4-6–SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; 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
4-7–FORT BRAGG, CALIFORNIA: Show; 48th annual show; Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Town Hall, Main and Laurel; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; free admission; contact Don McDonell, 643 N. McPherson, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707) 964-3116
5-6–ARLINGTON, TEXAS: 51st annual show, “Nature’s Kaleidoscope”; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1100 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and children $3; dealers, jewelry, beads, gems, minerals, fossils, Kids’ Korner, Rock Food Table, professional gem identification, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, ; contact Karen Cessna, 1408 Gibbins Rd., Arlington, TX 76011, (817) 277-2286; e-mail: cessnak@ont.com; Web site: www.agemclub.org
5-6–AUGUSTA, MAINE: 20th annual show; Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club; National Guard Armory, Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, door prizes, demonstrations, cabbing, lapidary, fluorescent display, mineral displays, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, kids’ mineral mine; contact KRMC, (207) 873-6270
5-7–CANBY, OREGON: Show, “Willamette Valley Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Jean Mill; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, off Hwy. 99 E; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-4; free admission; free pearl pendant to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Mon., 75 outside booths; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com
5-7–SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 26th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Silver City Recreation Center, 11th St. and Gold St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers from the U.S., Mexico and Asia, free daily field trips, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, raffles; contact L. Lett, (575) 538-3216; e-mail: show09@stockmanfamily.net; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/
11-13–FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA: 5th annual show, “Wildcat Gem Fest”; Wildcat Gem Society; Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffles, demonstrations, classes, silent auctions, world-class exhibits; contact Mike Martin, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553, (707) 943-1575; e-mail: micknorma@directv.net
11-13–GREENFIELD, INDIANA: 33rd annual show, “Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show”; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County Fairgrounds, 602 N. Apple St.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays and Programs, special Children’s Museum of Indianapolis fossil exhibit, Dealers, swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary items; contact Don Mahoney, 17914 Juniper Rd., Argos, IN 46501, (574) 892-5264; e-mail: DLMCNACLU@aol.com; Web site: www.geology.iupui.edu/Outreach/500_earth_sciences/show.htm
11-13–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
11-13–ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Ontario Convention Center/Exhibit Hall B, 2000 Convention Center Way; 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
11-13–TOLEDO, OHIO: 38th annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free; free kids’ mineral kits, kids’ games, exhibits, demonstrations, mini classes, Touch & Feel Area, scholarship raffle, silent auction, club sales, more than 20 dealers, beads, jewelry, gems, precious metals, fossils, minerals, carvings, gem trees, tools, equipment; contact Jerri Heer, 247 Decatur, Toledo, OH 43609, (419) 531-8124; e-mail: jheerx6@aol.com; Web site: www.toledogemandrockhounds.com
11-13–WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 38th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Coliseum Annex Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate #9 from 27th St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W. A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net
12-13–CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Teanaway Campground (free dry camping with outhouses only); membership required for field trips (individual $7.50, family $15); dig for agates, crystals, jadeite, jasper, blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net
12-13–FAIRFIELD, IOWA: 14th annual show, “Ancient Footprints In The Sand”; The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main St. and Briggs Ave.; Sat. 9-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children up to 18 25 cents; contact Betty Morris, (319) 385-9584; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com
12-13–HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 44th annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Zembo Auditorium, 3rd St. and Division St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; displays, hobby-related talks, Scout programs, kids’ mini-mine, vendors, discount coupon on Web site; contact Toni Donchak, 5718 Oak Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17112, (717) 657-2309; e-mail: adonchak@panetwork.com; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org
12-13–TEANAWAY, WASHINGTON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.; Wed. 8-9:30, Thu. 8-9:30, Fri. 8-9:30, Sat. 8-9:30, Sun. 8-5; free admission, membership required for field trips; camping, daily field trips (agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood), kids’ rock toss/scramble, rock swapping, guest speakers, live band, bingo with door prizes, auction, dealers, rough rock, findings, finished jewelry, equipment; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th St. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com
12-13–NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: 59th annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Danbury Rd.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $4.50, seniors and full-time students with ID $3, kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, gold panning, exhibits, grab bags; contact Pat Hackett, (860) 355-9799; e-mail: prhackett@charter.net; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org
12-13–ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jewelry, Gem, & Variety Expo”; Green New Media & Life Expo Inc.; Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors two for $14, children under 12 free; book signing, speakers, demonstrations; contact G. Fisher, (702) 467-9411; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.GreenNewMediaLifeExpo.com
12-13–POWNAL, VERMONT: Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free with adult, group rates; minerals, gems, jewelry, children’s fish pond, door prizes; contact Cindy Lee Hancock, 45 Spring St., Apt. 103, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 664-4115
12-13–ROSEBURG, OREGON: Show, “Rock Round-Up”; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers, rough, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, equipment, books, displays, demonstrators, UV mineral exhibit, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffles, door prizes, gold panning, kids’ rock hunt; contact David Snyder, (541) 679-7553; e-mail: dwilliams@mcsi.net
12-13–SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual fall swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse, Hwy. 43, just north of Siloam Springs; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids’ gem wash, auction; contact Dave Leininger, (479) 263-1324; e-mail: Hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org
12-13–VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, books, equipment, beads, jewelry, rough materials, demonstrators, cases, free gem identification; contact Fred Wilson, (760) 433-8446, Cherie Wilson, (760) 941-7073, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395
