 |
| Photo: Robyn Hawk at the West Coast Gem & Mineral Show |
3-5—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society, Farmington Civic Center; 200 W. Arrington 87401; Fri. 10;00 am-6;00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; No Admission fee; hourly door prizes Wheel of Fortune-children Raffel for Amethest Cathedral, 6″ Trim Saw, Rock Tumbler, Tow rock Picks Silent Auction Black Light Display; contact Mickie Calvert, 5986 Hwy 64 , Farmington, NM 87401, (505) 632 8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net; Web site: none
3-5—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Lane County Events Center; 796 W 13th Ave; Fri. Noon-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults, Seniors + Students $7, Children ages 0 – 11 are free; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
5-5—PICTON, ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club, Crystal Palace; 375 Main Street, Canada; Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is $3.00, Children 12 and under free; Gem Shower – hosted by the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club. Rekindle the rockhound in you and discover nature’s treasures at the fourth annual show and sale Sunday July 5 – showcasing gem and mineral, lapidary and jewellery vendors from across Ontario & Quebec in the historic Crystal Palace – PEC Fairgrounds, 375 Main Street, Picton ON; contact John Zandarin, 537 County Road 35, RR2, Picton, ON, Canada K0K 2T0, (613) 476-5510; e-mail: howhardcanitbe@sympatico.ca
9-12—CASCADE LOCKS , OREGON: Annual show; Cindy Allison, Cascade locks marina park; 355 Wa Na Pa St.; Daily 10 am-5 pm, Fri. -; Free; contact Cindy Allison, 87987 9th St., Veneta, OR 97487, (541) 554-2863; e-mail: Gemsareus2@yahoo.com
10-12—PORTLAND, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Oregon Convention Center; 777 NE MLK Jr Blvd; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Students, Adults + Seniors $7, Children ages 0 – 11 are free!; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
10-12—DURANGO, COLORADO: Annual show; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, La Plata County Fairgrounds; 2500 Main Ave; Fri. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is Free!; The 62nd Annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show in Durango, Co July 10-12. Free admission, door prizes, silent auction, raffle prizes, kids corner and much more. The show hosts about 45 vendors selling everything from small, inexpensive fossils, rocks and minerals to jewelry tools and supplies to finished jewelry and artwork. ; contact Mandy Houpt, 562 San Moritz Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122, (970) 769-4673; e-mail: mandyhoupt@hotmail.com
11-12—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, Central Park Hall-Tulsa County Fairgrounds; 4145 E. 21st St.; Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults + Seniors + Students $6.00, 12 and under free with paid adult; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society’s Annual Gem & Mineral Show will be Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at Central Park Hall at the Tulsa County Fairgrounds located on 21st Street between Harvard and Yale. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 pm. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Includes Gems, Beads, Fossils, Jewelry, Crystals, Working Exhibits, Free Kid’s Zone and Demonstrations. Admission is $6 for Adults, Kids 12 and under Free with paid adult, Scout and Military Free-in uniform. ; contact Martha Rongey, 612 W. 120th St. S., Jenks, OK 74037, (918) 230-1094; e-mail: m_rongey@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.ttownrockhound.org
11-12—CASPER, WYOMING: Annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club, Parkway Plaza Hotel; 123 West E Street; Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 9 am-4 pm; Adults $3.00, Children Under 12 Free; Demonstrations, door prizes, raffle, and silent auction; contact Tom Catania, 634 South Melrose, Casper, WY 82601, (307) 258-4884; e-mail: catania82601@aol.com
11-12—RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Western Dakota Gem&Mineral Society, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center; 444 Mt.Rushmore Road North; Sat. 9 am-6 pm; Adults $4.00; Informative programs,demonstrations,exhibits,field trip information,silent auction,hourly door prizes,children’s activies,Grand prize raffle; contact Annette Rathert, Rapid City, SD 57701, (605) 348-8948; e-mail: drathert@rap.midco.net; Web site: www.wdgms.org
