1-4–SISTERS, OREGON: Show, “Sister’s Round-up of Gems”; Oregon Gem Shows; Sister’s Elementary School, 611 E. Cascade, off Hwy. 20; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com
2-4–FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Club; Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. 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
2-4–FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 23rd annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, 277 Expo Rd. (I64 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 Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
2-4–PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com
2-4–TIMONIUM, MARYLAND: Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall and 4-H Bldg., 2200 York Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com
9-11–DURANGO, COLORADO: Show; Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club; La Plata County Fair Grounds, 2500 Main Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, kids’ activities, gold panning, jewelry making tools, gems, minerals, fossils, beading supplies, door prizes, mineral displays, raffle, silent auction; contact Bill Birza, P.O. Box 955, Durango, CO 81302, (970) 385-6850; e-mail: wcbirzzz@durangolive.net; Web site: www.durangorocks.org
9-11–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Indiana State Fairgrounds, The Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
9-11–LIVONIA (DETROIT), MICHIGAN: Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Embassy Suites, Livonia/Novi, 19525 Victor Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; contact G&LW, P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879-8832; e-mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com
9-11–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; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
9-11–MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. W; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com
9-11–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
9-11–SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: 2nd annual show, “San Francisco Fine Mineral Show”; FineMineralShow; Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael-Marin County, 101 McInnis Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203; Web site: http://www.finemineralshow.com
9-11–TACOMA, WASHINGTON: 15th annual show, “Puget Sound Bead Festival”; The Bead Factory; Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion, 1320 Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7; more than 75 vendors, artists, bead merchants and artisans; glass, clay, semi-precious stones, silver, wood, and polymer beads, ancient to contemporary, more than 70 classes, jewelry making, jewelry business, glass bead making, seedbeading, wireworking, contemporary jewelry design and marketing; Teachers’ Showcase, Saturday Night Bead Party; contact Melissa Lovejoy Goldman, 3019 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98406, (253) 572-5529 ext. 121; e-mail: Melissa@thebeadfactory.com; Web site: www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com
10-11–BETHEL, MAINE: 49th annual show; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association; Telstar Regional High School, 284 Walkers Mills Rd. (Rte. 26); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; contact Hugh Chapman, (207) 836-2987, or Dennis Brown, (207) 647-2154; e-mail: oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail.com; Web site: www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com
10-11–CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: 49th annual show, “Fiesta of Gems”; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 27 vendors, rough and polished rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, demonstrations (glass lampwork bead making, faceting, precious metal clay), half-day classes, kids’ games, books, magazines, hourly drawings, grand prize raffle; contact Robert Thirlaway, 28602 Mt. Whitney Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, (310) 213-7677; e-mail: thirlawr@earthlink.net; Web site: http://culvercityrocks.org
10-11–ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com
16-17–MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: 42nd annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School; 9573 State Hwy. 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5; free admission; children’s activities, speakers, demonstrations, dealers, minerals, native copper, fossils, gems, jewelry, silent auctions, door prizes, silent auctions; contact Mike Schramm, P.O. Box 1337, Rhinelander, WI 54501, (715) 499-6898; e-mail: simplyliving@frontiernet.net
16-18–BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 16th annual show, “High Country Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3 days), children free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the US, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
16-18–RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; 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; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
16-18–REEDSPORT, OREGON: Show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary; Reedsport Community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Bill Hendrickson, (541) 271-6816; e-mail: bamoonman7@msn.com
16-18–SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
16-18–SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
17-18–ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: 41st annual show; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society; JMC Ice Arena, 423 W. 38th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, children under 12 free; rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, wire wrapping, findings, beads, Mini-Mine, Discovery Blocks; contact Bob Gallivan, (814) 454-6770; e-mail: gallivan@lycos.com; Web Site: www.gemcityrockclub.org/show.htm
17-18–MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: 41st annual show, “Agate Days”; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club; Moose Lake High School gym and parking lot, 413 Birch Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; dealers, Lake Superior agate, cutting materials, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, rough-rock tailgaters, door prizes, field trip info, Agate Stampede Sat.; contact Allen Hyopponen, (218) 525-7766; e-mail: willow73@cpinternet.com
