5-7—WYOMING, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Town Plaza Town Center; 972 28th St.; Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-8; free admission; Jurassic dinosaur egg and Tyrannosaurus skull exhibits, 10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, stone beads, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, club sales, demonstrations, children’s table, rock identification; contact Don Van Dyke, (616) 669-6932; e-mail: donvandyke@tm.net; Web site: www.indianmoundsrockclub.com
7-8—COLUMBUS, OHIO: Annual show; Columbus Rock & Mineral Society; Veterans Memorial; 300 W. Broad St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children $2; contact Sue Guirl, (614) 262-1484; e-mail: srguirl@yahoo.com
7-8—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show, “2012: A Rock Odyssey”; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster Event Center; 84th and Havelock, Lancaster County Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2-day pass $9), children (under 11) free with adult; children’s activities, demonstrations, educational programs, minerals, equipment, jewelry, beads, fossils, gems, agates, 14 dealers; contact James Marburger, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; e-mail: jm24122@windstream.net; Web site: http://lincolngemmineralclub.org/
7-8—PARADISE, CALIFORNIA: 58th annual “Paradise of Gems” show; Paradise Gem & Mineral Society; Elks Lodge; 6309 Clark Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, seniors $1, children (under 16) free with adult; meteorites, the 48-lb. Oroville Meteorite, 35 display cases, 20 dealers; contact Manuel Garcia, (530) 877-7324; e-mail: mmpg@att.net
13-15—ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show, ; BC Lapidary Society; Ag-Rec Bldg., CFV Fairgrounds; 32470 Haida Dr., Canada; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $2, children (under 16) free; displays (B.C. copper and gold mines), more than 40 dealers, games, demonstrators; contact Jennifer Moore, 318-10272 127A St., Surrey, BC, Canada V3V 5L4, (604) 328-9766; e-mail: jenmac02@telus.net; Web site: www.lapidary.bc.ca
13-15—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 11th annual “Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show”; Crafty Cat Events; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds; 3750 Harris St., off US Hwy. 101; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students $1.50, children free; dealers, minerals, gemstones, crystals, beads, pearls, gold nuggets, fine jewelry, gold, quartz, fossils, tools, hourly door prizes; contact Johnita Wemken, PO Box 704, Penryn, CA 95663-0704, (916) 212-1647; e-mail: info@craftycatevents.com; Web site: www.craftycatevents.com
13-15—OGDEN, UTAH: Show and sale; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center; Weber County Fairgrounds, 1000 North 1200 West; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students $1.50, children free with adult; The Walking Dinos, more than 20 dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, gemstones, equipment, supplies, gold, fossils, wood, findings, displays, exhibits, demonstrations, grab bags, wheel of fortune; contact Cindy Aeschlimann, PO Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84412, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org; Web site: www.goldenspikegem.org
13-15—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual tailgate; San Diego County Council; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; approximately 80 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, books, tools, new and used equipment, rough rocks; contact Ray Pearce, 753 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 726-7570; e-mail: raysrocks@cox.net
14—LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Annual swap meet; Central Arkansas Gem Mineral & Geology Society; Burns Park; Elder Johnson Pavilion; Sat. 9-5; free admission; contact Mike Austen, (501) 868-4553; e-mail: steelpony@aol.com
14-15—ABILENE, TEXAS: Show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center; N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (6-12) $1.50, children under 6 free with adult; gems, jewels, slabs, rough, lapidary tools and supplies, demonstrations, fluorescent display, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, sand art, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Linda Hollowell, (325) 721-4477; Web site: www.txol.net/rockclub
14-15—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center; 2222 Birch St.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors $2, students with ID $1, children (under 12) free with adult; kids’ room, demonstrations, raffles, silent auction, dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Lois Zima, (847) 298-4653
14-15—DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Veterans Community Center; 156 Back River Rd.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-3; adults $3, seniors $2, children (under 12) free; silent auction, dealers, fluorescent mineral room, finished jewelry, gemstones; contact Curry Lashua, 8 Forest Ave., Rochester, NH 03869, (603) 332-3813; e-mail: Poshparrot@metrocast.net
14-15—GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Annual show, “Green Bay is ‘Rockin’ on the Fox”; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; Neville Public Museum; downtown; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (6-15) $1; museum exhibits, hands-on children’s displays, meteorites, dinosaur bones, petrified wood, gemstones, black-light display; contact Randy Westberg, (920) 468-4687; e-mail: randy.westberg@rhccgb.com
14-15—HELENA, MONTANA: Annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center; corner of Neil Ave. and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free; more than 22 dealers, fossils, mineral specimens, beads, jewelry, rough and faceted gemstones, equipment, children’s grab bags, ball toss, garnet hunt, silent auction, fluorescent mineral display; contact Gary Parisi, PO Box 736, Helena, MT 59624, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com; Web site: helenamineralsociety.org
