June – International & Trade Shows

June 9, 2012

June 2012

1-3—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square; 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

2-3—POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center; 1801 NE 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

2-3—STAFFORD, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; The Stafford Centre; 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, pearls, findings, tools, books; contact Rebekah Wills, PO Box 494, Gilmer, TX 75644, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net


6-10—KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Show and sale; Pakistan International Gems & Jewellery Exhibition ;Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan;  Web site:  http://www.pigje.com.pk/ 

8-10—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; NC State Fairgrounds; 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Fri. 10-5; free admission; 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

9-10—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; glass beads, gemstones, pearls, all kinds of beads, tools, findings, wire, 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

9-10—NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Al Menah Shrine Temple; 1354 Brick Church Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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


13-17—PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: Wholesale and retail show; 4th Cambodia Gems & Jewelry Fair;  Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia ; Info: Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia; World Trade Fair Ltd at www.cambodiatradefair.org 

15-17—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

16-17—BAREA, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Cuyahoga Fairgrounds, Multi-Purpose Bldg. #25; 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

16-17—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, ; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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

22-24—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

29-1—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 25th Annual Fishersville/Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expo; 277 Expo Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

29-1—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; E.G.I. Shows; Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 S. Main St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; beads, silver jewelry, fine jewelry; contact Molly Moe, 13337 South St., #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 388-8339; e-mail: EGI168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com

29-1—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; NC State Fairgrounds; 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 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

30-1—ABILENE, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Abilene Civic Center; 1100 N. 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, pearls, all kinds of beads, findings, tools, 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


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June 2012 – Local Club Shows – Retail

June 9, 2012

June 2012

1-2—PRICE, UTAH: Annual show; Braun Lapidary; Carbon County Event Center; 310 S. Fairgrounds Rd.; Daily 10-7; free admission; contact Patrick Braun, POBox 236, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 384-2211; e-mail: braunlapidary@hotmail.com; Web site: www.braunlapidary.com

1-3—BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Show and sale; Puyallup Valley Club; Swiss Park; 9205 198th Ave. E.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, gemstones, fossils, jewelry, beads, findings, lapidary tools and equipment, lapidary demonstrations, silent auction, kids’ wheel of fortune and mine, exhibits, scale stone model of the Seattle Space Needle; contact Inga Holmquist, PO Box 134, Puyallup, WA 98371

1-3—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square; 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

1-3—WAUSEON, OHIO: Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds Jr. Fair Bldg.; 8514 SR 108, Ohio Turnpike Exit 34; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; soapstone carving class, mine safety certification class, demonstrations, geode cracking, kids’ activities, dealers, gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, cabochons, beads, stone carvings, door prizes, raffle, silent auction; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: stateline.freewebspace.com

1-3—WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; RockAtomics Gem & Mineral Society; Pierce College Farm; 20800 Victory Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; tailgating, dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry, beads; contact William Rucker, 21708 Arminta St., Canoga Park, CA 91304, (818) 428-7834; e-mail: rockhound@rockatomics.com; Web site: rockhound@rockatomics.com

2—DELTA, COLORADO: Show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center; 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry W. Masinton, (970) 856-3861

2-3—BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA: Annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Club; Tannehill State Park; 12632 Confederate Pkwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; park admission; children’s activities, door prizes, demonstrations, exhibits, more than 50 dealers; contact Gene Blackerby, (205) 678-6564; e-mail: black2200@att.net

2-3—COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center; Kathleen and Government Way, 2 blocks east of Hwy. 95; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Bill Johnson, (205) 765-2900; e-mail: info-bockbb@aol.com

2-3—EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 59th annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Everett Soccer Arena; 2201 California St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations; contact Fritz Mack, PO Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 232-0809

2-3—NEWARK, NEW YORK: Show, “Gem Fest-NY Style”; Wayne County Gem & Mineral Club; St. Michael’s School; 320 S. Main St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; dealers, displays, hands-on activities, door prizes; contact Ken Rowe, 580 Rte. 88 South, Newark, NY 14513, (315) 331-1438; e-mail: gotrox88@localnet.com

2-3—POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center; 1801 NE 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

2-3—STAFFORD, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; The Stafford Centre; 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, pearls, findings, tools, books; contact Rebekah Wills, PO Box 494, Gilmer, TX 75644, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

8-9—REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA: Show and sale; New Ulm Gem & Mineral Club; Redwood Area Community Center; 901 Cook St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; free admission; club displays, grab bags, jewelry, rocks, amethyst, demonstrations, geode cracking, door prizes, in conjunction with the Minnesota Inventors Congress; contact Allan Hacker, PO Box 37, Morgan, MN 56266, (507) 249-3811

8-10—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI: Annual show; Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society, Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Missouri Mines State Historic Site; south side of Hwy. 32, 1.5 miles west of Hwy. 67; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, rock jewelry and crafts, museum, auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, (573) 760-0488; e-mail: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Web site: http://mostateparks.com/park/missouri-mines-state-historic-site

8-10—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; NC State Fairgrounds; 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Fri. 10-5; free admission; 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—KENT, CONNETICUT: 10th annual show; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association campus, Rte. 7, 1 mile north of Kent; Sat. 9-4; free admission; sale and trade, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, museum exhibits; contact John Pawloski, (860) 927-0050; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com

9—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Swap ‘n’ Sell; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium; 8013 Laramie, across from the public library; Sat. 1-5; free admission; geode faire, members sales, rocks, minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, agates, lapidary items, demonstrators, geode cracking, Future Rockhounds of America kids’ corner; contact Jeanine Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org

9-10—BUTTE, MONTANA: Annual show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Butte Civic Center Annex; 1340 Harrison Ave., exit 127 North; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; 15 dealers, silent auction, demonstrators, raffle, top-class displays of gems, jewelry and minerals; contact Peter Knudsen, PO Box 4492, Butte, MT 59702, (406) 496-4395

9-10—CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Show; Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club; Timberline Secondary School Gymnasium; 1681 S. Dogwood St., Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, rock slabs, jewelry, beads, tools, fossils, club showcases, demonstrators, kids’ section; contact Janet Burkholder, 1757 S. Alder St., Campbell River, BC, Canada V9W 7J1, (250) 923-1740; e-mail: jangor@telus.net; Web site: www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com

9-10—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; glass beads, gemstones, pearls, all kinds of beads, tools, findings, wire, 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

9-10—MANSFIELD, OHIO: Show and sale; Richland County Lithic & Lapidary Society; Richland County Fairgrounds Arts and Crafts Bldg.; 750 N. Home Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors $3, children (6 and under) free; dealers, speakers, displays of meteorites, silent auction; contact Tom Kottyan, (419) 562-1152; Web site: http://rlls.webs.com