11-12—BETHEL, MAINE: Annual show; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association, Telstar High School; RTE#26; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $3.00, Children under 12 are FREE!; This is our 54th annual show. We offer Mineral display’s of locale Mineral’s. We have 14 dealer’s selling Jewelry and Mineral Specimens from assorted locations. We also offer guided Field Trips to a locale mine each day. You must be at the show to sign up for the field trip. Field trip’s leave each day by 11am. ; contact Dennis Gross, 178 N. Main Street, Bryant Pond, ME 04219, 207-665-2759; e-mail: mincoll@megalink.net
11-12—FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Annual show; CKM Productions, LLC, Flagstaff High School; 400 West Elm Avenue; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission is $3.00, Children under 12 free; Flagstaff Mineral and Jewelry Expo and Sale to be held on July 11th and 12th, 2015 The Annual Flagstaff Mineral and Jewelry Expo and Sale will be held at the Flagstaff High School at 400 West Elm Avenue in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 11th and 12th. On Saturday the show will be open to the public from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and on Sunday the show hours are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Vendors from across the region will be offering unique and interesting mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, findings, beads, fossils, cutting material and lapidary equipment at competitive prices. Many of our artisans have created original jewelry designs, and our gem and mineral vendors will have specimens on display in both the rough and cut-and-polished states. An hourly raffle will be held for a chance to win one of many beautiful prizes to be offered throughout the show. This is a fun and educational event the entire family will enjoy. Admission is $3.00 for adults, and children under the age of 12 are free. For more information, please contact Greg Capatch of CKM Productions, LLC at (928) 554-4615. ; contact Greg Capatch, (928) 554-4615; Web site: https://www.facebook.com/CKMProductionsLLC
11-12—SYRACUSE , NEW YORK: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse, New York, SRC Arena Onondaga Community College; 4585 West Seneca Turnpike; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $7, FREE under 12 yrs. old; Minerals, fossils, gemstones from around the world on display and for sale featuring “Fossils of New York State” Children’s activities: mineral sluice, soapstone carving, and jewelry making Hourly door prizes, lectures, and ongoing demonstrations all weekend. Free admission Sunday with paid Saturday admission of $7 each day ; contact Dick Lyons, 48 Elm St. , Camillus, NY 13031, (315) 672-5328; e-mail: rchlyns@aol.com; Web site: www.gmss.us
11-12—FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Show and sale; CKM Productions, LLC, Flagstaff High School; 400 West Elm Avenue; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $3.00, Children under 12 – Free!; The Annual Flagstaff Mineral and Jewelry Expo and Sale will be held at the Flagstaff High School at 400 West Elm Avenue in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 11th and 12th. On Saturday the show will be open to the public from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and on Sunday the show hours are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Our planet has many amazing treasures that are hidden, in many cases, just beneath our feet. Almost every country in the world has been able to unearth unique specimens specific to their locale, and the earth’s bounty from much of the world will be on display and available for sale at the show. Vendors from across the region will be offering unique and interesting mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, findings, beads, fossils, cutting material and lapidary equipment at competitive prices. Many of our artisans have created original jewelry designs, and our gem and mineral vendors will have specimens on display in both the rough and cut-and-polished states. An hourly raffle will be held for a chance to win one of many beautiful prizes to be offered throughout the show. This is a fun and educational event the entire family will enjoy. Admission is $3.00 for adults, and children under the age of 12 are free. For more information, please contact Greg Capatch of CKM Productions, LLC at (928) 554-4615. www.facebook.com/CKM-Productions-LLC; contact Greg Capatch, (928) 554-4615; e-mail: gregcapatch@yahoo.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/CKM-Productions-LLC