12-13–WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Show; Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fair Ground Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: wrood@coffeycomm.com
13–BLOOMINGTON (MINNEAPOLIS), MINNESOTA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton, Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (Ballrooms A,B,C & D), 3800 American Blvd E; Sun. 12-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
15–GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Suamico Ale House, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
16–MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport (Ballroom), 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
16-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Show, “Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show – Fall”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn – Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle bus to Merchandise Mart; 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
16-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show, “Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show”; Eons Expositions, LLC; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children under 8 free; more than 100 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (719) 886-7046; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: http://eons-expos.com/
16-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show, “Denver Expo Gem Mineral Fossil & Bead Show”; Tucson Electric Park Gem Show; National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission, open to the public; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Al Sargent, P.O. Box 2902, Tucson, AZ 85702, (520) 883-6447; e-mail: tepgemshow@hotmail.com; Web site: www.TucsonElectricParkGemShow.com
17–SCHILLER PARK (CHICAGO), ILLINOIS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O’Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
17-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Crown Plaza, DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
18-19–PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park and Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave.;, south of Mid-State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle prizes, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations, games; contact Rich Smithen, P.O. Box 481, San Miguel, CA 93451, (805) 467-2966; e-mail: jonme2@wildblue.net
18-20–DENVER, COLORADO: 42nd annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show, “Fossils – Windows to the Past”; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students (13-17) $4, children free with adult; museum and competitive displays, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lectures, hobby demonstrations, free gold panning, hands-on activities, Colorado Fossil Expo, more than 130 dealers; contact Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com
18-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Show, “Colorado Fossil Expo”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show, one ticket covers both shows; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, 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
18-20–ENID, OKLAHOMA: Show; Enid Gem & Mineral Society; 4125 W. Owen K. Garriot Rd., 1705 S. Johnson St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Billy Wood, 1705 S. Johnson St., Enid, OK 73703, (580) 234-5344; e-mail: baronladislaus@att.net
18-20–HILLSBORO, OREGON: 29th annual Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show, “A Rockhound Revival”; Hillsboro Fair Complex, across from Hillsboro Airport; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Russ Snook, (503) 648-3989; e-mail: dmsnook28@yahoo.com
18-20–HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: 40th anniversary show, “Return of T. Rex”; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St.; Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3-day passes available), students and children 50 cents, Scouts in uniform free with adult; eight dealers, youth games, “Stan” the T. rex, exhibits, demonstrations, silent auction, club sales; contact C.H. Falstad, 152 Birchwood, Holland, MI 49423, (616) 396-1149; e-mail: cfalstad@ameritech.net; Web site: http://www.tulipcity.org/
18-20–JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: 21st annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; rock, gem and mineral displays; contact Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904) 400-3818; e-mail: jgms_show@hotmail.com; Web site: www.jaxgemandmineral.org
18-20–LINCOLN, MISSOURI: 50th annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; dig-your-own mozarkite, displays, silent auction; contact Linville Harms, (660) 827-4143, or Larry Twenter, (660) 826-1324
18-20–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
19–GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Grand Inn & Conference Center (Stars Room), 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
19–TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: 10th annual show, “Agate City Rock Show”; Agate City Rock Shop, Bob Lynch; 721 7th Ave. (Hwy. 61 at 8th St.), outside; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com
19-20–CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA: Show, “Falls Fossil Festival”; Falls of the Ohio Foundation; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; fossils, minerals, lapidary, books, rock ID, fossil park and museum brochures, children’s activity tent, guest speakers (details on Web site), mineral and fossil collecting piles, guided hikes on world-famous Devonian fossil beds; contact Alan Goldstein, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129, (812) 280-9970; e-mail: agoldstein@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.fallsoftheohio.org
19-20–HARTLAND, MICHIGAN: 36th annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd. (M-59), 1 mile west of U.S. 23; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 50 cents; gold, silver, pearls, fossils, crystals, club table, children’s table, lapidary exhibits, demonstrations, faceting, polishing, wire craft, spheres; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 446-0818, or Marve Martin, (517) 521-3135
19-20–JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual Tailgate Gemboree; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, Sat. night auctions, surface mine tours, gold panning; contact Debbie Bunn, P.O. Box 255702, Sacramento, CA 95670, (916) 929-6665;e-mail:fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html
19-20–REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: 43rd annual show, “Harvest of Gems”; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood City Community Activity Bldg., 1400 Roosevelt Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults free; displays, dealers, glass bead making, kids’ cab polishing, silent auction; contact Carol Corden, (650) 248-7155; e-mail: ccorden@earthlink.net; Web site: http://sgms.driftmine.com/
19-20–RHINEBECK, NEW YORK: 40th annual show and sale, “The Rocks of the Hudson Valley”; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, Scouts in uniform and children 12 and under free with adult; more than 30 dealers, lapidary demonstrations, minerals, gems, jewelry, free rocks for kids, fossils, beads, tools, books, fluorescent minerals, exhibits, lapidary rough, wire wrapped gems, wholesaler, Earth Science Scavenger Hunt, New York State Museum and Vassar College Museum of Geology exhibits; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; Web site: www.geocities.com/nyrockhounds
19-20–SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; 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.