9-10—MONROE, NEW YORK: Annual Mineral, Gem, Jewelry, Show, Swap and Sell; Orange County Mineral Society; Museum Village; 1010 Route 17M; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and kids $3; most complete Mastodon display, museum collection of local minerals, special displays, lectures; contact George Gardianos, (845) 683-1167; e-mail: gggard@optonline.net; Web site: www.orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com

9-10—PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Glacial Drifters Geological Society; Sheboygan County Fair Grounds; Fairview Dr., South Exhibit Hall; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; kids’ corner, swap meet; contact Kevin Ponzio, Oak Rd., Plymouth, WI 53073, (920) 980-6413

9-10—TORRINGTON, WYOMING: Wyoming State Mineral & Gem Society State Show; Rex Young Rock Club; Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendzvous Center; Hwy. 26/85 W.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $2; demonstrators, raffles, door prizes, silent auction; contact Dale Tikalsky, 523 W. 20th St., Scotts Bluff, NE 69361, (308) 631-7814; e-mail: tikalsky21@charter.net

16-17—GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Glendora GEMS; Goddard Middle School; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Bonnie Bidwell, 1010 E. Mountain View, Glendora, CA 91741, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com

16-17—NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show; Kokanee Rock Club; Tagham Hall; 5915 Tagham Hall Rd., Canada; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, students and children $2; rock, gem jewelry, prospecting tools, dealers, educational displays, rock and gem identification; contact Bob Lerch, S13C2RR1, Crescent Valley, BC, Canada V0G 1H0, (250) 359-7625; e-mail: orgmec@shawbiz.ca

16-17—NEWPORT, OREGON: 49th annual show, ; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Yaquina View Elementary School; Multipurpose Room, 351 SE Harney St., just off Hwy. 20, turn south at the light; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, students $1; dealers, demonstrators, displays, door prizes; contact K. Myers, PO Box 293, Newport, OR 97365, (541) 265-2514

16-17—OZARK, MISSOURI: Annual gem fair and rock swap; Ozark Mountan Gem & Mineral Society; Finley River Park; 205 N. 1st St.; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, rough rock, lapidary, knapping; contact Betty Maples, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: OMGandMS@gmail.com

16-17—RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: 32nd annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Pennington County Events Center; Campbell and Centre St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $1.50, children free; field trips, live demonstrations, kids’ corner, silent auctions, door prizes, displays, fluorescent display, dealers, rough rock, minerals, gemstones, fossils, cabs, finished jewelry, equipment; contact Paula Hohn, PO Box 3620, Rapid City, SD 57709, (605) 484-3754; e-mail: whitekat39@live.com; Web site: www.wdgms.org

16-17—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, ; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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

21-24—PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Annual show; Prineville Rock Club; Crook County Fairgrounds; S. Main St.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; daily field trips, Sat. auction; contact Rebecca Buss, PO Box 200, Culver, OR 97734, (541) 546-9473; e-mail: genebabe47@yahoo.com

22-24—BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 47th annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds; Airport Rd.; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 9-6:30; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

22-24—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining & Industry; 225 Northgate Blvd.; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, children $2; children’s area, gold panning demonstrations, lectures; contact Roger Pittman, PO Box 2, Colorado Springs, CO 80901-0002, (719) 683-2603; e-mail: info@csms.com; Web site: www.csms.us

23-24—CASPER, WYOMING: 60th anniversary show, “Wonderful Wood”; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Parkway Plaza; 123 W. E St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; demonstrations, raffles, silent auction; contact Helen Hoff, 611 Goodstein Dr., Casper, WY 82601, (307) 266-2839; e-mail: hmhoff@bresnan.net


29-1—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Club; Farmington Civic Center; 200 W. Arrington; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, hourly door prizes, raffle; contact Mickie Calvert, 5986 Hwy. 64, Farmington, NM 87401, (505) 632-8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net

29-1—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 25th Annual Fishersville/Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expo; 277 Expo Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

30-1—ABILENE, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Abilene Civic Center; 1100 N. 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, pearls, all kinds of beads, findings, tools, 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

30-1—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium; 4117 Overland Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays and exhibits, Kid Zone, craft demonstrations, more than 25 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, rough, slabs, jewelry, tools, beads, silver castings, wire wrapping, carvings, glass work, polished cabs, jewelry displays and classes, door prizes, raffle; contact Rick Shaffer, (310) 836-4611; e-mail: info@culvercityrocks.org; Web site: www.culvercityrocks.org

30-1—OSAGE BEACH, MISSOURI: Annual show; Osage Rock & Mineral Club; Inn at Grand Glaize; 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.; Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, seniors $1, children (10 and under) free; gemstones, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids’ games, prizes, special fluorescent mineral display; contact Roger Varvel, MO, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: ormc2012show@centurylink.net

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May 2012 – Local Club Shows and Public TradeShows

May 1, 2012

3-6—CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; K&S Rockhounds; Metroline Tradeshow Expo; 7100 Statesville Rd., Bldg. B; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (4-day pass); lapidary supplies, display specimens, cabbing rough, cabochons, slabs, fossils, tumbling rough, demonstrations, jewelry findings, gold panning, gem sluicing, jewelry settings, wire wrapping, beads, supplies, arrowhead knapping, rockhound tools, jewelry repair, silent auction, coincides with the International Antiques & Collectibles Show; contact Kay Jones, 157 Redwood Ln., Gastonia, NC 28052, (704) 864-3748; e-mail: kjones557@att.net

4-6—BISHOP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society; Bishop Fairgrounds; Sierra St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3; free admission; field trip, dealers, demonstrations, children’s games and free rocks; contact Francis Pedneau, PO Box 667, Lone Pine, CA 93545, (760) 876-4319; e-mail: franceem@qnet.com

4-6—FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; E.G.I. Shows; Fort Smith Convention Center; 55 S. 7th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; beads, silver jewelry, fine jewelry; contact Molly Moe, 13337 South St., #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 388-8339; e-mail: EGI168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com

4-6—FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Phoenix Expo Trade & Event Center; 4600 Towson Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

4-6—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center; Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (12 and over) $3, Scout groups (5 or more) free with adult, children (under 12) free with adult; geode cracking, silent auctions, specimen table, Petoskey stone polishing, kids’ games, Dig a Diamond, Make-it-Take-it area, Mineral Mine, dealers, demonstrators, wire wrapping, lapidary, exhibits, silversmiths, faceters, slate carving, cabochon making, door prizes, grand prize, minerals, fossils, rough rock, gold panning, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, handmade jewelry, jewelry findings, books, equipment, carvings, tools; contact Bill Mitchell, (269) 375-5678; e-mail: mitchellvickybill@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.kalamazoorockclub.org

4-6—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Sale and swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds; 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; buy or swap, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, hourly door prizes, displays, free rock identification, fluorescent display, kids’ spin-n-win, Fri. evening rock auction; contact Kim Vasper, (620) 241-7732; e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com

