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1–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Crowne Plaza – Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave.; Fri. 2-6; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156: e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
1-3–ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, “Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show”; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Fri. 9:30-4:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; jewelry, crystals, fossils, rocks, more than 30 dealers, free seminars; contact Robert Hall Originals, P.O. Box 29, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: rockshow@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com
1-3–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 12th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (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, 500 Earth Science Club display, silversmithing demonstrations and classes, lampwork bead demonstrations, 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
1-3–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
1-3–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
1-3–SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr.; 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
2–CINCINNATI, OHIO: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn – I-275 North (Ballroom), 3855 Hauck Rd.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
2-3–GREELEY, COLORADO: Show; Rock & Mineral Society of Weld County; Greeley Senior Center, 1010 6th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; jewelry, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, raffle, demonstrations, rough and polished rocks; contact Melanie DeHart, (970) 352-8149; e-mail: hamlethouse@yahoo.com
2-3–JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 tables, more than 20 dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ dig, mineral identification; contact Pat Kissire, 4900 Sparks Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210, (501) 821-2346; e-mail: pkissire@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.centralarrockhound.org
2-3–JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 38th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, minerals, rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, demonstrations (wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting); contact Robert Schweitzer, (920) 674-2544
2-3–LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 20th annual show and sale; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents, or $3 per family, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales and exhibits, Kentucky agate, door prizes, kids’ quarry, silent auctions; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: KYROCK2010Kentucky@yahoo.com; or Lamon Flynn (606) 726-9237; e-mail: flyrebec@aol.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com
2-3–OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 55th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kutsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us
2-3–OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 3rd annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Oroville Rock Club, Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, vendors, rough material, cabochons, handmade cabinets, tools, books, tumblers, wire wrappers, Wheel of Fortune, grab bags, polished rocks, raffles, door prizes, 2nd Annual World Rock Tumbling Championship; contact Connie Rossetto, P.O. Box 5772, Oroville, CA 95966, (530) 589-1840; e-mail: Crossetto@aol.com; Web site: www.orovillerocks.com
2-3–WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
2-3–WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: 43rd annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun 12-5; admission $1; eight dealers, gems, minerals, cutting material, jewelry, beads, door prizes; contact Roland Stetler, (540) 463-6098; e-mail: Kenneystetler@embarqmail.com
3–FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Fall Festival of Gems”; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, geode cracking, gem identification, Wheel of Fortune, vendors, gems, mineral, fossils, meteorites, raffle prizes, museum; contact Mary Fong Walker, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: fgms@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.FGMS.org
3–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Crowne Plaza Hotel – Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
7-9–MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Show, “Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival”; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, quartz crystals, kids’ crystal digging contest; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com
7-9–MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 22nd Annual World’s Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 9-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $80 ($95 late registration); meet other miners, keep all you find, maybe even win a prize; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com
8-9–WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Eastern States Exposition, Young Bldg., 1305 Memorial Ave. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 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
8-10–BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 19th annual show, “Big Sur Jade Festival”; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley School PTO; Pacific Valley School, Hwy. One, opposite Sand Dollar Beach in Los Padres National Forest; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jade, jewelry, sculpture, raffle; contact Kirk Brock, (831) 659-3857 or 831-402-1143; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com
8-10–HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: 42nd annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., South Hall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children under 5 free; contact Tony Smith, 3624 Grizzard Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, (256) 603-3095; e-mail: tsmith@erc-incorporated.com; Web Site: www.huntsvillegms.org
8-10–MOAB, UTAH: 51st annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 5 miles south of Moab on Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, demonstrations, spin wheel, displays, door prizes, field trips; contact Jerry Hansen, P.O. Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com
8-10–PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton 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
8-10–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; 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
8-10–ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; St. Charles Convention Center, South Hall, 1 Convention Center Plaza; 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
