1-3—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; silent auctions, prize drawings, raffle Sun.; contact Mickie Calvert, 5986 Hwy. 64, Farmington, NM 87401, (505) 632-8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net
1-3—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 24th annual show, “Fishersville/Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 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 (3-day ticket), 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
1-3—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
7-10—CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON: Annual show; Cindy Allison, Cascade locks Marina Park; Thu. 8-6, Fri. 8-6, Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-7; free admission; contact Cindy Allison, 87987 9th St., Veneta, OR 97487, (541) 554-8295; e-mail: gemsareus@yahoo.com
8-10—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
8-10—PORTLAND, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
8-10—SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
9-10—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; pearls, gemstones, silver, vintage beads and buttons, findings, PMC, seed beads, lampwork and glass beads, tools, books, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
9-10—BETHEL, MAINE: 50th annual show; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association; Telstar High School; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; dealers, specimens, jewelry, gem rough, museum-quality displays, florescent mineral booth, demonstrations, gold panning, cabbing, door prizes, grand prize; contact Randy Withee, 34 Morse Rd., Norway, ME 04268, (207) 595-8346; (207) 595-8346; e-mail: oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail.com; Web site: www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation@blogspot.com
9-10—CODY, WYOMING: Show; Wyoming State Mineral & Gem Society; Cody Auditorium, 1240 Beck Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; admission $3; contact Stan Strike, (307) 587-6448; e-mail: strikes@bresnan.net
9-10—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: 50th annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, jewelry classes, club displays and exhibits, youth games, more than 35 dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, tools, beadwork, castings, wire-wrap, carvings, glass-work, rough slabs, polished cabs, jewelry displays, door prizes, free specimens for junior rockhounds; contact Robert Thirlaway, (310) 462-2269; e-mail: fiestaofgems@gmail.com; Web site: www.culvercityrocks.org
9-10—NILES, ILLINOIS: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; White Eagle Banquets-Victoria Room, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
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—SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: 45th annual show, “Gems Along the Erie Canal: A Diamond Celebration”; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; New York State Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Bldg., I-690; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; competitive exhibits, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, kids’ activities, minerals, fossils, beads, metaphysical stones, AMFS and EFMLS Convention meetings July 6-8; contact Cathy Patterson, (315) 638-8817; e-mail: cathypatterson@verizon.net; Web site: www.gmss.us
14-16—NYSSA, OREGON: Show, “Thunderegg Days”; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce; Nyssa Elementary School Grounds, 105 Main St.; Thu. 10-9, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9; free admission; daily rock tours, search for thunder eggs, moss agate, petrified wood, or pink plume, rock and gem vendors; contact Susan Barton, 105 Main St., Nyssa, OR 97913, (541) 372-3091; e-mail: nyssachamber@nyssachamber.com; Web site: www.nyssachamber.com
15-16—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland Union High School, 9573 State Hwy. 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; meteorites, olivine/peridot, artisans, gem and mineral jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, native copper, jewelry, children’s activities, speakers, demonstrations, silent auctions, door prizes; contact Pattie Hartmann, PO Box 125, Eagle River, WI 54521, (715) 477-2519; e-mail: gypsy1120@coslink.net
15-17—CENTERVILLE, TENNESSEE: 38th annual show, “Middle Tennessee Gem & Mineral Show”; Dick Dixon; Hickman County Fairgrounds; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5; contact Dick Dixon, (304) 825-6421
15-17—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, The Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
15-17—REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport Community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, Spin the Wheel, silent auction, door prizes, displays, raffle, gems, minerals, opals, turquoise, crystals, faceted gems, silversmithing, fossils, lapidary tools and equipment; contact Bill Hendrickson, 100 River Bend Rd., Space 17, Reedsport, OR 97467, (541) 271-6816
15-17—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
16-17—CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Metrolina Tradeshow Expo-Bldg. B, 7100 Statesville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
16-17—CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Kennett Middle School, 176 Main St. (Rte. 16); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors $2, children under 16 are free; displays, keynote speaker, children’s corner, Treasure Hunt; contact Robert York, 15 Falcon Way, Hales Location, NH 03860, (603) 356-4424; e-mail: SacoMineralClub@aol.com; Web site: sacovalleygmc.org
16-17—DARRINGTON, WASHINGTON: Show and sale; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Mansford Grange Hall, 1265 Rail Road Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; displays, amateur dealers, demonstrations, kids’ activities, Thunder Egg cutting, scholarship raffle, door prizes, free rock pile, rock pools, used tools and machines; contact Edward Lehman, 9120 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, (425) 334-6282; e-mail: wsmced@hotmail.com
