August 2011 – Gem & Mineral Club Shows

5-7—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. 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) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

5-7—NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Orcutt Mineral Society; St. Joseph’s Church Recreation Hall, 298 S. Thompson Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Treasure Chest Drawing Sun.; contact Gloria Dana, 426 Calisto Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444, (805) 929-6429; e-mail: info@omsinc.org; Web site: www.omsins.org

5-7—NORTH BEND, OREGON: Annual show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Club; North Bend Community Center, 2222 N. Broadway; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children under 14 free; demonstrations, wheel of fortune, silent auctions, kids’ treasure pool, dealers, rough rock, findings, beads, lapidary equipment, finished jewelry, slabs, carvings, gemstones, mineral specimens; contact Don Innes, 54416 Arago-Fishtrap Rd., Myrtle Point, OR 97458, (541) 396-5722; e-mail: donin11@hughes.net

6—ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN: 36th annual show; Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club; 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., Cracker Barrel session Sat., live auction, raffle, program; contact Ernest Johnson, 1962 W. Fair, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-9422; e-mail: ejohnson@nmu.edu

6-7—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Sharonville Convention Center-North Hall, 11355 Chester 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

6-7—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals; 26385 NW Groveland Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $7, seniors (60+) $6, students (5-17) $5, children 4 and under free; demonstrations, geode cracking, thunder egg cutting, faceting, gold panning, dealers, jewelry, petrified wood, fossils, crystals, minerals; contact Linda Kepford, (503) 647-2418; e-mail: info@ricenorthwestmuseum.org; Web site: www.ricenorthwestmuseum.org

6-7—ORANGEVALE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, “Treasure Trove of Gems”; Gimp & Balsach Inc.; Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (weekend pass $6), children 12 and under free with adult; more than 20 dealers, exhibitors, demonstrators, kids’ activities, family activities, gold panning, displays, earth science presentations, educational opportunities, grand prize drawing, hourly drawings; contact John Moulder, 1911 Douglas Blvd. #85-150, Roseville, CA 95661, (916) 290-3193; e-mail: gbcorp@surewest.net; Web site: www.TreasureTroveofGems.com

6-7—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; Presidio Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, dealers, gemstones, fossils, minerals, crystals, beads, lapidary equipment, lectures, demonstrations, jade carving, chain maille weaving, wax carving, Etruscan chain forming, silver clay modeling, door prizes; 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

6-7—WATERVILLE, MAINE: 41st annual show; Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; minerals, jewelry, supplies, beads, faceted stones, demonstrations, lapidary art, fluorescent minerals, books, magazines, gems, fossils, exhibits, dealers; contact Ellery Borow, (207) 547-3154

11-14—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 28th annual show; Contin-Tail LLC; Rodeo Grounds, Greg Dr. and Rodeo Rd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, tools, equipment, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral display Fri. and Sat., free rocks for kids; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis St. #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 938-4194; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org

12-14—DALTON, GEORGIA: 20th annual show, “North Georgia Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 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 age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths, jewelry repair and design, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com

12-14—PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Community Center, 4470 Espy Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult; geologist rock ID, prize raffle; contact Tomsey Westermeyer, 9270 Serenity Dr., Pass Christian, MS 39571, (228) 586-5279; e-mail: tomsey@cableone.net; Web site: www.gulfportgems.org

12-14—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1896 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; 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

12-14—WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, “East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children 12 and under free with adult; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gem panning, large wholesale section, Scott Randolph collection; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

13-14—ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Haywood Park Hotel, One Battery Park 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

13-14—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Bead Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5; handcrafted jewelry, supplies, raffles, $1 off admission with donation of two cans of food; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; contact Austin Bead Society Bazaar, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704, (512) 773-8323; e-mail: austinbeadsociety@yahoo.com; Web site: austinbeadsociety.org

13-14—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; MRGC clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rocks for kids; contact Susan Cooper, 1526 192nd St. SE, #A2, Bothell, WA 98012, (206) 650-5971; e-mail: duckansas@hotmail.com; Web site: maplewoodrockclub.com

13-14—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 15th 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

13-14—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

18-21—WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO: 2nd annual show; Rock Gypsies; Woodland Park Saddle Club, 19250 E. US Hwy. 24; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; outdoor show, more than 40 dealers and jewelers; contact Rock Gypsies, (719) 360-9665, or Kim or Bodie Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814; e-mail: runninboar@hotmail.com

19-20—TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Show; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. 1st St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, demonstrations, auction, children’s activities, educational displays; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net

19-21—BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 19th annual show and sale; Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Machinists Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 11-5; contact Robert Morse, (636) 462-4423; e-mail: rmorse@centurytel.net

19-21—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Retail show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; US Hwy. 24, next to Post Office; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John Rakowski, PO Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: President@LGGMClub.org; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org

19-21—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 14th annual show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Jubilee”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Jewelry 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

19-21—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; 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

19-21—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (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—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Tailgate rock sale and swap; Shelton Rock & Mineral Society; Shelton Soccer Park, 2202 E. Johns Prairie Rd.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; tailgaters $15 pre-registration, $20 on-site registration; contact Richard Buchholz, (360) 427-2497; e-mail: giggpig@aol.com

20-21—BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Ark-La-Tex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students $1, children under 6 free; door prizes, youth activities, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Charles Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: cwsejohns@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.larockclub.com

20-21—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; glass, gemstones, pearls, lampwork, PMC, vintage beads and buttons, jewelry, books, tools, silver, findings; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

20-21—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Gwinnett Center-Hall C, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; 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

26-28—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.; 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

26-28—SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 48th 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 $3, 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; Web site: http://sauktown.com/Michiana

27-28—COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show and sale; BeadStreet USA; Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; vintage beads, lampwork, gemstones, Swarovksi crystals, seed beads, fibers, precious metal findings, jewelry, tools, equipment, educational materials; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

27-28—CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 48th annual show; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Scott P. Higging, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org

27-28—FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, pearls, glass, lampwork, silver, findings, vintage beads and buttons, Swarovski Elements, crystals, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

27-28—FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Annual show and sale; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50 ($5.00 with this ad), children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads; contact Ralph Gose, PO Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: ralph_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Web site: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

27-28—JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; University Center, University of North Florida-Grand Banquet Hall, 12000 Alumni 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

27-28—JASPER, TEXAS: 17th annual show; Pine Country Gem & Mineral Society; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; The Event Center, 6258 Hwy. 190W, 5 miles west of Jasper; adults $2, students and children free; rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, spinning wheel, silent auction, lapidary demonstrations; contact Lonnie Stalsby, 258 CR 066, Jasper, TX 75951, (409) 382-5314

27-28—MADRID, NEW YORK: 45th annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Madrid Community Park, 1835 St. Hwy. 345; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; free admission; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@verizon.net; Web site: www.stlawrencecountymineralclub.org

27-28—MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil 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; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Circle, Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org

27-28—PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; The Grand Hotel, 4400 N. Brandywine Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, dealers, panning flume, kids’ area, fluorescent display; contact Jim Travis, 2812 N. Peoria Ave., Peoria, IL 61603, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: www.pasgeology.com