3-8—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Sportsmans Club; JTSC; 6225 Sunburst Ave.; Thu. 1-7, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-7; free admission; dealers, fine jewelry, loose colored gemstones, fashion jewelry, beads, mining equipment, lapidary supplies, discount prices; contact Wayne Hamilton, 6225 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 366-2915; e-mail: waylin2000@msn.com; Web site: www.jtsportsmansclub.com
5-7—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Creative Arts Bldg.; New Mexico State Fairgrounds; Daily 9-5; free admission; more than 70 dealers, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, carvings, beads, lapidary tools and equipment, decorator specimens; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; e-mail: agmcfallshow@gmail.com; Web site: agmc.info
5-7—BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 21st annual Big Sur Jade Festival; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley School PTOl; Pacific Valley School; Highway 1; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Kirk Brock, PO Box 1349, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, (831) 659-3857; e-mail: jademan1@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com
5-7—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: 34th annual show; Gaston Gem & Mineral Club; Gaston County Park (Biggerstaff Park); 100 Leisure Ln. (Hwy. 279); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; cutting material, gemstones, wire wrapping, settings, geodes, jewelry, working sluice and gem buckets, raffles; contact Jackay McDaniel, 2631 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052, (704) 865-6748; e-mail: jackaythegrizz@aol.com
6—MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO: Annual show; Eureka Rock & Gem Club; Senior Citizen Center; 1000 N. 3rd E.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; contact Roger Beck, (208) 587-9374; e-mail: westbeck@earthlink.net
6-7— LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Lakeside Rodeo Grounds; 12584 Mapleview Rd., off Hwy. 67; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; mineral specimens, slabs, rough rock, beads, jewelry, fossils; contact Bob Murphy, 658 S. Sunshine St., El Cajon, CA 92020, (619) 672-1422; e-mail: accentwithtile@cox.net; Web site: www.elcajonvalleygemandmineralsociety.com/ourannualshow2011.html
6-7—ARLINGTON, TEXAS: 55th annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; shopping center behind Walgreens; 1010 N. Collins; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors, students with ID, and children (6-12) $3, Scouts in uniform and active military free; dealers, rocks, slabs, gems, jewelry, fossils, demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, silversmithing, flint knapping, displays, jewelry, minerals, silent auctions, grand prize drawing, raffle, gem identification, Rock Food Table, Kids’ Korner, gold panning; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065, (214) 335-9452; e-mail: jlspinks@sbcglobal.net; Web site: agemclub.com
6-7—GREELEY, COLORADO: Annual show; Weld County Rock & Mineral Society; Island Grove Park Bunk House; 607 N. 15 Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rough and polished rocks and minerals, jewelry, raffle, door prizes, demonstrations, children’s activities; contact Melanie DeHart, 410 21 Ave., Greeley, CO 80631, (970) 352-8149; e-mail: hamlethouse@yahoo.com
6-7—JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: 40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center; 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, spin & win, Kids’ Dig, mineral ID, demonstrations, Boy Scout geology merit badge, free door prizes; contact David Murray, 218 Old Hwy. 11 S, Hazen, AR 72064, (870) 255-3679; e-mail: lenoramur@aol.com; Web site: www.centralarrockhound.org
6-7—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 40th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park; Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Robert Schweitzer, (920) 674-2544
6-7—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 22nd annual show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky (ROCK); Kentucky National Guard Armory; 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, families $3, children (6-12) and Scouts in uniform free50 cents; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales and exhibits, Kentucky agate, door prizes, kids’ quarry, silent auctions, fluorescent display, grand prize; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com
6-7—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Gem & Mineral Club; Westside Community Center; 3534 S. 108th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 10) free; demonstrators, flint knapping, wire wrapping, silver smithing, rock painting, rock tumbling, 9 dealers, kids’ activities, gem and fossil digs, rock race, wheel of fortune, find and name game, silent auction, raffle, displays, collections, specimens, lapidary art; contact Tammy Jeanneret, 7287 N Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410, (402) 873-6515; e-mail: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Web site: www.nerockgem.us
6-7—ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Chaparral Rockhounds; Roswell Convention & Civic Center; 912 N. Main St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children free; “Our Mineral Legacy”; contact Jeri House, PO Box 815, Roswell, NM 88202, (575) 622-4688; e-mail: dcweir@cableone.net
