DECEMBER 2010:
3-5–EL PASO, TEXAS: El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, books, equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, (877) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com
3-5–HUACHUCA CITY, ARIZONA: 2nd annual show, “Miner’s Mania Gem Show”; Tombstone Gem Show; Tombstone Territories RV Resort, 2111 E. Hwy. 82; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Arizona lapidary artists, miners and collectors, many local minerals, Arizona mining history displays, prizes, special raffle; contact Betty Krug, P.O. Box 414, Tombstone, AZ 85638, (520) 457-9505; e-mail: rockwranglers@gmail.com; Web site: www.tombstonegemshow.info
3-5–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
3-5–SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem Faire”; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; 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
3-5–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
3-5–SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: 36th annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Slovene American Club, 13383 County Line Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $1, children 12 and under free; minerals, gemstones, fossils demonstrations, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary equipment, gem and mineral auction, Aaron’s Breastplate and Famous Diamonds of the World replicas; contact Ralph Barber, (352) 200-6852; e-mail: barbersbloomers@hotmail.com
10-12–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
10-12–NORCROSS, GEORGIA: Show, “North Atlanta Gem Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show”; Mammoth Rock Shows LLC; North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, under 16 free; gemstones, minerals, rough rock, lapidary supplies, beads, wire wrap, jewelry, museum-quality collectibles, hourly gift certificate drawing, grand door prize; contact Richard or Janice Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com
10-12–ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show, “The Holiday Mineral & Gem Show and Florida Jewelry Artist Festival”; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fair Grounds, 4803 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2; beads, minerals, custom jewelry, fossils, lapidary rocks and supplies, door prizes, silent auction, children’s areas and activities, demonstrations; contact Mark Robinson, 2721 Forsyth Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792, (407) 538-7343; e-mail: mark.robinson5@att.net; Web site: www.cfmgs.org
10-12–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
11-12–NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show, “Earth Treasures”; Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society; Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg., Nolensville Rd. and Smith Ave. (less than 1 mile off I-65 exit 81); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children free; demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize, more than 30 dealers, beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gemstones, jewelry, tools, supplies, minerals, fossils, stone carvings; contact John Stanley, 2828 Donna Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: jstanley@picagroup.com; Web site: www.MTGMS.org
17-19–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
Photo by Robyn Hawk – Evan Jones Minerals at the San Francisco Fine Mineral Show
Robyn Hawk
