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2-4—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, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
3-4—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Sharonville Convention Center; West Hall, 11355 Chester Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (discount coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
9-11—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Holiday Inn – Orange County Airport; 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 retail and wholesale dealers; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
9-11—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
9-11—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, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
10-11—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Richmond Raceway Complex-Colonial Bldg.; 600 E. Laburnum Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (discount coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
13-14—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Red Lion Columbia Center; 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd.; Tue. 10-6, Wed. 10-4; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
16-18—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Exhibit Group International; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Brooker Rd.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $3; beads, gemstones, A-grade jade jewelry, fine jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, pearls, beads, supplies, findings; contact John So, 1337 South St. #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 494-4546; e-mail: egi168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com
16-18—PORTLAND, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center; 777 N.E. 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, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
17-18—CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Metrolina Tradeshow Expo; Bldg. B, 7100 Statesville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (discount coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
17-18—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Amon Carter Exhibit Hall; Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, all kinds of beads, findings, pearls, tools, books, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, PO Box 494, Gilmer, TX 75644, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
17-18—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, gift & craft items; contact Teresa Schwab/MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
23-25—ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum; 535 – 4th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
23-25—TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA: Wholesale and retail show; Blue Sapphire Bead Loft; Hyatt Regency; 371 King St. W, Canada; Fri. 11:30-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 one day, 3 days $8 (discount coupon online), children (12 and under) free; jewelry dealers, jewelry makers, precious and semiprecious stones, beads, beading supplies and tools, gemstones, minerals, silver jewelry and findings, lamp work artists, jewelry making class, live demonstrations, silent auction; contact Salim Moorani, 136 Broomlands Dr., Maple, ON, Canada L6A 2K3, (647) 773-9001; e-mail: salim@thegemexpo.com; Web site: www.thegemexpo.com
24-25—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual 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, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
24-25—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, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
30-2—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
30-2—SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Holiday Inn & Convention Center NW Arkansas; 1500 S. 48th St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (11 and under) free; gems, beads, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, silver; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
Robyn Hawk
