6-8—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; E.G.I. Shows; Live Oak Civil Center; 8001 Shin Oak Dr.; 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
6-8—MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center; 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, 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
6-8—PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA: Wholesale and retail show; The Down The Street Bead Show; Amara Shrine Temple; 3650 R.C.A. Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5; vintage glass beads, Austrian crystal, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, furnace glass beads, gemstone beads, sterling pendants, findings, marcasite beads, finished jewelry, lampwork beads, precious metal clay supplies, cubic zirconia, Italian glass beads, murano glass beads and pendants, Venetian glass beads, cabs, rough stones, slabs, Native American jewelry, classes; contact Rick Baldwin, 421 W. Minnesota Ave., Orange City, FL 32763, (866) 667-3232; e-mail: susan@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com; Web site: www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
6-8—PORTLAND, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center; 777 N.E. MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (weekend pass), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
7-8—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Sharonville Convention Center, West Hall; 11355 Chester Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., $2 coupon on Web site, children (12 and under) free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals; 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
7-8—LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Wholesale and retail show; American Gem Expo; Fern Valley Hotel; 2715 Fern Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3 (2 days), seniors, students and children free; national exhibitors and wholesalers, beads, gemstones, jewelry, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, jewelry making components, fine jewelry, sterling silver, jewelry findings, cabs, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals; contact Sam Otto, PO Box 490803, Atlanta 30349, (770) 739-0057; e-mail: info@americangemexpo.com; Web site: www.americangemexpo.com
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13-15—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (weekend pass), $7, $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
14-15—CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, Bldg. B; 7100 Statesville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (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; 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
20-22—BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 18th Annual High Country Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory; 274 Hunting Hills Ln.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (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 – Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
20-22—LYNDEN, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; NW Washington Fair & Events Center; 1775 Front St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (weekend pass), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
21-22—CORDOVA, TENNESSEE: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Woodland Hills-Grand Ballroom; 10000 Woodland Hills Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (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; 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—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; Amon Carter Exhibit Hall; Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass and all kinds of beads, pearls, findings, lampwork, tools, books, beading supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, PO Box 494, Gilmer, UT 75644, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
July 26 – 29, 2012 • Thursday through Sunday • 10am to 6pm daily
27-29—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Event Center; 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (weekend pass), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
27-29—TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA: Wholesale and retail show; Blue Sapphire Beads; Hyatt Regency Toronto; 370 King St. W, Canada; Fri. 11:30-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 ($2 discount coupon on Web site), children free; dealers, jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, gemstones, minerals, silver jewelry and findings, jewelry makers, lamp work artists, on-site lapidary, jewelry-making classes, demonstrations; contact Salim Moorani, 136 Broomlands Dr., Maple, ON, Canada L6A 2K3, (647) 773-9001; e-mail: salim@thegemexpo.com; Web site: www.thegemexpo.com
28-29—YORK, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; York Expo Center-Horticultural Hall; 334 Carlisle Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sat. 10-5; adults $5 (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; 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
Robyn Hawk
