1–SCOTTSDALE (PHOENIX), ARIZONA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale (Conference Center), 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
3–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Mission Valley Resort Hotel (Ballroom), 875 Hotel Circle S; Tue. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
4–BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave.; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
6-8–ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: 8th annual show; Chugach Gem & Mineral Society, Alaska Miners Association; Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 2nd floor, 401 E. 6th Ave.; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; contact Sharon Cox, (907) 563-9229; or Anita Williams; e-mail: awilliam@alaska.net
6-8–BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: Show, “Rock-A-Rama”; Braggin’ Rock Club; tailgaters, dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry; contact Don, BRC, P.O. Box 308, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, (623) 374-0202
6-8–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
6-8–GOLDEN, COLORADO: Annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; contact Pat Tucci, P.O. Box 16339, Golden, CO 80402, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com; Web site: www.geodyssey-rocks.com
6-8–OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Kansas City Market Center, Atrium, 6800 W. 115th; 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
6-8–POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jewelry, Gem, & Variety Expo”; Green New Media & Life Expo Inc.; Pomona Fairgrounds Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Blvd., Bldg 7; Fri. 12-6, 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
6-8–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 194th 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
7–MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Mid-Michigan Rock & Gemcraft Society; Midland Resort Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly St.; Sat. 9-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary, contact Deb Acord, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred1@aol.com
7–SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Sat. 12-4; San Mateo Co. Expo Center (Expo Center Meeting Pavilion), 2495 S. Delaware St.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
7–TUCSON, ARIZONA: 8th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny Harmsen, (520) 323-9154
7-8–AMARILLO, TEXAS: Show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, wheel of fortune, silent auction, 43-pound sapphire display; contact Dee Hawkins, 108 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101, (806) 681-0960
7-8–ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 42nd annual Opal and Gem Show; American Opal Society; White House/West Wing Event Center, Hobby City, 1238 S. Beach Blvd.; adults $3, children under 15 free; contact Gene LeVan, (562) 208-7494; e-mail: genea01@sprynet.com
7-8–BREWER, MAINE: Show, “Bangor/Brewer Rock Show”; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, 203 State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; silent auctions, door prizes, raffle items, children’s activities, vendors; contact Lance Shope, (207) 989-3342; e-mail: lshope67@yahoo.com; Web site: pmlcrockclub.com
7-8–BUNDABERG, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA: Show, “Bundaberg Gem Fair”; Bundaberg Gem & Mineral Society; Civic Centre, Bourboung St.; contact Sherry, 7 4153 6278; e-mail: bundygems@bigpond.com
7-8–CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: 50th anniversary show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd., near Ygnacio Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, youth under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; 19 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, fluorescent displays, silent auction, prizes, youth activities, 5,000-pound polished jade rock, 65 million-year-old ice age cave bear, woolly mammoth skull, discount coupons via e-mail; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, e-mail: show2009@ccmgs.org; Web site: http://ccmgs.org
7-8–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual fall show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; display cases, demonstrators, kids’ games, club sales, no dealers, raffles; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
7-8–EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 40th annual show, “Gemarama 2009”; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, PA Business Rte. 30 & 202; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 $1; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, demonstrations of jewelry artistry, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, discount tickets on Web site; contact Nancy Marks, 231 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, PA 18510, (570) 342-1355; e-mail: nmarks401@comcast.net; Web site: www.lapidary.org
7-8–GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact Howard Heitner, c/o Stamford Mineralogical Society, P.O. Box 4148, Stamford, CT 06907, (914) 779-2041
7-8–LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Rock ‘N’ Gem Roundup”; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dinosaur programs, field trip Sun., silent auction, lapidary displays, Country Store, raffle, more than 25 dealers; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W; Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 943-1861; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: http://palmdalegemandmineral.com
7-8–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, “Parade of Gems”; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $2, children free; children’s corner, fluorescent minerals, lapidary demonstrations, club displays; contact John C. Almasi, (321) 956-9742; e-mail: almasij@fit.edu
7-8–MIDLAND, TEXAS: 47th annual show: Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St. (corner of Wall and Main); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Craig Tellinghuisen, (432) 697-7668; Web site: www.mgms-tx.com