4-6—SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Show, “Rockhound, Gem & Mineral Gala”; Wasatch Gem Society; Utah State Fairpark; 155 N 1000 W; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Carma Tenney, (801) 446-5520

4-6—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

4-6—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 53rd annual show; Spokane Rock Rollers Club; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center; North 604 Havana (at Broadway); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors $5, children 12 and under free; more than 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimens, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize; contact Mike Shaw, (509) 244-8542; e-mail: mikeshawmoose@yahoo.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.org

5-6—AITKIN, MINNESOTA: Show and sale; Cuyuna Agate, Gem & Mineral Society; Aitkin High School; 306 2nd St. NW, three blocks west of stoplight at Hwy. 169 and Hwy. 210; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agates, minerals, jewelry, specimens, mineral art, fossils, fluorescents, lapidary equipment, more than 50 indoor and outdoor dealers, “Ask-the-Wizard-of-Rocks”, “Kids’ Korner” with free prizes, flint knapping demonstrations, arrowhead art sales, displays, “Wheel-of-Rock-Fortune”, door prizes; contact Kat Thomas, 45962 Tame Fish Lake Rd., Aitkin, MN 56431, (218) 678-3298; e-mail: katmoose@wildblue.net; Web site: cuyunarockclub.org

5-6—ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center; 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; jewelry, hobby supplies, books, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, precious stones, kids’ jewelry making, gold panning with the Route 66 Gold Miners; contact Steve Duncan, CA, (714) 724-7102; e-mail: showchair@searchersrocks.org; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org

5-6—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Dry Dredger; Cincinnati Gardens; 2250 E. Seymour Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $9, children $3; programs, “Collectible Carbonate Minerals”, Teeth, Jaws and Claws”, “What’s New in Gems and Minerals”, Trilobites: Master of the Oceans”, education center, lapidary demonstration, Scout merit badge assistance, free kids’ mineral or fossil collection, displays from 70 museum, university and private collections, 50 retail dealers, 5 wholesale dealers, 6 publications, coupon on Web site; contact Judy Budnik, 2948 Rontina Dr., Goshen, OH 45122, (513) 575-1990; e-mail: wisoh@msn.com; Web site: www.geofair.com

5-6—MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School; 1401 Becker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; displays, dealers, demonstrations, kids’ activities, continuous silent auctions; contact Cynthia Kelman, 1403 N. Broadway Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449, (715) 387-8782; e-mail: kelman@tznet.com; Web site: www.fromtherockroom.com

5-6—NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society; Charleston Area Convention Center; International Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly door prizes, demonstrations, fossil dig, geode cracking; contact Karen Havenstein, Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 795-2956; e-mail: fossils@comcast.net; Web site: www.lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org

5-6—PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 9th annual show; Minerological Society of Northeast Pennsylvania; St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary; 1880 Hwy. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3, children (under 12) free; rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, Dinoland Kids’ Corner, free demonstrations and classes; contact Linda Williams, 424 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510; e-mail: lwilliams@excaliburinsmgmt.com

5-6—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Lighthouse Convention Center, Auditorium; 326 Tryon Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

5-6—TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: 49th annual show, “New England Gem & Mineral Show”; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds; Coolidge Hall & Fair Trade Bldg., Rte. 1 North; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, discount (limit 2) with ad, seniors $3, children (under 12) free; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; e-mail: nsrmc@verizon.net

5-6—WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 7th annual show; F M Minerals; Washington County Fairgrounds; 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free; dealers, gems, minerals, hand-made jewelry, metaphysical things, door prizes; contact F M Minerals, (304) 657-7089

10-12—LOGAN, UTAH: Show and sale; Cache Geological & Archaeological Society; Bridgerland Applied Technology College; 1000 West 1400 North; Thu. 9-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-8; free admission; minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, cabochons, beads, flintknapping, faceting cabochon demonstrations, club exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, hourly raffle; contact Gary Warren, (435) 720-1775; e-mail: rock_hunter1@hotmail.com

10-13—SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY: New York City Metropolitan Area Gem Show; Eons Expos; Meadowlands Exposition Center; 355 Plaza Dr.; Thu. 5-9, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-4; admission $5; wholesale only Thu., 120 exhibitors, fine minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, crystals, gems, jewelry, meteorites, five articulated dinosaurs, four speakers, including Bob Jones, two museum exhibitions, “American Woman” sculpture, Fine Mineral & Gem Gallery; contact Eons Expos, Christine Perner, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: christine@eons-expos.com; Web site: www.nycmetroshow.com

11-13—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club; Boone County Fairgrounds; 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 11) free; admission good all 3 days, demonstrations, special kids’ mine; contact Bob McConnell, 1601 N. Earthland Rd., Columbia, MO 65202, (573) 445-5415; e-mail: bobmc@socket.net

11-13—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center; 548 Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; more than 30 dealers, door prize for students, auction Sat., demonstrations, exhibits; contact Tom Batcha, (678) 407-4224; e-mail: Mayshow@gamineral.org; Web site: www.gamineral.org

11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Spring 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; 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

11-13—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds; 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

11-13—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

12—BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Swap and sale; Central Penn Rock Club, Franklin County Rock Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd., outdoor pavilion; Sat. 8-3; adults $1, children free; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 552-6554; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net

12-13—BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fairgrounds; 901 N. Black; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Sally Griffin, (406) 451-4362; e-mail: griffin830@yahoo.com

12-13—JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fossils For Fun; Kennedy Gold Mine; 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, live and silent auctions, surface mine tours, gold panning; contact Debbie Bunn, PO Box 714, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, (916) 929-6665; e-mail: fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.fossilsforfun.org

12-13—RENO, NEVADA: 46th annual show, “Jackpot of Gems”; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center; 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students (6-12) $3, children (under 6) free; more than 20 dealers, demonstrations, more than 70 exhibits, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, geodes, books, raffle; contact John Peterson, 390 Tucker Rd., Reno, NV 89521, (775) 849-1522; e-mail: jtp9556@yahoo.com; Web site: www.renorockhounds.com

17-20—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: 1st annual Grassy Creek Mineral & Gem Show; Parkway Fire & Rescue; Parkway Fire & Rescue bldg.; 12966 S. Hwy. 226 South; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; 30 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, lapidary items, silent auction; contact Donna Collis, (828) 765-5519; e-mail: collisdonna@yahoo.com

18-20—JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 6th Annual Outdoor Rock Swap; Tri State Gem & Mineral Society; Schifferdecker swimming pool parking lot; Schifferdecker Park, 7th and Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Chris Wiseman, PO Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net

18-20—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: NFMS annual show, “Rock’n the Country”; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds; 1500 S. Oak; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; special exhibits, demonstrators, gems, fossils, jewelry, kids’ activities, auctions, guest lectures; contact Dom Cataldo, PO Box 6652, Kennewick, WA 99336; e-mail: dac@bioguardtech.com; Web site: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com

