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
Robyn Hawk