16-18—CODY, WYOMING: RMFMS Mineral & Gem Show; WY State Mineral and Gem Society, Cody H.S. Sweitzer Gymnasium; 920 Beck Avenue, Cody, WY 82414; Thu. 4:00 p.m-8:00 p.m, Fri. 10:00 am-8:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $4.00, Students $2, Children are Free!; Annual Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Mineral and Gem Show will feature: Multi-State Dealers, Demonstrations/ Displays, Educational Activities, Kids Activity Area, Speakers, and Field Trips.; contact Stan Strike, 2132 Gail Lane, Cody, WY 82414, (307) 250-1244; e-mail: wsmgspres@wymineralandgemsociety.org; Web site: www.wymineralandgemsociety.org
17-18—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club, Lakeland High School; 9573 State Hwy 70 Minocqua, WI; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Theme: Legacy and Lure of Birthstones The popular “Kids Store”, Gems, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Speakers, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, and Demonstrations. Several geologists will be onsite to help identify minerals and stones. Northwoods Wildlife Center will promote wildlife education ; contact Dale Hartmann, box 125, Eagle River, WI 54521, (715) 477-2519; e-mail: brujodale@coslink.net; Web site: www.lakelandgemclub.com
17-19—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
17-19—REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society, Reedsport Community Bld.; 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission Price is a Donation; Raffle drawing, silent auction, kids scavenger hunt, vendors and display cases; contact Susan Baughman, 105 Ocean View Ct., Florence, OR 97439
17-19—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc., Virginia Beach Convention Center; 1000 19th St.; Fri. 12 noon-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $5.00, Military Free with ID, Children 16 and under Free; Vendors from across the US bring their merchandise to you. You will find • 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry • Loose stones, beads and findings, pearls • Mineral specimens, crystals, lapidary supplies • Books, carvings and gift items Displays and demonstrations by the two Gem & Mineral Societies in the area Appraisals available on site; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
17-19— SUDBURY , ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Sudbury Rock & Lapidary Society, Carmichael Arena; 1298 Bancroft Dr., Canada; Fri. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Seniors $3.00, Students $1.00, Children are Free!; Features dealers, displays, demonstrations, door prizes, and special activities for the kids. Dealers offer mineral, crystal and fossil specimens; meteorites; precious and semi-precious gems; finished jewelry; and items for crafters including beads, tools, and findings. Barbecue Saturday and Sunday. Free parking. ; contact Ed Debicki, 629 Ester Street, Sudbury, ON, Canada P3E 5C6, (705) 522-5140; e-mail: ed.debicki@sympatico.ca; Web site: http://www.ccfms.ca/clubs/Sudbury/
18-19—DARRINGTON, WASHINGTON: Rock and Gem Show and Sale; Darrington Rock and Gem Club, Mansford Grange; 1265 Railroad Avenue, (behind IGA); Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Field Trip – Saturday 11:00 to collect Travertine Kids Activities; Jade Displays; Raffle; Door Prizes; Rock Collecting Maps; Used Tools; Custom Rock Cutting; Dealer Certificates; Free Rocks; Highly Skilled Amateur Dealers (No Commercial Dealers) ; contact Ed Lehman, (425) 334-6282; e-mail: wsmced@hotmail.com
18-19—ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society, JMC Ice Arena; 423 W 38th Street; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $4, Seniors $3, Children under 12 Free; 46th annual show and sale; rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, wire wrapping, beads, Discovery Blocks, door prizes, activities for children; contact Bob Gallivan, (814) 454-6770; e-mail: gallivan@lycos.com; Web site: www.gemcityrockclub.org/show
18-19—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club, Moose Lake High School; 413 Birch Avenue; Sat. 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission is Free!; 46th Annual Show,”Agate Days”, Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club and Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; Moose Lake High School gym and rear parking lot, 413 Birch Ave; Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4; Free Admission; dealers, Lake Superior agate, cutting materials, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, rough rock tailgaters, door prizes, field information. Agate Stampede Sat 2 pm Elm St., Contacts: Re Inside vendors: Gary Pitoscia, 815 N 13th Ave East, Duluth, MN 55805 218 724-1894, pitosciajg@charter.net; Tailgators: Carol Risdon 113 Ave C #1, Cloquet, MN 55720, 218 879-3968, carolannrisdon@gmail.com. Free Admission to Geological Center, Moose Lake State Park.; contact Ted Chura, 570 Marshall Street, Duluth, MN 55803-1981, (218) 728-1082; e-mail: tedcgo@yahoo.com