7-8–NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Fall Show; New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn Midtown, 440 W. 57th St., between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; lectures, mineral specimens, fossils, faceted stones, cabochons, beads, finished jewelry; contact Excalibur Mineral Corp., 1000 N. Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: tony@excaliburmineral.com
7-8–OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Show, “River of Gems”; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fairpark, 3001 General Pershing Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $6, children 12 and under and Boy/Girl Scouts/Campfire members in uniform free with adult; museum and member exhibits, dealers, minerals, cabochons, faceted stones, findings, demonstrations, wirewrapping, silversmithing, knapping; contact Arlene Burkhalter, 1267 Kingbird Ln., Choctaw, OK 73020, (405) 732-0808; e-mail: maburkhalter@cox.net
7-8–OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: 22nd annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $6, children $1; geode cracking; contact Howard Heitner, 21 Manhattan Ave., Tuckahoe, NY 10707, (914) 274-1370; e-mail: docheitner@gmail.com; Web site: stamfordmineralsociety.org
7-8–RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 54th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 s. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; e-mail: schiller@ridgecrest.ca.us
7-8–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “GemDiego”; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, equipment, fossils, crystals, jewelry, carving, beads, tools, slabs, rough cutting material, books, free exhibits, door prizes, free demonstrations, gemstone faceting, chains, chain making, free gem identification, field trip information; contact Bob Hancock, 1815 Sweetwater Rd. NR 83, Spring Valley, CA 91977, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: rhbobhancock@cs.com; Web site: www.sdmg.org
8–McCLELLAN (SACRAMENTO), CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Lion’s Gate Hotel Sacramento (Garden Pavilion), 3410 Wover St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
13-15–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “West Coast Gem & Mineral Show – Fall”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn – Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; 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
13-15–HAMBURG (BUFFALO), NEW YORK: Show; GemStreet USA; Fairgrounds at Hamburg, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; 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
13-15–HUMBLE, TEXAS: 56th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, gems, minerals, fossils, fluorescent rocks display; demonstrations, jewelry making, beading, lapidary, children’s activities, Scout Merit badge program, famous “Dino Dig”, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Patty Scott, 14906 Summerland Circle, Cypress, TX 77429, (281) 373-1578; e-mail: nigels_mom@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.hgms.org
13-15–JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; 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
13-15–LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Show; KYANA Geological Society; Resurrection Lutheran Church Gym, 4205 Gardiner View Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 8-7, Sun. 12-6; free admission; contact Mike Whitehouse, 4304 Winter Park Dr., Louisville, KY 40218, (502) 905-4988; e-mail: rockhoundmike@insightbb.com; Web site: www.kyanageo.org
13-15–MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: Holiday show; Morganton Parks and Recreation Department; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, students and children $2; dealers, exhibits, minerals, gems, jewelry, door prizes, free gem mining interactive booth for students; contact Gary W. Leonhardt, P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us
13-15–ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Fall show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, student $2, children under 12 free with paying adult; custom jewelry, mineral specimens, beads, fossils, sluice mining, mineral identification, faceting demonstrations, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact James Johnstone, (407) 625-6336; e-mail: jj030@msn.com; Web site: www.thumblicker.com
13-15–PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: 19th annual show, “Magnolia State Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Civic Center Bldg., Jackson County Fairgrounds; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission, children accompanied by adults welcome; educational, artistic and scientific exhibits, lapidary demonstrations, 20 dealers, jewelry, gemstones, beads, slabs, lapidary tools and supplies; contact John M. Wright, 3304 Nottingham Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-9192; e-mail: osjbw@datasync.com
13-15–PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Show; Northwest Opal Association and Boeing Employees Mineralogical Society; Expo Hall Puyallup Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S and 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, kids under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, door prizes, raffle prizes, kids’ activity center, demonstrations, silent auction, exhibits, contact Char Jorgensen, (425) 483-0557; e-mail: cdedbd1@comcast.net
13-15–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Sacramento Harvest of Gems”; Sacramento Mineral Society; Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children $1; kids’ scavenger hunt, speakers, rocks, gemstones, fossils, mineral specimens; contact Kevin Beguhl, 8516 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628, (916) 967-4000; e-mail: kevin@katerinastreasures.com; Web site: www.sacramentomineralsociety.com
13-15–TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. “D” 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
13-15–TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Expo Square, Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St.; 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
14–CLACKAMAS, OREGON: 35th annual Gem and Jewelry Auction; Columbia Willamette Faceters’ Guild; Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; preview 5:30, auction 7-10; contact Gail Lough, (971) 678-2862; glough7@gmail.com