8-10–WARREN, MICHIGAN: Show, “Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show”; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Expo Center, Bldg. P, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., at Hayes; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $8, seniors (62+) $5, children (5-17) $4; museum and university exhibits, private collector displays, educational displays, more than 50 dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, carvings, fossils, lapidary supplies, beads, fossil dig, gold panning, gemstone hunt, silent auction, lectures, demonstrations, free mineral identification; contact Carol Werner, 3401 Briar Hill, Hartland, MI 48353, (248) 887-3906; e-mail: briarhillwerner@comcast.net; Web site: www.michmin.org
8-10–WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: 4th annual show and sale; Exclusive Inspirations; East Gate Hall, Marathon Park; 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary supplies, experts; contact Jennifer Damrow, 1709 Prairie Rd., Madison, WI 53711, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: Jennifer@exclusiveinspirations.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspiraitons.com
9-10–FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Show and sale, “LMRA Rockfest Fort Worth”; Lockheed Martin Recreation Assn.; LMRA Trinity River Park, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, flint, gems, minerals; contact Steve Shearin, 860 Stafford Station Dr., Saginaw, TX 76131, (817) 777-1997; e-mail: steve.l.shearin@lmco.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001244652268&v=app_2309869772#!/group.php?gid=132202050142082
9-10–GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Earth Treasurers 2010”; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall, 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; rock and mineral exhibits, special petrified wood display, display cases, hourly prizes, mineral identification, children’s games, raffles, door prizes; adults $2, children free; contact Kim Moore, (530) 470-0388, or Joyce Emerson, (503) 559-2595
9-10–MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 36th annual show, “Rocktoberfest”; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; door prizes, exhibits, raffle, demonstrators, dealers; contact Bill Moser, (425) 238-8222; e-mail: bill-jj@comcast.net; or George Haage, (425) 339-2272; e-mail: haag@gte.net
9-10–ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show, “Fossil Fair”; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, students $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, educational exhibits, children’s dig pit, raffles, silent auctions, vendors, books, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com
9-10–PAYSON, ARIZONA: 13th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, children’s (and adults’) education center, spinning wheel, silent auction; contact Barry or Margaret Jones, (928) 476-3513 or (928) 970-0857
9-10–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
9-10–SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 36th annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, dealers, jewelry, gems, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Maudie Bailey, P.O. Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, (520) 378-6291; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com
9-10–TOPEKA, KANSAS: 54th annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Kansas Expocentre AG Hall, 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (13-17) $1; children under 13 free; special displays, 4-H displays, dealers, lapidary equipment and supplies, rock, jewelry, beads, supplies, demonstrators; contact Millie Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St., Topeka, KS 66611, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: Rock2Plate@aol.com
9-10–TRONA, CALIFORNIA: 69th annual show, “Gem-O-Rama 2010”; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLGMS Lapidary and Show Bldg., 13337 Main St. (at Trona Rd.); Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; 21 dealers, 50 exhibits, geode cutting and sales, demonstrations, door prizes, kids’ games, field trip supplies, field trip video presentation, 3 field trips to Searles Dry Lake; contact SLGMS, PO Box 966, Trona, CA 93592-0966; or Jim Fairchild; e-mail: jbfairchild@iwvisp.com
9-10–VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, gems, jewelry, slabs, specimens, fossils, tools, books, gem identification, demonstrations, displays, wheel of fortune, raffle; contact Fred Wilson, (760) 433-8446, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395
10–SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley (Ballroom), 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sun. 11-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
15-17–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall C, 400 N. High St.; 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
15-17–DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante 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
15-17–FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 49th annual show and sale; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children free; 12 dealers, club displays, silent auction, door prizes, fluorescent display, kids’ games, touch ‘n’ feel table, demonstrators; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com
15-17–KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: 20th annual show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Travis A. Paris, 5604 Malmsbury Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921, (865) 691-8228; e-mail: nuggetnose@comcast.net; Web site: www.discoveret.org/kgms
15-17–SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 53rd annual show; The Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway St. (I-5 Exit 195A, right on Gateway St.); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, door prizes, raffle, spin the wheel; contact Bob Smith, PO Box 312, Springfield, OR 97478, (541) 741-0060, or John Randall, (541) 683-2661
15-17–VICTORIA, TEXAS: Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; contact Patty Shay, 306 W. Houston, Refugio, TX 78377, (361) 526-2936; e-mail: pshay4@yahoo.com; Web site: www.victoriagemandmineral.com
16–ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA: Show; Great South Gems & Minerals Inc.; 38 Bond Dr.; Sat. 10-6; free admission; about 25 dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Ray Hill, (770) 474-8290
16–WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 12th annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, displays, demonstrations, silent auction, crafts, Future Rockhounds of America booth, kids’ activities; contact Mary-Beth Pio, (818) 349-2943; e-mail: info@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org
