May 2009 – Club Shows

1-3–BISHOP, CALIFORNIA:
“Eastern Sierra Gem & Mineral Show”
Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society; Tri-County Fairgrounds
Fri. 6-10, Sat. 9:30-4, Sun. 10-3
free admission
door prizes, raffle, field trips, demonstrations
Web site: http//lpgms.org

1-3–McPHERSON, KANSAS:
17th annual show, “Gem, Mineral & Fossil Days”
McPherson Gem & Mineral Club
4-H Bldg., 710 W. Woodside
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10:30-3
free admission
door prizes, displays, collections, kids’ spin-and-win game, free rock identification, Sat. evening rock auction contact Jim Nutter e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com

1-3–VALLEY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA:
35th annual show, “Snyder’s Valley Springs Pow Wow”
The Snyders: 1290 Paloma Rd.
Wed. 5-8, Thu. 8-5, Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-5
free admission
more than 200 vendors, gems, minerals, fossils, crafts, dealer day Thu., kids’ day Fri.
Web site: http://valleyspringspowwow.com

2-3–AITKIN, MINNESOTA:
“Cuyuna Agate & Mineral Show” Cuyuna Rock & Mineral Club
Aitkin Minnesota High School, Hwy. 210, three blocks west of the stoplights
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4
free admission
demonstrations, special Kids’ Corner, door prizes, jewelry, vendors, Ask the Wizard, Wheel of Fortune
contact Kat Thomas, e-mail: katmoose@emily.net

2-3–ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA:
50th anniversary – The Searchers Gem & Mineral Society
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.
Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30
free admission
lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, dealers, club member displays, door prizes, gold panning with Route 66 Gold Miners, silent auctions
Web site: http://searchersrocks.org

2-3–CINCINNATI, OHIO:
“Cincinnati GeoFair 2009”- Cincinnati Mineral Society, Dry Dredgers
Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
adults $7 (2-day pass $10), children $2, uniformed Scouts free
50 retail dealers, 7 wholesale dealers, educational earth science programs, 70 displays from museums, universities, private collections, lapidary and gold panning demonstrations
Web site: http://geofair.com

2-3–KALISPELL, MONTANA:
“Gold, Gem, Mineral and Recreational Show”
Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors Club
Red Lion, Kalispell Center Mall
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
free admission
seminars, gold panning, miner costume contest, kids’ activities, free gold (1st 50 people each day), metal detectors, sluice boxes, dredging equipment, high bankers, gold pans, gold, gems, jewelry, minerals, rockhound supplies, ATVs, recreational equipment, silent auctions, door prizes, raffle prizes, memberships
Web site: http://nwmtgoldprospectors.com

2-3–MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN:
36th annual show, “Midwest Copper Treaures”
The Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society
Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
contact Cynthia Kelman, e-mail: kelman@tznet.com

2-3–NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA:
“Art by Nature” – Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society
North Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Dr.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5
free admission
part of the North Charleston Arts Festival
contact Karen Havenstein, e-mail: fossils@comcast.net

2-3–PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA:
“Treasures Of The Earth Gem Show”
Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Oblates of St Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
adults $3, children free
free classes, demonstrations, kids’ activities, UV display, door prizes, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geo supplies, raffles
contact Joseph Savokinas, e-mail: joe88earth@yahoo.com

2-3–TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS:
46th annual North Shore Rock & Mineral Club
Topsfield Fairgrounds, Coolidge Hall & Trade Bldg., Rte. 1 N.
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4
adults $5, seniors $3, children under 12 free
dealers, geode cutting, gold panning, treasure hunt, faceting and polishing demonstrations, discount coupon on Web site
contact Joe Weisberg, Web site: http://www.nahant.com/nsrmc/

2-3–WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA:
“Greater Pittsburgh Area Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewelry Show” – F.M. Fossils
Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent
select dealers, loose gems, minerals, fossils, finished jewelry, beads, bench jeweler, wire-wrapper
contact F.M. Minerals e-mail: frankoz@juno.com

