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5-7\u2014<\/strong>RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>37th annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; State Fairgrounds; Kerr Scott Bldg., Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffle, door prizes, rock candy, mineral grab bags, geode cutting, silent auction, club member demonstrations; contact Cyndy Hummel, 10609 Chelsea Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-6220; e-mail: mchummel@mindspring.com; Web site: tarheelclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-7\u2014<\/strong>CANTON, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds; 305 Wertz Ave. NW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, children (6 to 14) $1, Scouts in uniform free; silent auctions, displays, lapidary supplies, rock and gem craft supplies, kids’ games, fluorescent mineral display, demonstrations, rock and mineral specimens, jewelry makers, national dealers, gemstones, education and information; contact Elise Dougan, (330) 284-2647<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-7\u2014<\/strong>LINCOLN, NEBRASKA:<\/span> <\/span>55th Annual Gem and Mineral Club Show; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Event Center; 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (11 and under) free with adult; “Our Emerald Jubilee”, annual conventions of the Mid West Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Nebraska Association of Earth Science Clubs, free natural emerald specimen to the first 2,000 paid admissions, special emerald display, dealers, children’s activities, field trips, displays, demonstrations, fossils, minerals, gems, equipment; contact James Marburger, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; e-mail: jm24122@windstream.net; Web site: http:\/\/lincolngemmineralclub.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-7\u2014<\/strong>PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; LuLu Temple; 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (under 12) $1, all Scouts in uniform free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, Fossil Dig, Kids’ Mineral Corner, door prizes, Scout merit badge information; contact Karenne Snow, (609) 953-1987; Web site: www.philamineralsociety.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-7\u2014<\/strong>POCATELLO, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>56th Annual Rock Show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Bannock County Fairgrounds; 10558 Ifft Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Anna Capell, PO Box 3089 West Neeley Loop, American Falls, ID 83211, (208) 221-9458<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; BC Lapidary Society; Ag Rec Bldg., CFV Fairgrounds; 32470 Haida Dr., Canada; Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $2, children free with adult; “Colourful World of Minerals”: large fluorescent mineral display, 45 dealers, displays, demonstrations, educational displays and games, gold panning with Yukon Dan; contact Jennifer Moore, 2613 Birch St., Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 4J1, (604) 328-9766; e-mail: jenmac02@telus.net; Web site: www.lapidary.bc.ca<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>OGDEN, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>62nd Gemstone Junction; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Club; Golden Spike Event Center; Weber County Fair Grounds, 1000 North 1200 West; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; donations accepted; Mr. Bones, grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, rock painting, sapphire and garnet digs, more than 20 dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, faceted stones, lapidary supplies, gold, fossils, more than 60 exhibits, displays, demonstrators; contact Cynthia Aeschlimann, PO Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84414, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org; Web site: www.goldenspikegem.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>SARASOTA, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 discount), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>SAVANNAH, GEORGIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Albany Coin & Jewelry Co. LLC; The Alee Temple; 100 Eisenberg Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, wire wrapped stones, crystals, jewelry, coins, currency, gold, silver, copper; contact Audrey Warren, PO Box 70936, Albany, GA 31708, (229) 886-2455; e-mail: sowegacoins@mchsi.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>VISTA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; San Diego County Council; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Fri. 9-?; free admission; jewelry, books, slabs, cabs, new and used equipment, rough material, lapidary-related items; contact Ray Pearce, 753 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 726-7570; e-mail: raysrocks@cox.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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13\u2014<\/strong>NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual Swap Meet; Central Arkansas Gem Mineral & Geology Society; Burns Park; Elder Johnson Pavillion, Military Dr.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; bring your own tables or tailgate, buy, sell or trade, rocks, minerals, fossils; contact Mike Austen, 14604 Honey Bear Dr., Little Rock, AR 72223, (501) 868-4553; e-mail: steelpony@aol.com; Web site: centralarrockhound.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>ABILENE, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center; N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1.50; contact Linda Walker, PO Box 206, Hawley, TX 79525, (325) 537-4557; e-mail: linewalk@juno.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Veterans Community Center; 156 Back River Rd.; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors $3, children (under 12) free; silent auction, dealers, kids’ corner, fluorescent mineral room, finished jewelry, gemstones; contact Curry Lashua, 8 Forest Ave., Rochester, NH 03868, (603) 332-3813; e-mail: poshparrot@metrocast.