1-5–CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON: Show, “All American Pow Wow”; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; American Forest Teanaway Campground; Fri. 8-9, Sat. 8-9, Sun. 8-3; tailgating, rock swapping, digging for agates, crystals, dadeite, Ellensburg blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th Ave. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com
1-5–MADRAS, OREGON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Jefferson County Fair Grounds; free admission; field trips, dig for agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood, 75 vendors, rough rock, finished jewelry, auction Fri. night; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net
2-5–SISTERS, OREGON: Show, “Sisters Round-Up of Gems”; Jen Miller; Sisters Elementary School, 611 E. Cascade, off Hwy. 20; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; demonstrations, Oregon State gemstones, gift items, beads, jewelry; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows
3-5–FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; Farmington Civic Center, Arlington St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, rocks, gems, minerals, Farmington Freedom Days; contact Mickie Calvert, P.O. Box 1482, Farmington, NM 87499, (505) 632-8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net
3-5–FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 22nd annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, Expo Road, I-64 Exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
10-12–DURANGO, COLORADO: 56th show; Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club; La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Joanna Baker, P.O. Box 955, Durango, CO 81302, (970) 385-6850; e-mail: info@durangorocks.org
10-12–MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
10-12–PORTLAND, OREGON: Bead Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
10-12–SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: 1st annual show, “San Francisco Fine Mineral Show”; Dave Waisman; Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; natural, uncut, semiprecious mineral pieces, displays, sales, open to the public; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203, (509) 998-5987; e-mail: SVLDave@aol.com; Web site: www.FineMineralShow.com
10-12–SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
11-12–BETHEL, MAINE: 48th annual show, “Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show”; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association; Telstar Regional High School, Rte. 26; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; dealers from Maine and across the U.S., specimens, jewelry, gem rough, museum-quality displays, fluorescent booth; contact Hugh Chapman, 14 Depot St., Gilead, ME 04217, (207) 836-2987; e-mail: oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail.com; Web site: www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com
11-12–CASPER, WYOMING: 62nd annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 800 N. Poplar St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults (12 and up) $3, seniors (65+) free, children (11 and under) free; contact Stephane Anderson-Rott, PO. Box 123, Mills, WY 82644, (307) 333-5162; e-mail: cina31373@aol.com
11-12–CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: 48th annual Fiesta of Gems, “The Wonderful World of Amber”; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Rotunda, 4117 Overland Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly prizes, grand prize, exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, jewelry, stones, books, tools, minerals, fossils; contact Robert Thirlaway, 28602 Mt. Whitney Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, (310) 213-7677; e-mail: thirlawr@gmail.com; Web site: www.CulverCityRocks.org/fiesta.htm
11-12–ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Har Mar Summer Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com
11-12–SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; The Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Verizon Center of Progress Bldg., State Fairgrounds, I-690; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, kids under 12 free, coupon on Web site; more than 50 retail and wholesale dealers, rough, minerals, gems, beads, beading supplies, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, exhibits, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, grand prizes, kids’ activities; contact Carlotta Brown, (315) 458-4636; Web site: www.gmss.us
17-18–MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: 41st annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School Commons Area, Hwy. 70 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, jewelry, findings, minerals, gemstones, beads, cabochons, fossils, carvings, artwork, silent auctions, children’s activities, demonstrations, displays; contact Ron Zimmer, 9280 Timberline Dr., Minocqua, WI 54548, (715) 358-7870; e-mail: rzimmer@ldf.k12.wi.us
17-19–BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 15th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital and behind the fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
17-19–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38 St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
17-19–KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
17-19–RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; state fairgrounds, Blue Ridge at Hillsborough St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
17-19–REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, spin the wheel, silent auction, door prizes, displays, raffle; contact Bill Hendrickson, (541) 271-6816, or Bruce Moon, (541) 271-0166; e-mail: bamoonman7@msn.com
17-19–SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
17-19–SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Bead Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
18-19–ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: 40th annual show; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society; JMC Arena, 423 W. 38th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, children under 12 free; dealers, displays, door prizes, children’s activities (Mini-Mine, Discovery Blocks, Egg Carton Mineral Collections); contact Bob Gallivan, 427 Colleen Dr., Erie, PA 16505, (814) 454-6770; e-mail: gallivan@lycos.com; Web site: www.gemcityrockclub.org/show.htm
18-19–MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: 40th annual show, “Agate Days”; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club; Moose Lake High School, 413 Birch Ave., gym and parking lot; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, Lake Superior agate, cutting material, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, equipment, rough-rock tailgaters, door prizes, field trip information, Agate Stampede Sat.; contact Allan Hyopponen, (218) 525-7766; e-mail: finnspec@charter.net
18-19–NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 45th annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Community Center, downtown; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction Sat.; contact Bob York, (603) 356-4424; e-mail: quartzhunter@aol.com
22-25–FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 44th annual show, “Macon County Gemboree”; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., US Hwy. 441S; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: franklin-chamber.com
22-26–MANSFIELD, OHIO: 49th annual show, “Fossils: A Walk Through Geologic Time”; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Kingwood Center, 900 Park Ave. W; Wed. 10-5, Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, club mineral and jewelry sales, no dealers, silent auction Sat.; contact Jay Medici, P.O. Box 56, Sparta, OH 43350, (419) 768-9128; e-mail: jmedici@bright.net
24-26–SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
25-26–FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 42nd annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School, Hwy. 35 North; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fluorescents, fossils, Lake Superior agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net
25-26–KALISPELL, MONTANA: Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Red Lion Hotel – Center Mall, 20 N. Main.; Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5; dealers, displays, silent auction, kids’ activities, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Sandy Dahl, P.O. Box 5541, Kalispell, MT 59903; e-mail: dahlsl@centurytel.net
25-26–SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT: 30th annual show, “Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 adults, $2 seniors and students 6-16, children under 6 free with adult; dealers, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, children’s activities, silent auction, door prizes, handicapped accessible; contact Kathy Howe, (802) 656-4118; e-mail: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org
25-26–TENINO, WASHINGTON: 15th annual show, “Rock & Gem Rendez-Vous”; Washington Agate & Mineral Society (WAMS), Tenino Rock Cruisers; Parkside Elementary School, Stage St. S, I-5 Exit 88; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; contact Daniel DeBoer, 5107 Brenner Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502; e-mail: Keylock1@Live.com
26–BANCROFT, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, “Mineral Capital Gem & Mineral Show”; Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club; Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St.; Sun. 10-4; adults $2, under 18 free; dealers, live and silent auctions, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Al Burnett, R.R.1, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0; e-mail: alrocks16@yahoo.ca
30-2–BILLINGS, MONTANA: AFMS/NFMS show and convention; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Holiday Inn Trade Center, 5500 Midland Rd.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2 days $8, 4 days $15), children under 12 free with adult; more than 35 dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, educational displays, moon rock, dinosaurs, Yogo sapphires, cave bear, silent auctions, live auction, a full week of field trips after the show; contact Doug True, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils@yahoo.com; Web site: www.amfed.org/nfms/nfmsshow
31-2–CREEDE, COLORADO: 8th annual show; Rare Things; Underground Mining Museum, N. Canyon Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, local rocks, jewelry, programs; contact Jenny Inge, P.O. Box 371, Creede, CO 81130, (719) 658-2376; e-mail: rarethingsgallery@yahoo.com
31-2–EUGENE, OREGON: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
31-2–PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Activity Center, 3700 Willow Creek Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; rough rock, slabs, cabochons, jewelry, findings, mineral specimens; contact Pam Jackson, P.O. Box 345, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, (928) 636-9188; e-mail: lpjack65@cableone.net; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org
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