6-8–DALTON, GEORGIA: 19th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com
6-8–HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th 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
6-8–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.; 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) 954-2010; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
6-8–NORTH BEND, OREGON: Show, “Nature’s Wonders”; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; displays, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ activities, exhibits, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, dealers, faceted and rough gems, minerals, gold, silver, crystals, beads, mountings, tools; contact Rocky Pribble, P.O. Box 251, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (541) 572-8301
7–ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN: 35th annual show; Ishpeming Elks Club; 597 Lake Shore Dr.; Sat. 9:30-4:30; free admission; mineral displays, dealers, kids’ area, silent auction, hourly prizes, raffle, mineral demonstrations, field trips Fri. and Sun.; contact Ernest Johnson, 1962 W. Fair, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-9422; e-mail: ejohnson@nmu.edu
7-8–AUSTIN, TEXAS: Show; Austin Bead Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; admission $5, $1 off with food donation; handcrafted jewelry, supplies, raffles; contact Austin Bead Society, P.O. Box 656, Austin, TX 78767-0656, or Michele Chesak; e-mail: mchesak@gmail.com; Web site: www.austinbeadsociety.org
7-8–BETHESDA, MARYLAND: 60th annual show; Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Washington, DC; Stone Ridge School, 9101 Rockville Pike; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children under 16 free with paying adult; gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, collectibles, dealers, exhibits, Crystal Cave, kids’ activities, door prizes; contact Mary Bateman, 2700 S. 9th St. #203, Arlington, VA 22204-2328, (703) 521-4614; e-mail: mbateman1@verizon.net; Web site: www.glmsdc.com
7-8–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Golden Gateway to Gems “In the Pink”; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; County Fair Bldg. (Hall Of Flowers), Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors $6, child under 12 free with adult; demonstrations, jade carving, chain maille weaving, wire wrapping, bead stringing, silver metal clay modeling, cabochon cutting, California Academy of Sciences
displays; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (415) 564-4230; e-mail: publicity@show.sfgms.org; Web site: www.sfgms.org
7-8–WATERVILLE, MAINE: 40th annual show, “Mid-State Gem & Mineral Show”; Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, specimens, demonstrations, lapidary arts, books, magazines, educational displays, fluorescent minerals; contact Ellery Borow, P.O. Box 47, Waterville, ME 04903-0047, (207) 547-3154
12-15–BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Show, “The Rock Show at Buena Vista: A CONTINental Divide TAILgate”; Contin-tail LLC; Rodeo Grounds, Gregory Rd. and Rodeo Rd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 120 dealers, rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment, demonstrations (glintknapping, stone cutting, wire wrapping, beading, precious metal clay), free rock for children, door prizes, fluorescent mineral display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 938-4194; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org
13-15–NOVI, MICHIGAN: Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River 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
13-15–PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: Show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison County Community Center (Espy Center), 4470 Espy Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; door prizes, grand prize raffle, bring your rock and stump the expert Sun.; contact Tomsey Westermeyer, 9270 Serenity Dr., Pass Christian, MS 39571, (228) 586-5279 or (229) 326-2390; Web site: tomsey@cableone.net
13-15–PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: Show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.; Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-6; contact Tom Madsen, 2915 state Rte. 20, Port Townsend, WA 98368; e-mail: tommadsen@olypen.com
13-15–TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. “D” 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
13-15–WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, “East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, ages 12 and under free with adult; more than 200 dealers from the U.S. and abroad, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gem panning, large wholesale section, collection of Bill Larson, Pala Int’l; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
14-15–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: 4th annual sale; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rocks, rough, jewelry; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
14-15–LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Show, “Tallman Rock Roundup”; Tallman Rockchippers; Lake Co. Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-3:30; free admission; kids’ activities, silent auction, dealers, demonstrators, field trips; contact Johanne Deidrich, 244 N. M St., Lakeview, OR 97630, (541) 947-3237; or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesor@yahoo.com
14-15–RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 14th annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University of Wisconsin, Barron County; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Dave Skrupky, (715) 986-2547
14-15–WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
19-22–WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO: Show, “Woodland Park Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Rock Gypsies; Woodland Park Saddle Club, 19250 E. US Hwy. 24; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Kim or Bodie Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814, (719) 360-9665; e-mail: runninboar@hotmail.com
20-21–TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Show; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 1st St. and College Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; free admission; vendors, rocks, minerals, children’s activities, fluorescent display, snack bar, museum participation; contact Don Alberty, P.O. Box 932, Tahlequah, OK 74465, (918) 207-9733; e-mail: moody_tuner@yahoo.com
