1-2—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 39th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson Rd. 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
1-2—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 21st annual show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky (ROCK); Kentucky National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents ($3 per family), Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales and exhibits, Kentucky agate, door prizes, kids’ quarry, silent auctions, fluorescent display, grand prize; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com
1-2—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 56th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us
1-2—OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 4th annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Oroville’s Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children 12 and under free; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction, geode cutting, 3rd Annual World Rock Tumbling Championships; contact Tammy Scism, 675 Mitchell Ave., Apt. G4, Oroville, CA 95965, (530) 693-1304; e-mail: tammyscism@yahoo.com; Web site: www.orovillerocks.com
1-2—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Lighthouse Convention Center-Auditorium, 326 Tryon 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
1-2—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
1-2—ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO: Annual show, “Gems from Heaven in 2011”; Chaparral Rockhounds; Roswell Convention & Civic Center, 912 N. Main St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; contact Diane Weir, 2300 S. Union Ave., Roswell, NM 88203, (575) 622-5679; e-mail: dcweir@dfn.com
1-2—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois Bldg., Illinois State Fairgrounds, 9th St. and Sangamon Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; silent auction, kids’ games; contact John Washburn, (217) 498-7713; e-mail: jrwashburn3@att.net
1-2—STAFFORD, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, glass beads, seed beads, gemstones, pearls, lampwork, PMC, Swarovski Elements, crystals, jewelry, vintage beads and buttons, books, tools; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
1-2—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
1-2—WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children under 6 free; jewelry, amber, gemstones, cutting rough, slabs, cabs, crystals, display pieces, beading material; contact Roland Stetler, 73 Avalon Ln., Lexington, VA 24450, (540) 463-6098; e-mail: svgem-min-club@live.com
1-2—JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: 39th annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Civic Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 20 dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, Kids’ Dig, geode cracking, Rock Spin, mineral identification, grand prize; contact Lenora Murray, 218 Old Hwy. 11S, Hazen, AR 72064, (870) 255-3679; e-mail: lenoramur@aol.com; Web site: centralarrockhound.org
2—WEST HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: Show; Rings & Things; RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd.; 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
5—DENVER, COLORADO: Retail show; Rings & Things; Ramada Plaza Denver North, 10 E. 120th Ave.; Wed. 12-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and 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=Den
7-9—BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 20th annual show, “Big Sur Jade Festival”; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley PTO; Pacific Valley School; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Kirk Brock, (831) 659-3857; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com
7-9—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 13th annual show, “Fall Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 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: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
7-9—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, field trips, spin wheel, door prizes, displays; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 186, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com; Web site: www.moabrockclub.net
7-9—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton 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
7-9—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; 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
7-9—SEQUIM, WASHINGTON: Show, “Nature’s Treasurers”; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association; Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-2:30; contact Terry Stockman, PO Box 98, Sequim, WA 98382; e-mail: terlin@wavecable.com; or Foster Thompson; e-mail: fostert@olypen.com
7-9— WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: 5th annual show and sale; Jennifer Damrow, East Gate Hall, Marathon Park, 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, unique and rare minerals and fossils, award-winning jewelry from Wisconsin artists, dinosaur fossils, Wisconsin fossils and minerals, cut and raw gemstones, pearls, shells, materials, clearance sale on metal detectors and supplies, free metal-detecting demonstrations; contact: Jennifer Damrow, PO Box 46400, Madison, WI 53744, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: einspirations@gmail.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com
8-9—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, lampwork, glass beads, vintage beads and buttons, bone beads, PMC, silver, findings, books, tools, jewelry, Swarovski Elements, crystals, pearls; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
8-9—BILLINGS, MONTANA: Annual show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel & Convention Center, 1123 Mullowney Ln.; Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–4; contact Lynn Edwards, (406) 855-3675; e-mail: bentlyn77@yahoo.com
8-9—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; LMRA Stone Steppers; Lockheed Martin Recreation Association, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, flinters, prospecting equipment, GPAA, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, children’s activities; contact Steve Shearin, 860 Stafford Station Dr., Saginaw, TX 76131, (817) 733-5368; e-mail: steve.l.shearin@lmco.com
