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3-3—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; PA Earth Science Assn, Macungie Memorial Park; Macungie Town Park; Sat. 8:30 am-3:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Children are Free; 100+ tables 50+ vendors from wide geographic area and broad range of interests. Fossils, minerals, PA minerals, fluorescent minerals, jewelry, lapidary rough, cabochons, and much more are represented. Opportunity to try gold panning.; contact Johan Maertens; e-mail: Mr.Calcite@verizon.net; Web site: mineralfest.com
3-4—JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society, Jacksonville Community Center; 5 Municipal Drive, Hwy 67/167 Exit 9 Main Street; Sat. 09:00 am-05:00 pm, Sun. 09:00 am-05:00 pm; Admission is Free!; 43rd Annual Show. Minerals, Fossils, Gem Stones and Jewelry. Over 20 Dealers from 6 states. Kids activities.; contact Tom Sharp, AR, (501) 379-8653; e-mail: thom61847@yahoo.com
3-4—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society, Antique Gas &Steam Engine Museum ; 2040 N Santa Fe Ave; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Admission is Free!; contact Ray Pearce, (760) 535-5524; e-mail: vistarocksgms@gmail.com; Web site: Vistarocks.com
3-4—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society, Illinois Building; IL State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $2.00, Seniors $1.00, Children are Free; Mineral, fossil, gem, jewelry, geode and used equipment dealers, club member and special exhibits, live demonstrations, concessions stand, silent auction, spin and win and kid’s activities, gem flume and outdoor swap; contact Ed Wagner, (309) 838-7782; e-mail: loesseditor@gmail.com; Web site: Facebook us
3-4—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Omaha Mineral and Gem Club, Westside Community Center; 3334 S 108th St, (108th and Grover); Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $5, Seniors $3, Students $3, Children under 12 Free with adult; The Omaha Gem and Mineral Show includes dealers and demonstrators from around the Midwest, games and activities for adults and kids both. Check out the Wire Wrap and Jewelry artists, Rock painters and carvers, Flint Knapper and learn how to polish and create unique gemstones from rocks. Buy that one of a kind gift or collectible or check out the custom designed jewelry and the unique specimens available from our 9 dealers. Learn how to identify fossils and gemstones in our gem and fossil digs. Race a rock or try your hand at the wheel of fortune or silent auction. Lots of fun for adults and kids both.; contact Allan Jeanneret, 7287 N Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410, (402) 873-6515; e-mail: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Web site: www.nerockgem.org
3-4—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society, Jefferson County Fair Park ; Jackson & Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission = Free/Accepting Donations; 43rd Annual Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show. Demonstrations of Faceting & Cabochon Cutting and Wire Wrapping. Mineral, Gem & Fossil Dealers. Educational Programs for all ages. Exhibits of Minerals & Fossils.; contact Steven Streich, Steven’s Rocks & Gifts, 134 E. Main Street, Marshall, WI 53559, 608-655-1011; e-mail: srockshop@gmail.com; Web site: www.StevensRockShop.com
3-4—MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA: Annual show; Prehistoric Enterprises, LLC, Mylan Park; 500 Mylan Park Lane, Ruby Community Center; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 11 am-5 pm; Adults $3, Children under 6 Free; The largest Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show in the region returns to Mylan Park Ruby Community Center October 3-4. There you will see high quality displays of minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, artifacts, projectile points, geode cutting, lapidary, demonstrations, science shows and exciting shopping opportunities. It really is “the museum where you can purchase every exhibit”. There are dealers from Arkansas, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Nonprofit exhibitors include the West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey, WVU Geology Department, WVU SME Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration and the life size skeleton of Tarbosaurus bataar (the African Trex). Bring that rock or fossil you\’ve always wanted identified and let one of our geologists or paleontologist identify it for you. Come see fine jewelry making demonstrations in the form of wire wrapping. There are also free science shows and demonstrations ranging from Solar Beads to Rockets. See the life size skeleton of Tarbosaurus bataar (the African Trex). There will be hourly door prize drawings and a grand prize drawing. Fun for all ages. Food and drinks on site and plenty of free parking. $3 admission good for both days, kids under 6 are free. Children under 12 will receive a free rock or fossil specimen when accompanied by an adult. Call 304-282-2306 for more information.; contact Ray Gartojn, PO Box 200, Barrackville, WV 26559, (304).282-2306; e-mail: garton@prehistoricplanet.com; Web site: http://www.prehistoricstore.com/item.php?item=1580
3-4—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; Cowtwon Gem Mineral & Glass, CERA; 3300 Bryant Irvin Road; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is Free; Gems, Minerals, Glass Art, Handmade Jewelry, Pottery and more! Come out for a great time and visit our brand new Jewelry, Lapidary and Glass Art Studio and the new Pottery studio – both overlooking the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.; contact Steve Shearin, (817) 777-1997; e-mail: steve.L.shearin@Lmco.com