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>HELENA, MONTANA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center; corner of Neill Ave. and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free with adult; more than 20 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, equipment dealers, displays, wire wrap demonstrations, fluorescent mineral display, children’s ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags; contact Gary Parisi, PO Box 736, Helena, MT 59624, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com; Web site: helenamineralsociety.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>48th Annual Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral; Idaho Falls Recreation Center; B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Jim Bosley, (208) 520-1819; e-mail: jbosley@cableone.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>MARION, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Pavilion of the City of Marion; 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (18 and under) free; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, shell crafts, fluorescent shows, silent auctions; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: chontofalsky@att.net; Web site: www.siesclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds; 5007 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; guest speakers, dealers, silent auctions, raffle; contact Nikki West, 4166 Sullivan Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338, (209) 742-4234; e-mail: nwest2006@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>PARADISE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Paradise Gem & Mineral; Elks Lodge; 6309 Clark Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors (65+) $1, children (16 and under) free; Jade of Northern California; contact Manuel Garcia, 5659 Foster Rd., Paradise, CA 95969, (530) 877-7324; e-mail: mmpg@att.net; Web site: paradisegem.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Bldg.; 110 N. Mt. Olive St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $2, children free with adult; “Arkansas Crystals”: dealers, rough rock, slabs, cabochons, fossils, finished jewelry, door prizes, silent auction, grab bags, kids’ Treasure Chest and Gem Wash, educational display cases, collections, demonstrations, lapidary, wire jewelry, flintknapping; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; e-mail: delanec3@earthlink.net; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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14\u2014<\/strong>WATERLOO, IOWA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts; 225 Commercial St.; Sun. 11-5; free admission (donations accepted); activities and booths for adults and kids, demonstrations, speakers, silent auction; contact Dave Malm, 1715 Drury Ln., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, (319) 266-6433; e-mail: davidmalm@cfu.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-20\u2014<\/strong>REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Minnesota Inventors Congress; Redwood Area Community Center; 901 Cook St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $5; demonstrations, exhibits, geode breaking, door prizes, grab bags, rough rock, jewelry; contact Allan Hacker, PO Box 37, Morgan, MN 56266, (507) 249-3811<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>DECATUR, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>61st Annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Macon County Fairgrounds; 3700 Westlawn Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (3-day admission), children free; dealers, jewelry, rough and finished gemstones, lapidary, beads, findings, mineral specimens, , demonstrators, faceting, wire wrapping, beading, jewelry repair, silent auctions, Kids Corner, fossil dig, 4H and Scout booths Sat.; contact Regina Kapta, 1483 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL 62521, (217) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@comcast.net; Web site: cigmc.earthinsync.com\/<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; 70 local and regional dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary supplies, metaphysical supplies, decorator items; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>RICKREALL, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds; 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Etheleen Flippo, (503) 623-4247; e-mail: reflippoo@hotmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center; Lorch Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations, “hands-on” booth for kids; contact Mike Schoenfuss, 2545 W. Taylor Creek Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701; e-mail: mschoenfuss@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Mississippi Trade Mart; 1207 Mississippi St., Mississippi Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 6) free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, Ethiopian opal, Oregon sunstone, loose and mounted gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough rocks, coins, discounted gold and silver, jewelry repair, stone setting, ring sizing, gold and silver findings, tools, drawings, auctions, kids’ and adults’ panning, on-site gold and silver buying; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds; 1500 S. Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, displays, kids’ corner, door prizes, silent auction; contact Mary Lou Omstead, (509) 783-2798; e-mail: mlofbo@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>LUBBOCK, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>55th annual show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students (6-12) $2, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free; 17 dealers, rocks, minerals, gems, silver, beads, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, junior activities, spin a wheel, door prizes, demonstrations, personal displays; contact Walt Beneze, TX, (806) 797-5832; e-mail: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>NEWBURY PARK, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Conejo Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Park Community Center; 190 Reino Rd., at Borchard Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, sales, gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, youth activities, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, silent auction, door prizes; contact Robert Sankovich, 1961 Havenwood Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 494-7734; e-mail: rmsorca@adelphia.net; Web site: www.cgamc.