6-7—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois Bldg.; Illinois State Fairgrounds, 11th St. and Sangamon Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, seniors $1, children free; dinosaur skulls from the Burpee Museum, New Madrid Fault display and demonstration, exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact Ed Wagner, 9872 E. 1950 North Rd., Bloomington, IL 61705; e-mail: LOESSeditor@gmail.com; Web site: www.loessonline.org
6-7—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Annual show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Guy Lee Elementary; Harlow Rd., across from Gateway Mall; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; donations accepted; dealers, exhibits, rough rock, slabs, finished jewelry, door prizes, rock fishing, raffle, spin the wheel; contact Don Hoskins, (541) 654-2127; e-mail: therocklicker@gmail.com
6-7—STAFFORD, TEXAS: Retail show; The Bead Market; The Stafford Centre; 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, all kinds of beads, pearls, findings, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, PO Box 494, Gilmer, TX 75644, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net
12-14—FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS: Annual show; John So; Fort Smith Convention Center; 55 S. 7th St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; beads, fine jewelry, gemstones, sterling silver jewelry, beading supplies, findings, beading class, pearl and jade jewelry; contact John So, 13337 South St. #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 494-4546; e-mail: egi168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com
12-14—FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; John So; Fort Smith Convention Center; 55 S. 7th St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $3; beads, fine jewelry, sterling silver, gemstone and jade jewelry, beading supplies, findings, bead stringing class; contact John So, 13337 South St. #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 494-4546; e-mail: egi168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com
12-14—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; door prizes, raffles, silent auction, demonstration table, kids’ corner, more than 35 dealers, beads, crystals, faceting materials and supplies, fossils, findings, jewelry, minerals, rock equipment, rough and polished rocks, tools; contact Rose Jackson c/o TVGC, PO Box 641, Forest Grove, OR 97116; e-mail: 1jeweledrose@gmail.com; Web site: www.portlandregionalgemandmineral.org
12-14—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; Von Braun Center; 700 Monroe St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3; contact Tony Smith, 3624 Grizzard Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810; e-mail: tsmith@erc-incorporated.com
12-14—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena; 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, field trips, demonstrations, displays; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com
12-14—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 28th Annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Show; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, quartz crystals, quilts, crafts, Treasure Hunt; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com
12-14—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Expo Center; South Campus, Bldg. P, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $8, seniors $5, children $4; more than 55 dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, carvings, jewelry, university and museum exhibits, free mineral identification, fossil expert “Paleo Joe”, demonstrations; contact Patti Graves-Wesolosky, 1151 Yule Rd., Leonard, MI 48367, (586) 531-1680; e-mail: knottyfaces@hotmail.com; Web site: www.michmin.org
12-14—WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: 6th Annual Wausau Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale; Jennifer Damrow, Exclusive Inspirations; East Gate Hall; Marathon Park, 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, minerals, fossils, award-winning jewelry, dinosaur fossils, Wisconsin fossils and minerals, cut and raw gemstones, pearls, shells, materials, silent auction, Youth Day Fri.; contact Jennifer Damrow, PO Box 46400, Madison, WI 53744, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: einspirations@gmail.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com
13-14—CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall; 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 12 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, jade, beads, lapidary, crystals, meteorites, metaphysical material, jewelry and mineral display supplies, member display cases, free door prize, free drawing; contact Kim Noyes, 7343 El Camino Real #301, Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: slogem.org
13-14—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 3rd annual show; LMRA Rockhound Activity; Lockheed Martin Recreation Assn.; 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd.; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-6; free admission; dealers, rocks, slabs, jewelry, concurrent with Pottery in the Park; contact Donna Pelikan, 421 NW Douglas St., Burleson, TX 76028, (682) 970-8362; e-mail: liznmarie@yahoo.com
13-14—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 38th annual show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School Cafeteria; 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, exhibits, raffle drawings, demonstrations, dealers; contact Brian Murril, (425) 346-9313; e-mail: bmurril@aol.com