16-17–ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; displays, exhibits, demonstrations, raffle, kids’ activities, dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, minerals, collectibles, polished stones, supplies; contact Kelly O’Leary, P.O. Box 1130, Palo Cedro, CA 96073, (530) 722-7133; e-mail: steve@applyaline.com; Web site: www.shastagemandmineral.com
16-17–BILLINGS, MONTANA: Show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mulloweny Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Lynn Edwards, 93 Cache Dr., Billings, MT 59102, (406) 855-3675
16-17–BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 38th annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, raffle, free children’s games and activities; contact David Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org
16-17–CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual fall show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr., next to Cayucos Pier; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, gems, mineral, fossils, crystals, meteorites, beads, slabs, carvings, lapidary equipment, door prizes, drawing; contact Mike Lyons, 7343 El Camino Real #301, Atascadero, CA 93422; (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net; Web site: http://slogem.org
16-17–CLIO, MICHIGAN: 43rd annual show & sale; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr. (off Vienna Rd., M57); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (6-18) $1.50, Scouts in uniform free; mineral and crafters’ displays, lapidary demonstrations, children’s tables and activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough, door prizes, raffle; contact Ed Hearn, (810) 687-2339; e-mail: edleo324@att.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org
16-17–COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Show, “Great Lakes, Great Rocks!”; The Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 61, Grange Blvd. exit; Sat. 10-5, Sat. 10-4; adults $2, children $1, families $5; exhibits, dealers, tailgate sales, programs, demonstrations, kids’ corner, agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads; contact Rita, (651) 457-4285, or Sandy Fuller; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
16-17–DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children 12 and under free; minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, children’s activities; contact Steven Cunningham, 6752 SE 32nd Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515) 262-4578; e-mail: steverv@mchsi.com
16-17–HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Hui Pohaku O Hawaii (Hawaii Rock & Mineral Society); Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 11-7, Sun. 11-7; free admission; learn about fossils and minerals, club members will help you identify your minerals; contact Markus Faigle, P.O. Box 62223, Honolulu, HI 96839, (808) 239-5958; e-mail: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/HI_Rock_Mineral_Society.html
16-17–JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Show; Fulton County Mineral Club; Moose Lodge, 109 S. Comrie Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; contact Paul Cornell, (518) 725-7076; e-mail: pllenroc@frontiernet.net
16-17–LEWISTON, IDAHO: 44th annual show, “Gifts from the Earth!”; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; dealers, rough rock, fine jewelry, displays, demonstrations, kids’ corner, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize; contact Rick Westerholm, 813 Bryden Dr., Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 746-2101; contact Rick Westerholm, P.O. Box 365, Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 746-2101; e-mail: rkwester@cableone.net; Web site: http://hellscanyongemclub.com/
16-17–PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Show, “All That Glitters”; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free; more than 40 dealers, case displays, special petrified wood exhibit, demonstrations, kids’ activities, silent auction, presentations, prizes; contact Karen Newlin, 4232 Gailey Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682, (530) 676-1643; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org
16-17–SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Sonoma County Veterans Memorial Bldg., 1351 Maple Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, coupon on Web site; contact Debbie Granat, (707) 542-1651; or Erica Tanner; e-mail: santarosarockshow@hotmail.com; Web site: www.srmgs.org
16-17–SEDONA, ARIZONA: Show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School Cafeteria, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; guest speakers, slide shows, Kids’ Corner, displays, demonstrations, raffle, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Gayle Macklin, P.O. Box 3932, Sedona, AZ 86340, (928) 399-9588; e-mail: gayleis@gmail.com
16-17–SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 37th show and sale; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, South Charleston Lions Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd., next to McDonald’s; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 12 and under free; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, metaphysical stuff, kids’ corner, lapidary demonstrations, wire-wrapping; contact Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com
16-17–SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 43rd annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3.50, youth 50 cents, children under 12 free; public auction Sat.; contact Eddie Maples, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: OMGandMS@gmail.com
17–MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Best Western Cotton Tree Inn (Cascade Ballroom), 2300 Market St.; Sun. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
21-23–HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 9th annual show, “Harrisonburg Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds – Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; silversmiths and goldsmiths create original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones or crystals, make repairs, wire sculpture, wire wrap, bead stringing, bead and mineral dealers; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
22-24–AUSTIN, TEXAS: Show, “Gem Capers 2010”; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (all three days), seniors $4, children 13-18 $1, 6-12 50 cents, 5 and under free; more than 30 vendors, displays, Rock Food Table, touch table of rocks and fossils, demonstrations of cabbing, wire wrapping, faceting, polymer clay, fossil cleaning, kids’ day Fri., Wheel of Fortune, Gem Mine, jewelry making, rocks that glow in the dark, grand prize; contact Brian Wetzig, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: ShowChairman@AustinGemAndMineral.org; Web site: www.GemCapers.com
22-24–HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 8th annual Harrisonburg Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; silversmiths and goldsmiths create original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones or crystals or make repairs while you wait, wire sculpture, wire wrap, bead stringing, bead and mineral dealers; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