9-10—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual Amateur World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 9 am-4 pm, Sat. 9 am-4 pm; $75/$100; Annual Amateur Quartz Crystal Digging Contest. Keep all you find, meet other miners; maybe even win a prize!; contact Sherrie Ellison, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamer.com
9-11—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club, Helzarockin’ Rodeo Arena; 802 North 1st Street, Miller Road; Fri. 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission is $3.00, Children under 12 are Free!; Helzarockin’ Gem & Mineral Annual Outdoor Show hosted by West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Downtown Buckeye, Arizona at the Historic Rodeo Grounds, 802 North Miller Road, Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; Adults $3, kids under 12 free admission. Raw rock material for lapidary enthusiasts, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads and cabochons for sale. Saturday there will be demonstrations and a raffle. Kids enjoy a free rock scavenging hunt daily. Snacks and beverages available. Contact Lara Serbin, 423 Monroe Ave, Buckeye Arizona 85326, cell 602-405-2926, email: lara@serbinstudio.com, website: http://www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com. ; contact Lara Serbin, 423 Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326, (602) 405-2926; e-mail: lara@serbinstudio.com; Web site: http://www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com
9-11—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society, Jaycee Community Center; 2180 Airport Rd.; Fri. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 pm-5:00 pm; Adults $3; The largest Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show in the region. Outstanding selection of dealers. Children’s activities: Gem dig and flume. Food service. Ample FREE parking.; contact Lowell Zoller, 3027 Flint Mill Run, Hampton Cove,, AL 35763, (256) 534-8803; e-mail: Lzol@comcast.net; Web site: www.huntsvillegms.org
9-11—KELSO, WASHINGTON: Mineral symposium; Fluorescent Mineral Society and the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Freinds of Mineralogy, Red Lion Hotel-Kelso, WA; 510 Kelso Drive; Fri. 6:00 pm-11:00 pm; Free admission to see the displays & the dealers.; The symposium theme is “Northeast US Minerals and Fluorescent Minerals”. The speakers and their topics are: Jeff Post: (i) Highlights and Stories from the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection. (ii) Fluorescence in Gemstones. Richard Bostwick: (i) Minerals and Mines of Franklin and Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (ii) Franklin and Sterling Hill: The Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World Tom Moore: (i) Classic Mineral Localities of Southeastern Pennsylvania (ii) The Phoenixville and French Creek Localities, Chester County, Pennsylvania Albert Liebetrau: Exceptional Fluorescence of Common Minerals There will be 12 displays of non-fluorescent minerals and 20 displays of fluorescent minerals, “The most ever on the West Coast”. Four main floor dealers and 15 room dealers. It is free to see all the displays and the dealers. There is a fee to attend the symposium.; contact Don Newsome, 16605 127th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058, (425) 228-9988; e-mail: don@uvminerals.org; Web site: www.pnwfm.org
9-11—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Scottish Rite Center; 6151 H St; Fri. Noon-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Students, Adults and 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
9-11—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is FREE; Annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival. Inside and outside dealers. Held in conjunction with the Annual Amateur World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest ; contact Sherrie Ellison, Mount Ida Chamber of Commerce, Hwy 270 West, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com
9-11—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 35th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Association, Washington County Fair Complex; 873 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $5, Children 12 and under free with paying adult; 40+ vendors of fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, tools, jewelry, beads and more. Kids corner with games & activities. 100 exhibits of fossils and finished lapidary arts to learn about diversity of rocks and minerals. Speaker presentations from authors of geology, fossils, and rock collecting. 10+ demonstrations in cutting precious stones, wire wrapping, cabochons, etc. Door prizes, win a bargains at the silent auction. ; contact L. Smith, PO Box 5401, Portland, OR 97228; e-mail: Portlandregional.Dealerchair@gmail.com; Web site: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com