8-9— GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: 39th annual show; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall, 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children free; exhibits, rocks, minerals, carved and faceted stones, petrified wood display, mineral ID, dealers, jewelry, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, silent auctions, children’s games, demonstrations; contact: Kim Moore, (530) 470-0388
8-9—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 37th annual show, “Rocktoberfest”; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Bill Moser, (425) 238-8222; e-mail: bill-jj@comcast.net; or George Haage, (425) 339-2272; e-mail: haag@frontier.net
8-9—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, gems, artifacts, children’s dig pit, educational exhibits, silent auctions, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com
8-9—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; silent auctions, raffles, door prizes, grand prize, demonstrations, dealers, rough, slabs, cabs, faceted gems, equipment, finished jewelry; contact Chip Burnette, 2630 Polk St., Killeen, TX 76543, (254) 630-3573; e-mail: burnette@aceweb.com
8-9—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Kansas Expocentre AG Hall, 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, ages 13-17 $1, under 13 free with adult; demonstrators, displays, dealers, lapidary supplies, rough rock, beads, jewelry; contact M. Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St., Topeka, KS 66611, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: rock2plate@aol.com
8-9—TRONA, CALIFORNIA: 70th annual show, “Gem-O-Rama 2011”; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Lapidary and Show Bldg., 13337 Main St. (at Trona Rd.); Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, 50 exhibits, geode cutting and sales, demonstrations, gem dig, door prizes, field trips; contact Jim or Bonnie Fairchild, (760) 372-5356; Web site: www.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/
8-9—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, rough materials, books, handmade beads, carvings, faceted stones, tools, slabs; contact Ray Pearce, (760) 726-7570, or Lois Harr, (760) 724-0395
8-9—WORTHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Kit-Han-Ne Rock & Gem Club; West Franklin Fire Hall, Linton Alley and Cherry St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; donation requested for admission; six dealers, silent auction, displays, kids’ gem mine, door prizes; contact Albert Zabinski, P.O. Box 456, East Vandergrift, PA 15629; e-mail: kithanne@facetersco-op.com; Web site: www.facetersco-op.com/zabinski/club.htm
8-10—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Retail show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, gems, artifacts, supplies, books, children’s dig pit, silent auctions, educational material; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, Florida 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: http://Floridafossilhunters.com
9—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Show; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sun. 11-4; 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
13-15—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 25th annual World Champion Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 8-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $80 ($95 after Oct. 1); dig quartz crystals, keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe 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
13-16—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; South East Gems & More; Whistle Stop Mall Parking Lot, 1281 Georgia Rd. (Hwy. 441N); 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
14-16—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
14-16—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., 1288 Georgia Rd.; 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; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com
14-16—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Show, “Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival”; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, quartz crystals, quilts, crafts, children’s digging contest Sat.; 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
14-16—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Expo Center, South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Bldg. P; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $8 (3 days $12), seniors (62+) $5, children (5-17) $4, Scouts in uniform $3; Ice Age wooly rhino and giant ground sloth skeletons, school groups Fri., exhibits from Smithsonian Institute, Carnegie Museum, A.E. Seaman Museum, Lizzadro Museum, Royal Ontario Museum, Cincinnati Museum, University of Waterloo, Wayne State University, Cranbrook Institute of Science, lectures, dealer displays, free mineral identification; contact Carol Werner, 3401 Briarhill Rd., Hartland, MI 48353-2406, e-mail: briarhillwerner@comcast.net; Web site: http://michmin.org/
15—MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO: Show; Eureka Rock & Gem Club; Senior Citizen Center, 1000 N. 3rd E.; Sat. 9-4; contact Margaret Stallknecht, (208) 740-0937; e-mail: mestallknecht@yahoo.com
15—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Show; Rings & Things; Seattle Center Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.; 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
15—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, displays, dealers, silent auctions, demonstrations, hands-on activities; contact Mary Beth Pio, (818) 349-9163; e-mail: info@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org
15-16— ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, Shasta District Fair Grounds, 1890 Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations, kids’ activities, Geode cutting, dealers, gems, fossils, beads, finished jewelry, equipment; contact: Sara Fenske, 2040 Gentry Way , Red Bluff, CA 96080, (530) 528-2651; e-mail: sarafenske@yahoo.com