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Monongahela Rockhounds; West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Co.; #4 Skyview Hall, 660 Noble Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Bret Howard, (724) 327-8618; Web site: www.monongahelarockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mt. Clemens\/Macomb Gem & Lapidary Society; Roseville Recreation Center; 18185 Sycamore; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, seniors $1, students and children free; lectures on dinosaurs, meteorites and fossils, dealers, demonstrations, lapidary, beading, chain making, faceting, mineral ID, wire wrapping, silver casting, auctions, information, kids’ area; contact Jacqueline Swain, 44314 Macomb Industrial Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48036, (313) 469-7868; e-mail: jacswain018@aol.com; Web site: www.mcgls.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>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<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (discount coupon on web site), children (under 12) free; dealers, kids’ educational area, Scout badge programs, demonstrations, flint knapper, gold panning, guest speakers, door prizes, personal displays; contact Frank Mullaney, 5705 Begonia Dr., San Jose, CA 95124-3565, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: info@scvgms.org; Web site: www.scvgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 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<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>YAKIMA, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>52nd Annual Parade of Gems; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Washington National Guard Amory; 2501 Airport Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3.50, students $2, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, junior activities, grab bag, door prizes, raffle, spin a wheel; contact Marti Sondgeroth, (509) 248-6401; e-mail: marthms@q.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>GRANTS PASS, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds; 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children (11 and under) free; dealers, silent auction, door prizes, displays, demonstrations, raffle prizes, kids’ games; contact Mary Blankenship, PO Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528, (541) 862-2989; e-mail: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com; Web site: www.roguegemandgeology.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>IRVINE, KENTUCKY:<\/span> <\/span>6th Annual Kentucky Agate, Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show; Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club; Estill County Central School Gym; 253 Main St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Kentucky agate exhibits and sales, slabs, cabs, rough and cut gems, fossils, minerals, beads, handcrafted and fine jewelry, demonstrations, agate field trips, Mountain Mushroom Festival, morel mushroom market, antique show; contact Jane Volk, 3133 Dale Hollow Dr., Lexington, KY 40515, (859) 263-9879; e-mail: bggamc@insightbb.com; Web site: http:\/\/bggamc.intuitwebsites.com\/mountain-mushroom-festival.html<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>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 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-29\u2014<\/strong>WICHITA, KANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center; 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children free; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e-mail: gandpmaggard@wildblue.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Blossomland Gem & Mineral Society; Orchard Mall; 1800 Pipestone Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; demonstrations, gem faceting, silversmithing, jewelry making, rock and gem crafts, gold panning, dealers; contact Larry Kiernan, 208 E. Sycamore St., Three Oaks, MI 49128, (269) 756-9080; e-mail: tire309@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>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 over 14 $4, students 7 to 13 $1, children (6 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; lapidary arts displays, 30 dealers, minerals, rocks, gemstones, jewelry, We will have lapidary demonstrations, gem ID, geode cracking, silent auction, gem mine, children’s activities; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: lapidaryclubofohio.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>DOTHAN, ALABAMA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park (James Grant Rec. Center Gym); 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, silent auction, mineral display, flint knapping demonstraion; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net; Web site: www.wiregrassrockhounds.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>ELMA, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Grays Harbor Geology & Gem Society; Grays Harbor County Fair Grounds; 43 Elma-McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Grays Harbor Gem & Geology Earth Treasures; contact Gary Emberley, (360) 533-6196; e-mail: melissa624@hotmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY:<\/span> <\/span>42nd annual show; New Jersey Earth Science Assn., Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society; Washington School; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; outdoor swap, auction, indoor mineral dealers, fluorescent minerals, gems, meteorites, fossils, daylight and fluorescent exhibits; contact Russell Brarens, 515 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846-2442, (732) 469-1047; e-mail: RNB515@aol.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE:<\/span> <\/span>34th Annual Show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter; 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $2; 275 dealer tables, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ Rockzone, Gem Dig, Geode Bowling, Rocks Around the Clock, Rock Toss, free hands-on and educational activities; contact James Butchko, (901) 743-0058; e-mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.theearthwideopen.