5-6–PRICE, UTAH
Castle Country Rock, Fossil & Mineral Club Show
J. Leavitt Student Center – C.E.U, 526 North 300 East
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7
free admission
rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, metal detectors, equipment, displays, demonstrations, door prizes
contact Patrick Braun, e-mail: pbraun@etv.net
5-7–PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON
Puyallup Valley Rock & Mineral Club Annual Show
Fruitland Grange, 112th St. and 86th Ave. E
Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4
contact Brett Lawrence, e-mail: bandslawrence@comcast.net
5-7–RENO, NEVADA
Bead Renaissance Shows (Retail & Wholesale Show)
Holiday Inn, 1000 E. Sixth St.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
free admission
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
5-7–TULSA, OKLAHOMA
Gem Faire Inc.
Expo Square/Exchange Center 1, 4145 E. 21st St.
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5;
$5 weekend pass;
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
5-7–WAUSEON, OHIO:
Show, “Rocks: Their Myths and Legends”;
State Line Gem & Mineral Society;
Fulton County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Bldg., 8514 SR 108;
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4;
free admission;
dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auctions, children’s activities, classes in mine safety, soapstone carving, beaded jewelry;
contact Doris Brzezicki, e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: www.angelfire.com/mac/rock-club/
5-7–WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA:
Show, “Rockatomics Rockhound Roundup”;
The Foundation of Pierce College, Rockatomics Gem & Mineral Society;
Pierce College, Victory Blvd. and Mason St.;
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
free admission;
gems, jewelry, tailgate selling, dealers;
contact Linda Ralph, e-mail: show@Rockatomics.org; Web site: www.Rockatomics.org
6–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
6-7–BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA:
36th annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society;
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5;
contact J.B. Blackerby, black2200@aol.com
6-7–COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO:
Annual show; North Idaho Rock Club;
Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, corner of Kathleen and Government Way, one block east of Hwy. 95;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4;
contact Bev Bockman, e-mail: bockbb@aol.com
6-7–LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA:
Show, “Jubilee of Gems”;
North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, City of La Habra;
La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.;
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
free admission;
dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, youth activities, gold panning, geode cutting;
contact Richard Schirer, e-mail: rich477@ca.rr.com
6-7–MARION, KENTUCKY:
Show, “Ben E. Clement Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show”;
Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Fohs Hall, N. Walker St.;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-5;
free admission;
dealers, silent auction, door prizes, children’s activities, museum tour, fluorescent mineral display, guest speakers, KY Geological Society booth, digs at old mine sites;
contact Tina Walker, e-mail: beclement@kynet.biz; Web site: clementmineralmuseum.org
6-7–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:
Show, “The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair”;
Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.;
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free;
gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics;
contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
6-7–VIROQUA, WISCONSIN:
Show, “Viroqua Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show”;
Coulee Rock Club, Viroqua Rotary;
Viroqua Jr. High School Gym, 100 Blackhawk Dr.;
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4;
displays, silent auction, door prizes, Fishing for Fossils pond;
contact Gary Krause, e-mail: garyjkrause@yahoo.com
7–FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA:
Rings & Things Wholesale show;
Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale (Ballroom), 1100 S.E. 17th St. Cswy.;
Sun. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
9–TAMPA, FLORIDA:
Rings & Things Wholesale show
Clarion, 2701 E. Fowler Ave.;
Tue. 12-4;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
10–ALTAMONTE SPRINGS (ORLANDO), FLORIDA:
Rings & Things Wholesale show
Clarion Hotel (Ballroom), 230 W. SR 436;
Wed. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
11–JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA:
Rings & Things Wholesale show
Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center, Ballroom, 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.;
Thu. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
12-13–REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA:
Show and sale; New Ulm Gem & Mineral Club;
Redwood Area Community Center, 901 Cook St.;
Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-6;
in conjunction with the Minnesota Inventors Congress
12-14–ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO:
Show; Gem Faire Inc.;
New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro N.E.;
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5;
$5 weekend pass;
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
12-14–EUGENE, OREGON:
Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows;
Hilton Eugene & Conference Center, 66 E. 6th Ave.;
free admission;
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books;
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
12-14–PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:
12th annual swap and sale; Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society,
Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Club;
Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Hwy. 32;
Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5;
free admission;
rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary;
contact Lloyd E. Marler, (573) 431-2951, or Missouri Mines State Historic Site, P.O. Box 492, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 431-6226
12-14–RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:
Show; Frank Cox Productions;
state fairgrounds, Blue Ridge at Hillsborough St.;
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
gems, jewelry, beads;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
12-14–VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
Show; AKS Gem Shows;
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St.;
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4;
adults $5;
classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more;
contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
13–CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:
2nd annual Geode Festival;
Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society;
Salvation Army (Fellowship Hall), 4056 N. Pulaski, at Irving Park Rd.;
Sat. 1-5; free admission;
geode cracking (yours or ours), geode sales (whole or cracked), geode ID, geode exhibits;
contact Craig Heinze, (847) 584-8637; e-mail: cheinze@flash.net; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org
13–KENT, CONNECTICUT:
7th annual rock swap and sale;
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Danbury Mineralogical Society;
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association museum grounds, 1 mile north of Kent on Rte. 7;
Sat. 9-4;
rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, tour the new wing of the mining museum;
contact John Pawloski,(860) 927-0050; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com
13–NORCROSS (ATLANTA), GEORGIA:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Holiday Inn Select – Peachtree Corners (Ballroom), 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW, , GA
Sat. 12-4;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
13-14–BUTTE, MONTANA:
Show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club;
Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave.;
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5;
contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 496-4395
13-14–CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA:
Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club;
Cayucos Veterans Memorial Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission;
gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary rough, jade, meteorites, moldavite, beads, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, crystals, micro-mounts;
contact Michael Lyons, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net
14–CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Renaissance Suites Hotel (Terrace Ballroom), 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.;
Sun. 2-6;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
15–DURHAM (RALEIGH), NORTH CAROLINA:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Hilton Durham – Near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Rd.;
Mon. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
16–RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Comfort Inn (Washington Room), 3200 W. Broad St.;
Tue. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
17–McLEAN, VIRGINIA:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Wed. 2-6;
Best Western Tysons Westpark Hotel (Tyson’s 1 and 2), 8401 Westpark Dr., Mclean, VA;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
18–WHITE MARSH (BALTIMORE), MARYLAND:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Hilton Garden Inn-White Marsh (Campbell Ballroom), 5015 Campbell Blvd.;
Thu. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
19-21–BOISE, IDAHO:
Retail and wholesale show;
Bead Renaissance Shows;
Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood;
free admission;
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books;
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
19-21–CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO:
Annual show; Road Runner Gem & Mineral Club;
Living Desert Zoo and State Park, north on U.S. Hwy. 285;
Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4;
free admission;
exhibitors, silent auction, door prizes, Wheel of Fortune, displays, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park admission extra;
contact Cathy Hamilton, 308 N. Lake, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (575) 885-8572; e-mail: cfhamil@leaco.net
19-21–NEWPORT, OREGON:
Annual show, “We’re Rockin’ the Coast in Newport!”;
Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 N.E. 3rd St.;
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30;
adults $2, students $1, kids under 6 free;
dealers, demonstrators, kids’ activities, door prizes, raffle prizes;
contact Juli Dahl, (541) 563-7495; e-mail: jdahl2@peak.org
19-21–SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS:
Show; Bead Jamboree
Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.;
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4;
free admission;
$100 shopping spree drawing each day;
contact Kateri Rose, (509) 690-7644; Web site: http://beadjamboree.blogspot.com
19-21–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:
Show; Gem Faire Inc.;
Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.;
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5;
$5 weekend pass;
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
19-21–SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO:
5th annual show; Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum;
Palace of the Governors Courtyard, downtown plaza;
Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5;
contact Carlotta Boettcher, (505) 476-5112; e-mail: carlotta.boettcher@state.nm.us
20–COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO:
Show, “Rock Fair at WMMI”;
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society;
Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd.;
Sat. 9-3; adults $5, children $2;
outdoor rock show, mining museum exhibits, vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lectures, demonstrations, gold panning, metal detecting, children’s area;
contact Ronald “Yam” Yamiolkoski, (719) 488-5526; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us
20–TREVOSE (PHILADELPHIA), PENNSYLVANIA:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Radisson Hotel of Philadelphia NE (Walnut Ballroom), 2400 Old Lincoln Hwy.;
Sat. 10-2;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
20-21–GEORGETOWN, INDIANA:
Treasure hunting; Down ‘n Dirty Diggers, Hoosier Hills Treasure Hunters;
Mike’s Metal Detector Shop, 9350 Indian Bluff Rd. NE;
metal detecting, raffles, prizes, registration required, call for schedule and fees;
contact Mike Byrn, (812) 366-3558; byrn@hughes.net; or Chad Beesley, (812) 966-2137
20-21–RIVERTON, WYOMING:
Show, “Wyoming, A River of Gems”; Riverton Mineral & Gem Society;
Fremont County Fairgrounds, Armory, 900 S. Federal Blvd.;
Sat. 9-8, Sun. 9-4;
adults $1, children under 12 free;
dealers, gems, fossils, jewlery, rocks, beads, spheres, lectures, kids’ games, wheel games, mineral identification, display cases, silent auctions, raffles;
contact Rex Rogers, 1010 Mary Anne, Riverton, WY 82501, (307) 856-9544; e-mail: rogerspg@msn.com; Web site: www.rivertongemclub.com
21–EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rt. 10 W;
Sun. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
22–NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Holiday Inn New Haven (Emerald Ballroom 1), 201 Washington Ave.;
Mon. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
23–BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.;
Tue. 1-5;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
25–ROCHESTER, NEW YORK:
Wholesale show; Rings & Things;
Monroe Community College (Brighton Campus, Bldg. #3, Monroe A & B), R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd.;
Thu. 12-4;
contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
25-28–PRINEVILLE, OREGON:
64th annual show, “Prineville Rock Hound Pow Wow”;
Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Association;
Crook County Fairgrounds;
Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission;
dealers, field trips, displays, auction, obsidian, jade, petrified wood, agate, jasper, thunder eggs, faceting rough;
contact Rebecca Buss, (541) 546-9473; e-mail: rebecca@rebeccasrecreations.com; Web site: www.prinevillerockhoundpowwow.org
26-28–BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA:
44th annual show and swap;
Lawrence County Rock Club;
Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, from the junction with IN 37, go south on IN 45S for 1.2 miles, then right (west) on Airport Road for 0.7 mile;
gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material;
Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4;
contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org
26-28–GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Show; AKS Gem Shows;
Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.;
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-4;
adults $5;
classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more;
contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
26-28–SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH:
Show; Gem Faire Inc.;
South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.;
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5;
$5 weekend pass;
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
27-28–LAKE OZARK, MISSOURI:
Osage Rock & Mineral Club; 8th annual show;
The Country Club Hotel and Spa, 301 Carol Rd.;
Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission;
gemstones, jewelry, meteorites, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids’ games, prizes;
contact Roger Varvel, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: rvarvel@fidnet.com
27-28–RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA:
29th annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society;
Rapid City Civic Center;
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4;
exhibits, displays, demonstrations, dealers, silent auction;
contact Deb Radomski, (605) 343-7850
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