8-10–ATLANTA, GEORGIA:
“Mothers Day Gem and Mineral Show”- Georgia Mineral Society
Cobb County Civic Center, P.O. Box 15011
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5
free admission
demonstrations, exhibits, auction 2 p.m. Sat.
Web site: http://www.gamineral.org

8-10–COLUMBIA, MISSOURI:
Show and sale – Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club
Boone County Fair Grounds, N. Hwy. 70 on Hwy. 63, 5212 Oakland Gravel Rd.
Fri. 1-8, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3
three-day admission: adults $5, seniors (60+) and youth (12-18) $3, under 11 free
vendors indoors, swap outdoors, special Kidz Mine area with free activities, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrators, polished rocks, geodes, crystals, beads, lapidary equipment

8-10–MARIETTA, GEORGIA:
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 prizes, auction Sat.
Web site: http://www.gamineral.org

9-10–BOZEMAN, MONTANA:
50th annual show – Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club
Gallatin County Fair Grounds, Black St. and Tamarack St., exit I-90 at N. 7th St.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4
contact Dan Carter, e-mail: opalcrusher@hotmail.com

9-10–GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:
62nd annual “A Gem of a Show” – Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club
Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main

9-10–HANNA CITY, ILLINOIS:
“Rock and Reptile Show”- Edwards River Earth Science Club
Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Rd.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
ages 13 and up $5.50, ages 4 to 12 $3.50, children 3 and under free
demonstrations (sphere making, scrimshaw), fluorescent booth, reptile exhibits (snakes, turtles, lizards); contact Lyle E. Kugler, e-mail: lekugler@frontiernet.net

9-10–OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN:
47th annual show – Kettle Moraine Geological Society
Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Rd. (I-94 exit 282, 1.5 miles north on Hwy. 67)
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
adults $2, children 50 cents
exhibits, demonstrations (wire wrapping, cabbing), children’s activities, fluorescent room, dealers, club sales, silent auction

9-10–RENO, NEVADA:
“Jackpot of Gems” – Reno Gem & Mineral Society
Exhibit Hall, Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave. (Reno Fair Grounds)
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
adults $5, seniors $4, children over 6 $3, under 6 free
special exhibits, competitive cases, gold panning, door prizes, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, field trip, children’s activities, demonstrations, lampwork beads, lapidary, wire art jewelry, silver smithing, beading, flint knapping, gem carving
Web site: http://www.renorockclub.com

15-17–ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA:
Superior California Gem & Mineral Association
Shasta Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4
free admission
tailgaters, indoor dealers, demonstrators, gold panning, wire wrapping, soapstone carving, cabochon making, flint knapping, raffle, displays, free door prize drawings, dealers, gems, gold and silver jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, supplies
contact Bill Seward, e-mail: kstoltz13@frontiernet.net

16-17–BEREA (CLEVELAND), OHIO:
41st annual show and Midwest Federation Convention,
“Beautiful World of Rocks and Gems” – Parma Lapidary Club
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd., enter from Bagley Rd. entrance
Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5
adults $6 (ticket good for both days), children 12 and under free with adult
gems, minerals, fossils handcrafted jewelry, lapidary demonstrations, educational exhibits, silent auction, raffles, door prizes, Kiddie Korner, Treasure Dig;
contact John Zaborowski, e-mail: J751@centurytel.net

16-17–CHEYENNE, WYOMING:
Cheyenne Gem & Mineral Society
American Legion Post 6, 2001 E. Lincoln Way
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4
contact George Durako, e-mail: bluebarite1@bresnan.net

16-17–HERMISTON, OREGON:
Annual show – Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society
Hermiston Conference Center, Hwy. 395 S.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
contact Mike Filarski, e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net

16-17–LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA:
41st annual “World of Gems and Minerals” – Berks Mineralogical Society
Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, Rte. 61
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
contact Jim Woodeshick, e-mail: brwoodpile@yahoo.com