23-26—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, NC, Robert C. Carpenter Community Building; 1288 Georgia Road; Thu. 10 am-5 pm, Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-4 pm; Adults $2.00, Children Under 12 FREE; 50th Annual Macon County Gemboree featuring dealers from across the country. Rough and cut gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, minerals, findings, beads and demonstrations. Door prizes drawn every hour. Repairs and settings done at the show. ; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter Street, Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com
24-26—TENINO, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Washington Agate and Mineral Society, Parkside Elementary School; 301 Central Avenue East, corner of Central Avenue and Stage St. South; Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Rock and Gem Show held during Oregon Trail Days in Tenino WA, also, Mountain Man Camp and Blackpowder Shoot, Rock Quarry Swimming Pool, Kid Activities, Saturday Morning Parade, Lots of Great Food, City wide garage sales, Farmers Market, Live Music Concert in the Park Friday and Saturday Nights; contact Daniel De Boer, PO Box 2553, Olympia, WA 98507; e-mail: keylock1@live.com; Web site: https://wamsolympia.wordpress.com
24-26—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Redwood Acres Fairgrounds; 3750 Harris St; Fri. Noon-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
25-26—SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Burlington Gem and Mineral Club, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School; 500 Dorset Street; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults (16-59) $4, Seniors (60+) $3, Children Under 16 free with adult; Vermont’s largest gem, mineral, and fossil show returns for its 36th year! Thousands of beautiful natural specimens and jewelry are available at affordable prices from 14 dealers. Stunning exhibits, informative lectures, raffle, silent auction, door prizes, and activities for kids. Free parking and refreshments available.; contact Jeff Higgins, (802) 849-6076; e-mail: jhiggins@surfglobal.net; Web site: http://www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org/show.html
25-26—CUTCHOGUE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral & Geology Society, Cutchogue East Elementary School; 34900 Main Road (Rte. 25); Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $6.00, Children are Free; Jewelry, Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Beads, Geodes, scavenger hunt for children; contact Eugene Genova; e-mail: ligeo@aol.com; Web site: www.limineralandgeology.com
26-26—BANCROFT , ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club, Bancroft Legion Hall; Station Street, Canada; Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $3.00, Seniors $3.00, Children are Free!; Featuring Apatite & Phosphate Minerals ; contact Frank Melanson, 27001 Hwy 62 L’Amable Ont.Canada, ON, Canada K0L 2L0, (613) 332-1032; e-mail: wfmelanson@sympatico.ca
31-2—NORTH BEND, OREGON: 53rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show – Are You Ready to Rock?; Far West Lapidary and Gem Society, North Bend Community Center; 2222 Broadway; Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $1, Children under 12 free; contact Don Innes, (541) 396-5722; e-mail: doninnes.innes20@gmail.com
31-2—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Earl Warren Showgrounds; 3400 Calle Real; Fri. Noon-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Students, Adults + Seniors $7, Children ages 0-11 are free!; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
31-2—PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Annual show; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club, Prescott Valley Event Center; 3201 North Main St.; Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Seniors $4.00, Students $4.00, Children under 12 yrs free!; 12th annual Prescott Gem & Mineral Show. Minerals, fossils, meteorites, slabs, tools, jewelry, exhibits and demonstrations. Hourly raffel drawing for valuable prizes. Child friendly demonstrations, displays, games, face painting, geode cracking, spinning wheel, flourescent rocks and minerals. Currently all spaces for vendors are filled at this time. New vendors will be added to our waiting list.; contact Prescott Gem & Mineral Club Attn: Melanie, P.O. Box 3923, Chino Valley, AZ 86323; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org
Show Information from Rock and Gem
Robyn Hawk