18-20—MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Martinsville National Guard Armory; 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W, across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, hourly door prizes, grand prize, children’s gifts, Rockingham County Mineral Club sluice; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com

18-20—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

18-20—SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society; Southgate Arena; 14700 Reaume Pkwy., off Dix Hwy., between Eureka and Northline; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students $1, children (under 12) free; contact Rich Williams, 15816 DuPage, Taylor, MI 48180, (734) 374-2279; e-mail: Richinmich53@aol.com; Web site: MMLS.us

18-20—SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Holiday Inn Convention Center NW Arkansas; 1500 S. 48th St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

19—HAYSVILLE, KANSAS: Show and sale; Silver-n-Stones; Haysville Hometown Market; 100 S. Main; Sat. 9-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, lapidary, rockhounding, tools, buy, sell or swap; contact Steve Hurlock, (316) 250-5975; e-mail: silverstones@cox.net

19—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Bart Cannon; Lake City Community Center; 12531 28th Ave. NE; Sat. 10-6; free admission; mineral specimens, gem minerals, mineral and mining books, mineral photography, mineral art, mineral collecting equipment; contact Bart Cannon, (206) 522-9233; e-mail: bart@cannonmicroprobe.com; Web site: www.cannonmicroprobe.com/test.htm

19-20—BEREA, OHIO: Annual show, “Rockarama”; Parma Lapidary Club; Cayahoga County Fairgrounds; Bagley Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 ($1 discount coupon on Web site), children (under 12) free with adult; door prizes, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary equipment, silent auctions, Chinese auctions, Kids’ Korner, treasure dig, activities; contact Susan Zaborowski, 926 Lake Breeze, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054-2024, (330) 213-1153; e-mail: suez926@yahoo.com; Web site: www.parmalapidary.com

19-20—CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Show, “Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Show”; Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Society; American Legion Post 6; 2001 E. Lincoln Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children free; gold panning, children’s activities, exhibits, vendors, club store; contact Carroll Schell, 5006 Foxen Court, Cheyenne, WY 82001, (307) 632-7688; e-mail: cschell@bresnan.net

19-20—COLOGNE, NEW JERSEY: Annual spring show and sale; Cape Atlantic Rockhound Club; clubhouse grounds; Cologne Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads; contact William Bowman, (856) 692-8670

19-20—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Gwinnett Center, Hall C; 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

19-20—HAMILTON, MONTANA: Annual show; Bitterroot Gem & Mineral Society; First Interstate Center; Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Rd.; Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-4; adults $3, families (4+ persons) $10, students and children $3; jewelry, beads, specimens, door prizes, kids’ table, face painting; contact Mike McConnell, (406) 777-0536; e-mail: micker1949@yahoo.com

19-20—LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA: 44th annual show, ; Berks Mineralogical Society; Leesport Farmers Market; 312 Gernant’s Church Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3; contact Jim Woodeshick, 246 State St., Hamburg, PA 19526, (610) 562-1336; e-mail: brwoodpile@yahoo.com; Web site: berksmineralsociety.org

19-20—WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Greater Milwaukee Area; Muellner Bldg. at Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students and children free; 22 dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations; contact Paul Schmidt, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com

19-20—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Yucaipa Community Center; 34900 Oak Glen Rd.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; hands-on youth activities, 17 dealers, specimens, rough and finished material, jewelry, books, tools, beads, silent auction, more than 150 raffle prizes, Yucaipa Iris Festival; contact Lee Peterson, 31059 Nice Ave., Mentone, CA 92359, (909) 794-0731; e-mail: res09ayd@verizon.net; Web site: www.yvgms.org

20—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Auction; Heritage Aucitons; Center 548; 548 W. 22nd St.; Sun. 12-4; free admission; contact Nicholas Dawes, (800) 872-6467 x1605; Web site: www.ha.com

25-27—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; E.G.I. Shows; Oklahoma State Fair; 3001 General Pershing Blvd.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; beads, silver jewelry, fine jewelry; contact Molly Moe, 13337 South St., #63, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 388-8339; e-mail: EGI168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com

25-27—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 21st Annual Spring Roanoke Valley Gem & Mineral Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center; 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

25-28—SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Panhandle Rock & Gem Club; Riverside Zoo Campground; 1600 S. Beltline Hwy. W.; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-5, Mon. 8-5; free admission; buy, trade, sell, rocks, fossils, minerals; contact Dale Tikalsky, (308) 632-5574; e-mail: tikalsky21@charter.net

26-27—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 61st annual show, ; Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club; Will Rogers Memorial Center; 3401 W. Lancaster; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $4, military in uniform and children (under 16) free; more than 25 dealers, exhibits, kids’ games, hourly door prizes, grand prize, silent auction; contact Steve Hilliard, PO Box 418, Decatur, TX 76234, (817) 925-5760; e-mail: fwgmc@embarqmail.com; Web site: frotworthgemandmineralclub.org

26-27—WHEATON, ILLINOIS: 36th annual show & sale; Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association; Dupage County Fairgrounds; 2015 W. Manchester Rd.; Sat. 10-6; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 13) free; dealers, beads, books, equipment, findings, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, minerals, supplies, tools, demonstrations, faceting, fossil preparation, gem trees, glass fusing, jewelry making, micromounts, scrimshaw, silver, opal cutting, wire wrapping, exhibits, silent auctions, door prizes, children’s activities; contact Rich Dillon, POBox 360, Wasco, IL 60183-0360, (630) 377-0197; e-mail: cgma@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.chicagolandgemshow.org


Source:  Rock & Gem Magazine (online listings)
Photo Credit: Robyn Hawk

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The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair – Walnut Creek!

April 16, 2012

Jerry’s Directions:  Map – 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.  View Larger MapIf you take BART, there’s a shuttle every 20 minutes from the Walnut Creek station to Civic Park…Or it’s a 15 minute walk if you’re feeling frisky.

