#Gemshows – #October Club Shows – Retail

by Robyn Hawk on October 3, 2014

Gold Sheen Obsidian from the 2014 Denver Shows

OCTOBER 2014

1-5JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Hi-Desert Rockhounds; Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; rocks, minerals, jewelry, gold panning; contact Roger Thompson, 6225 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 366-2915 or (760) 902-5340; e-mail: HiDesertRockhounds@gmail.com; Web site: www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html

3-5AUSTIN, 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 (12-18) $1, children (under 12) free; more than 30 dealers, jewelry, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres, lapidary equipment, free exhibits, “Touch Table”, demonstrations, faceting, wire wrapping, cabbing, fluorescent mineral display, kids’ Wheel of Fortune, Gem Mine, jewelry making, school field trips Fri., door prizes, silent auction, grand prize; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: showchairman@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.gemcapers.com

3-5DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual Gaston Gem Show; Gaston Gem, Mineral & Faceters Club; Gaston County Park; 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, fossils, gemstones, wire wrapping, geodes, jewelry, sluice; contact Rick Perkins, (704) 288-9091; Web site: http://gastongemclub.weebly.com

3-5DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

3-5INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 16th Annual Fall Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Agriculture/Horticulture Bldg.; 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

3-5SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Annual show; Mineral Collectors of Utah; Trolley Square; 600 S 700 E; Sat. 12-9; free admission; exhibit cases, dealers, minerals, fossils, Wheel of Fortune, Touch & Feel Table, grab bags, identifications; contact Curt Forrester, 7792 N. Kookaburra Ct., Eagle Mountain, UT 84005, (801) 789-6325; e-mail: fossilmin@gmail.com; Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/mincollutah/Home

4-5JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem Mineral and Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center; 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; 25 dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary material, jewelry, beads, displays, demonstrations, kids’ dig, door prizes; contact Tom Sharp, 14705 Chambery Dr., Little Rock, AR 72211, (501) 379-8653; e-mail: thom61847@yahoo.com; Web site: www.centralarrockhound.org

4-5MISSOULA, MONTANA: Gem and Mineral show featuring Fossils; Hellgate Mineral Society; Hilton Garden Inn; 2730 N. Reserve St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 14) free; dealers, silent auction, raffle; contact Bob Riggs, (406) 543-3667; e-mail: boblr@bresnan.net

4-5OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center; 3534 S. 108th St., 108th and Grover; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, collectible specimens, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, activities for kids and adults, mineral and lapidary displays, demonstrations, flint knapping, rock artist, glass bead artist, silver smithing, wire wrapping, rock race, educational games, wheel of fortune, rock pile; contact Allan Jeanneret, 7287 N Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410, (402) 873-6515; e-mail: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Web site: www.nerockgem.org

4-5SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Annual show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Guy Lee Elementary School; 755 Harlow Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; contact Mark Denoyer, (541) 337-3433; e-mail: denoyerm53531@yahoo.com

10-12BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Helzapoppin Rodeo grounds; 802 N. 1st St., Miller Rd. entrance; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; contact Larry Tracey, PO Box 1425, Buckeye, AZ 85326, (623) 208-3230; e-mail: larry@youth4youth.org; Web site: www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com

10-12HILLSBORO, OREGON: 34th Annual Portland Regional Rock and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Assn.; Washington County Fair Complex; 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult admission; more than 30 dealer, fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, kids’ corner, games and activities, exhibits, guest speakers, demonstrations, lapidary and wire wrapping, door prizes, silent auction; contact L. Smith, Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Assn., PO Box 5401, Portland, OR 97228; e-mail: Portlandregional.DealerChair@gmail.com; Web site: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.org

10-12METAIRIE, 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, students $3, children (under 12) free; exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral room, door prizes, grand prize; contact Levette Carlos, (504) 214-3205; e-mail: gemshow2014@gmail.com

10-12MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Points and Pebbles; Old Spanish Trail Arena; 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations, Spin Wheel, door prizes, photo exhibit, field trips (Yellow Cat area limb casts, petrified wood; Blue Hills area septarian nodules, agate, petrified wood); contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 186, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com; Web site: www.moabrockclub.com

10-12PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds; 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

10-12SACRAMENTO, 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 (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

10-12WARREN, MICHIGAN: 70th Annual Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College, South Campus Expo Center; 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Expo Center, Bldg. P; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $8, seniors $5, children (5-17) $4; “Prospector’s Showcase”: school tours offered; contact Patti Graves-Wesolosky, 1151 Yule Rd., Leonard, MI 48367, (586) 531-1680; e-mail: mmsgeograves@hotmail.com; Web site: www.michmin.org