22-24–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 9th annual show, “GeoFest”; Indiana State Museum; 650 W. Washington St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4, group rates available; dealers, regional clubs, and adult and kids’ activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org
22-24–MASON, MICHIGAN: 45th annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1; door prizes, raffle, flint knapping, Petoskey stone polishing, gold panning; contact Lyle Laylin, 204 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906, (517) 485-7908; e-mail: lyle18@gmail.com; Web site: www.michrocks.org
23–BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Bellevue Community College (Cafeteria), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE; Sat. 11-3; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
23-24–BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Marjorie McKinley, P.O. Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009-1851; e-mail: Bellevuerockclub@comcast.net
23-24–GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show, “Lake County Gem & Mineral Show”; Key Lime Cove Water Resort; 1700 Nations Dr.; Sat.10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, silver jewelry, opals, gemstones, jewelry, wire-wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com
23-24–RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA: 51st annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; International Independent Showmen’s Club, 6915 Riverview Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $4, children under 5 free with adult; touch table, classes; contact Greg Stephenson, P.O. Box 89146, Tampa, FL 33689, (813) 626-3593; e-mail: gstephe4@tampabay.rr.com
23-24–ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: 41st annual show; Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section, Rochester Lapidary Society; Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, displays, kids’ activities, minerals, beads, mineral carvings, crystals, fossils, jewelry, hourly drawing, raffle; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show
23–SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Seattle Center (San Juan Rooms), 305 Harrison St.; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
23-24–CANBY, OREGON: 46th annual show, “Harvest of Gems in 2010”; Clackamette Mineral & Gem; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Main Pavilion Bldg., 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, demonstrations, kids’ korner, fluorescent show, displays, dealers, silent auction; contact Bea Settle, (503) 631-3128, Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com
23-24–CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show, “Gemboree”; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center; 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $5, students and seniors $4, children $1; lapidary demonstrations, art and educational displays, gem identification, geode cracking, gem mine, make-and-take projects for children, dealers, door prizes, silent auction; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: etjrtryon@juno.com; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org
23-24–WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: Show, “Dinosaurs & Crystals”; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; Community College of Rhode Island – Knight Campus, Rte. 113, 400 East Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children under 10 years free; dealers, minerals, fossils, fine gems, jewelry, educational exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, door prizes, grand prize, “Mister Dinosaur”; contact Tony Cesana, 85 St. Paul St., North Smithfield, RI 02896, (401) 766-9076; e-mail: a_cesana@cox.net; Web site: www.rimh.us
24–TIGARD (PORTLAND), OREGON: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Embassy Suites Hotel – Washington Square (Embassy Ballroom), 9000 S.W. Washington Square Rd.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale price, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
26-27–ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Asheville Civic Center, 87 Haywood St. (I-240, downtown); Tue. 10-6, Wed. 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
27–SANDY, UTAH: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Salt Lake City Community College – Miller Campus, Karen Gail Miller Conference Center (Deercreek, Lone Peak, Copper, Rose, Cottonwood and Wasatch rooms), 9750 South 300 West; Wed. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
29–HENDERSON (LAS VEGAS), NEVADA: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Henderson Convention Center (Ballroom A/B), 200 S. Water St.; Fri. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: http://www.rings-things.com
29-31–KISSIMMEE (ORLANDO), FLORIDA: Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Ln.; 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
29-31–MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 3rd annual Fall Martinsville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W (across from Liberty Fair Mall); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, U.S. goldsmiths and silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, grand prize, classes, Rockingham County Mineral Club sluice; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com
29-31–SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; 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–FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: 21st annual fluorescent mineral show, “Ultraviolation”; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-4; adults $2, children free; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com
30-31–EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 44th annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; contact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618
30-31–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; 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, hourly door prize, save 50 cents with this ad; contact Ralph Gose, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com
30-31–LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Rock and Gem Roundup”; El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gemstones, arts, crafts, beads, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, junior activities, raffles; contact Patrick Smock, 10852 S. Samuel Rd., Hereford, AZ 85615, (619) 719-3444; e-mail: cprpsm@yahoo.com
31–SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Show: “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale (Conference Center), 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156, e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com
Robyn Hawk
