4-6—BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: Annual show, “Rock-A-Rama”; Braggin Rock Club; High Desert Park, 19001 E. Jacie Ln.; free admission; gems, rough, slabs, minerals, crystals, jewelry, equipment; contact Don, (623) 374-0202, or Braggin Rock Club, PO Box 308, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
4-6—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
4-6—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children $1; flint knapper, live demonstrations, geode cutting; contact Toni Tyson, 82787 Charlestown Ave., Indio, CA 92201, (707) 502-9574; e-mail: rockchick9233@aol.com
4-6—GOLDEN, COLORADO: 5th annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; annual show and sale: 18 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Pat Tucci, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com; Web site: geodyssey-rocks.com
4-6—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: 33rd annual Wholesale and retail show; Shows of Integrity; MCC/BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 N. Universal Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, 3-day pass $10, ages 5-12 $2, children under 5 free; more than 80 dealers, jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gemstones, minerals, cabochons, gold, silver, diamonds, charms; contact Terry James, 18362 S. Hwy. 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 587-2543; e-mail: info@showsofintegrity.com; Web site: www.showsofintegrity.com
4-6— MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA: 52nd annual show; Montreal Gem & Mineral Club, Place Bonaventure, 800 De La Gauchetiere West l, Canada; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors $6, students $5, children (under 12) free; more than 100 dealers. stones, jewellery, beads, carvings, findings, tools, gem identification, special drawing, door prizes; contact: Tony Dugdale, 335 36th Ave., Lachine, PQ, Canada, H8T 2A5, (514) 403-4290; e-mail: tonydug@videotron.ca; Web site: www.montrealgemmineralclub.ca
4-6— SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; PrimeXpo Jewelry Bead and Gift Show; Scottish Rite Events Center, 1895 Camino Del Rio South; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry, beads, gifts, local, national and international exhibitors ; contact Shalisha Lawson, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Ste. 16-323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: info@primexpousa.com; Web site: www.primexpousa.com
5—TUCSON, ARIZONA: 10th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny Harmsen, (520) 323-9154
5-6—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center-Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; prehistoric, outer space, down under, precious, unusual, cheaps, artifacts, valuables, jewelry, Indian jewelry, beads, displays; contact Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151 Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: finfran@midplains.coop
5-6—BREWER, MAINE: Annual show; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, Wilson St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children under 12 free; silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations, children’s activities; contact Lance Shope, 38 Sunset Strip, Brewer, ME 04412, (207) 989-3342; e-mail: lshope67@yahoo.com; Web site: penobscotminerallapidaryclub.com
5-6—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Sharonville Convention Center-West 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
5-6—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd. (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (discount on Web site), children under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; fluorescent room displays, 21 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, youth activities, silent auction, prizes, raffle, woolly mammoth skull, giant jade, giant cave bear, giant auction; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: bob@ccmgs.org; Web site: ccmgs.org
5-6—EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 42nd annual show, “Gemarama 2011”; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (two-day ticket $9), children (under 12) $1, Scouts in uniform free with adult Scoutmaster; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, minerals, beads, tools, findings, demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, silent auction; contact Lisa Roman, (215) 740-9224; Web site: www.lapidary.org
5-6—GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; contact Howard Heitner, (914) 779-2041; Web site: www.stamfordmineralsociety.org.