14-15—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 47th annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Club; Idaho Falls Recreation Center; B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Jim Bosley, (208) 520-1819; e-mail: jbosley@cableone.net
14-15—KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Kingman Academy of Learning; 3420 N. Burbank St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; educational displays, kids’ activities, raffle, door prizes, silent auction, dealers, demonstrations, rough rock, slabs, minerals, jewelry, silver- and goldsmithing, fire agates, artwork; contact Mary Gann, PO Box 3992, Kingman, AZ 86402, (928) 757-8121; e-mail: quadpol@aol.com; Web site: www.gemstoners.org
14-15—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; The Pavilion of the City of Marion; 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (18 and under) free; exhibits, rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, shells, Indian artifacts, fluorescent light shows, silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ Spin-n-Win; contact Mike Chontofalsky, Southern Illinois Earth Science Club Inc., 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: chontofalsky@att.net
14-15—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; California State Mining & Mineral Museum & Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club; California State Mining & Mineral Museum; Mariposa Fairgrounds, Hwy. 49; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, children’s activities, gold panning, mineral specimens, jewelry supplies; contact Nikki West, 4166 Sullivan Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338, (209) 742-4234; e-mail: nwest2006@yahoo.com; Web site: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588 & http://mariposagmc.org/
14-15—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Bldg.; 100 N. Mt. Olive St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and children $2; dealers, rough, finished and faceted stones, fossils, jewelry, educational exhibits, lapidary demonstrations, children’s area; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; e-mail: delanec3@earthlink.net; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org
20-22—ALPINE, TEXAS: Annual show, “Alpine Agate Festival”; Chihuahuah Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Alpine Civic Center; Hwy. 90 West; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; agates from the Big Bend, dealers, demonstrations, grand prize, silent auction, door prizes, Kids’ Corner, special exhibits, Kids’ Day Fri.; contact Mary Brogan, PO Box 1111, Alpine, TX 79831, (432) 386-2340; e-mail: marybrogan@rocketmail.com
20-22—INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center; 46500 Van Buren St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Darlene Bjork, (760) 328-6916; e-mail: daBjork@dc.rr.com; Web site: www.shadowmountaingemmineral.org
20-22—RICKREALL, OREGON: 57th annual show; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds; 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Etheleen Flippo, (503) 623-4247; e-mail: reflippoo@hotmail.com
20-22—ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN: 35th annual show; Macomb/Mt. Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society; Roseville Recreation Center; 18185 Sycamore; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, students $1, children free; dealers, displays, tin can auction, demonstrations, kids’ area; contact Jacqueline Swain, (313) 469-7868; e-mail: jacswain018@aol.com
20-22—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 50 dealers, displays, educational kids’ area, geode cutting, lapidary demonstrations, gold panning, USGS display, $1 off coupon on Web site; contact Frank Mullaney, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: info@scvgms.org; Web site: www.scvgms.org
20-22—WICHITA, KANSAS: Show and sale, “Rocky Mountain Minerals”; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center; 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (12-17) $1, children free with adult; gemstone jewelry, gems, crystals, beads, agates, polished stones, fossils, rocks, minerals, special children’s programs and events; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e-mail: gandpmaggard@wildblue.net
21-22—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: 57th annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Scenic Middle School; 1847 Scenic Ave., near I-5 and Rte. 99; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, children’s activities, door prizes; contact Tricia Caulkins, (541) 821-0883; e-mail: triciac@clearwire.net; Web site: www.craterrock.com
21-22—DOTHAN, ALABAMA: Annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park (Recreation Center Gym); 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, door prizes, silent auction, mineral display, flint knapping demonstration, equipment demonstration; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net; Web site: wiregrassrockhounds.com
21-22—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 49th annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expocenter; Lorch Ave., corner of Hwy. 93 and I-94; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ “hands-on” booth; contact Mike, CVGMS, (715) 456-0664; e-mail: cvgmsshow@gmail.com
21-22—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show and sale; Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Trade Mart; 1207 Mississippi St., Mississippi Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 6) free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, Ethiopia’s Welo opal, Oregon sunstone, loose and mounted gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough rocks, classes, coins, gold and silver at discount prices, jewelry repair, stones set, rings sized, gold and silver findings, tools, drawings, silent auctions, kids’ and adult gold panning, on-site gold and silver buying; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407; e-mail: stan@tompkinsdesigngrp.com