9-11—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society, Macomb Community College ; 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd, S. Campus Expo Center; Fri. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $8, Seniors +62 $5, Children ages 5-17 $4; The 71st Annual Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show, presents one of the largest collection of gems, minerals, & fossils in the Midwest. This year’s theme: “A RAINBOW OF CRYSTALS”. This family friendly and educational show features displays from internationally renowned universities, museums, and collections. This very exciting show is for the beginning collector to the experienced collectors. Over 60 dealers and vendors offer specimens, lapidary supplies, jewelry, collecting supplies, & printed materials. Lectures and demonstrations take place throughout the weekend. Please check www.michmin.org after April 2015, for updated show information including new author book signings, new university listings, and other exciting events that will take place. School tour information can be obtained at joodiddy13@yahoo.com Vendor information can be obtained at mydirtypawdog@yahoo.com ; contact Patricia Graves-Wesolosky, 1151 Yule Rd, Leonard, MI 48367; e-mail: mmsgeograves@hotmail.com; Web site: www.michmin.org
9-11—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Points and Pebbles Club, Old Spanish Trail Arena; 3641 S Hwy 191, 5 miles S. of Moab; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Admission is Free!; Show has dealers, displays, spin table, door prizes and more. Field Trips leave the arena 9 a.m. Sat.– Yellow Cat area for Yellow Cat Redwood limb casts, agate petrified wood etc. Sun. Dubinky Well area. purple Dubinky agate etc. No dogs allowed inside the arena please!; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com
9-11—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society, Jaycee Community Center; 2180 Airport Road; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 12 pm-5 pm; Adults $3, Students $2, Children under 5 free; We have already submitted the announcement, but I did not have the Admission at that time. We suggest the following DONATIONS Adults: $3, Students: $2, Children under 5: Free, Weekend passes: $5; contact Lowell Zoller, 3027 Flint Mill Run, Hampton Cove, AL 35763, (256) 534-8803; e-mail: Lzol@comcast.net
10-11—TOPEKA,, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, Inc., KS Expocentre AG Hall; 17th & Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $5, Students $1 (13-17), Children under 13 free w/adult; Dealers, Demonstrators in wire wrap and silversmithing, 4-H Displays, silent auctions, lapidary supplies, grab bags, and door prizes. Web www.topekagemandmineral.org or contact M. Mowry rock2plate@aol.com 785-267-2849 Dealer inguiries welcome.; contact Millie Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St, Topeka, KS 66611-1917, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: rock2plate@aol.com; Web site: www.topekagemandmineral.org
10-11—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock and Gem Club, Totem Middle School ; 7th Street and State Avenue ; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00am-5:00 pm; Admission is Free; Marysville Rock and Gem Club Presents The 41st Annual ROCKTOBERFEST 2015 Gem and Mineral Show The show will have rocks from all over the world. There’ll be dealers with rock rough, slabs, and polished cabs to gem quality faceting rough; minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment; jewelry, beads, gems and books. There will be demonstrators, jewelry artists, club displays, and youth games. Door prizes every half hour, silent auctions, raffle prizes and food service. Free admission, free parking. For more information, check us out on facebook: Marysville Rock and Gem Club ; contact Brian Murril, WA; e-mail: bmurril@aol.com
10-11—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild, Civic Park Community Center; 1371 Civic Drive; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $8, Children are Free; Get ready for THE FALL CONTRA COSTA CRYSTAL FAIR which includes a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry. Whether it’s stone beads from Nepal, amethyst geodes from Madagascar, jade from China, or jewelry from northern California artisans –you’ll find it at the Crystal Fair at below market prices. You’ll also find an aura camera, tarot reader, sound healer, massage therapist, reiki master and many others – 30 booths in all. The exact location is the Civic Park Community Center at 1375 Civic Drive at Broadway in Walnut Creek. The hours are 10am to 6pm on Saturday, October 10; and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, AOctober 11. Admission is $8 (under 12 free). There is plenty of free parking and the downtown Walnut Creek BART station has a shuttle to Civic Park. For info: Jerry Tomlinson at (415) 383-7837. ; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
10-11—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club, Cochise College; 901 N. Colombo Ave; Sat. 9 am-5 am; Admission is Free; 41st Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Free admission, free parking, handicapped accessible, child friendly. Vendors inside and outside. Largest selection of geodes around (reasonable prices and free cutting with purchase). Raw and finished stones, finished jewelry, jewelry-making supplies, beads, and lapidary supplies. Hourly raffles (proceeds go to scholarship/educational funds).; contact Maudie Bailey, 5036 S. San Carlos Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (520) 378-6291/(520) 249-1541; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com; Web site: huachucamineralandgemclub.info
10-11—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild, Civic Park Community Center; 1371 Civic Drive; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $8, Children are Free; The Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair in Walnut Creek hosts over 35 vendors -gems, minerals, crystals, gem & jewelry.; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 238-7564; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