11-12ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds; Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, gold panning, raffle, kids’ activities, displays, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils; contact Steve Puderbaugh, PO Box 990424, Redding, CA 96099, (530) 604-2951; e-mail: steve@applyaline.com; Web site: www.shastagemandmineral.com

11-12GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds; 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; gem and mineral displays, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, beads and beading supplies, jewelry, gold-hunting supplies, silent auction, raffle, demonstrations, gold panning table; contact Todd Lawson, PO Box 565, Nevada City, CA 95959; e-mail: webmaster@ncgms.org; Web site: www.ncgms.org

11-12MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 40th Annual Show ; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School; 7th and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, rough, slabs, polished cabs, gem-quality faceting rough, minerals, fossils, tools, lapidary equipment, jewelry, beads, gems, books, demonstrators, jewelry artists, club displays, youth games, half-hourly door prizes, silent auctions, raffle prizes ; contact Brian Murril, (425) 346-9313; e-mail: bmurril@aol.com

11-12SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 40th Annual Show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Cochise College; 901 N. Colombo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; jewelry, mineral specimens, beads, lapidary supplies, raffle, flourescent display, geode sales and cutting; contact Maudie Bailey, 5035 S. San Carlos Ave., Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (520) 378-6291 or (520) 249-1541; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com; Web site: huachucamineralandgemclub.info

11-12TEMPLE, TEXAS: 45th Annual Show; Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic and Convention Center; 3303 N. 3rd St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $2; dealers, fine jewelry, treasure wheel, hourly door prizes, grand prizes, demonstrations, wire-wrapping, cabochon making, faceting, silent auction, sand search, touch table, member displays; contact Chip Burnette, (254) 630-3573; e-mail: burnette@aceweb.com; Web site: www.tricitygemmineral.org

11-12VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; jewelry, minerals, fossils, Kids’ wheel, sand dig for tumbled stones, raffle; contact Ray Pearce, 753 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 535-5524; e-mail: raysrocks@cox.net

11-12WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1371 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $8, children (under 12) free; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

17-19FORT 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; mineral ID, silent auction, fluorescent display, 15 dealers, Viking knit class, demonstrations, displays, speakers, door prizes, kids’ games, touch n feel, grab bags, dinosaur exhibit; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com; Web site: http://members.tripod.com/3riversgem_mineral/annualshow-sale/

17-19FRANKLIN, 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; demonstrations, door prizes, repairs, stone setting, gold and silver jewelry, rough and cut gemstones, minerals, equipment; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; e-mail: llindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com

17-19KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple; 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 per day or $8 show pass, children (under 12) free; contact Beth Willis, 3305 Fairway Rd., Knoxville, TN 37917, (865) 306-8542; e-mail: beth.willis2@gmail.com

17-19VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Virginia Beach Convention Center; 1000 19th St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, students (16 and under) free with adult; 14K and sterling silver, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, loose stones, beads, findings, pearls, minerals, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs, mineral specimens, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs, rock and mineral display, lapidary demonstrations, on-site appraisals available ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com

18WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 16th Annual Show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church; 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, displays, demonstrations, silent auctions, gold panning, raffles; contact Anita Niles, (818) 704-8777; e-mail: show@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org

18-19BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals 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, grand door prize, children’s games and activities; contact David Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 490-4370; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org

18-19CLIO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Cater Middle School; 300 Upland Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students and children (6 to 12) $1.50, Scouts in uniform free; minerals, crafters, displays, lapidary skills, demonstrations, kids’ table; contact Bill Wendling, 9145 Johnston Rd., New Lothrop, MI 48460-9634, (810) 638-5796; e-mail: bwrockbarn@canturytel.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org

18-19COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center; 8180 Belden Blvd.; Daily 10-5; adults $2, children $1; agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, exhibits, tailgate sales, dealers, demonstrations, programs, “kids’ corner”; contact Phil Gotsch, 8063 Hayes St. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, (763) 717-1641; e-mail: agatephil@earthlink.net; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org

18-19LEWISTON, IDAHO: 48th Annual Show, ; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Bldg.; 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students free with ID card, children (12 and under) free with adult; displays, demonstrations, dealers, rough rock, fine jewelry, Kids’ Corner, rock crafts and activities, silent auction door prizes, grand prize drawing ; contact Linn Enger, (208) 746-4957; e-mail: engerocks@yahoo.com