14-15–SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Annual show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Lois Stone, (360) 856-1190
14-15–VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual fall show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St.; Fri. 9-5, 9-5; free admission; open to the public, more than 20 vendors, gemstones, finished jewelry, wire wraps, findings, fossils, minerals, rough, cab and slab materials, displays, exhibits, live demonstrations, hourly door prizes, end-of-show raffle, silent auction, kids’ grab bags, Scout geology seminars; contact Virgil Melton, (760) 900-0507; Web site: www.VVGMC.org
14-15–YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show, “Festival of Gems & Minerals”; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Franklin Hall, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; children’s spinning wheel, grab bags, silent auction, dealers, exhibits; contact Bruce Roberts, P.O. Box 360, Browns Valley, CA 95918, (530) 675-2864; e-mail: inez_brg@Yahoo.com
20-22–ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; 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
20-22–HONOLULU, HAWAII: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Neal S. Blaisdell Center/Hawaii Suite, 777 Ward Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
20-22–MARIETTA, GEORGIA: 24th annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes; displays, live lapidary demonstrations; contact Mary Ingram, (770) 427-1108; e-mail: mandmingram@comcast.net; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org
20-22–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Fort Mason Center/Herbst Pavilion, Landmark Building A; 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
21-22–BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Show, “Fall Festival of Gems”; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, President’s Hall, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Gerry Alexander, (360) 876-4543
21-22–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: 18th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union II Bldg., Braddock Rd. and Rte. 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors and students (13-17) $3, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; more than 20 dealers, minerals, crystals, fossils, gems, jewelry, meteorites, silent auction Sun., demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ activity area, mini-mines, fossil dig; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com
21-22–HOPKINS, MINNESOTA: Eisenhower Gem & Mineral Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7 (1/2 mile west of Hwy. 169); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com
21-22–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 2nd annual show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Holiday Festival”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
21-22–MADISON, WISCONSIN: Show; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; contact Nevin Franke, (608) 251-2601; e-mail: madisonrockclub@gmail.com; Web site: www.madison.com/communities/madisonrockclub
21-22–OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: 40th annual show, “Galaxy of Gems Expo”; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 70 display cases, kids’ games, “Pebble Pup” quiz, lapidary demonstrations, silent auction, gems, minerals, American opals, fossils, stone beads, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, books; contact Norb Kinsler, (805) 644-6450; e-mail: show_info@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com
21-22–WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 43rd annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; Americraft Expo Center, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children under 12 free; gem mining, fossil dig, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, Chinese auction; contact Barbara Ringhiser, (561) 588-5458; e-mail: bar5678@aol.com; or Ellen Jean, (931) 372-8236; e-mail: ellenjean24@charter.net; Web site: www.gemandmineral.cc
27-29–COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: 42nd annual show; The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $7, military $6, seniors (62 and older) $5, children 12 and under free; 24 retail vendors, jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geodes sold and cut, club member rock collections on exhibit, lapidary demonstrations, admission to SC State Museum included, special exhibits extra; contact Sue Shrader, P.O. Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; or Web site: www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
27-29–MOBILE, ALABAMA: 15th annual show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Zeigler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 36618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: rockhoundjs@aol.com
27-29–PORTLAND, OREGON: Gem 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
27-29–ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: 52nd annual show; St Louis Mineral & Gem Society; Viking Conference Center – Holiday Inn, 10709 Watson Rd. (I-44 and Lindbergh Blvd.); Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, free rockhound starter kit for children 12 and younger, map on Web site; contact Melissa Perucca, 1307 Mystic Seaport, Fenton, MO 63026; e-mail: PeruccaM@aol.com; Web site: www.stlmgs.stlearthsci.org
27-29–ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 14th annual Thanksgiving show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum Ballroom, 535 4th Ave. N; 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
27-29–TERLINGUA, TEXAS: Show; “Rock & Gem Fest”; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Big Bend Motor Inn Conference Room, Rte. 118 and Rte. 170; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, rocks, gems, jewelry, Kids’ Corner; contact Mary Brogan, P.O. Box 1111, Alpine, TX 79831, (432) 837-3824; e-mail: marybrogan@rocketmail.com; Web site: www.agates123.com/cdgmc/
28-29–MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
28-29–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, 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
Robyn Hawk
