2-6—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Hi-Desert Rockhounds, Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree; Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; rocks, minerals, jewelry, gold panning; contact Roger Thompson, 60886 Natoma Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 902-5340; e-mail: rogerthompson@mac.com; Web site: www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html
4-6—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; NM St. Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Center; 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; 65 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, cut stones, crystals, books, equipment, tools; contact Amy Penn, 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 883-4195; e-mail: amypenn246@gmail.com; Web site: www.agmc.info
4-6—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston, Gem, Mineral and Faceters Club; Gaston County Park; 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy., 120 Leisure Ln.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, cutting material, gemstones, wire wrapping, settings, geodes, jewelry, working sluice, sand buckets for purchase, raffles; contact Peter Falcone, (980) 522-6138; Web site: http://gastongemshow.weebly.com
4-6—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston Gem & Mineral Club; Gaston County Park (Biggerstaff Park); Hwy. 27/Dallas Cherryville Hwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, cutting material, gemstones, wire wrapping, settings, geodes, jewelry, working sluice and sand buckets, raffles; contact Jackay McDaniel, (704) 865-6748; e-mail: jackaythegrizz@aol.com
5—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; PESA; Macungie Memorial Park; 50 Norht Poplar St.; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children free; more than 120 tables, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, gold panning and sluicing, door prizes, free kids’ specimens; contact Vincent Olsovsky, 531 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com
5-6—JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center; 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Tom Sharp, (501) 379-8653; e-mail: thom61847@yahoo.com; Web site: centralarrockhound.org
5-6—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 41st Annual Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Mineral Show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park; Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; donations accepted; “Paleontology”: demonstrations, faceting, cabochon cutting, wire wrapping, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Robert Schweitzer, W4240 US Hwy. 18, Jefferson, WI 53549, (920) 674-2544
5-6—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 23rd Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory; 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, families $5, children $1, Scouts in uniform free; minerals, jewelry, equipment dealers, club sales, exhibits, Kentucky agate, fluorescent displays, silent auction, hourly prizes, grand prize ; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com
5-6—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center; 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (12 and under) free; dealers, specimens, collectibles, carvings, jewelry, fossils, minerals, special displays, activities, games, demonstrations, glass bead making, wire wrapping, custom silversmithing, lapidary arts, rock painting and carving, fossil preparation, flint knapping, cabochon making, kids’ gem and fossil ID, rock racing, wheel of fortune, educational games; contact Allan Jeanneret, 7287 N Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410, (402) 873-6515; e-mail: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Web site: www.nerockgem.org
5-6—RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 53rd annual show and sale; Richmond Gem & Mineral Society; Richmond Cultural Centre; 7700 Minoru Gate, Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; donation requested; “Gems in Our Midst”; gems and minerals from the Pacific Northwest, member exhibits; contact Anita Bisset, Richmond Gem & Mineral Society, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada V6Y 1R9; e-mail: info@gemclub.ca; Web site: www.gemsinourmidst.wordpress.com
5-6—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Annual show; Springfield Thunderegg Show; Guy Lee Elementary School; 755 Harlow Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; contact Jim Nelson, (541) 687-8100; e-mail: tworockyj@aol.com
5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fairgrounds; Illinois Bldg., 801 Sangamon Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, seniors $1, students and children free; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrators, exhibits, kids’ activities, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize; contact Ed Wagner, (309) 838-7782; e-mail: LOESSeditor@gmail.com; Web site: loessonline.org
5-6—WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins Middle School; 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, seniors and students $1, children (12 and under) free; club member displays, rock and mineral I.D., children’s rock and mineral dig, Central Virginia Gold Prospectors display and panning instruction; contact Dean Hostetter, 301 Entry School Rd., Waynesboro, VA 22980, (540) 649-3572; e-mail: svgem-min-club@live.com; Web site: www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org
6—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; FGMS Bldg.; 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstone identification, gold panning, geode cracking, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, special exhibits, raffle, street fair, society museum and gift shop; contact Angela Hicks, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: fgms@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.fgms.org
11-13—BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; South Coast Community Land Trust; Pacific Valley School; 69325 Hwy. 1, Los Padres National Forest, between Monterey and Cambria; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jade collecting; contact Kirk Brock, PO Box 1349, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, (831) 659-3857; e-mail: jademan1@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com
11-13—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association; Washington County Fairplex; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) free; more than 30 dealers, fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, kids’ games and activities, exhibits, speakers, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction ; contact L. Smith, Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association, PO Box 5401, Portland, OR 97228; e-mail: PortlandRegionalDealerChair@gmail.com; Web site: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.org