19-20–STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Earth’s Treasures Gem Show”; Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club; Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 33 W. Alpine Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with adult; lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, 40 exhibits, silent auction, kids’ activities, $1 off coupon on Web site; contact Nettie Meissner, P.O. Box 357, Lathrop, CA 95330, (209) 858-2263; e-mail: footsey1@yahoo.com; Web site: www.stocktonlapidary.com
20–LIVONIA (DETROIT), MICHIGAN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Radisson, 17123 Laurel Park Dr N.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
22–INDEPENDENCE (CLEVELAND), OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Sheraton Independence, 5300 Rockside Rd.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
24–WEST HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-5.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
25-26–REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA: Show, “Regina Rock & Gem Show and Sale”; Prairie Rock & Gem Society; Uplands Community Center, 20 Weeks Crescent; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children under 11 free; lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, kids’ area, local and national vendors; contact Steven Gauci, P.O. Box 20023, Regina, SK, S4T0X7, (877) 208-5262; e-mail: show2009@prgs.org; Web site: http://reginashow.com
25-27–BEREA, OHIO: Show and sale, “Gemstreet USA”; Strieter Productions Inc.; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd. (use Bagley Rd. entrance); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (62+) and students (12-17) $5, children (under 12) free, ticket good all three days; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, videos, tool, supplies, Scout badges; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
25-27–CLEVELAND, OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Bagley Rd. entrance, 0.5 mile west of I-71 and Bagley 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
25-27–JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 11th annual show, “Rock-a-thon”; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Memorial Hall, 212 W. 8th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; door prizes, live auction, demonstrations; contact Chris Wiseman, P.O. Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net
25-27–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State 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
25-27–SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: Annual Tailgate; Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Little League Baseball Park, Western Regional Headquarters, 6707 N. Little League Dr.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; silent auction; contact Emma Couveau, P.O. Box 1545, Colton, CA 92324, (909) 288 6182; e-mail: 1d4frog@aol.com
26–BURLINGTON (BOSTON), MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
26-27–DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Woman’s Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, raffle, grab bags; contact Nancy Bird, (562) 697-0636; e-mail: nancyjbird@verison.net
26-27–FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 53rd annual show, “Franklin-Sterling Hill Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show”; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; Sat. 7:30-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $7, children $4; contact Lee Lowell, (973) 827-6671; e-mail: fmm1954@earthlink.net
26-27–MISSOULA, MONTANA: 15th annual show, “GOLD: Fifty Years of Rockhounding”; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby’s Reserve Street Inn, 4825 N. Reserve; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59081, (406) 543-3667
26-27–MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: 50th annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; contact Sky Paxton, (831) 262-2492; e-mail: sky@familystones.net; or Janis Rovetti, (831) 657-1933; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.org
26-27–OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Show, “Prehistoric Time Returns to Oshkosh”; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center, 625 E. County Rd. “Y”; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, students free with ID, children under 12 free; Weis Earth Science Museum “Teeth Thru Time”, more than 80 vendor tables, free kids’ events sponsored by Jewelers Mutual Insurance, exhibits, silent auctions, speakers, demonstrations, club sales; contact Robert Fox, (920) 235-4669; e-mail: foxbooks@northnet.net
26-27-�SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Lapidary Society; Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 40+ vendors, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ activities, lapidary rough, slabs, cabochons; contact SDLS, (619) 295-6905, or Kim Hutsell, (619) 294-3914; e-mail: info@sandiegolapidarysociety.org; Web site: www.sandiegolapidarysociety.org
26-27–TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, demonstrations, jewelry making, cutting, polishing, kids’ area, door prizes; conatct Cynthia Vaughn, (231) 276-6150; e-mail: Maple2b@aol.com
27–NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn New Haven (Emerald Ballroom 1), 201 Washington Ave.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
28–EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rt. 10 W; Mon. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
29–ESSINGTON (PHILADELPHIA), PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn Airport (Ballroom B, C & D), 76 Industrial Hwy.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
30-4–IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Annual show and sale: McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 S.E. Lincoln Rd.; free admission; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Cephis Hall, (580) 494-6612
30-4–JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show, “Gem, Mineral, and Handicraft Jamboree”; Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst Ave.; Wed. 8-5, Thu. 8-5, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; free admission; minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geology supplies, raffles; contact Boo or Chad Barker, Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree Gem Show, 6225 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 368-7859 or (760) 368-7327; e-mail: jtsportsmans1@verizon.net; Web site: jtsportmansclub.com
