{"id":254,"date":"2012-02-14T17:42:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-14T17:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/?guid=fbee8d05f242c7c0273caf0bd344adf7"},"modified":"2012-02-14T17:42:00","modified_gmt":"2012-02-14T17:42:00","slug":"february-2012-retail-and-club-gem-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/2012\/02\/14\/february-2012-retail-and-club-gem-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2012: Retail and Club Gem Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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1-29\u2014<\/strong>QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Daily 9-6; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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3-5\u2014<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd.; 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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4-5\u2014<\/strong>DULUTH, GEORGIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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9-12\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Tucson Gem & Mineral Society; Tucson Convention Center; 260 S. Church Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $10, seniors and active military $8 on Fri., children (14 and under) free with adult; 2-day tickets $17 ; contact Show Chairman, PO Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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10-12\u2014<\/strong>SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; 1855 Main St.; 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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10-12\u2014<\/strong>KIRKWOOD (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Cabin Fever Productions Inc.; Kirkwood Community Center; 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, upscale jewelry; contact Bruce Vick, (618) 973-7222; e-mail: cabinfeverprod@aol.com; Web site: www.cabinfeverprod.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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10-12\u2014<\/strong>PORTLAND, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; OMSI; 1945 SE Water; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Craig Prier, 4927 SE Haig St., Portland, OR 97206, (503) 984-7004; e-mail: oamsrockhound@live.com; Web site: www.oregonagate.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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11-12\u2014<\/strong>MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park; 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, lapidary supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Erleen Estes, (321) 632-3201<\/span><\/p>\n

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11-12\u2014<\/strong>BAREA, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Cuyahoga Fairgrounds Home & Hobby #29; 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site), 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-19\u2014<\/strong>SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>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, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-19\u2014<\/strong>SARASOTA, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>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: frankcoxproductions.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-26\u2014<\/strong>INDIO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival; Gem & Mineral Bldg, Bldg. #1, 46-350 Arabia St.; Fri. 10-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 10-10; adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children (under 5) free; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N. 8th St., Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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18\u2014<\/strong>UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena; 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-5; adults and students $3, children (7 and under) free; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.smrmc.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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18-19\u2014<\/strong>ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 12), Scouts in uniform, and active military with ID free; jewelry, gems, findings, supplies, auction, grab bags, exhibits, hands-on projects for kids; contact Brenda Miguel, (925) 301-6957; e-mail: brenda.miguel@yahoo.com; Web site: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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18-19\u2014<\/strong>GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center; San Gaberial Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children (under 6) free; Rollin’ Rock Club meeting Sun.; contact Wanda Reynolds, 2100 Magazine St., Austin, TX 78727, (512) 461-0084; e-mail: dragon.reynolds@hotmail.com; Web site: www.wcgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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18-19\u2014<\/strong>NILES, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; White Eagle Banquets-Victoria Room; 6839 N. MIlwaukee Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Daily 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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24-25\u2014<\/strong>NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Del Air Rockhounds Club; United Methodist Church; 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 10-5; free admission; contact Julia Marin, (818) 886-7190; Web site: www.delairrockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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24-26\u2014<\/strong>COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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24-26\u2014<\/strong>MELBOURNE, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium; 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; 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: frankcoxproductions.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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25\u2014<\/strong>LAKELAND, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>8th annual show and sale; Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; 1st Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.; Sat. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; gem, minerals, fossils, children’s sand pit and activities, raffles, silent auction; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26\u2014<\/strong>BOISE, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Expo Idaho; 5610 Glenwood, corner of Glenwood and Hwy. 20; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; contact Charlie Smith, PO Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: tetongems@frontier.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26\u2014<\/strong>JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart; High St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $3; contact Janie Hand, (601) 706-4629; e-mail: rockNGranny49@aol.com; Web site: Missgem.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26\u2014<\/strong>SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26\u2014<\/strong>PASADENA, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center; 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children (under 12) and all Scouts and leaders in uniform free; Scout merit badge assistance, children’s Gem Mine and activities, displays, fossils, gems, minerals, hourly door prizes, grand prize, selected dealers; contact Ben Duggar, 2109 Laughing Gull Ln., League City, TX 77573, (281) 316-6710; e-mail: sailduggar@verizon.net; Web site: www.clgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26\u2014<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>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<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26\u2014<\/strong>PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; The Circuit Center & Ballroom; 5 Hot Metal St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site0, 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 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span>