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The Bead Society of Los Angeles presents Bead Bazaar – April 29th

April 16, 2012

Just Booked a Table at the Bead Bazaar!  Stop In and Say HI!!!!!More info on the Bead Society website…

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April: International Gem & Jewelry Shows – Commercial, Wholesale & Trade Shows

April 1, 2012



6-8—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com



6-9—BANGALORE, INDIA: Trade Show; Best of India Jewellery Show; Palace Grounds, Tripura Casini ; Friday, April 6 – Monday, April 9, 2012; the widest choice of the latest jewellery products at the very beginning of the jewellery-buying season; contact: +91-80-25201689; e-mail: info@bjis.in Web site: http://www.bijs.in/


13-15—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

13-15—BARCELONA, SPAIN: Trade ONLY Show; EUROBIJOUX & MIBI; La Farga (The Forge), SA, C. Barcelona, ​​L’Hospitalet de Llobregat;  Friday, April 13 – Sunday, April 15, 2012 ; April in Barcelona – present Autumn-Winter collections. ; contact:  +34-971-360-313; e-mail:  info@eurofashionbijoux.com; Web site: http://www.mibi-eurobijoux.com/


14-15—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Sharonville Convention Center, East Hall; 11355 Chester Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; contact Tonya Nicholson (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com


14-16—BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA: Trade ONLY show; GTS Birmingham Jewelry & Accessories Expo; Birmingham Regional Convention Center;  Saturday, April 14 – Monday, April 16, 2012;  helping retailers and resellers succeed by offering multiple shows packed with world class importers, manufacturers, & wholesalers; contact: 770-410-9771; e-mail:  info@gtshows.com; Web site:http://www.gtshows.com/


17-19—GUADALAJARA, MEXICO: Trade ONLY Show; JOYA;  Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico;  Tuesday, April 17 – Thursday, April 19, 2012;JEWEL is an exhibition that brings together professional quality, safety, innovation, healthy competition and deep commitment to the guild.; contact: +52-33-3121-9238; e-mail: contact@expojoya.com.mx; Web site:http://expojoya.com.mx/

20-22—ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA: Retail Show; American Craft Council St. Paul Show; ST. PAUL RIVERCENTRE
175 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN; Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22, 2012;With more than 250 of the top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor artists from across the country, this is pure craft at its finest – and the largest juried show of its kind.; contact: 612-206-3100; e-mail: council@craftcouncil.org; Web site: http://craftcouncil.org/event/american-craft-council-st-paul-show


20-22—DENVER, COLORADO: Spring Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Ramada Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn-Denver Central); 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

20-22—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

20-22—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




20-22—CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Wholesale Trade ONLY show; Chicago Antique Jewelry & Watch Show; Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL; Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22, 2012; visitors to this show can expect to be exposed to some of the most coveted antique and estate jewelry in the world. Diamonds, precious gems, signed pieces, famous brands such as Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, David Webb, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex and many others will be widely represented by some of the most established dealers in the industry for this three day event.; contact:503-252-8300; e-mail:showinfo@usantiqueshows.com; Web site: http://www.chicagoantiquejewelryandwatchshow.com/

21-23—CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Wholesale Trade ONLY show; The Smart Jewelry Show; Navy Pier, Chicago, IL; Saturday, April 21 – Monday, April 23, 2012; These one-of-a-kind jewelry events provide independent retail jewelers the world-class speakers, interactive education and exciting buying opportunities they need to grow their businesses smartly; contact:  212-981-9625; e-mail: registration@smartjewelryshow.com; Web site: http://www.smartjewelryshow.com


21-22—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Richmond Raceway Complex, Colonial Bldg.; 600 E. Laburnum Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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


21-22—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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





21-23— KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Trade ONLY Show;18th Malaysia International Jewellery Festival;   Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (Hall 5), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;  20th – 23rd April 2012, from 11 am to 6pm;  implementation of a tax-free policy announced by Malaysian Government starting from this year, exhibitors and jewellery traders are free from tax burden on importing/exporting jewellery items-thus greater business opportunities evolve; contact: +603-2171-2564; e-mail: info@mij.com; Web site: http://mij.com.my/spring4/


21-24—SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale Trade ONLY show; IRELAND SHOW SECAUCUS 2012;  Embassy Suites Hotel, Secaucus, NJ;  Saturday  April 21st 2pm – 6pm thru  Tuesday  April 24th 9.30 – 4pm; The showcase for the very best in Celtic Giftware; contact:+353-44-934-8791; e-mail:gifts@irelandshowsecaucus.com; Web site: http://irelandshowsecaucus.com/

25-28—MIAMI, FLORIDA: Trade ONLY show; American Gem Society Conclave; Marriott Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami, FL; Wednesday, April 25 – Saturday, April 28, 2012; networking opportunities – outstanding lineup of keynote, featured, and breakout speakers; contact: 702-255-6500; e-mail: rbatson@ags.org; Web site: http://www.americangemsociety.org



27-29—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com


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April: Local Club Shows

April 1, 2012



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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March 2012 – Your Local Club Shows and More…

March 9, 2012

March 2012

2-4—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Minnreg Bldg.; 6340 126th Ave. N., between 66th St. and US 19 N, south of Ulmerton Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (3 days; coupon on Web site), students $4, children (under 6) free; dealers, club sales, finished and unfinished gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, equipment, tools, magazine back issues, prize drawings, displays, grab bags, lapidary demonstrations, beading, wire wrapping; contact Bill Schmidt, (727) 686-0945; e-mail: sgamsgemshow@gmail.com; Web site: http://sgams.com/

2-4—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion; 6430 Thornton Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (3-day pass), children (under 12) – free with adult; fluorescent rock display and sale, more than 35 dealers, live demonstrations, display cases, jewelry, gemstones, beads, fossils, equipment, supplies, auction, door prizes, kids’ Spinning Wheel; contact Cathy Miller, PO Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 887-9007; e-mail: info@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org

2-4—RICHMOND, INDIANA: Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne County Fairgrounds; 861 N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $5 (3-day pass), seniors $3, students (7-18) $1, children (under 7), uniformed Scouts and leaders free; jewelry, minerals, fossils, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction; contact John LaMont, (765) 647-4894

3-4—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Monrovia Rockhounds; County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Ayres Hall, 301 S. Baldwin Ave.; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; free admission; more than 15 vendors, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, geode cracking, Grab Bags, Treasure Wheel, Dino Dig, Fossil Find, Grand Prize raffle, hourly drawings; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, 224 Oaks Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 389-624; e-mail: joannaritchey@gmail.com; Web site: www.moroks.com

3-4—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Amon Carter Exhibit Hall; Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, pearls, all kinds of beads, tools, findings, beading supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, PO Box 494, Gilmer, TX 75644, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

3-4—FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA: 3rd retail show; Rick Obermiller; Fountain Hills Community Center; 13001 N. La Montana Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (under 10) free; 15 dealers, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, beads, metals, kids’ gold panning and fossil dig, door prizes, raffles; contact Rick Obermiller, PO Box 64281, Phoenix, AZ 85082-4281, (602) 826-2218; e-mail: obrocks@gmail.com

3-4—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East KingCo Rock Club; Pickering Barn; 1730 10th Ave. NW, across from Costco; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, silent auctions, raffles, door prizes, hands-on activities, crafts, games, member display cases; contact Norma McDonald, c/o EKCRC, PO Box 2203, Redmond, WA 98073-2203, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: eastkingco@gmail.com; Web site: www.eastkingco.org