13-14—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds; 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, supplies, books, educational exhibits, children’s dig pit, silent auctions, raffle; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: Floridafossilhunters.com
13-14—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz
13-14—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Cochise Community College; 901 N. Columbo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, educational displays, fluorescent display, gems, jewelry, raffles; contact Maudie Bailey, PO Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 378-6291; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com; Web site: http://huachucamineraland gemclub.info
13-14—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-Cities Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Convention Center; 3303 N. 3rd St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $2; silent auction, demonstrations, kids’ activities, rough, slabs, cabochons, faceted gems, beads, supplies, tools, jewelry; contact Chip Burnette, (254) 630-3573; e-mail: burnette@aceweb.com; Web site: www.tricitygemmineral.org
13-14—TRONA, CALIFORNIA: 71st annual “Gem-O-Rama”; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLG&MS Lapidary and Show Bldg.; 13337 Main St., corner of Main and Trona Rd.; Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; field trips, more than 20 dealers, 50 exhibits, geode cutting and sales, demonstrations, games, gem dig, door prizes; contact Jim or Bonnie Fairchild, 84830 12th St., Trona, CA 93562, (760) 372-5356; Web site: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/
13-14—VISTA, 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; dealers, demonstrators, children’s wheel of fortune, raffle; contact Ray Pearce, (760) 726-7570 or Lois Harr, (760) 724-0395
19-21—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (13-18) $1, children (12 and under) 50 cents; more than 30 vendors, jewelry, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystal, fossils, spheres, lapidary equipment, kids’ Wheel of Fortune, Gem Mine, jewelry making, Illumination Station (glowing rocks), displays, Rock Food Table, Touch Table, member collections, demonstrations, faceting, cabbing, polymer clay, Youth Education Day Fri., silent auctions, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: showchariman@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.gemcapers.com
19-21—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; 3 Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds; 2726 Carroll Rd., Home Loan and 4-H Bldgs.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, seniors (55+) $2, students $1, children (under 12) free; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary items, gemstone panning, special exhibits on Rocks from Space, special speakers, demonstrators, children’s activities, fluorescent room, silent auction, door prizes, touch & feel table; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com
19-21—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Indiana State Museum; Indiana State Museum; 650 W. Washington St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $9.50, seniors $8.50, children $5; dealers, regional clubs, adult and kids’ activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@indianamuseum.org; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org
19-21—KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbala Temple; 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $7; contact Travis Paris, (865) 691-8228; Web site: www.knoxrocks.org
19-21—VICTORIA, TEXAS: Annual show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center; 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (under 12) free with adult; hourly door prizes, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, touch table, lapidary demonstrations, member display cases, dealers, jewelry, gems, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, lapidary supplies; contact Ken Lemke, PO Box 2804, Victoria, TX 77902, (361) 575-5350; e-mail: victoriagemandmineral@yahoo.com; Web site: www.victoriagemandmineral.com
20—ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Albany Town Hall; Rte. 16; Sat. 9-5; adults $2; auction, mineral specimens, lapidary material, new Ultra Tec II faceting machine, compounds, discs, sanding belts, local dealers, grand prize; contact Jonathan Herndon, 110 Ossipee Mt. Rd., Center Ossipee, NH 03814, (603) 539-3884; e-mail: jherndon1@roadrunner.com; Web site: sacovalleygmc.org
20-21—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: 59th annual show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds; Briggs St., eight miles south of Redding; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, polished stones, equipment, silent auction, demonstrations, gold panning, exhibits; contact Kelly O’Leary, (530) 722-7133; e-mail: kelly13@shasta.com; Web site: shastagemandmineral.com
20-21—BRISTOL, 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 free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens and crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, Connecticut geology lecture, grand door prize, free children’s games and activities; contact David Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 490-4370; e-mail: dkorzend27@comcast.net; Web site: www.bristolgem.org