10-11—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, Inc, Shasta District Fairgrounds; 1890 Briggs Street; Sat. 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission is Free!; Free Family Fun! Demonstrations, gold panning, raffle, kids arena, dealers selling jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, silent auctions, food and more.; contact Kelly O\’Leary, (530) 722-7133; e-mail: shastagemandmineral@gmail.com; Web site: shastagemandmineral.com
10-11— TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-Cities Gem & Mineral Society, Mayborn Civic Center; 3303 N 3rd St,; Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Children $2.00; Vendors, Fine jewelry, Treasure Wheel, Hourly door prizes, Grand Prize drawing, demonstrations, Silent auction, Sand search, Touch Table, Member displays; contact Chip Burnette, 2630 Polk St, Killeen, TX 76543, (254) 630-3573; e-mail: burnette@aceweb.com
10-11—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society, Nevada County Fairgrounds; McCourtney Road; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $2.00, Seniors $2.00, Students with teacher – Free Showcase exhibits, Demonstrators, Children\’s Corner Activities, Children under 12 – Free; Showcase Exhibits, Demonstrators, Young Rock Hounds Corner, Fluorescent Display, Silent Auction, Raffle drawing every half hour, Grand Raffle Drawing at Show Closing, Gigantic Cave Bear Skeleton Display – Something for Everyone!; contact Anita Wald-Tuttle, 6 Rockwood Drive #6, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5607, (530) 277-6195; e-mail: anitaw1t3@gmail.com
10-11—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild, Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Drive; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $8, , , Children 12 and under are Free!; The fantastically marvelous Crystal Fair is coming to Walnut Creek on the second weekend in October (the 10th & 11th). It will be a spectacular show. Rocks & minerals, gems & jewelry, metaphysical arts. Find the crystal that’s right for you. Get a massage. Have a psychic reading. Be sure to stop in for lunch and snacks at our very own Raging Falafel kithchen. The action starts at 10am Saturday, October 10. You have the whole day until 6pm and can come back on Sunday, October 11, from 10 to 4. An admission ticket of $8 covers both days and young children get in for free. There’s free parking in the Civic Park parking lot and a couple of pay lots close by. The location is Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive at the corner of Broadway in downtown Walnut Creek. It’s about a 10 minute walk from BART. Info: The Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair October 10-11 Civic Park Community Center 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway), Walnut Creek Hours: Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-4 Admission $8.00 ( Children 12 and under free) For info: (415) 383-7837 Hope to see you there, Jerry Tomlinson, Director Pacific Crystal Guild Jerry@crystalfair.com; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
11-11—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum; 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Daily -; Free, Free, Free, Free; The Fallbrook Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals will be held on October 11, 2015, by the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. The event will feature: gem, mineral, and fossil vendors; panning for minerals; geode cracking; gem identification; raffles; and more. Vendors will sell a variety of gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and related items. The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum will be open (admission is always free) during the show. Food and drink will be available for purchase.The Fall Festival will take place on W. Alvarado Street (the street will be closed to traffic between Main and Pico Avenues) at Main Avenue, in downtown Fallbrook, California. ; contact Mishell Rose, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: fgms@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.fgms.org
16-18—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, NC, Robert C. Carpenter Community Building; 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-4 pm; Adults $2.00, Children under 12 free!; 25th Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree featuring rough and cut gemstones, minerals, beads, supplies and demonstrations. Dealers from across the United States. Creating, repairing and setting done during 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
16-18—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr; 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
16-18—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society, Allen County Fairgrounds; 2726 Carroll Road; Fri. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Seniors $3.00, Students $1.00, Children 12 and under free; Attractions: gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry dealers, lapidary arts demonstrations, Viking Knit classes, exhibits, geode cracker, gem sluice, kid’s games, door prizes, silent auction, fluorescence room, touch ‘n feel table, mineral ID, speakers (Saturday.) ; contact Russell Greim, 7619 Co. Rd. 68, Spencerville, IN 46788, (260) 403-0450; e-mail: 3riversshow@gmail.com; Web site: http://members.tripod.com/3riversgem_mineral/