3-4—NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 49th annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical and Community College; I-95 Exit 4B, Churchmans Road (Rt 58); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors $5, ages 12-16 $4, children (under 12) free with adult; educational exhibits, minerals, lapidary, fossils, museum displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, door prizes, demonstrations, gem cutting and polishing, children’s table; contact Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: gene@fossilnut.com; Web site: www.delminsociety.net

3-4—ROBSTOWN, TEXAS: 50th annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds; 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd., US 77 and Hwy. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2-day pass), children (12 and under) free, Scouts in uniform free; kids’ wheel, silent auction, beads, findings, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, displays, Rock Food Table, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Jerrold Simpson, P.O. Box 7786, Corpus Christi, TX 78467-7786, (361) 877-3073; e-mail: jsimpson1@stx.rr.com; Web site: www.gcgms.org

8-11—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 47th annual show and sale; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; SWNM Fairgrounds; Raymond Reed Blvd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, displays, geode cutting, gold panning, spinning wheel, silent and live auctions, door prizes, raffle, guided field trip; contact Maurice Crawford, 713 W. Spruce PMB 726, Deming, NM 88031, (575) 546-0056; e-mail: mauryjudy@yahoo.com; Web site: dgms.bravehost.com

8-11—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 35th annual tailgate; Victorville Gem & Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells ; Stoddard Wells Rd., 7 miles east of I-15; Thu. 8-dusk, Fri. 8-dusk, Sat. 8-dusk, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers, crystals, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, silent auctions; contact Brett Ward, 15056 – B, 7th St., Victorville, CA 92395, (760) 243-2330; e-mail: info@vvgmc.org; Web site: www.vvgnc.org

9-11—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free; Kids’ Corner, Flintstone Car, demonstrations, dealers, raffle, silent auction, hourly door prizes; contact Roy Woo, 3135 Watercrest Rd., Forest Grove, OR 97116; e-mail: rwoo12648@gmail.com; Web site: tvgc.org

10—BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Show; Baton Rouge Recreation Commission; Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center; 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy.; Sat. 9-4; adults $5, children $4; activities, displays, rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, hiking trails, gemstone identification card activity, pyrite “gold” mine, exhibits, dealers, rough and polished mineral specimens, fossils, stone crafts, rock climbing wall, flint-knapping demonstration, geode-cutting station; contact Claire Coco, (225) 413-5355; e-mail: ccoco@brec.org; Web site: www.brec.org/swamp

10—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Silent auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Gymnasium; 8013 Laramie Ave.; Sat. 6-9; free admission; rocks, crystals, handmade jewelry, lapidary treasures, books, equipment, bargain table, rock and mineral identification, children must be accompanied by an adult; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org

10-11—CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY: Annual show; The North Jersey Mineralogical Society; The Pope John Paul Center; 775 Valley Rd., just off Rte.3 and Rte. 46; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $3, children (under 12) free; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, supplies, books, free mineral specimens for all kids, door prize drawings; contact Jeff Wilson, 14 Beach Dr., Montague, NJ 07827, (973) 293-7911; e-mail: buckwood4@yahoo.com; Web site: www.nojms.webs.com

10-11—FILER, IDAHO: 61st annual show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds; 215 Fair Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Shirley Metts, (208) 423-4827; e-mail: rmetts@cableone.net

10-11—KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: 26th annual show; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath County Fairgrounds; 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; crystals featured; contact Linda Watson or Robert Gresham, (541) 281-9295; e-mail: watsongresham@charter.net

10-11—MACOMB, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geodeland Earth Science Clubs (GESCI); Student Union, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle, Murray St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits highlighting the Bicentennial of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, minerals of the New Madrid states, T. rex skull, sabertooth skull, dinosaur casts, models and reproductions, dealers, minerals, rough and finished gemstones, fine jewelry, beads, fossils, lapidary demonstrations, fluorescent display, earth science displays, silent auctions, rock and mineral identification, children’s activities, live and recorded presentations, door prizes, geode cracking; contact Regina Kapta, 1483 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL 62521, (218) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@comcast.net

10-11—SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club; Vet’s Memorial Hall; 5th St. and Llano St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; beads, minerals, rocks, silent auction, free drawings, member donated raffle prizes, display cases, demonstrators; contact Karin Salomon, (831) 375-5233; e-mail: kcbakes27@yahoo.com; Web site: salinasrockandgem.com

10-11—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: 46th annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds; 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult; 40 dealers, 80 exhibits, 20 demonstrators, kids’ activities, Tethy’s Ocean Project fossil display and Plesiosaurus skeleton; contact Bud or Terry McMillin, (209) 524-3494; Web site: www.turlockgemshow.com

16-18—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; New Mexico State Fairgrounds; CAC Bldg., San Pedro Ave. entrance; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; more than 40 dealers, crystals, jewelry, fossils, rocks, minerals, decorator items, jewelry, books, supplies, beads, mineral ID booth, visits by a well-behaved and socialized wolf, NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources educational booth, kids’ grab bags, silent auctions, about 20 displays; contact Paul Hlava, PO Box 13718, Albuquerque, NM 87192, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: paulhlava@q.com; Web site: www.agmc.info

16-18—BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: 11th annual show; Lynne and Lew Helfrich; Kern County Shriners Park; 700 South P St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; hourly drawings, jewelry , fossils, meteors, mining, gold panning, rock collecting, arrowhead making, demonstrations, seminars, displays, glow-in-the-dark rocks, Mount Ida quartz crystals; contact Lynne Helfrich, 3006 N. Baker St., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 323-2663; e-mail: lewsrocks@bak.rr.com

16-18—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center; I-40 Exit 125; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students free with school groups, children free; dealers, club demonstrations, cabbing and tumbling, exhibits; contact Baxter Leonard, 2510 Rolling Ridge Dr., Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 320-4028; e-mail: gailandbaxter@aol.com; Web site: www.cvgmc.org

16-18—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: 50th annual show; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Fair Grounds, American 1 Event Center; 200 W. Ganson; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students 50 cents, children under 5 free; free admission for military, public service, and Scouts; more than 20 dealers and demonstrators, displays, silent auction, raffle, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, carvings, findings, beads, tools; contact Sally Hoskin, 10990 Phal Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240, (517) 522.3396; e-mail: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Web site: www.mgmsrockclub.com

16-18—ROME, GEORGIA: Annual show; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; The Forum Civic Center; 2 Government Plaza; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits; contact Jose Santamaria, (770) 606-5700 ext. 401; e-mail: rogams.show@gmail.com; Web site: http://rogams.wordpress.com/gem-and-mineral-show/

16-18—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show and sale; Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds; 475 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Wheel of Fortune, rock Grab Bags, rock display table, auction, Dinosaur Man; contact Vickie Hathaway, 693 E 1 South, Spanishfork, UT 84660, (435) 820-2672; e-mail: jamnjelleze@gmail.com