5-6—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: 10th annual show; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Van Dam Pavilion, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; gemstones, minerals, beads, lapidary, jewelry, display supplies, dinosaur program with Richard Wade, petrified wood programs with Walton Wright, kids’ scavenger hunt, silent auction, demonstrations, raffle; contact Cheri George, 2255 W. Avenue O, Palmdale, CA 93551, (562) 243-8470; e-mail: lizardwoman3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com
5-6—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: 37th annual show, “Parade of Gems”; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; displays, demonstrations, door prizes, children’s corner, “Rock Food” display, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, cabbing and faceting rough, finished jewelry, books, tools; contact Dave Wayment, (772) 532-6432; e-mail: cmgs.show@att.net
5-6—MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: 17th annual show; Mid-Michigan Rock Club; Midland Resort Hotel Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, Kids’ Korner, fossil dig; contact Deborah Acord, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred2@aol.com; Web site: www.midlandrockclub.com
5-6— MIDLAND, TEXAS: Annual show; Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St., corner of Wall and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (6-18) $1, children (5 and under) free; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Tom Wurster, PO Box 5043, Midland, TX 79704, (432) 682-6258 or (432) 230-2566; e-mail: show@midlandgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.midlandgemandmineral.org
5-6—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 56th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, Mesquite Hall, 520 S. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; e-mail: IndianWellsGems@hotmail.com; Web site: www.indianwells.weebly.com
5-6—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free gem I.D., more than 12 dealers, more than 40 exhibits, club sales, slabs, books, magazines, junior booth, door prizes, demonstrators, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chain making, sphere making, wire wrapping; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: RHBOBHANCOCK@cs.com; Web site: www.SDMG.org
5-6—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays, silent auction, rock identification, door prizes; contact John Lowman, 3223 Spruce St., Racine, WI 53403, (262) 554-5370; Web site: rgs-wi.tripod.com
11-13—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Show; Chugach Gem & Mineral Society; Anchorage Sheraton Hotel, 2nd Floor, 401 E. 6th Ave.; Fri. 5–9, Sat. 10–5, Sun. 11–4; free admission; dealers, displays, silent auction, kids’ rock bingo; contact Anita Williams, PO Box 92027, Anchorage, AK 99509-2027, (907) 522-4664
11-13—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
11-13—HUMBLE, TEXAS: 58th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, working exhibits, fluorescent mineral exhibit, Rock Food Table, swap area, more than 40 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, slabs, rough, spheres, meteorites, beads, petrified wood slabs; contact Theresa Peek, Houston Gem & Mineral Society, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; e-mail: show@hgms.org; Web site: www.hgms.org
11-13—KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE: 2nd Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show; Mystery of Natural History Museum, MNHM Bldg., 321 Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 3 and up $1, under 3 free; contact: Mary McNabb, (423) 765-9900; e-mail: kptmuseumassn@usa.com
11-13—MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Morganton Parks & Recreation, Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, students $2; exhibitors, minerals, gems, jewelry, dealers, specimens, lapidary supplies, educational booth, interactive gem mining booth; contact: Gary Leonhardt, 300 Collett St., Morganton, NC, 28655, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: recreation@ci.morganton.nc.us
11-13—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Fall show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-6 Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $2, $1 off with ad; minerals, metaphysical stones, beads, jewelry, cabochons, sterling silver, demonstrations, faceting, cutting and polishing cabochons, silver smithing, children’s sluice table, Scout merit badge help; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: oakleysmall@gmail.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org
11-13—PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Magnolia State Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Short Cut Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; door prizes, raffle, 20 dealers, gold panning and sluicing; contact James Darnell, 7121 Oakhurst Dr., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-2310; Web site: www.mgcgms.org
11-13—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: 7th annual show; NW Opal Association, Cascade Mineralogical Society; Puyallup Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S and 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 10–5, Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–4; adults $4, children (under 12) free; contact Lyle Jorgensen, (425) 483-0557; e-mail: mechanix@comcast.net
11-13—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sacramento Mineral Society; Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free; 75th Diamond Jubilee, Siberian Cave Bear exhibit, hourly prize drawings, rock exhibits, fossils, opals, carvings, beads, mineral and rock specimens, custom and wire-wrapped jewelry, meteorites, mystic stones, rock slabs, crystals, findings, nephrite, jadeite, faceted stones, polished rocks, rings, pendants, diamonds, lapidary equipment; contact Terry Rubstello, 8251 Tanowa Court, Sacramento CA, 95828, (916) 682-5330; e-mail: onerockcollector@gmail.com; Web site: www.sacramentomineralsociety.org
11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale/retail show, “Fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; open to the public, more than 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies; contact Martin Zinn Expositions LLC, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, (505) 867-0425
11-13—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
11-13—TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D 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
12—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: 2nd annual show; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Veterans Bldg., 420 Admiral Callaghan Ln.; Sat. 9-5; adults $1, children under 14 free with adult admission; free raffle prizes; contact Dan Wolke, 255 Essex Way, Benicia, CA 94510, (707) 745-1816; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.iwired.org
12-13—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
12-13—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; MRGC clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; display cases, games, demonstrations, raffle prizes, 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
12-13—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: 20th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union Bldg. II, Rte. 123 and Braddock Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, silent auction Sun., kids’ mini-mines, fossil dig; adults $5, seniors $3, students (13-17) $3, children (12 and under), Scouts in uniform and GMU students with valid ID free; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com; or Jim Kostka; e-mail: jkostka@juno.com; Web site: www.novamineralclub.org