21-22—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz
21-22—STANDISH, MAINE: Annual show; Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society; Saint Joseph’s College; 278 Whites Bridge Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children free; gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, gem-cutting and gold-panning, demonstrations, kids’ mini-mine and spin wheel, silent auctions, door prizes, grand prize; contact Chad Cramer, 337 School St., Sanford, ME 04073, (207) 324-8610; e-mail: rocks0102@myfairpoint.net; Web site: mainemineralclub.org
21-22—THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA: 38th annual show, “Pageant of a Thousand Gems”; Conejo Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Park Community Center; 190 Reino Rd., at Borchard Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; minerals, rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, exhibits, dealers, youth activities, demonstrations, silent auction, door prizes, plant sales; contact Robert Sankovich, 1961 Havenwood Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 494-7734; e-mail: rmsorca@adelphia.net; Web site: www.cgamc.org
21-22—YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: 51st annual show, “Parade of Gems”; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Washington National Guard Amory; 2501 Airport Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3.50, students $2, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, junior activities, grab bag, door prizes, raffle, spin-a-wheel; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 2013 S. 41st Ave., Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401 or (509) 910-3484; e-mail: Marthms@q.com
27-29—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds; 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children (under 11) free; dealers, silent auction, door prizes, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ games, black light display, rock food table display, free admission Fri.; contact Mary Blankenship, PO Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528, (541) 862-2989; e-mail: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com; Web site: www.roguegemandgeology.com
27-29—IRVINE, KENTUCKY: 5th Annual Kentucky Agate Gem Jewelry and Mineral Show; Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club; Estill County Central School Gym; 253 Main St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Kentucky agate and fluorescent mineral displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, agates, demonstrations, guided agate hunts (preregister on Web site); contact Jane Volk, (859) 263-9879; e-mail: bggamc@insightbb.com; Web site: http://bggamc.intuitwebsites.com
28-29—FORT DODGE, IOWA: Annual show; River Valley Rockhounds; Webster County Fairgrounds; 22772 Old Hwy. 169; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, students (under 12) free; door prizes, free specimens for children; contact Robert Wolf, 3521 10th Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501-2910, (515) 955-2818; e-mail: midnightwrriter@frontiernet.net; Web site: www.amfed.org/mwf/states/Iowa/RiverValley.html
28-29—FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 40th annual show and swap; New Jersey Earth Science Association, Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; Franklin School; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (under 14) free with adult; contact Sterling Hill Mining Museum, (973) 209-7212
28-29—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster High School; 44701 32nd St. W.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; tailgaters, gems, minerals, jewelry, Touch Table, fossils, raffle, dealers, demonstrations, auction table; contact Rodney Skillings, PO Box 903044, Palmdale, CA 93590, (661) 400-5198; e-mail: av_gem@yahoo.com; Web site: www.avgem.weebly.com
28-29—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students (6-12) $2, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free; contact Archie Scott, 2709 Belvedere Rd., Levelland, TX 79336, (806) 894-1584; e-mail: sarchie32@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org
28-29—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter; 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $2, Scouts free; more than 50 dealers and exhibitors, speakers, programs, kids’ area, gem dig, Rocks around the Clock, Geode Bowling; contact W.C. McDaniel, (901) 274-7706; e-mail: w.c.mcd@att.net; Web site: www.The EarthWideOpen.com
28-29—OGDENSBURG, NEW JERSEY: Show, “Gem & Mineral Sale, Super Dig Weekend”; Sterling Hill Mining Museum; Christiansen Pavilion; 30 Plant St.; Sat. 10-3, Sun. 10-3; free admission; sales of excess rocks, minerals, mining and lapidary equipment, Museum Shop; contact Sterling Hill Mining Museum, (973) 209-7212; e-mail: info@sterlinghillminingmuseum.org; Web site: http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/gemmineral/index.php
28-29—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds; 650 N. County Road 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1; mineral identification, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, children’s activities, gem sluicing, geode cracking; contact Gene Davis, P. O. Box 64, Tipp Ciity, OH 45371, (937) 667-4160; e-mail: Manningsrockshop@live.com
28-29—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: 50th annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Waukesha County Expo Center; 1000 Northview Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 50 cents; demonstrations, wirewrapping, cabbing, flintknapping, fluorescent room, dealers; contact Liz Fuher, (262) 246-6684; e-mail: lfuher51@yahoo.com; Web site: fromtherockroom.com
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