16-18—VIRGINA BEACH , VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc., Virginia Beach Comvention Center; 1000 19th Street; 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
16-18—METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of LA, Inc., Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel; 2601 Severn Avenue; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $6, Students $3, Children under 12 free; Admission prices good for all three days; Military w/ID also $3, Scouts in Uniform – Free Fluorescent Display, Dinosaur Display, Oil Exploration Display Grab bags for Kids, Cabochon Polishing for Kids Cabochon Cutting and Jewelry-Making Displays ; contact Levette Carlos, 2027 Swan Street, Slidell, LA 70460, (504) 214-3205; e-mail: gemshow2015@gmail.com
17-17—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers, First United Methodist Church; 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is Free; Our 2015 show features Dealers, Displays, a Country Store, Silent Auctions, Games, Food, Rocks, Fossils, and Demonstrations. There will be free Hourly Drawings, and a Prize Raffle that is held during our show. The Two Raffle Grand Prizes are $50.00 each, with many other prizes. Tickets for the Prize Raffle can be purchased at the show, ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Our Future Rockhounds of America will man the games table and have Collection Starter Kits available. They will also have a crafts table where visitors can make projects for a small fee. FOOD- There is a great menu for our Show Kitchen. Sandwiches and other food items, plus Cookies, Pies, Drinks and more. DISPLAYS- Members Cases, display of our FRA youth’s projects and collections. RAFFLE- Two $50.00 GRAND PRIZES. Plus more prizes: Winner does not have to be present to win. Hourly Prizes all Day too! COUNTRY STORE- Pre-Loved items, Lapidary Journal, Jewelry, Gem Magazines, videos, books, kitchen ware, glass ware, knick-knacks, etc. Goodies at good prices. ; contact Mary Beth Pio, 20652 Lassen St, Space 27, Chatsworth, CA 91311; e-mail: show@rockchippers.org ; Web site: www.rockchippers.org
17-18— CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS: Annual show; South Suburban Earth Science Club, Prairie State College; 202 S. Halsted St.; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is Free; The South Suburban Earth Science Club is eager to share their experience and knowledge of Earth’s treasures with you! The weekend show, held in the Prairie Room Gym area, will have displays of minerals, fossils, artifacts, and jewelry making to name just a few. Come and enjoy the demonstrations on various aspects of the hobby. Purchase items, such as handmade jewelry, crystals, fossils, geodes, etc., from our dealers. There will be something of interest for all age groups including a children’s activity area. ; contact Peggy Keating-Bolm, 20 Charles Ct., Crete, IL 60417, (708) 822-0361; e-mail: peggyjanekb@comcast.net
17-18—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club, National Guard Training and Community Center; 8180 Belden Blvd.; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $2.00, Children $1.00; Exhibits – Dealers – Tailgate Sales – “Kids’ Corner” – Programs – Demonstrations; contact phil gotsch, 8063 Hayes St. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, (763) 717-1641; e-mail: agatephil@earthlink.net; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
17-18—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club, Nez Perce County Fair Bldg; 1229 Burrell Ave; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $3.00, Students are Free, Children under 12 Free; Its our 49th Annual Gem & Mineral Show featuring kids activity, silent auction, door prizes, grand prizes, dealers and special exhibits of jade, local star garnets, agates, demonstrators.; contact Dan Cease, 1122 6th Street, Clarkston, WA 99403, (509) 254-1720; e-mail: rockmangem@q.com; Web site: hellscanyongemclub.com
17-18—HERMISTON, OREGON: Natures Treasures Under Foot – Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Hatrockhounds Gem and Mineral Society, Hermiston Conference Center; Highway 395 South; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $3; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 571-2593; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net
17-18—CLIO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club, Carter Middle School; 300 Upland Drive, 2120 Christner street; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $3.00, Students $1.50, Children $1.50 ages 6-12; Free Admissions for Scouts in uniform. Minerals, Rock’s displays & lapidary skills; contact Diana Dady, 2120 Christner Street, Burton, MI 48519, (810) 744-0852; e-mail: ddady@comcast.net; Web site: FlintRockandGem.org
17-18—WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society, Whittier Community Center; 7630 Washington Ave; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free; The Whittier Gem and Mineral Society’s annual show “Rocks Rock” will be held on October 17th and 18th, 2015, 10 am to 5 pm. The show will be held at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave., Whittier (corner of Mar Vista and Washington Ave). Free admission and parking. There will be vendors featuring minerals, jewelry, gems, and collectables and members demonstrating different aspects of the lapidary hobby. For more information call 626 260-7239.; contact Marcia Goetz