12-13—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Show and sale; The Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Trade Mart Facility, Mississippi Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 6 free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough, classes, gold and silver at discount prices; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407; e-mail: stan@tompkinsdesigngrp.com
12-13—LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: 42nd annual show; Lake Havasu City Gem & Mineral Society; LHC Community Center, 100 Park Ave.; mineral and jewelry displays, dealers, demonstrations, educational geological presentations; contact C. Russell, (928) 846-0927
12-13—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Excalibur Mineral Corp.; Holiday Inn Midtown Manhattan, 440 W. 57th St. (between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gems, gemstone gifts, jewelry, crystals, fossils, beads, lectures, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ events; contact Excalibur Minerals, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: info@excaliburmineral.com; Web site: www.excaliburmineral.com
12-13— SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free; special displays, demonstrators, raffle prizes, door prizes, silent auction, dealers, children’s activities, catered dining; contact Vi Jones, 360 424 8340; e-mail: rocks1x1vi.george@frontier.com
18-20—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free, military and dependants free Sun.; geode sales and cutting, beads, jewelry, South Carolina amethyst clusters, crystals, fossils; contact Susan Shrader, PO Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; Web site: www.cgams.org
18-20— MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society, Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6; free admission; lapidary demonstrations, gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry displays; contact: Mary Ingram, 2771 Fernvalley Rd. NE, Marietta, GA 30066, (404) 915-3588; e-mail: mandmingram@gmail.com; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org
18-20—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
18-20— SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; PrimeXpo Jewelry Bead and Gift Show, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry, beads, gifts, local, national and international exhibitors; contact: Shalisha Lawson, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Ste. 16-323, San Tan Valley, AZ, 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: info@primexpousa.com; Web site: www.primexpousa.com
18-20—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Show; Springfield Thunderegg Club; Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S. 32nd St.; Fri. 12–7, Sat. 10–7, Sun. 11–4; contact John Randall, PO Box 312, Springfield, OR 97472, (541) 683-2661, or Bob Smith, (541) 736-0060
18-20—ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Annual show; St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society; Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Rd.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children 13 and under and Scouts in uniform free; free rockhound starter kit for all children 13 and under; contact Melissa Perucca, (636) 861-3865; e-mail: PeruccaM@aol.com; Web site: www.StLRockClub.com
19-20—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Show, “Fall Festival of Gems”; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, The President’s Hall, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, club displays, junior events, silent auction, raffle; contact Jim McClure, (253) 265-3011; e-mail: pogy2@centurytel.net; Web site: www.kmgs.org
19-20—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
19-20—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; beads, gemstones, vintage beads and buttons, pearls, Swarovski Elements, crystals, lampwork, PMC, seed beads, glass beads, bone beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
19-20—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Holiday Festival”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Jewelry Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
19-20—OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free rock for each child, lapidary demonstrations, glass-bead making, wire wrapping, rock polishing, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, stone beads, Idaho opals, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, books; contact Norb Kinsler, 6550 Swan St., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 644-6450; e-mail: show_info@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com
19-20—PAYSON, ARIZONA: 14th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, Bingo Hall, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, education center, spinning wheel, silent auction; contact Margaret Jones, (928) 476-3513 or (928) 970-0857
19-20—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6; adults $7 (2-day pass $10), children (under 12) free; crystals, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, unique and custom-made jewelry, lapidary supplies, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, fossil dig, gem mining, geode cracking, door prizes, demonstrations, classes, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jeff Ursillo, (561) 706-9549; e-mail: gemsocietywpb@aol.com; Web site: www.gemandmineral.cc/show1
19-20—WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Worcester Mineral Club; National Guard Armory, 701 Lincoln St., I-290 Exit 22; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children under 6 and Scouts in uniform free; 14 dealers, exhibits, door prizes, demonstrations, raffle, unique gifts, minerals, fossils; contact Lawrence Bull, Worcester Mineral Club, PO Box 2278, Worcester, MA 01613-2278; Web site; www.worcestermineralclub.org
25-27—MOBILE, ALABAMA: Show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Ziegler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 36618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: rockhoundjs@aol.com
25-27—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 32nd show; Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 2–7, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 12–5; adults $3 for three days, children under 16 free; contact Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society, PO Box 203, Boones Mill, VA 24065, (540) 204-7505
25-27—ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N; 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
26-27—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
26-27—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; 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
25-27—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Bead Time; Hilton Gardens Inn, 8270 N. Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Salim Patel, 849 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 854-3515; e-mail: Sales@bead-time.com; Web site: www.beadalgo.com
26-27—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: 11th annual show, “WOWW Gem Fair”; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Wickenburg community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.; free admission; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, door prizes, grab bags, spinning wheels, raffle; contact Beth, (480) 540-2318 or (928) 684-0380
Data from http://www.rockngem.com/showdates/
Photo: SoCal Gem Show – personal collection
Robyn Hawk