17-18–NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Show, “Saco Valley Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival”; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; North Conway Community Center, 2628 White Mountain Hwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auctions, Spin-a-Gem, children’s gem dig, gem, mineral and jewelry displays; contact Bob York, (603) 356-4424; e-mail: quartzhunter@aol.com
17-18–SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Bead Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
17-18–TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society; Central Park Hall, Expo Square, Tulsa County Fairgrounds, 21st and Yale; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 and Scouts in uniform free; special Scout and children’s areas, club displays, special displays, silent auction, door prizes, classes, lectures, lapidary demonstrations; Wayne Mouser, 1514 S. Carson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119, (918) 582-8700; e-mail: okyrocks@peoplepc.com; or Finis Riggs, (918) 587-4400; e-mail: Lriggs@cox.net; Web site: www.ttownrockhound.org
22-25–FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Watauga Festival Center, 426 Watauga Rd. (Hwy. 441N); Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; contact G&LW, P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879-8832; e-mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com
22-25–MANSFIELD, OHIO: 50th show, “The Golden Age of Collecting”; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Kingwood Center, 900 Park Ave. W.; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, faceting, wirewrapping, silversmithing, cabbing, exhibits, minerals, fossils, fluorescents, gems, jewelry, silent auction Sat.; contact Jay Medici, P.O. Box 56, Sparta, OH 43350, (419) 768-9128; e-mail: jmedici@bright.net
23-25–PORTLAND, OREGON: Show, “Bead Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall B, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
24–FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 3rd annual show, “Franklin Facetor’s Frolic”; U.S. Faceters Guild; The Fun Factory, 1024 Georgia Rd.; Sat. 9-5; admission $5; dealers, rough, equipment, equipment demonstrations, faceting programs, faceting instruction, door prizes; contact Roy Kersey, 637 Mize Circle, Seymour, TN 37865, (865) 368-6081; e-mail: rkersey@tds.net
24-25–FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Show, “Flagstaff Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral Show”; Val Latham, Sharon Szymanski; Radisson Woodlands Hotel Flagstaff; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contacts Sharon Szymanski, (480) 671-6191, or Val Latham, (602) 466-3060
24-25–FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 43rd annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Dan Beal, (715) 472-8809
24-25–HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show; BeadStreet USA; The Erie County Fairgrounds, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; vintage beads, Swarovski crystals, lampwork, precious metal findings, gemstones, supplies; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.beadstreetusa.com
24-25–SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT: 31st annual show, “Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students (6-16) $2, children under 6 free with adult; dealers, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, children’s activities, silent auction, door prizes; contact Kathy Howe, (802) 656-4118; Web site: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org
24-25–TENINO, WASHINGTON: 16th annual show, “Rock & Gem Rendez-Vous”; Washington Agate & Mineral Society, Tenino Rock Cruisers; Parkside Elementary School, Stage St. S (I-5 Exit 88, go east approximately 8 miles, turn right); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, Spinning the Wheel, displays, “Oregon Trail Days Celebration” across the street; contact Daniel De Boer, 5107 Brenner Dr. NW, Olympia, WA 98502; e-mail: keylock1@live.com
25–BANCROFT, ONTARIO, CANADA: 14th annual show; Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club; Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 25 Station St.; Sun. 10-4; adults $2, under 18 free; 25 dealers, demonstrations, live auction, silent auctions, drawings; contact Frank Melanson, (613) 332-1032; e-mail: fwmelanson@sympatico.ca
29-1–SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, “North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival”; Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce; Spruce Pine Commons, Hwy. 226; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12:30-5; adults $3, seniors $1 Thu., children under 12 free; special exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ events and activities; contact Patti Jensen, P.O. Box 858, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, (828) 765-9033; e-mail: pjensen@mitchell-county.com; Web site: www.ncgemfest.com
29-1–SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Pinebridge Executive Inn, 207 Pinebridge Ave.; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; contact G&LW, P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879-8832; e-mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com
30-1–EUGENE, OREGON: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
30-1–PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Activity Center, 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Bldg 84; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; hand-crafted jewelry, rough rock, slabs, cabochons, beads, fossils, crystals, equipment, raffle; contact Maggi Lieber, 4855 E. Diamond Dr., Prescott, AZ 86301, (520) 831-0017; e-mail: maggiscratch@msn.com; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org
31-1–CUTCHOGUE, NEW YORK: 29th annual show; The Long Island Mineral & Geology Society; Mattituck – Cutchogue East Elementary School, Main Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; jewelry, minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary, grand door prize; contact Frank Basile, 975 Rambler Rd., Southold, NY 11971; e-mail: cypernut@optonline.net; Web site: www.limineralandgeology.com
Robyn Hawk