20-21—CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS: Annual show; South Suburban Earth Science Club; Prairie State College; 202 Halsted St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, Thornton Quarry and Mazon Creek fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary, crystals, gems, artifacts, Illinois meteorites and fluorescent stones, dealers, wire wrapping, jewelry making, beads, pearls, amber, opal, fossils, lapidary supplies, minerals, demonstrations, displays, children’s area, educational programs, lectures, science lab tours, Scouts geology badges; contact Lee Ann Burrough, (708) 709-3674; e-mail: SSESCUS@yahoo.com
20-21—CLIO, MICHIGAN: 45th annual gem, jewelry and mineral show and sale; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School; 300 Upland Dr., (off Vienna Rd./M-57); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (6 to 18) $1.50, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free with adult; mineral and craft displays, lapidary demonstrations, children’s tables and activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough, door prizes, raffle; contact Ed Hearn, (810) 687-2339; e-mail: edleo324@att.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org
20-21—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show, “Great Lakes, Great Rocks 2012”; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training & Community Center; 8180 Beldon Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1; exhibits, dealers, programs, kids’ corner, demonstrations, tailgate sales; contact Phil Gotsch, (763) 717-1641; e-mail: agatephil@eaerthlink.net; Web site: minnesotamineralclub.org
20-21—DENISON, TEXAS: Annual show; Texoma Rockhounds; Senior Center; 531 W. Chestnut; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, jewelry, rough rock, jewelry making supplies; contact Rosemary Siems, 91 Country Hill Circle, Sherman, TX 75090, (903) 891-9702; e-mail: ramblingrosetoo@yahoo.com
20-21—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, East University Ave Gate ; Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun. 10:00am-4:00pm; $5, 12 & under Free; Vendors will be selling minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, and lapidary supplies. There will also be a silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, and activities for children.; contact Steven Cunningham, 515-262-4578; e-mail: steverv90@gmail.com
20-21—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center; 1st and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, students $1, children (11 and under) free; contact Wayne McMacken, 191 Lumley Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81503, (970) 640-9271; e-mail: wmcmacken@msn.com; Web site: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org/
20-21—LEWISTON, IDAHO: 46th annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fairgrounds; 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children free; contact Steve Rand, PO Box 365, Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 791-2325; Web site: www.hellscanyongemclub.com
20-21—LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society; Los Altos Civic Center-Youth Center; One San Antonio Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, juniors (12 to 18) $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Steve Jobe, (408) 834-5384; e-mail: steve_jobe@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.pggs.org
20-21—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds; 100 Placerville Dr., Hwy. 50 Exit 44B; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; 40 display cases, 45 dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, findings, fossils, petrified wood, meteorites, opals, carvings, lapidary material, equipment, educational kits and supplies, special copper exhibit, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, free rocks and activities for children, geodes, grab bags, silent auction, bargain rocks; contact Arlene Williams, (530) 676-2472; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org
20-21—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Strawberry Festival Expo Bldg.; 2301 W. Oak Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, students and children $4; more than 40 dealers gems, minerals, beads, fossils, tools, lapidary material, jewelry making supplies, jewelry, live demonstrations, jewelry classes, hourly door prizes; contact Cindy Falandysz, (813) 684-2039; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com
20-21—ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Annual show; Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section; Minett Hall, Monroe County Fair & Expo Center; 2695 E. Henrietta Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) free with adult; crystals, fossils, carvings, jewelry making and collecting equipment, beads, minerals, educational displays and demonstrations, children’s sluice mining, soapstone carving, mineral bingo, fluorescent display; contact Paul Dudley, (585) 385-2368
20-21—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Red Rock High School; 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children free; more than 40 dealers, jewelry, rough and polished rocks, gems, minerals, states, Kids’ Corner, raffles, grand prizes; contact Gayle Macklin, PO Box 3284, Sedona, AZ 86340, (520) 921-0100; e-mail: gayleis@gmail.com; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.com
20-21—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 39th annual 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 free; dealers, minerals, lapidary, kids’ corner, door prizes, live demonstrations; contact Franko Wirewrapping, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankowirewrapping@gmail.com