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1-29—<\/strong>QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Daily 9-6; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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3-5—<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd.; 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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4-5—<\/strong>DULUTH, GEORGIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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9-12—<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Tucson Gem & Mineral Society; Tucson Convention Center; 260 S. Church Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $10, seniors and active military $8 on Fri., children (14 and under) free with adult; 2-day tickets $17 ; contact Show Chairman, PO Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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10-12—<\/strong>SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; 1855 Main St.; 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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10-12—<\/strong>KIRKWOOD (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Cabin Fever Productions Inc.; Kirkwood Community Center; 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, upscale jewelry; contact Bruce Vick, (618) 973-7222; e-mail: cabinfeverprod@aol.com; Web site: www.cabinfeverprod.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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10-12—<\/strong>PORTLAND, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; OMSI; 1945 SE Water; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Craig Prier, 4927 SE Haig St., Portland, OR 97206, (503) 984-7004; e-mail: oamsrockhound@live.com; Web site: www.oregonagate.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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11-12—<\/strong>MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park; 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, lapidary supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Erleen Estes, (321) 632-3201<\/span><\/p>\n

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11-12—<\/strong>BAREA, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Cuyahoga Fairgrounds Home & Hobby #29; 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site), 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-19—<\/strong>SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>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, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-19—<\/strong>SARASOTA, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>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: frankcoxproductions.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-26—<\/strong>INDIO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival; Gem & Mineral Bldg, Bldg. #1, 46-350 Arabia St.; Fri. 10-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 10-10; adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children (under 5) free; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N. 8th St., Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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18—<\/strong>UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena; 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-5; adults and students $3, children (7 and under) free; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.smrmc.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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18-19—<\/strong>ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 12), Scouts in uniform, and active military with ID free; jewelry, gems, findings, supplies, auction, grab bags, exhibits, hands-on projects for kids; contact Brenda Miguel, (925) 301-6957; e-mail: brenda.miguel@yahoo.com; Web site: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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18-19—<\/strong>GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center; San Gaberial Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children (under 6) free; Rollin’ Rock Club meeting Sun.; contact Wanda Reynolds, 2100 Magazine St., Austin, TX 78727, (512) 461-0084; e-mail: dragon.reynolds@hotmail.com; Web site: www.wcgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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18-19—<\/strong>NILES, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; White Eagle Banquets-Victoria Room; 6839 N. MIlwaukee Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Daily 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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24-25—<\/strong>NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Del Air Rockhounds Club; United Methodist Church; 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 10-5; free admission; contact Julia Marin, (818) 886-7190; Web site: www.delairrockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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24-26—<\/strong>COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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24-26—<\/strong>MELBOURNE, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium; 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; 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: frankcoxproductions.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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25—<\/strong>LAKELAND, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>8th annual show and sale; Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; 1st Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.; Sat. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; gem, minerals, fossils, children’s sand pit and activities, raffles, silent auction; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26—<\/strong>BOISE, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Expo Idaho; 5610 Glenwood, corner of Glenwood and Hwy. 20; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; contact Charlie Smith, PO Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: tetongems@frontier.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26—<\/strong>JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart; High St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $3; contact Janie Hand, (601) 706-4629; e-mail: rockNGranny49@aol.com; Web site: Missgem.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26—<\/strong>SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26—<\/strong>PASADENA, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center; 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children (under 12) and all Scouts and leaders in uniform free; Scout merit badge assistance, children’s Gem Mine and activities, displays, fossils, gems, minerals, hourly door prizes, grand prize, selected dealers; contact Ben Duggar, 2109 Laughing Gull Ln., League City, TX 77573, (281) 316-6710; e-mail: sailduggar@verizon.net; Web site: www.clgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26—<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>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<\/span><\/p>\n

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25-26—<\/strong>PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; The Circuit Center & Ballroom; 5 Hot Metal St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site0, 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 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span>

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