2-4—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; 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
2-5—CRAWFORD, NEBRASKA: 25th annual show; Northwest Nebraska Rock Club; Crawford City Park, Main St.; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-6, Mon. 8-6; free admission; agate bed field trips, 13th annual Agate Collectors presentations, buy, sell, trade, rocks, fossils, artifacts, jewelry; contact Wade Beins, PO Box 569, 120 Gordon Ave., Chadron, NE 69337, (308) 430-1399; e-mail: agates@bbc.net
2-7—HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: 30th annual show; Hendersonville County Gem & Mineral Society; Whitmire Building., 301 Lily Pond Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-5; adults $4, children under 12 free with adult; free Grab Bag for children, free gemstone for adults with paid ticket, Wheel of Gem & Mineral Fortune, dealers, gems, minerals, faceting rough, jewelry supplies, fossils, bench jeweler, educational programs, displays, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, free shuttle to Hendersonville Apple Festival and Lapidary Museum; contact Steve Kiser, (828) 885-2952
3-4—ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and children $3, Scouts in uniform free; silent auctions, Gem ID, Kids’ Korner, door prizes, gem, lapidary and jewelry displays and demonstrations, Rock Food Table; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065, (214) 335-9452; e-mail: jlspinks@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.agemclub.org
3-4—AUGUSTA, MAINE: 21st annual show; Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club; National Guard Armory, Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; door prizes, demonstrations, cabbing, lapidary, mineral displays, dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, kids’ mineral mine, “Rocky” the rockhound dog; contact KRMC, (207) 873-6270
3-5—SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 28th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Grant County Business and Conference Center, Hwy. 180E, next to Ace Hardware; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; mineral ID, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, dealers, rough rock, minerals, handcrafted jewelry, field trips, special exhibits; contact Marcia Andre, (575) 534-0006; e-mail: rollingstonesgmsshow@gmail.com; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/
9-11—FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA: 7th annual show, “Wildcat Gem Fest”; Wildcat Gem Society; Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, games, raffles, silent auction, more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry; contact Mike Martin, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553-0189, (707) 943-1575; e-mail: micknorma@directv.net
9-11—GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Annual show; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays and programs, club meetings Sat.; contact Erit Marchani, 1328 S. Buttercup Dr., New Palestine, IN 46163, (317) 370-1008; e-mail: emarchani@sbcglobal.net
9-11—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
9-11—TOLEDO, OHIO: 40th annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Theater Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free; Midwest Federation of Geologic Societies Annual Convention, more than 22 dealers, minerals, jewelry, fossils, lapidary supplies, silent auction, club sales, scholarship raffle, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ area, mini classes; contact Jerri Heer, 247 Decatur St., Toledo, OH 43609, (419) 389-9204; e-mail: jheerx6@aol.com; Web site: www.rockyreader.com
9-11—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 40th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Educational Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, 27th St., gate #9; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W.A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net
10-11—DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society’ Women’s Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, displays, demonstrations, books, grab bags; contact Guynell Miller, 7315 Cloverlawn, South Gate, CA 90280-2819, (562) 633-0614; e-mail: guynellallen@sbcglobal.net; Web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delvers
10-11—FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Annual show, “Gold Rush Fever”; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main and Briggs, 1 block north of the Square; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (17+) $3, children (6-16) $1; Winning Wheel, gem panning, Ol’ Glory Hole Mine treasure dig, gems, jewels, pearls, geodes, fossils, rocks, minerals, carvings, books, handcrafted jewelry, displays, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction; contact Betty Morris, (641) 233-1300; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com
10-11—MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Omar Shrine Auditorium, 176 Patriots Point 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
10-11—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact John Pawloski, (860) 354-0296; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org.