16-17—ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: 42nd 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
16-17—FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Show, “Flagstaff Jewelry, Gem, & Mineral Show”; Radisson Woodlands Hotel, 1175 W. Rte. 66; Sat.10-5, Sun.10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult; contact Sharon Szymanski, (480) 215-9101, or Val Latham, (602) 466-3060
16-17—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Amon Carter Exhibit Hall Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gemstones, pearls, silver, findings, seed beads, vintage beads and buttons, glass beads, lampwork, PMC, tools, books, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
16-17—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: 42nd annual show, “Agate Days”; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club, Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; Moose Lake High School gym and parking lot, 413 Birch Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, Lake Superior agate, cutting materials, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, rough rock tailgaters, door prizes, field info, Agate Stampede Sat.; contact Al Hyopponen, 4902 Jean Duluth Rd., Duluth, MN 55804, (218) 525-7766; e-mail: willow73@cpinternet.com
16-17—SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
22-24—BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 17th annual show, “High Country Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln. (near the hospital); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, U.S. goldsmiths and silversmiths, repairs while you wait, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, 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
22-24—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
22-24—HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Erie County Fairgrounds, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
23-24—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 44th annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Dick Huset, (715) 648-5620
23-24—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Annual show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fair Grounds, Grandstand Bldg., 265 N. Meridian Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1; demonstrations, silent auction, door prizes, minerals, jewelry, kids’ activities; contact Milah Gano, P.O. Box 433, Lakeside, MT 59922, (406) 844-3560; e-mail: mallards_g@hotmail.com
23-24—TENINO, WASHINGTON: 17th annual show, “Rock & Gem Rendez-Vous”; Washington Agate & Mineral Society, Tenino Rock Cruisers; Parkside Elementary School, Stage St. South (I-5 exit 88); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, spinning wheel, displays, during the Oregon Trail Days Celebration; contact Daniel De Boer, 5107 Brenner Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502; e-mail: keylock1@live.com
23-24—YORK, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; York Expo Center–Horticultural Hall, 334 Carlisle Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
27-31—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; South East Gems & More; Whistle Stop Mall parking lot, 1281 Georgia Rd. (Hwy. 441N); Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, silver and goldsmithing, rough, slabs, fossils, minerals, metaphysical, findings, gemstones, custom jewelry and repairs; contact Mark or Patricia Smith, 751 Hutto Pond Rd., Aiken, SC 29805, (706) 490-4550; e-mail: segems@ymail.com
28-31—BANCROFT, ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce; Bancroft Arena and Curling Club, 63 Newkirk Blvd.; Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $8, youth (12 and under) $6; mineral dealers, gemstone jewelry, lapidary supplies, mineral identification, swap tables, field trips; contact Kim Forge, 12 Flint Ave., Bancroft, ONT K0L1C0, (613) 332-1513; e-mail: kimf@bancroftdistrict.com; Web site: www.bancroftdistrict.com
28-31—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., 1288 Georgia Rd.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com
29-31—LYNDEN, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; NW Washington Fair & Events Center, 1775 Front St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
29-31—PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: 8th annual show and sale; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 3700 Willow Creek Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children 12 and under free; contact Maggi Lieber, (520) 831-0017, e-mail: flullierox@hotmail.com; or Judy Sullins, (928) 445-1117, e-mail: sullinsjs@cableone.net; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org/shows.htm
30-31—CORDOVA, TENNESSEE: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Woodland Hills-Grand Ballroom, 10000 Woodland Hills Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
30-31—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Expo Hall 3, 3212 Wichita Walk; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; pearls, gemstones, vintage beads and buttons, seed beads, findings, silver, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
30-31—RIVERHEAD (LONG ISLAND), NEW YORK: 30th annual show; Long Island Mineral & Geology Society; Riverhead High School, 700 Harrison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; exhibits, sales, minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary, jewelry makers, repairs, wire wrapping, precious and semiprecious beads, pearls, amber, antique jewelry, geode cracking, grand door prize; contact Frank Basile, (631) 398-6066; e-mail: cypernut@optonline.net
30-31—SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT: 32nd annual show; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St.; dealers, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, children’s activities, silent auction, door prizes; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students (6-16) $2, children under 6 free with adult; contact Jeff Higgins, (802) 849-6076; e-mail: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org
Show Info Compiled from:
Rock & Gem http://www.rockngem.com/showdates/
JCK http://www.jckonline.com/
Gemshow EZ-Guide http://www.xpopress.com/gem-mineral-fossil.html
Robyn Hawk
