealers, equipment, rocks, gems, kids’ grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, door prizes
contact Jeffery Huefner (801) 467-6850 or email: jeffjaneh@juno.com
Web site: http://www.wasatchgemsociety.com/
24-26–Wichita, KANSAS
56th annual show “Great Plains Treasures”
Wichita Gem & Mineral Society
Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.
Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, ages 12-17 $1, children under 12 free with adult
Great Plains fossils, Kansas meteorites, dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, jewelry
contact Lyle Koerper (316) 722-7115
Web site: http://www.wgmsks.org/
25-26–Cuyahoga Falls, OHIO
Show and sale, “Gemboree”
Summit Lapidary Club
Akron Mineral Society
Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6
minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry
contact Warren Salchak (330) 929-3798
or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250
Web site: http://www.lapidaryclubofohio.org/
25-26–Elma, WASHINGTON
41st annual show, “Earth’s Treasures”
Grays Harbor Gem & Geology
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5
contact, Gary Emberly (360) 533-6196 or e-mail: melissa624@hotmail.com
25-26–Franklin, NEW JERSEY
37th annual show and swap
New Jersey Earth Science Association
Franklin School, 50 Washington Ave.
Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-5; adults $5, children under 14 free with paying adult
contact Sterling Hill Mineral Museum, (973) 209-7212
25-26–Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
“Greater Southern Gem, Jewelry, Fossil and Antique Show”
Trade Mart, Jackson Fair Grounds
Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5
contact Stan Bennett or Sharon McClanahan, (601) 898-0407 or email: stan@tompkinsbarron.com
25-26–Memphis, TENNESSEE
“Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show”
Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society
Memphis International Agricenter
Expo Center, West Pavilion and A-wing, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.
Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under $2, Scouts free
dealers, exhibits, kids’ area
contact W.C. McDaniel (901) 274-7706 or email: info@theearthwideopen.com
Web site: http://www.theearthwideopen.com/
25-26–Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, corner of Center St. and Church St.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3
Treasure Wheel, demonstrations, more than 20 dealers, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, fossils
contact Dean Welder (408) 353-2675 or email: wdeanwelder@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.scmgs.org/
25-26–Troy, OHIO
26th annual show
Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club
Miami County Fairgrounds, Duke Lundgard Bldg., County Rd. 25A
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $1
dealers, gems, specimens, jewelry, rough, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, raffle, children’s activities
contact Donna Kuszpa (937) 435-8297
or Tom Dilsworth, (937) 602-1929
25-26–Waco, TEXAS
Waco Gem & Mineral Club
Heart of Texas Fairgrounds, Bosque Ave.
Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and children $1
contact Kay Coleman (903) 389-8311 or email: rkcole8@peoplepc.com
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