16-17–LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
51st show – Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society
Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
displays, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, special exhibit “The Rock Food Table”
contact Archie Scott e-mail: asscott3@windstream.net

16-17–NEWBURY PARK, CALIFORNIA:
35th annual “Pageant of a Thousand Gems” – Conejo Gem & Mineral Club
Borchard Park, 190 Reino Rd.
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4:30
free admission
minerals, rocks, fossils, exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, youth activities, door prizes, silent auctions, plant sales
Web site: http://www.cgamc.org

16-17–ORANGE, CONNECTICUT:
36th annual -The New Haven Mineral Club
Amity Reg. Jr. High School, Sheffield Rd., off Rte. 34
Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-5
adults $4, children under 12 free with adult
minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, exhibits, dealers, door prizes, lectures, demonstrations

16-17–RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA:
5th annual Fairburn agate and rock swap
R. C. Parks & Recreation Dept.; Hwy. 44E, 0.5 mile west of B.H. Speedway
free admission
buy, sell, trade, rocks, fossils, minerals, experts on hand to help identify and evaluate your specimens, auction and Fairburn agate discussion Sat.

16-17–WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN:
52nd annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society
Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5
adult $3, 2 for $5, accompanied children under 16 free
20 dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations
contact Paul Schmidt e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com

16-17–YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA:
Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show
Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Rd.
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4
free admission
16 dealers, gems, rocks, children’s rock Bingo, Spin the Wheel, demonstrations, wire wrapping, beading, sphere making, rock polishing, silent auction
Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/yucaipagem

22-25–SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA:
Rock swap – Panhandle Rock & Gem Club
Riverside Zoo and Campground, 1600 S. Beltline Hwy. W
Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-5, Mon. 8-5
free admission
contact Dale Tikalsky e-mail: tikalsky21@charter.net

23-24–FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
“Jumpin’ for Geodes” – Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club
Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster
Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5
adults $5, seniors $4, children 12 and under free
jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, more than 25 dealers, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, kids’ Wheel of Chance and rock/fossil dig, door prizes
Web site: http://www.fortworthgemandmineralclub.com

23-24–HAMILTON, MONTANA:
“Montana State Rock & Gem Show” – Bitterroot Gem & Mineral Society
Bitterroot River Inn Convention Center, 139 Bitterroot Plaza Dr.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
adults $5, children under 10 free with adult
17 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, displays, wire wrapping demonstrations, flint knapping demonstrations
Web site: http://bitterrootgms.org

23-24–WHEATON, ILLINOIS:
Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
adults $5, seniors and students $3, children under 13 free
dealers, beads, books, cabochons, equipment, findings, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, minerals, supplies, tools, demonstrations (faceting, fossil preparation, gem trees, glass fusing, jewelry making, micro mounts, scrimshaw, silver, opal cutting, wire wrapping), exhibits, silent auctions, door prizes, children’s activities
Web site: http://www.chicagolandgemshow.org

30-31–COLUMBUS, OHIO:
35th annual “Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show”
Columbus Rock & Mineral Society
Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
adults $7 (2-day pass $12), seniors $6 off, children 6-16 $3, under 6 and Scouts and 4-H members in uniform free
speakers, demonstrations, ID booth, swap area, silent auction, educational exhibits, children’s games, gold panning, 28 dealers, free children’s specimens
contact Ken Harsh e-mail: karmakenha@aol.com

30-31–GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA:
Glendora GEMS
859 E. Sierra Madre Ave.
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
contact Bonnie Bidwell e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com

30-31–MONROE, NEW YORK:
Annual sale and swap – Orange County Mineral Society
Museum Village, 1010 Rte. 17M
Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4
adults $4, seniors and kids $2
New York mastodon skeleton, local minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, lectures, demonstrations, kids’ games and gifts
contact Museum Village, (845) 782-8347