15-16—BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 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 with adult; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, grand door prize, free children’s games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org
15-16— CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club, Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; lapidary materials, rocks, rough, jade, slabs, fossils, crystals, gemstones, beads, custom wire wrapping and jewelry, lapidary equipment, jewelry-making items, rock carvings, minerals, free raffle; contact: Mike Lyons, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net
15-16—CLIO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr., off Vienna Rd./M-57; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (6-18) $1.50, Scouts in uniform free; displays, minerals, crafts, lapidary demonstrations, children’s activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough specimens, door prizes, raffles; contact Mary Poma, 806 Homedale St., Saginaw, MI 48604; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org
15-16—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show, “Great Lakes, Great Rocks 2011”; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Beldon Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1; exhibits, tailgate sales, dealers, programs, kids’ corner, demonstrations; contact Phil Gotsch, (763) 717-1641; e-mail: agatephil@earthlink.net; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
15-16—DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA: Retail show; Committee for the Restoration of the McDonald House; Historic Smith House on the Square, 84 S. Chestatee St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; cut stones, cabs, slabs, specimens, jewelry; contact Tommy Folger, PO Box 216, Dahlonega, GA 30533, (706) 973-0003; e-mail: tfolger@windstream.net; Web site: www.dahlonega.org
15-16—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds, E. University Ave. Gate; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children 12 and under free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, beads, 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; Web site: www.dmlapidary.org/cms/
15-16—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 64th annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free with parent; dealers, demonstrations, children’s corner, special attractions; contact Wayne McMackin, 191 Lumley, Grand Junction, CO 81503, (970) 640-9271; e-mail: wmcmackin@msn.com; Web site: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org
15-16—JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Annual show; Fulton County Mineral Club; Johnstown Moose Lodge, Rte. 30A; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; contact Bob Hartig, (518) 842-5948; e-mail: rockbob@nycap.rr.com
15-16—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, “Rock and Gem Roundup”; El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, beads, handcrafted items, demonstrators, displays, kids’ activity area; contact Patrick Smock, 10852 S. Samuel Rd., Hereford, AZ 85615, (619) 719-3444; e-mail: cprpsm@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ecvgms.com
15-16—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County fair Bldg., 1229 Burrel Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students free with ID, children under 12 free; contact Rick Westerholm, (208) 746-2101; Web site: hellscanyongemclub.com
15-16—NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Al Menah Shrine Temple, 1354 Brick Church Pike; 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
15-16—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free; dealers, displays, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, amber, opals, meteorites, geodes, carvings, tools, books, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, amber exhibit and presentations, free rocks and activities for kids; contact Karen Newlin, (530) 676-2472; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org
15-16— SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club, Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admisson; more than 40 dealers, Kids’ Corner, guest speakers, slide show presentations, hourly raffles, grand prize; contact: Gayle Macklin, PO Box 21222, Sedona, AZ 86341, (520) 921-0100; e-mail: gayleis@gmail.com; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org
15-16— SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society, Expo Center, 625 E. St. Louis St.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children (under 12) 50 cents; rocks, minerals, fossils, specimens, cabochons, stones, jewelry, beads, door prizes, grab bags, demonstrations, exhibits; contact: Eddie Maples, 2621 W. Wild West Rd., Nixa, MO 65714, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: OMGandMS@gmail.com
15-16—WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, collectibles, lapidary demonstrations; contact Marcia Goetz, 755 W. Dike St., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 260-7239; e-mail: joenmar1@verizon.net
15-16—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Annual show; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, South Charleston Lions Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 12 and under free with parent; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ corner, displays; contact Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com
21-23—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show, “Gold”; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors (60 and over) $4, students (13-18) $1, children (6-12) 50 cents; more than 30 dealers, jewelry, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres, lapidary equipment, exhibits, “Rock Food” table, touch table, fluorescent minerals, member collections, silent auction, demonstrations, faceting, cabbing, fossil cleaning, polymer clay, “Youth Education Day” Fri., Gem Mine, Wheel of Fortune, Jewelry Making, door prizes, grand prize; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: showchariman@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.gemcapers.com