10-11—POWNAL, VERMONT: Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children 15 and under free with adult; minerals, gems, jewelry, gifts, children’s fish pond, prizes; contact Larry Michon, PO Box 297, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 663-8430
10-11—ROSEBURG, OREGON: Annual show, “Oregon Really Rocks”; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Eileen Paul, (541) 672-5229; e-mail: beadpatch@cmspan.net
10-11—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Fall swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse parking area, Hwy. 43 N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; admission free; gem wash, auction Sat.; contact David Leininger, (479) 263-1424; e-mail: hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org
10-11—WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: 42nd annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, kids under 12 free; dealers, rough, slabs, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, demonstrations, knapping, gold panning, wire wrapping, rock cutting, interactive kids’ section; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: warrenrood@yahoo.com
10-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos RLLLP; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-6, Tue. 9-6, Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, crystals, gems, jewelry, meteorites, children’s activities, contact Christine Coyle, 38 Fox Ridge Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www.coliseumshow.com
11—BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA: Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E American Blvd.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
13—GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show; Rings & Things; Suamico Banquet Center, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
14—MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport, 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
14-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Show, “Denver Coliseum Show”; Eons Expositions LLC; Denver Coliseum, 1900 44th St.; Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; minerals, fossils, rough, gems, jewelry, amber, meteorites; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www.DenverColiseumShow.com
14-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Fall wholesale/retail show, “Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn – Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle to Merchandise Mart; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
15—SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS: Show; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O’Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
16-18—BEREA, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland 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
16-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Show, “Colorado Fossil Expo”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
16-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show, “Minerals of Russia”; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. (I-25 Exit 215); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children under 13 free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, speakers, exhibits, free gem and mineral identification, kids’ activities, free gold panning, Colorado Fossil Expo; contact Larry Havens, Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, c/o Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Box 4, Denver, CO 80205, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com
16-18—ENID, OKLAHOMA: Annual show and sale; Enid Gem & Mineral Society; Oak Wood Mall, 4125 W. Owen K. Garriot Rd. (Hwy. 412W); Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-6; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils, rock food table, junior activities, grab bags, demonstration, door prizes; contact Billy Wood, (580) 234-5344 or (580) 402-5568; e-mail: baronladislaus@att.net
16-18—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show, “Petrified Wood: Ancient Forests”; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club, Holland Recreation Department; Holland Civic Center, 150 8th St., between Pine Ave. and Maple Ave.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, students 50 cents, Scouts and military in uniform free; more than 50 collection displays, fluorescent mineral display, interactive touch rock display, lapidary demonstrations, Petoskey stone polishing, children’s games, silent auction, club sales, door prizes, eight dealers, fossils, minerals, geodes, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Patty Valentine, 3880 M-40, Holland, MI 49423; e-mail: valentineoak@hotmail.com; Web site: www.tulipcity.org
16-18—JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; exhibits, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, lapidary arts, competitive displays, demonstrations, silversmithing, cabbing, faceting, beading, wire wrapping, chain making, glass bead making, door prizes, Kids’ Education and Fun Zone; contact Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216; e-mail: JGMS_SHOW@hotmail.com; Web site: jaxgemandmineral.org
16-18—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Show and sale; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park, Lamine St. and Benton St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dig for mozarkite; contact Robin Kimber, 907 W. 4th, Sedalia, MO 65301, (660) 827-2538; e-mail: robin480@att.net
16-18—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail 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
17—GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Show; Rings & Things; Prince Conference Center, 1800 E. Beltline SE; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
17—TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: 12th annual show and sale, “Agate City Rock Show”; Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; show, “Agate City Rock Show” Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave, (Hwy. 61); Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flintknapping, marbles, spheres; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com; Web site: www.agatecity.com
17-18—CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: 46th annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds, A St. and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Furuli, (360) 430-4092, or Jackie Furuli, (360) 431-0059; e-mail: jfuruli@yahoo.com
17-18—CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Falls of the Ohio Foundation; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission, museum admission separate; tours of fossil beds, fossil and mineral collecting, guest speakers, resource tent, children’s geo-craft area; contact Alan Goldstein, Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129, (812) 280-9970; e-mail: park@fallsoftheohio.org; Web site: www.fallsoftheohio.org
17-18—HAMPTON, VIRGINIA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Howard Johnson Plaza & Conference Center-Regency Ballroom, 1815 W. Mercury Blvd.; 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
17-18—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 46th annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Zembo Shrine Center, 2801 N. Third St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Betsy Oberheim, 7953 Appalachian Trail E., Harrisburg, PA 17112-9409, (717) 469-2243; Web site: webmaster@rockandmineral.org
17-18—MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA: 20th annual show and sale; Sunset Fossils & Minerals, WV Geological Survey; WV Geological Survey Research Center & Museum, 1 Mont Chateau Rd., I-68 Exit 10 and Cheat Lake; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; museum, displays, geode cutting, WVU Student Chapter of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration display, free mineral samples, free children’s specimens; contact Dave Phillips, 575 Beaumont Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508, (304) 290-3795; e-mail: wvfossils@aol.com; Web site: www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/news/geodgems2011.htm
17-18—PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Luicia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations, games, fossils, shark teeth; contact David Nelson, 5453 San Anselmo Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 423-0188; e-mail: L7Nelson@yahoo.com; Web site: www.slrockhound.org
17-18—RHINEBECK, NEW YORK: 42nd annual show, “The Fossils of New York”; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10–4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children under 12 free; special exhibits by New York State Museum and Vassar College, more than 30 dealers, free rocks for kids, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, books, lapidary demonstrations, fossil and fluorescent exhibits; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; e-mail: sunstone33@verizon.net; Web site: www.mhvgms.org