11-13—METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel; 2601 Severn Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, 3-day pass $8, students with ID $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral room, door prizes, grand prize; contact Levett Carlos, 2027 Swan St., Slidell, LA 70460, (504) 214-3205; e-mail: gemshow2013@gmail.com
11-13—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena; 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, displays, spin table, field trips, photo exhibit; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532, (435) 259-3393; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com
11-13—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 29th Annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Show; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, quartz crystals, minerals, jewelry, quilts, crafts, Treasure Hunt; contact Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Hwy. 270 W., Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com
11-13—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 7-3, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 10-5; $85 entrance fee; dig quartz crystals, keep all you find, win a prize; contact Sherrie Ellison, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com
11-13—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Fall Mineral, Gem and Bead Show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 ($1 off coupon on Web site), students $2, children and Scouts free; auctions, kids’ table, gem sluice, door prizes, dealers, gems, minerals, opals, beads, metaphysical stones, fossils, demonstrations, cabochon cutting, gem faceting, wire wrapping, metal work; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: cfmgsociety@gmail.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org
11-13—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds; 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
11-13—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 and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair, hourly door prizes; 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 (US 41); Daily 10-5; adults $4 ($3 when you mention this listing), children (under 16) free; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: frankcoxproductions.com
11-13—WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Exclusive Inspirations; Marathon Park, East Gate Hall; 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Jennifer Damrow, PO Box 46400, Madison, WI 53744, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: einspirations@gmail.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com
12-13—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds; 1890 Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, gold panning, kids’ activities, raffle, dealers, demonstrators, door prizes, silent auction, gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, equipment; contact Kelly O’Leary, PO Box 1130, Palo Cedro, CA 96073, (530) 722-7133; e-mail: kelly13@shasta.com; Web site: shastagemandmineral.com
12-13—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; LMRA Rockhounds; LMRA River-front Park; 3400 Bryant Irvine Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, stained glass artwork, metal detectors, prospecting equipment, pottery; contact Steve Shearin, 860 Stafford Station Dr., Saginaw, TX 76131, (817) 777-1997; e-mail: steve.l.shearin@lmco.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/#!/groups/132202050142082/
12-13—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall; 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; T-rex skull display; contact Joyce Emerson, 1653 Tulip Circle, Auburn, CA 95603, (530) 885-4338; e-mail: joycegem@att.net
12-13—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 39th Annual Show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School cafeteria; 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, rough rock, slabs, polished cabs, faceting rough, minerals, fossils, tools, lapidary equipment, jewelry, beads, gems, books, demonstrators, jewelry artists, club displays, youth games, door prizes, silent auctions, raffle prizes; contact Brian Murril, (425) 346-9313; e-mail: bmurril@aol.com
12-13—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave. N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz
12-13—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 39th Annual Show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Cochise College; 901 N. Colombo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; raffle, silent auction, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fluorescent display, geode cutting; contact Maudie Bailey, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave., Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (520) 249-1541; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com; Web site: huachucamineralandgemclub.info
12-13—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic & Convention Center; 3303 N. 3rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $2; contact David Dunn, (254) 228-9810; e-mail: ddunn2199@yahoo.com; Web site: www.tricitygemmineral.org
12-13—TOPEKA, KANSAS: 57th Annual Show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; KS Expocentre AG Hall; 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students $1; 4-H displays, dealers, supplies, rock, equipment, jewelry, beads, demonstrators; contact M. L. Mowry, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: rock2plate@aol.com; Web site: www.topekagemandmineral.org
12-13—TRONA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLG&MS Show Bldg.; 13337 Main St.; Sat. 7-5, Sun. 7-4; free admission; field trips, mineral dealers; contact Bonnie Fairchild, 84830 12th St., Trona, CA 93562, (760) 372-5356; e-mail: slgms@iwvisp.com; Web site: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub
12-13—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gems, beads, rough rock, gem ID, free museum admission; contact Ray Pearce, 753 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 726-7570; e-mail: raysrocks@cox.net; Web site: vistarocks.org
12-13—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1371 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) 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
18-20—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (13-18) $1, children (12 and under) 50 cents; Wheel of Fortune, gem mine, fluorescent cave, touch table, educational exhibits, demonstrations; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757; Web site: www.austingemandmineral.org