16-18—VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Show and sale; Victoria Lapidary & Mineral Society; Leonardo Da Vinci Centre; 195 Bay St., Canada; Fri. 12:30-8:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $4; displays, gold panning, kiddies’ corner, hourly door prizes, silent auction, retail dealers from Western Canada; contact Gerri Irwin, Canada, (250) 385-0597; e-mail: gyirwin@telus.net; Web site: www.vlms.ca

17-18—COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Retail show; Sharon Szymanski; Mingus Union High School; 1801 E. Fir St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, custom and fine jewelry, gold and silver, rocks, slabs, cabochons, beads, rough, unset gemstones, crystals, lapidary machinery and supplies, wirewrapper; contact Sharon Szymanski, 1792 E. Laddoos Ave., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, (480) 215-9101; e-mail: goldcanyon2@yahoo.com

17-18—GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: 48th annual show; Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; 16 Chestnut St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; gems, minerals, fossils, 22 dealers, more than 40 exhibits, demonstrations, free cabochon-polishing workshop, door prizes, raffles, fossils, kids’ touch table, free specimens, fluorescent display, mini-mine; contact Mark Dahlman, 11906 Scovell Terrace, Germantown, MD 20874; e-mail: showchair@glmsmc.com; Web site: www.glmsmc.com

17-18—GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois; College of Dupage, K Bldg.; 425 Fawell Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, fossils, gems, minerals, jewelry, rough materials, books, carvings, faceted stones, slabs, displays, live and silent auctions, door prizes; contact John Good, 1891 Windward Ln., Hanover Park, IL 60133; e-mail: esconi@hotmail.com; Web site: www.esconi.org

17-18—LIVE OAK (SAN ANTONIO), TEXAS: Annual show; San Antonio Gem & Mineral Society; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and military $3, students (with ID) $2, children (5-12) $1, under 5 free; 25 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, crystals, club exhibits, silent auction, children’s games, hourly door prizes; contact Robert Bowie; e-mail: krbotx@gvtc.com; Web site: swgemandmineral.org

17-18—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Lake City Community Center; 12531 28th Ave. NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; junior activities, demonstrations, club member displays, grab bags, Rockosaurus rides, Rockhound Dinner, dealers, door prizes; contact Susan Gardner, (425) 483-2295; Web site: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org

17-18—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Retail show; The Bead Market; Central Park Hall; Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, pearls, findings, tools and 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—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, “Spring Bling”; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, Mc Cormack Hall; 900 Fairgrounds Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult; gems, jade, turquoise, fire agates, fossils, beads, hourly door prizes, raffle, wheel of fortune, metal detecting, meteorites, rock slabs, silent auction, new dealers; contact Dan Wolke, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, CA 94510, (707) 745-1816; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: vallejogemandmineral@gmail.com

23-25—BRIDGETON (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI: 52nd annual show; Rock Hobby Club; Machinists Hall Auditorium; 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, juniors (under 18) $2, children (under 12) $1, Scouts in uniform free; contact Vickie Corley, (314) 439-5556; e-mail: sales@butterfliesbygod.com

23-25—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 14th Annual Indianapolis Spring Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds – Agriculture/Horticulture Bldg.; 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

23-25—LOVELAND, COLORADO: 51st annual show, “Fossils and Quartz”; Fort Collins Rockhounds; The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds; McKee Bldg., 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (3-day pass $7), students (12-18) with ID $1, children (under 12) free; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction; contact David Halliburton, 2506 Pear Court, Fort Collins, CO 80521, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com; Web site: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org

24-25—ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairground; 101 Frogtown Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (12 and under) free with adult; exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ activities, silent auction, sales, raffle, door prizes, dealers, fossils, jewelry, meteorites, books, lapidary supplies, slabs, gems, beads; contact Tak Iwata, 18310 Coyote Meadow Rd., Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 928-5579; e-mail: tak2me@msn.com; Web site: www.calaverasgemandmineral.org

24-25—CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club; Hamilton Heights Elementary School; 1589 Johnson Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (under 12) free with adult; jewelry, gemstones, minerals, fossils, displays, door prizes; contact Mike Mowen, 5979 Altenwald Rd., Waynesboro, PA 17268, (717) 264-9024; e-mail: mlmo@innernet.net

24-25—HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS: Western Mass Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Holyoke Hotel & Conference Center; I-91 Exit 15; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free with adult; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, lapidary and mineral art, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Helen Rodak, (413) 586-6691; e-mail: info@naturesfinestcreations.com

24-25—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Retail show; The Bead Market; Expo Hall 3; Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, 3212 Wichita Walk; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; glass and gemstone beads, pearls, findings, tools and 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

24-25—PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK: 40th annual show; Island Rock Hounds; Holiday Inn; 215 Sunnyside Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4.50 (2-day pass $6.50), children (under 12) free; dealers, prizes, exhibits, children’s activities; contact Nancy Colburn, (516) 334-4398

24-25—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; City of Port Angeles; Vern Burton Community Center; 308 E. 4th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rough and polished rocks, giant thunder eggs, slabs, carvings, lapidary tools, beads, fused glass, faceted gemstones, facet rough, crystals, fossils, minerals, beach glass, shells, jewelry, wire wrapping, woodworking, cabochons, equipment, raffle drawings, free rocks for kids while supplies last; contact Cindy Kochanek, PO Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 417-4550; e-mail: ckochane@cityofpa.us; Web site: cityofpa.us

24-25—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 50th annual show, “Roseville Gem, Jewelry, Fossil & Mineral Show”; Roseville Rock Rollers; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors (60+) $5, children (12 and under) free; more than 35 vendors, crystals, gold, beads, gemstones, fossils, polished stones, handcrafted jewelry, opal, world-class mineral specimens, mineral identification, “Kids’ Junction”, demonstrations, silent auctions, 40+ exhibits, raffle prizes, lapidary shop open house; contact Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114; e-mail: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com

24-25—SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 43rd annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Township Volunteer Fire Hall; 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children (under 8) free; special 50th anniversary events, club member demonstrations and displays, junior activities, mini-mine, geode cutting, Carnegie Museum and Paleontological Research Institute displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Bob McGuire, PO Box 224, Lopez, PA 18628, (570) 928-9238; e-mail: uvbob@epix.net; Web site: www.chehannarocks.com

24-25—YUMA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sharon Szymanski, Val Latham; Yuma Civic Center; 1440 Desert Hills Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, fine and costume jewelry, gems, beads, slabs, cabachons, fossils, lapidary supplies and machinery, wire wrapping on the premises; contact Sharon Szymanski, 1792 E. Laddoos Ave., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, (480) 671-6191; e-mail: goldcanyon2@yahoo.com

30-31—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem & Mineral Club; Fort Colville Grange Hall; 1 mile east of US 395 and Hwy. 20; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; contact Bill Allen, (509) 935-8779; e-mail: sago@theofficenet.com

