1-2–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show, “Jade”; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, jade carving, precious metal clay modeling, bead stringing, chain maille weaving, faceting; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (451) 564-4230; e-mail: publicity@show.sfgms.org; Web site: www.sfgms.org
1-2–WATERVILLE, MAINE: 39th annual show; Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, educational exhibits, geodes, fossils, books, supplies, door prizes; contact Ellery Borow, (207) 547-3154; e-mail: jadelion2000@yahoo.com
6-9–BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 26th annual show; Contin-tail; Rodeo Grounds, Rodeo Rd. and Gregory Dr.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 130 vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, fluorescent light display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 833-2939; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org
7-9–DALTON, GEORGIA: 18th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, 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
7-9–HILLSBORO, OREGON: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th 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
7-9–WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, “East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gold panning, large wholesale section, air-conditioned hall, Gail and Jim Spann collection; adults $6, 12 and under free with adult, parking $5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
8-9–BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA: Annual show; Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Fraternal Order of Police Baton Rouge Lodge Number One, 10777 Greenwell Springs Rd.; adults $3, children $2; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Paul Broussard, (225) 687-3864 or (225) 939-3293; e-mail: paul_broussard@msn.com
8-9–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual sale; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rock for kids; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
8-9–LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Show, “Tallman Rock Chippers Rock Roundup”; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; displays, dealers, demonstrations, activities for kids, field trips; contact Johane Deidrich, 244 N. M St., Lakeview, OR 97630, (541) 947-3237, or or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesoregon@yahoo.com
8-9–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, “Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show”; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660
8-9–WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
14-16–BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 16th annual show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Greater Saint Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children free with adult; dealers, Youth Booth, exhibits, demonstrations, artifacts, special exhibits; contact Robert Morse, 135 Knox St., Troy, MO 63379, (636)462-4423; e-mail: rmorse@centurytel.net
14-16–CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, “Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn, I-75 and 411 NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
14-16–LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; 37380 U.S. Hwy. 24, next to post office; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact John Rakowski, P.O. Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: president@LGGMClub.org; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org
14-16–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 12th annual show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Jubilee”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
14-16–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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.
14-16–SEASIDE, OREGON: Show, “Seaside Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Jean Miller; 415 1st. Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free strand of pearls to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Sun.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com
14-16–VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show, “Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show”; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Community Center, 2266 14th Ave. (corner of 23rd St. and 14th Ave., downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660
15-16–BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Show; ARK-LA-TEX Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, two-day admission $5, children 12 and under free; live demonstrations, youth activities, more than 20 dealers; contact Charles Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: cwsejohns@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.larockclub.com
15-16–RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University Barron County Campus, 1800 College Dr., Student Union Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fossils, agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net
21-22–JEFFERSONVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “The Greater Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Bead Show”; Gem Show Expo Productions; 900 S. Trooper Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $3, children free with adult; dealers, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals; contact Nico, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com
21-22–TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Swap and sale; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. First St.; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-5; free admission; children’s booths, educational exhibits ang displays, auction; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net
21-23–HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention 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
21-23–PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: 33rd annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Civic Center, Espy Ave.; contact Margaret Johnston, (228) 467-1457; e-mail: mmjms@bellsouth.net
21-23–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; 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.
21-23–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 192nd show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); 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
22-23–CANTON, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman’s Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org; Web site: www.stlawrenceco.com
22-23–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, free gift; beads, findings, wires, fibers, tools, cabochons, display items; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
22-23–MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children’s events, mineral, fossil, hand-made jewelry; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org
22-23–PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show; Peoria Academy of Science Geology Section; Ramada and Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Drive.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, silent auction, fluorescent display, exhibits, flume, fossil cleaning, the T-Rex SUE, ISGS material identification; contact Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: www.pasgeology.com
28-30–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; 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
28-30–SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 46th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd. (at Jackson Rd.); Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 6-12 $1, under 6 free; dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids’ Korner, silent auction; contact Kathy Miller, (574) 291-0332, or Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail crullb2@sbcglobal.net
29–OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN: Rock swap; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Kiltie Drive-In, N48 W36154 Wisconsin Ave.; Sat. 10-4; free admission; buy, sell, trade; contact Larry, (262) 443-0365;
29-30–CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 46th annual show, “Capital Mineral Club Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival”; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., 1,500 feet east of I-93 Exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fosils, jewelry, carvings, displays, free kids’ minerals; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org
29-30–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com
Robyn Hawk