18-20—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds; 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $3, students $1, children free; “Awesome World of Quartz”; 15 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ games, fluorescence display, speakers, gem tree and lapidary demonstrations, viking knit chain classes, exhibits, touch ‘n’ feel table; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com; Web site: http://members.tripod.com/3riversgem_mineral/annualshow-sale/
18-20—VICTORIA, TEXAS: 54th Annual Victoria Gem & Mineral Society Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center Dome; 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children (0-12) free; Kids’ Day Fri., touch tables, exhibits, educational table, wheel of fortune, dealers, fossils, rare minerals, cut and uncut gems, lapidary supplies and rough, jewelry making equipment, beads, crack your own geode, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Bob Clark, 14471 State Hwy. 111 E, Yoakum, TX 77995, (361) 293-8231; e-mail: rfclark51@yahoo.com; Web site: www.victoriagemandmineral.com
19—ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Albany Town Hall; Rte. 16; Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; silent auction, dealers, grand prize, auction, cutting rough, lapidary rough, mineral specimens, tools; contact Jonathan Herndon, 110 Ossipee MT Rd., Center Ossipee, NH 03814, (603) 539-3884; e-mail: jherndon1@roadrunner.com
19—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 15th Annual Show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church; 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, displays, silent auctions, gold panning, demonstrations, country store, games, free hourly door prizes, grand prize raffle, hands-on activities; contact Mary Beth Pio, (818) 349-9164; e-mail: info@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org
19-20—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center; 400 S. Buchanan, Regency Room; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits, silent auction, wheel of fortune; contact Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151, Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: finfran@midplains.coop
19-20—BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 41st annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Senior/Community Center; 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children (under 12) free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, raffle, children’s games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org
19-20—CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall; 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 13 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items, jewelry-making demonstration, door prizes, end-of-show drawing; contact Kim Noyes, 7343 El Camino Real #301, Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: www.slogem.org
19-20—CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS: 44th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; South Suburban Earth Science Club; Prairie State College; 202 S. Halsted St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; sales, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, NASA Ambassador Joel Knapp, slide show presentation; contact Peggy Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; e-mail: peggyjanekb@comcast.net
19-20—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training & Community Center; 8180 Belden Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1; dealers, tailgate sales, exhibits, speakers, Kids’ Corner, demonstrations; contact Maureen Scaglia, 6410 Washburn Ave. S, Richfield, MN 55423, (612) 798-0485; e-mail: mascaglia@comcast.net; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
19-20—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, E. University Ave. Gate ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, kids’ activities; contact Attn: Steven Cunningham Des Moines Lapidary Society, PO Box 562, Johnston, IA 50131-0562; e-mail: steverv90@gmail.com
19-20—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 66th Annual Show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center; First and Main (downtown); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, students (12-18) $1, children (11 and under) free with adult; more than 30 national dealers, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, rough and finished stones, tools, equipment, supplies, books, kids’ activities, beads, silent auction, grand door prize, displays, demonstrations, lapidary, faceting, silversmithing, gold panning, wire wrapping, chain making; contact Chuck Duncan, (970) 270-8068; e-mail: dchuck3111@yahoolcom; Web site: grandjunctionrockclub.org
19-20—HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: 44th Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show; Rochester Academy of Science, Mineral Section; Minett Hall, ROC DOME Arena (the old Monroe Co. Fair & Expo Center); 2695 E. Henrietta Rd., at Calkins Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $3, children (under 12) free; educational displays, stone poems, Galaxy Gem line debut, demonstrations, kids’ activities, dealers, minerals, crystals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, fluorescent trailer, door prizes, raffle; contact Paul Dudley, 140 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, (585) 385-2368; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show
19-20—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Rock & Mineral Society of Hawaii; Outrigger on the Beach Hotel; 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 10:30-7, Sun. 10:30-7; free admission; club member sales, minerals, gemstones; contact Keith Kruger, (808) 239-5958; e-mail: hiu.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/Hui_pohaku/Annual-Hawaii-Mineral-Show.html
19-20—LEWISTON, IDAHO: 47th Annual Show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Bldg.; 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students free with ID card, children (12 and under) free with adult; “From Rocks to Gems”; dealers, rough rocks, fine jewelry, displays, demonstrations, Kids’ Corner, rock crafts, activities, silent auction,door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Linn Enger, (208) 746-4957; e-mail: engerocks@yahoo.com
19-20—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds; 100 Placerville Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; gems, minerals, jewelry, displays, sales, demonstrations, fossil exhibit, free rocks and activities for kids; contact Arlene Williams, (530) 676-2472; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org