29-1—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc County Agri-Plex; Main Bldg. #1, northeast corner of state Rte. 99 (U.S. 377) and the Richardson Bypass (state Rte. 1 & 3); Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, displays of fluorescent rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, jewelry, silent auctions, raffle, kids’ Fossil Dig, Petting Zoo, fluorescent demonstration; contact Ed Vermillion, PO Box 782, Purcell, OK 73080, (405) 527-6431; e-mail: okieed42@windstream.net; Web site: www.freewebs.com/agmfc

30-1—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds; 4306 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $2, students $2, children and Scouts free; minerals, gems, metaphysical stones, beads, fossils, lapidary and silversmithing demonstrations, children’s activities Scout merit badge help; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: cfmgsociety@gmail.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org

30-1—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: 36th annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Bldg., State Fairgrounds; 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 5-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, jewelry, fine gems, fossils, minerals, rocks, slabs, cabs, geode cutting, silent auction, displays, children’s educational programs; contact Randy Jones, (434) 753-9368; e-mail: theprospector@gcronline.com; Web site: www.tarheelclub.org

31-1—BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park; 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, door prizes, club sales, ongoing silent auction, scholarship raffle, demonstrations (lapidary, gold panning), kids’ activities; contact Daniel Hayes, (360) 312-8380; e-mail: hayes0406@gmail.com; Web site: www.mtbakerrockclub.org

31-1—JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: 43rd show, “Museum of Gems”; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center; 30 Brocton Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) and active-duty military free; gemstones, minerals, beads, fossils, jewelry, gem and mineral exhibits, UV light show; contact Tom Ogden, (607) 967-8552; e-mail: stonecuttertom@yahoo.com

31-1—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Trinity Hall; 470 Champion St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; featuring Califorinia jade; contact John Pereira, 335 W. D St., Lemoore, CA 93245, (559) 924-4052

31-1—MONROE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Monroe High School; 1600 26th St.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; 10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, speakers, educational exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, kids’ Fish Pond, Spinner Game, Agate & Crystal Mystery Scavenger Hunt, Wandering “Rock Wizard”, fossil casting; contact Teri Marche’, 5415 Lost Woods Court, Oregon, WI 53575, (608) 835-2653; e-mail: tmarche@usnetizen.com; Web site: www.badgerrockclub.org

31-1—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lu Lu Temple; 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children $1, Scouts in uniform free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, learning activities, Fossil Dig, Kids’ Mineral Corner, door prizes, Scouting merit badge information; contact Karenn Snow, (609) 953-1987; Web site: www.phillyrocks.org

31-1—SWEET HOME, OREGON: Show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Activity Gym; 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults 50 cents, children (12 and under) free with adult; contact Joe Cota, PO Box 2279, Lebanon, OR 97355, (541) 451-2740

31-1—TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: 63rd annual show, “Nature’s Treasures”; South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ken Miller Recreational Center; 3341 Torrance Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, children’s activities, prize drawings, door prizes, fluorescent mineral exhibit, slabs, rough rock, used equipment; contact Leslie Neff or Larry Hoskinson, 938 14th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, (310) 318-2170; e-mail: lesneff@aol.com; Web site: www.palosverdes.com/sblap

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1-29—QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Daily 9-6; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net

3-5—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

4-5—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Gwinnett Center-Hall C; 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

9-12—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Tucson Gem & Mineral Society; Tucson Convention Center; 260 S. Church Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $10, seniors and active military $8 on Fri., children (14 and under) free with adult; 2-day tickets $17 ; contact Show Chairman, PO Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org

10-12—SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

10-12—KIRKWOOD (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI: Annual show; Cabin Fever Productions Inc.; Kirkwood Community Center; 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, upscale jewelry; contact Bruce Vick, (618) 973-7222; e-mail: cabinfeverprod@aol.com; Web site: www.cabinfeverprod.com

10-12—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; OMSI; 1945 SE Water; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Craig Prier, 4927 SE Haig St., Portland, OR 97206, (503) 984-7004; e-mail: oamsrockhound@live.com; Web site: www.oregonagate.org

11-12—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park; 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, lapidary supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Erleen Estes, (321) 632-3201

11-12—BAREA, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Cuyahoga Fairgrounds Home & Hobby #29; 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site), 12 and under free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; 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

17-19—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds; 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

17-19—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: frankcoxproductions.com

17-26—INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival; Gem & Mineral Bldg, Bldg. #1, 46-350 Arabia St.; Fri. 10-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 10-10; adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children (under 5) free; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N. 8th St., Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net

18—UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND: Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena; 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-5; adults and students $3, children (7 and under) free; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.smrmc.org/

18-19—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 12), Scouts in uniform, and active military with ID free; jewelry, gems, findings, supplies, auction, grab bags, exhibits, hands-on projects for kids; contact Brenda Miguel, (925) 301-6957; e-mail: brenda.miguel@yahoo.com; Web site: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com

18-19—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center; San Gaberial Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children (under 6) free; Rollin’ Rock Club meeting Sun.; contact Wanda Reynolds, 2100 Magazine St., Austin, TX 78727, (512) 461-0084; e-mail: dragon.reynolds@hotmail.com; Web site: www.wcgms.org

18-19—NILES, ILLINOIS: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; White Eagle Banquets-Victoria Room; 6839 N. MIlwaukee Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Daily 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 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, delicas; 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

24-25—NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Del Air Rockhounds Club; United Methodist Church; 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 10-5; free admission; contact Julia Marin, (818) 886-7190; Web site: www.delairrockhounds.org

24-26—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

24-26—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium; 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; 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: frankcoxproductions.com

25—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: 8th annual show and sale; Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; 1st Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.; Sat. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; gem, minerals, fossils, children’s sand pit and activities, raffles, silent auction; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net

25-26—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Expo Idaho; 5610 Glenwood, corner of Glenwood and Hwy. 20; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; contact Charlie Smith, PO Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: tetongems@frontier.com

25-26—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart; High St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $3; contact Janie Hand, (601) 706-4629; e-mail: rockNGranny49@aol.com; Web site: Missgem.org

25-26—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 (12 and under) 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

25-26—PASADENA, TEXAS: Annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center; 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children (under 12) and all Scouts and leaders in uniform free; Scout merit badge assistance, children’s Gem Mine and activities, displays, fossils, gems, minerals, hourly door prizes, grand prize, selected dealers; contact Ben Duggar, 2109 Laughing Gull Ln., League City, TX 77573, (281) 316-6710; e-mail: sailduggar@verizon.net; Web site: www.clgms.org

25-26—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

25-26—PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; The Circuit Center & Ballroom; 5 Hot Metal St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site0, children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com




Gem Show Information Source:   Rock & Gem Magazine
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