20-22–BRIDGETON (ST. LOUIS COUNTY), MISSOURI: Show; Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. l0-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, juniors (6-17) $2; national dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, equipment, hourly prizes; contact Robert Morse, (636) 462-4423; e-mail: morse@centurytel.net
20-22–CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, “Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; 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 (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
20-22–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; 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
20-22–LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Outdoor show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; U.S. Hwy. 24, next to post office; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-5; free admission; 40 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, local amazonite, smoky quartz, topaz; contact Becky Blair, (719) 748-3030; e-mail: blairra@hotmail.com; or John Rakowski, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: rakgeologist@yahoo.com
20-22–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 13th 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; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
20-22–LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Show, “Gemboree 2010”; Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club; Lexington Convention Center “Heritage Hall”, 430 W. Vine St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-6; adults $1, students and children free; rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, Kentucky agate, displays; contact Phillip Daly, 10330 Forkland Rd., Parksville, KY 40464, (859) 854-0418; e-mail: phillipdaly@bellsouth.net; Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/gemboree2010/
20-22–LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Long Beach Convention Center Hall B, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
20-22–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (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; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
20-22–SEASIDE, OREGON: Show; Oregon Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Shows; Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st. Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free pearls to 100 ladies daily; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com
21-22–BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Show; Ark-La-Tex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students $1, children 5 and under and Scouts in uniform free; door prizes, youth activities, exhibits, live demonstrations; contact Charlie Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: cwsejohns@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.larockclub.com
21-22–MADRID (CANTON), NEW YORK: 44th annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; free admission; outdoor/indoor show, kids’ fluorescent mineral hunt Fri., mineral-collecting field trips, free wire wrapping lessons, geode cracking, swapping; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@verizon.net; Web site: www.Stlawrencecountymineralclub.org
21-22–YELM, WASHINGTON: Show, “Biggest Little Gem Show in the N.W.”; Nisqually Valley Rockhound Society; Yelm City Park, Hwy. 507 (I-5/Marvin Rd. Exit 111); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; silent auction, door prizes, kids’ booths, tailgaters, inside displays; contacts Mike Smith, 18814 119th Ave. SE, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 458-8747, or Tim Howard, 17240 110th Ave. SE, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 458-7841; e-mail: Tim_WSSMI@comcast.net
27-29–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; 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
27-29–SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Santa Clara Convention Center, Hall D, 5001 Great America Pkwy.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
27-29–SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 47th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, Esther Singer Bldg., 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 Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail: crullb2@sbcglobal.net; or Kathy Miller, (574) 291-0332
28-29–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; The Veterans Memorial Bldg., North Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; 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
28-29–CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 47th annual show, “Gem & Mineral Festival”; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., I-94 exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, kids 12 and under free with parent; retail and wholesale dealers, displays, raffles, door prizes, minerals, crystals, faceted gems, books, magazines, fossils, jewelry, carvings, displays, free mineral for kids under 12; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org
28-29–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; [Freeport Recreation Center]; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Meadowbrook Pkwy. exit M9 west; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, save 50 cents with this ad; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com
28-29–JASPER, TEXAS: 16th annual show; Pine Country Gem & Mineral Society; The Event Center, 6258 Hwy. 190 W, 5 miles west of Jasper; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; silent auction, Spinning Wheel, door prizes, grand prize raffle, rock food table, lapidary demonstrations, educational exhibits; contact Jonetta Nash, Rte. 2 Box 248, Jasper, TX 75951, (409) 384-3974; e-mail: jonetta.nash@yahoo.com
28-29–MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossile Club; Senior Center in Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children’s events, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, demonstrations, silent auction, touch and feel area; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org
28-29–PEORIA, ILLINOIS: 47th annual show and Midwest Federation Convention; Geology Section of the Peoria Academy of Science; The Grand Hotel, 4400 N. Brandywine Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Homer” the Triceratops display, speaker Dr. Michael Henderson, silent auctions, kids’ area, fluorescent display, panning flume; contact Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: http://pasgeology.com
Robyn Hawk