19-20—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Plant City Strawberry Festival, Expo Center; 2301 W. Oak Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, students $4, children (under 12) free; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, tools, lapidary material, jewelry making supplies, jewelry, demonstrations, hourly door prize drawings, silent auction, touch table, grab bags, magazine sales; contact Carol Boyles, (813) 831-1944; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com
19-20—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School; 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; more than 40 dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, Kids’ Corner, displays, demonstrations, hourly raffle, grand prizes; contact Gayle Macklin, PO Box 21222, Sedona, AZ 86341, (520) 921-0100; e-mail: gayleis@gmail.com; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org
19-20—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, South Charleston Lions Club; South Charleston Community Center; 601 Jefferson Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children (12 and under) free; dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry, “kids’ corner”, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes; contact Franko Franko, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankowirewrapping@gmail.com
19-20—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Expo Center; 635 E. St. Louis St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $1; gems, minerals, fossils, educational displays, door prizes, silent auction; contact Eddie Maples, 2621 W. Wildwest Rd., Nixa, MO 65714, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: omgandms@gmaiil.com
19-20—WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center; 7630 Washington Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Rocks from A to Z”; dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, beads, collectibles, lapidary demonstrations, club rock sales, silent auction; contact Marcia Goetz, 755 W. Dike St., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 260-7239; e-mail: joenmar1@verizon.net
25-27—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, gold and silver jewelry and findings, jewelry repairs, door prizes; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (888) 337-7529; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com
25-27—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fair Grounds, Main Arena; 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, member displays, demonstrators, faceters, fluorescent display booth, children’s table and activities, silent auction, flint knapping, Petoskey stone polishing, hands-on specimen table, wheel of fortune, mineral kits, raffle, hourly door prizes; contact Roger Laylin, (517) 349-3249; e-mail: l.r.laylin@gmail.com; Web site: michrocks.org
26—BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Swap & Sale; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club, Central Penn Rock & Mineral Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd.; Sat. 8-3; adults $1, students and children free; outdoor show; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 532-7204; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org
26—FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual “Ultraviolation” fluorescent mineral show; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; United Methodist Church; 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children free; UV displays; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com
26-27—BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park; 3560 West Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Dave Scott, (425) 643-0546; e-mail: lagger175@yahoo.com
26-27—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Clackamette Mineral & Gem; Clackamas County Fairgrounds; 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; slabs, dealers, door prizes, fluorescent show, Kids’ Korner, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com; Web site: www.clackamettegem.org
26-27—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society, Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center; 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students over 14 $4, ages 7-13 $1, ages 6 and under and Scouts in uniform free ; displays, lapidary arts, 30 dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children’s activities, “GeoJuniors” displays, gemstone ID, geode cracking; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: lapidaryclubofohio.org
26-27—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 47th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall; Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; contact Sara Rappee, 1304 N. Willow Rd., Evansville, IN 47711, (812) 589-3079; e-mail: sararappee@gmail.com
26-27—GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Wrap-N-Rock Gems; Gurnee Holiday Inn; 6161 W. Grand Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, silver jewelry, opals, gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, beads, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, 3440 Woodlawn Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031, (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com; Web site: www.wrapnrockgems.com
26-27—LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society; Civic Center/Youth Center; One San Antonio Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $2; Children’s Wheel, dealers, prizes; contact Steve Jobe, (408) 834-5384; e-mail: steve_jobe@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.PGGS.org
26-27—ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Annual show; Rochester Lapidary Society; Main Street Armory; 900 E. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $3, children (12 and under) free; educational displays, demonstrations, kids’ activities, dealers, minerals, crystals, fossils, cutting rough, beads, carvings, jewelry, grand door prize; contact Jim Redden, c/o Rochester Lapidary Society, PO Box 263 , Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 303-2695; e-mail: jredden001@rochester.rr.com; Web site: www.rochesterlapidary.org/show
26-27—WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: 42nd Annual Show; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; Community College of Rhode Island; Route 113, 400 East Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors $5, children (under 10) free; “All That Glitters”; more than 25 dealers, fluorescent exhibit, free mineral drawings, kids’ silent auction, mineral exhibits, talks and seminars; contact Steve Emma, 241 Huxley Ave., Providence, RI 02908, (401) 751-5215; e-mail: steve@steveemma.com; Web site: www.RIMH.us
Show dates via Rock and Gem Magazine
Photo credit: Marc Fleischer – Fleischer Museum
Robyn Hawk