20-21—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 45th annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; EXPO Center; 635 E. St. Louis St.; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $3.50; displays, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction, dealers, gems, minerals, rough rock, cabochons, faceted stones, fossils; contact Eddie Maples, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: OMGandMS@gmail.com
20-21—ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA, CANADA: Annual show and sale; Edmonton Tumblewood Lapidary Club, The Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada; St. Albert Senior Citizen’s Club Gym; 7 Tache St., Canada; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, students with ID $3, children (under 12) free; rocks, fossils, crystals, hand-crafted jewelry, beads, meteories, unique jewelry creations, displays, demonstrations, faceting, chain mail, wire wrapping, beading, hands-on educational activities, fluorescent rock display, door prizes, Alberta Archaeological Society and museums represented; contact Pauline Zeschuk, (780) 430-6694; e-mail: paulinez8@shaw.ca; Web site: http://rme.tcor.ca/cms/tumblewood
20-21—WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center; 7630 Washington Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, displays, lapidary demonstrations; contact Marcia Goetz, 755 W. Dike St., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 260-7239; e-mail: joenmar1@verizon.net
21—RILEY, KANSAS: Show and sale; North Central Kansas Rock & Gem Club; 223 S. Broadway; downtown; Sat. 9:30-4:30; free admission; contact Martin Weber, 1551 Yankee Rd., Barnes, KS 66933, (785) 763-4316; e-mail: mrtnwbr@yahoo.com
21—SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK: Annual show; Westside Management; Saratoga Springs City Center; Broadway; Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children free; contact Richard Selikoff, PO Box 4503, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, (518) 338-8622; e-mail: westside.management@yahoo.com; Web site: J-B-M-S.com
26-27—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church; 22700 Sherman Way; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, displays, demonstrations, silent auction, crafts, Future Rockhounds of America booth, kids’ activities, raffles; contact Mary Beth Pio, (818) 349-2943; e-mail: info@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org
26-28—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; gems, minerals, lapidary supplies, gold and silver jewelry, demonstrations, wirewrapping, faceting, cabochoning, beading, door prizes; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com
26-28—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairground; 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1, children (under 12) free; dealers, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, children’s table, fluorescent booth, silent auction; contact Lyle Laylin, (517) 485-7908; e-mail: webmaster@michrocks.org; Web site: www.michrocks.org
27—BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Swap and sale; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club, Cen Penn Rock & Mineral Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd.; Sat. 8-3; adults $1, students and children free; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 532-7204; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net
27-28—BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park Resort; 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, slabs, jewelry, finished stones, children’s activities, door prizes, silent auction; contact Bruce Himko, PO Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009; e-mail: bellevuerockclub@comcast.net; Web site: www.bellevuerockclub.org
27-28—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds; 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; slabs, display cases, dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, raffle, silent auction, junior activities, door prizes, fluorescent show; contact Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com; Web site: www.clackamettegem.org
27-28—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center; 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children (7-14) $1, Scouts in uniform and children under 6 free; lapidary demonstrations, educational displays, geode cracking, silent auction, door prizes, children’s gem mine, make-and-take crafts, Future Rockhounds of America displays, retail dealers; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: www.LapiaryClubofOhio.org
27-28—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 46th annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall; Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; contact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618
27-28—GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Wrap-N-Rock Gems; Gurnee Holiday Inn Ballroom; 6161 Grand Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, silver jewelry, opals, gemstones, jewelry, wire-wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com
27-28—MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: 18th annual show; Mid-Michigan Club; Midland Resort Convention Center; 1500 W. Wackerly; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children (under 12) free with adult; presentations, demonstrations, displays, educational information; contact Deb Acord, Sanford, MI 48657, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred1@aol.com; Web site: www.midmichiganrockclub.com
SOURCE: Rock & Gem Magazine http://www.rockngem.com