17-18—RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 51st annual show; Richmond Gem & Mineral Club; Richmond Arts Centre, Performance Hall & Lapidary Workshop, 7700 Minoru Gate; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; donation requested; member displays, lapidary, silverwork, faceted gems, member booth sales, Kids’ Corner, Rock Critters, Spin & Win, Lapidary Society book sale, demonstrations, lapidary, silversmithing; contact Livia Waterson, (604) 301-3744; e-mail: liviaw@telus.net
18—NOVI, MICHIGAN: Show; Rings & Things; Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Rd.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
20—INDEPENDENCE, OHIO: Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
22—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show; Rings & Things; Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 E. 21st St.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
23—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn – I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Rd.; Fri. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
23-25—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 31st annual show and sale; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show; Washington County Fairplex, 873 NE 34th, across from Hillsboro Airport on Cornell Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, member exhibits, special exhibits, demonstrations, Kids’ Corner, door prizes, silent auction, raffle; contact Joshua Heater, 22563 South Day Hill Rd., Estacada, OR 97023, (971) 570-5456; e-mail: j.frankray@hotmail.com; Web site: www.portlandregionalmineral.org
23-25—JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 13th annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Schifferdecker Park, 7th and Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; contact Chris Wiseman, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net
23-25— SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Show and sale; Mineral Collectors of Utah, Trolley Square, 600 S 700 E; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 9-9, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, hourly drawings, identifications, demonstrations, Touch Table, membership sign-ups, Wheel of Fortune, grab bags; contact: Curt Forrester, 7792 N. Kookaburra Ct., Eagle Mountain, UT 84005, (801) 789-6325; e-mail: fossilmin@dcdi.net; Web site: https:///sites.google.com/site/mincollutah/home
23-25—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, 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
23-25—SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Palace of the Governors, New Mexico History Museum; Palace of the Governors courtyard, 113 Lincoln Ave.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; free admission; dealers, specimens, talks, demonstrations, contact Inessa Williams, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 476-5106; e-mail: inessa.williams@state.nm.us; Web site: www.nmhistorymuseum.org
24—COLUMBUS, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West, 2350 Westbelt Dr.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, findings, stringing supplies; contact David Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Col
24-25—COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Loup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 3115 6th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children under 10 free with adult; contact Ben Vrana, 3576 Linden Dr., Columbus, NE 68601, (402) 563-3265; e-mail: mlempke68601@yahoo.com
24-25—FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 55th annual show; Franklin Mineral Museum; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children $4; expanded fluorescent area; contact Pat Seger, 22 Palomino Trail, Vernon, NJ 07462, (862) 266-4472; e-mail: pesolutions.minerals@gmail.com; Web site: www.franklinmineralmuseum.com
24-25—MISSOULA, MONTANA: Show, “Amber”; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby’s Inn and Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 543-3667
24-25—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; more than 50 displays, gems, minerals, fossils, 15 dealers, jewelry, cut and uncut gemstones, beads, crystals, rough and polished rocks, mineral specimens, fossils; demonstrations, jewelry making, sphere making, rock grinding, polishing, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 372-1311; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: cvgms.com
24-25—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students with ID $1, children under 12 free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary Arts, Jewelry, more than 80 dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kids’ events; contact Wanda Timm, (920) 231-2332; e-mail: wijit656@msn.com; Web site: www.oesclub.org
24-25—POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th St.; 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
24-25—RICHARDSON, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, lampwork, vintage beads and buttons, Swarovski Elements, crystals, pearls, bone beads, jewelry, books, tools; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
24-25—SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; BeadStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; 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
24-25—SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA: 46th annual show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; South Sioux City Senior Center, 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1.50, students 12 and older 50 cents, children under 12 free; exhibits, four dealers, agates, rough and polished specimens, gems, beads, geodes, minerals, faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, displays, Siouxland dinosaur hunters exhibits; contact Bob Powell, (712) 378-2775
24-25—TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club; History Center of Traverse City, 322 Sixth St.; Sat. 10–5, Sun. 11-4; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, jewelry making, rock cutting and polishing, kids’ area; adults $2 (includes Con Foster Museum entry), children under 12 free with adult; contact Lauren Vaughn or Cynthia Vaughn, (231) 276-6150; e-mail: Maple2b@aol.com
25—PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Rings & Things; The Clarion, 401 Holiday Dr.; Sun. 2-6; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
27—ESSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn Airport, 76 Industrial Hwy.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
28—EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 130 Rte. 10W; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
29—NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn North Haven, 201 Washington Ave.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
30—BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.; Fri. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html
27-2—IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Show and sale; McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 SE Lincoln; Tue. 9-5, Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; contact Henry Moy, 812 Lincoln Rd., Idabel, OK 74745, (580) 286-3616; e-mail: motrr@hotmail.dom
30-2—ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; jewelry, crystals, fossils, rock specimens, more than 30 dealers, free seminars on rocks, fossils and crystals, jewelry class signups; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ONT N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: robert@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com
30-2—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Gaston Gem, Mineral & Faceters Club; Gaston County Park (Biggerstaff Park), Hwy. 279; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; raffles, grab bags, water sluice, mineral and fossil specimens, gemstones, beads, cutting material, wire wrapping, jewelry; contact Jackay McDaniel, (704) 865-6748; e-mail: jackaythegrizz@aol.com
30-2—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante 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
30-2—WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA: Show and sale; SMART Centre Market, Prehistoric Planet; St. Alphonsus Parish Center, 2111 Market St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; dealers, rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, mineral and gem “sluice”; contact Ray Garton, PO Box 200, Barrackville, WV 26559, (304) 282-2306; e-mail: garton@prehistoricplanet.com; Web site: www.prehistoricstore.com
Show Listings via Rock & Gem Magazine
Photo Credits: Robyn Hawk
Robyn Hawk