18-19SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show and sale; 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; indoors and outdoors, more than 40 dealers, display room, Arizona and unusual rock and mineral exhibits, Kids’ Corner, raffle, minerals, agates, gemstones, copper, jewelry, lapidary tools and supplies; contact Bill Schwartz, (928) 821-3900; e-mail: bschwar13@msn.com

18-19SO. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Annual show; Kanawah Rock & Gem Club; So. Charleston Community Center; 601 Jefferson Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (12 and under) free; gems, minerals, dealers, activities; contact F. Minerals, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankowirewrapping@gmail.com

18-19SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 47th Annual Show; Ozark Gem & Mineral Society; EXPO Center (downtown); 635 E. St. Louis St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (over 10) $1; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, precious and semiprecious stones, fine jewelry, rough, cabs, slabs, geodes, new equipment, tools, books, “Ask a Gemologist” table, private collection displays, door prizes, silent auctions, raffle, Kids’ Area, games, Gem Mine, grab bags, educational materials; contact Larry Lillich, 2340 W. Dearborn St., Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 882-8449; e-mail: llillich@mchsi.com or OMGMS.57@gmail.com

18-19WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center; 7630 Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Earth’s Treasures”; dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, collectibles, displays, demonstrations; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239

24-26HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 12th Annual Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg.; 4808 S. Valley Pike; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4 (all 3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

24-26SANTA 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 (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

25BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Swap & Sale; Central Penn Rock and Mineral Club, Franklin County Rock and Mineral Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd.; Sat. 8-3; adults $1, students and children free; swap and sell, covered outdoor pavilion; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 552-6554; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net

25FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: 25th Annual ; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County, PA; First United Methodist Church; 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-5; adults and students $2, children free; fluorescent minerals only; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com

25-26CANBY, OREGON: 50th Annual Show; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds; 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Kids’ Corner, silent auction, magazine and rock slab sales, bargain rock, fluorescent show, demonstrations, raffle, door prizes, dealers; contact Beth Heesacker, 4145 NW Heesacker Rd., Forest Grove, OR 97116; e-mail: heesacker@coho.net

25-26CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: 13th Annual Autumn Cayucos Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall; 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free door prize, free drawing, 13 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, jade, crystals, meteorites, beads, lapidary and jewelry-making supplies; contact Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: http://slogem.org/

25-26CUYAHOGA 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 $4, children (under 6) and Scout in uniform free; 30 dealers, geodes, minerals, jewelry, beads and findings, slab material, lapidary equipment, silversmith work, gold findings, children’s activities, gem tree making, gem mine, kaleidoscope, treasure hunt, demonstrations, gem ID, wire wrapping, gem trees, cutting and polishing stones, faceting, displays, Ohio flint, member projects, Geo Juniors displays, silent auction, door prizes; contact Joyce Kish, 3014 Clarkmill Rd., Norton, OH 44203, (330) 753-7081; e-mail: gemboree@outlook.com; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org

25-26EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center; 1901 Lynch Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; specimens, crystals, fossils, minerals, fine jewelry, beads, carvings, rough, geodes, faceted stones, tumbled stones, slabs, cabochons, hourly door prizes, silent auction, raffle, demonstrations, private collectors’ exhibits, club booth, Junior Rockhound booth; contact Sara Rappee, 2215 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47725, (812) 589-3079; e-mail: sararappee@gmail.com

25-26FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Freeport Recreation and Parks Department; Freeport Recreation Center; 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, children (12 and under) free; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, goldsmith, silversmith, meteorites, prehistoric fossils, hand-crafted gold and silver jewelry; contact Ralph Gose, POBox 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: ralph_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Web site: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

25-26GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Lake County Gem & Mineral Club; Gurnee Holiday Inn; 6161 W. Grand Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, silver jewelry, opals, gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapping demonstrations, geode cutting, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, beads, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com; Web site: www.wrapnrockgems.com

25-26ROCHESTER, 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 free; “Thinking Outside the Jewelry Box: Rock and Roll” exhibit, more than 23 dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, kids’ activities, straw draw, gem sluice, mineral bingo, door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, sphere machines, faceting, cabbing; contact James Redden, (585) 303-2695; e-mail: jredden001@rochester.rr.com; Web site: www.rochesterlapidary.org/show

31-2EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center; 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Dates & Info via Rock & Gem Magazine
Photo: Robyn Hawk

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