17-18—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; EL DORADO COUNTY MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY, Placerville, CA; Placerville Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $4.00, 12 and under are free; EDCM&G Society’s 32nd Annual Rock & Gem Show. This year’s theme is agate. Displays, dealers and demonstrations and more. Minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, geodes, petrified wood, gold, opal, meteorites, lapidary materials, rough rock and equipment. Lot of free activities for the kids. Buy a geode and watch us cut it open for you! Raffle drawings and door prizes. Buy lunch at our popular concession booth.; contact Karen Newlin, 4232 Gailey Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682, (530) 676-1643; e-mail: k.m.newlin@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org
17-18—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club, Sedona Red Rock High School; 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $3, Children under 12 free!; 16th annual show and sale.indoors and outdoors, 40+ dealers, displays, Kids Corner, hourly and grand raffle prizes, minerals, agates, gemstones, copper, jewelry, lapidary tools and supplies.; contact Bill Schwartz, 75 Sheath Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336, (928) 821-3900; e-mail: bschwar13@msn.com; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org
17-18—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society, Springfield Expo Center; 635 E. St. Louis Street; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:30 pm; Adults $5.00, Children $1.00; We are proud to present our 48th Annual Springfield Rock, Gem & Mineral Show at the Springfield Expo Center, on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be rock & mineral specimens, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, grab bags, educational displays, silent auctions, door prizes & more. Paleontologist & Author Neil L Larson will be giving a one hour presentation at 1:30 PM each day.; contact Larry Lillich, PO Box 35, 2131 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65810, (417) 882-8449; e-mail: omgms.57@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.facebook.com/SGFGemShow/
17-18—BRISTOL, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club, Beals Community Center; 240 Stafford Ave; Sat. 9:30 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Seniors $4.00, Children 12 and under are Free!; This is a show / sale featuring gems & jewelry; mineral specimens and crystals, fossils and more. There are displays and hands-on educational exhibits and free games and activities for the kids. Complimentary raffle ticket for grand door prize with paid admission; food & refreshments are available. Free parking.; contact David Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 490-4370; e-mail: dkorzend27@comcast.net; Web site: www.bristolgem.org
17-18—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society, Springfields EXPO Center (downtown); 635 E. St Louis St; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-4:30 pm; Adults $5.00, Students $2.50, Children under 12 $1.00; (free parking). OZARK MOUNTAIN GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY Presents our 48th \”Rock, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Multi-State & Local Dealers Offering Rocks, Minerals, Gems, (precious & semiprecious), Fine Jewelry, Fossils (2 FREE Lectures by RENOWNED PALOENTOLOGIST), Rough, Slabs, Cabs, Geodes (cracked free), Tools, Books, Gem Mining (sifting for all ages), Private Collection Displays, Silent Auctions, Kids Corner, Games, Educational Materials & Displays, Grab Bags & Much MORE. Bring your unknown Gems & Minerals &\”Ask our Gemologist\”. We\’ll do our best to help ID them. Check us out on FACEBOOK \”Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society\”; or contact omgms.57@gmail.com; or O.M.G.M.S., PO Box 35, 2131 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65810; or Phone Larry Lillich 417-882-8449.; contact Larry Lillich, 3239 S Sulgrove Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 882-8449; e-mail: larrylillich@outlook.com
17-18—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Kanawha Rock And Gem Club, South Charleston Community Center; 601 Jefferson Rd; Sat. 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $3.50, Children 12 and under free with paid adult; Hourly door prize drawings for items donated by our vendors. Grand Prize drawings; 1st prize – $1000 Gift Certificate to Calvin Broyles Jewelry Store, 2nd prize – $500 Savings Bond. 3rd prize – Gift certificate totaling $200 good towards next year\’s show. There will be demonstrations for Cabochon making, Wire Wrapping, Soapstone Carving, Gold Panning, Flint Knapping, Jewelry Making and others. Shop for one of a kind handcrafted jewelry, crystals, gemstones, fossils and more! Bring the kids and let them craft a piece of jewelry for free at the kids’ table; sift through sand to find treasures galore! You can also pick a geode and crack it open and be the first person ever to see inside! Free parking. Admission fee includes entry to the hourly door prize drawings.; contact Cheryl Lamb, (304) 989-7558; e-mail: lambcheryl@hotmail.com; Web site: Kanawharockandgemclub.org
23-25—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; 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
23-25—HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, Rockingham County Fairgrounds; 4808 S. Valley Pike, I-81, between exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4 (3-day pass), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, gem trees, Herkimers, opals, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