21-23—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds in 4-H & Home Loan Bank Bldgs., 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children free; Golden Show anniversary, dealers, demonstrators, kids’ games, silent auction, touch ‘n’ feel table, door prizes, fluorescence room, speakers, displays; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, 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
21-23—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show; Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4; dealers, regional clubs, adult and kids’ activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org
21-23—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairgrounds Main Arena, 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1, children free; Petoskey stone polishing, fluorescent booth, Touch and Feel table, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Roger Laylin, (517) 349-3249; e-mail: show@michrocks.org; Web site: www.michrocks.org
21-23—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; 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
22-23—BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE, I90 Exit 13, 1 mile north; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Bruce Himko, PO Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009-1851; e-mail: Bellevuerockclub@comcast.net; Web site: www.bellevuerockclub.org
22-23—CANBY, OREGON: Show, “Rock & Gem Heaven in 2011”; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, raffle, silent auction, Kids’ Korner, door prizes, fluorescent show, displays, slabs; contact Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com; or Bea Settle, (503) 631-3128; e-mail: rockhound@clackamettegem.org
22-23—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society, Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, [Gemboree] 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children $1; dealers, door prizes, silent auction, lapidary demonstrations, gem mine, children’s activities; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lapidaryclubofohio.org
22-23—DENISON, TEXAS: Annual show; Texoma Rockhounds; Senior Center (Snap Center), 531 W. Chestnut; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Rosemary Siems, 91 Country Hill Circle, Sherman, TX 75090, (903) 647-5590; e-mail: ramblingrosetoo@yahoo.com
22-23—GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Wrap-N-Rock Gems; Key Lime Cove, 1700 Nations Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, jewelry, opals, gemstones, wire-wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, PO Box 7584, Gurnee, IL 60031; (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gerewb@gmail.com; Web site: www.lakecountygemshow.com
22-23—JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Swarovski Elements, crystals, silver, glass beads, bone beads, seed beads, lampwork, pearls, gemstones, jewelry, PMC, books, tools; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
22-23—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Bldg., 2301 W. Oak Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $4, children under 12 free; crystals, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, unique and custom-made jewelry, lapidary supplies, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, children’s Touch Table and Sand Mine, door prizes; contact Carolee Boyles, (813) 831-1944; e-mail: clubpresident@tampabayrockclub.com; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com
22-23—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Lu Lu Shriners, 5140 Butler Pike; 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
22-23—ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA, CANADA: Show and sale; Edmonton Tumblewood Lapidary Club; St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Center Gym, 7 Tache St.; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $4, students (13-18) with ID $3, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult free; dealers, rocks, fossils, jewelry, gems, crystals, lapidary demonstrations, faceting, gemstone beading, wire wrapping, chain mail, displays, educational activities, hourly door prizes; contact Pauline Zeschuk, (780) 430-6694; e-mail: paulinez8@shaw.ca; Web site: http://rme.tcor.ca/cms/tumblewood
22-23—WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: Show and sale; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; CCRI Knight Campus, 400 East Ave. Rte. 113; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $$6, seniors and children under 10 $5; contact Robert Sproule, 40 Paullette Terrace, Plymouth, MA 02360; e-mail: jsproule@comcast.net
28-30—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; 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
29—FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show, “Ultraviolation”; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children 12 and under free; all-fluorescent mineral show; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com
29-30—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
29-30—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 45th annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; cotnact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618
29-30—FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50 (50 cents off with this ad), children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, meteorites, fossils, handcrafted jewelry; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11474, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: ralph_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Web site: kaleidoscopegemshows.com
29-30—STUART, FLORIDA: Annual show; St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club; Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy. (A1A); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult, coupon on Web site; demonstrations, displays, silent auction, raffle, about 24 dealers; contact Norman Holbert, 455 SW Balfour Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 (772) 873-0787; e-mail: normholbert@bellsouth.net; Web site: slcrockandgem.org
Source: Rock and Gem Magazine
Photo Credit: Celeste Nash from Quartzsite
Robyn Hawk