23-25—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society, Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $8, Seniors $7, Students ages 13-18 $2, Children age 12 and under free!; Gem Capers 2015 annual show with over 30 vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres, meteorites and lapidary items. This year hosting national federation show (AFMS) and regional federation show (SCFMS) as well as S.C.R.I.B.E. Several talks will be held during the show and are open to public with show admission. Topics such as Central Tx Pegmatites and American diamond mining. See website for more details on schedules. Numerous free exhibits and demos and Touch Table of rocks. For $1 each, view fluorescent minerals, take a spin on Wheel of Fortune, find stones in the Gem Mine, make a piece of jewelry. Fri is youth education day sponsored by Silicon Labs. Fri, Sat, and Sun prizes. Sun is Grand Prize of floor sized globe with semi-precious stone inlay. Sat & Sun hourly door prizes as well. Proceeds support AGMS (501(c)(3) organization) and scholarships in the Earth Sciences.; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 B urnet Ln, Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: showchairman@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.gemcapers.com
23-25—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society, Main Arena, Ingham County Fair Grounds, Mason Mi.; 700E. Ash St., ; Fri. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm, Sat. 10;00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 an-5:00 pm; Adults $3.00, Students $1.00, Children under 12 FREE with paying Adult; Free Parking, 12 Dealers, Club and Guest Displays, children\’s table, mineral identification kits, fluorescent mineral booth, hourly door prizes, mineral identification, petoskey stone polishing, raffle, silent auction, spinning wheel, working demonstrators and more.; contact L. Roger Laylin, 1770 Sandhill Rd., Mason, MI 48854, (517) 349-3249; e-mail: l.r.laylin@gmail.com; Web site: michrocks.org
23-25—WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; R.O.C.K. (Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge), \; 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 10 am-7 pm, Sat. 10 am-7 pm , Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults $2, Children 12 and under are *FREE*, SCOUTS IN UNIFORM are *FREE*!; **FREE PARKING** Fun for the ENTIRE family. There will be DOOR PRIZES, SEVERAL SILENT AUCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE THREE DAYS, A TOPAZ FIND, SHOWCASES, WHEEL OF FORTUNE, SCOUTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A MERIT BADGE, A TOUCH TABLE, AUCTION BASKETS, AND A GEM HUNT. THE PRESENTERS WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATIONS OF FLINT KNAPPING, GOLD PANNING, WIRE WRAPPING, DINOSAUR BONES, LAPIDARY, AND GLASS WORKING. Our vendors will have a wide array of slabs, rough rock, cabs, jewelry, Lapidary equipment, Gold panning equipment, finished rock products, and much more. ; contact Angela McMahon, 1060 West Prosperity Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 634-5167; e-mail: RockhoundersOCK@yahoo.com; Web site: RockhoundersOCK.com
24-24—ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; saco valley gem & mineral cllub, Albany Town Hall; Rt 16; Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Adults $2.00; Annual mineral show and Auction. Local dealers. Auction starts at 1 PM; contact Jonathan Herndon, 110 Ossipee MT Rd, Center Ossipee, NH 03814, (603) 539-3884; e-mail: jherndon1@roadrunner.com; Web site: sacovalleygemandmineralclub.org
24-25—CANBY, OREGON: 50th Annual Rock and Gem Show; Clackamette Mineral and Gem club, Clackamas County Fairgrounds; 694 NE 4th Avenue; Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Kid’s corner, silent auction, magazine and rock slab sales, bargain rock by the bucket or the large piece, fluorescent show, demonstrations, raffle and door prizes along with our wonderful dealers.; contact Beth Heesacker, 4145 NW Heesacker Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116; e-mail: heesacker@coho.net
24-25—BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show; Bellevue Rock Club, Vasa Park; 3560 West Lake Sammamish Blvd SE; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission is Free; contact Bruce Himko, PO Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009, (425) 957-1284
24-25—LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society, Los Altos Youth Center; One No. San Antonio; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Admission $4.00, Children $2.00; contact Steve Jobe, (408) 834-5384; e-mail: steve_jobe@sbcglobal.net; Web site: http://pggs.org/
24-25—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Semi Annual Show; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary club, Emidio & Sons Expo Center; 48 Bath Road; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $5.00, Seniors $4.00, Students $4.00, Children $1.00; October 24th & 25 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Fall Gemboree gem and mineral show; Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm; Emidio & Sons Party Center, 48 East Bath rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Admission: Adults $5.00, Seniors (55+) & Students, $4.00 Children (7-14) $1.00, Children (6 and under) free. Displays of our beautiful gemstone Ohio Flint and members beautiful work, Geo Juniors displays, Dealers with geodes, minerals, jewelry, beads and findings, slab material, lapidary equipment, silver smith work, wire wrap, gold findings and more. Children’s activities: make a gem tree, mine for minerals and stones in our gem mine, and take a look in to our kaleidoscope. Members demonstrate throughout the day: Gem Id, wire wrapping, gem trees; cutting and polishing stones and faceting; We have a silent auction and door prizes throughout the day and a children’s treasure hunt. Free parking and wheel chair accessible. Show Chairman: Bob Powers Contact email: Gemboree@outlook.com ; contact Joyce Kish, 3014 Clarkmill Rd., Norton, OH 44203; e-mail: gemboree@outlook.com
24-25—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii, Outrigger on the Beach Hotel, Waikiki; Leahi Room, Upper Lobby, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is Free; This is the only mineral show in Hawai‘i, orginzed by and for the members of the Rock & Mineral Society of Hawai\’i, with minerals and gems stones in one location that can be found nowhere else on the islands. ; contact Keith Kruger, PO Box 23020, Honolulu, HI 96823; e-mail: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/Hui_pohaku/Annual-Hawaii-Mineral-Show.html
24-25—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society, Washington Square Mall; 5011 Washington Ave; Sat. 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 12 pm-5 pm; Admission is Free; Back to our original location- Washington Square Mall featuring 20+ dealers. Junior Rockhounds booth with spin and win game, raffles, hourly door prizes, silent auction, private collectors’ exhibits, arrowheads and artifacts, demonstrations and club booth. Offering specimens, crystals, fossils, minerals, fine jewelry, beads, carvings, rough, geodes, faceted stones, tumbled stones, slabs, cabochons, rough and more; contact Sara Rappee, 413 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, (812) 589-3079; e-mail: sararappee@gmail.com; Web site: www.evansvillelapidarysociety.tumblr.com
31-31—BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Swap and Sale; Franklin County and Central Penn Rock & Mineral Clubs, South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Road; Sat. 8:00 am-3:00 pm; Adults + Seniors $1.00, Students + Children are free!; Located in pavilion among trees; food stand; wonderful time with our hobby; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave, Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 552-6554; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net
31-31—FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; The Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County, PA, First United Methodist Church; 840 Trenton Road; Sat. 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Admission is $2.00, Children are Free; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com
30-1—BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: Annual show; High Desert Helpers, Inc., High Desert Park; 19001 E. Jacie Lane; Daily 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Admission is Free!; 39th Annual Rock-A-Rama Gem & Mineral Show – family friendly, out door, free admission and ample parking. Features 30+ vendors and dealers, minerals, gem stones, jewelry, fossils, crystals, tools, equipment, books, lapidary supplies, gold panning, beading, wire wrapping, faceting, stone carving, gem setting, raffle, rock identification, hourly door prizes, plus food and beverages. ; contact Susan Marley, PO Box 212, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324-0212, 623-295-1970; e-mail: riverdiva@gmail.com; Web site: hgihdeserthelpers.org
31-1—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club, Strawberry Festival Expo ; 2301 W. Oak Ave.; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Adults + Seniors $5.00, Students $4.00, Children Under 12 are Free! ; Great for all ages! There will be over 40 vendors selling rough material, slabs, mineral specimens and finished jewelry. Club members will host tables with handcrafted jewelry and lapidary items for sale. See live demonstrations; enjoy our silent auctions; explore the touch table and sluice; and win door prizes throughout the day. For discount coupon visit our web site at www.tampabayrockclub.com ; contact Norma Jackson, 6036 Golf & Sea Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572, (813) 641-7897; e-mail: jjnj6036@verizon.net; Web site: www.TampaBayRockClub.com
31-1—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Show and sale; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society, Oklahoma State Fair Park; 3001 General Pershing Boulevard; Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Adults $6.00; contact Dale Moore, 12352 Spring Cir, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 834-0765; e-mail: HALFFULL101-ROCKNGEM@YAHOO.COM; Web site: HTTP://OMGS-MINERALS.ORG
31-1—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: every two years; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society, Oklahoma City, OK; Moderan Living Bldg., Fair Grounds, 10th & May; Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $6.00, Children are free; Competitive and non-competitive cases, silent auction, children’s corner, demonstrations, door prizes, dealers.; contact Dale Moore, 12352 Spring Circle, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 834-0765; e-mail: halffull101-omgs2@yahoo.com; Web site: omgs.org
31-1—MIDLAND , MICHIGAN: Annual show; Mid-Michigan Rock club, Great Hall; 5121 Bay City Road; Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm; Adults $1.00, Children .50¢; contact Dale Foster, 6113 Partridge Lane, Midland, MI 48640, (989) 513-7254; e-mail: MMRCrockclub@yahoo.com
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