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>ORLANDO, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, children free; demonstrations, 30-minute auctions, kids table, sluice mining for gems, hourly door prizes, dealers, gems, minerals, beads, metaphysical stones, fossils, Scout merit badges, demonstrations, cutting cabochons, faceting gems, wire wrapping, flint knapping, metal work; contact Paul Hayes, 1400 Sawyerwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 816-1229; e-mail: phayes3@cfl.rr.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Civic Center Auditorium; Center St. and Church St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 ($1 off coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; minerals, jewelry, jade, crystals, rocks, kids’ activities, fluorescent mineral display; contact Julia Cornblatt, (831) 687-0509; e-mail: scruzmgs@gmail.com; Web site: www.scgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple; 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Lyle and Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>TROY, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds; 650 N. County Road 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $1; mineral identification, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, children’s activities, gem sluicing, geode cracking; contact Gene Davis, PO Box 64, Tipp City, OH 45371, (937) 667-4160; e-mail: Manningsrockshop@live.com<\/span>

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<\/a>4-6—<\/strong>WYOMING, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Town Center; 28th St., west of US 131; Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-8; free admission; dealers, crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, polished rocks, faceted gems, jewelry, carvings, estate pieces, rock tumblers, specimens, coprolite, demonstrations, children’s table, rock identification, coprolite exhibit; contact John Donker, 7129 Edgewood Ave., Jenison, MI 49428, (616) 457-0556; e-mail: jjredon65@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.indianmoundsrockclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7—<\/strong>RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>37th annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; State Fairgrounds; Kerr Scott Bldg., Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffle, door prizes, rock candy, mineral grab bags, geode cutting, silent auction, club member demonstrations; contact Cyndy Hummel, 10609 Chelsea Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-6220; e-mail: mchummel@mindspring.com; Web site: tarheelclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>CANTON, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds; 305 Wertz Ave. NW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, children (6 to 14) $1, Scouts in uniform free; silent auctions, displays, lapidary supplies, rock and gem craft supplies, kids’ games, fluorescent mineral display, demonstrations, rock and mineral specimens, jewelry makers, national dealers, gemstones, education and information; contact Elise Dougan, (330) 284-2647<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>LINCOLN, NEBRASKA:<\/span> <\/span>55th Annual Gem and Mineral Club Show; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Event Center; 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (11 and under) free with adult; “Our Emerald Jubilee”, annual conventions of the Mid West Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Nebraska Association of Earth Science Clubs, free natural emerald specimen to the first 2,000 paid admissions, special emerald display, dealers, children’s activities, field trips, displays, demonstrations, fossils, minerals, gems, equipment; contact James Marburger, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; e-mail: jm24122@windstream.net; Web site: http:\/\/lincolngemmineralclub.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; LuLu Temple; 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (under 12) $1, all Scouts in uniform free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, Fossil Dig, Kids’ Mineral Corner, door prizes, Scout merit badge information; contact Karenne Snow, (609) 953-1987; Web site: www.philamineralsociety.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>POCATELLO, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>56th Annual Rock Show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Bannock County Fairgrounds; 10558 Ifft Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Anna Capell, PO Box 3089 West Neeley Loop, American Falls, ID 83211, (208) 221-9458<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; BC Lapidary Society; Ag Rec Bldg., CFV Fairgrounds; 32470 Haida Dr., Canada; Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $2, children free with adult; “Colourful World of Minerals”: large fluorescent mineral display, 45 dealers, displays, demonstrations, educational displays and games, gold panning with Yukon Dan; contact Jennifer Moore, 2613 Birch St., Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 4J1, (604) 328-9766; e-mail: jenmac02@telus.net; Web site: www.lapidary.bc.ca<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>OGDEN, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>62nd Gemstone Junction; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Club; Golden Spike Event Center; Weber County Fair Grounds, 1000 North 1200 West; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; donations accepted; Mr. Bones, grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, rock painting, sapphire and garnet digs, more than 20 dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, faceted stones, lapidary supplies, gold, fossils, more than 60 exhibits, displays, demonstrators; contact Cynthia Aeschlimann, PO Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84414, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org; Web site: www.goldenspikegem.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>SARASOTA, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 discount), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>SAVANNAH, GEORGIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Albany Coin & Jewelry Co. LLC; The Alee Temple; 100 Eisenberg Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, wire wrapped stones, crystals, jewelry, coins, currency, gold, silver, copper; contact Audrey Warren, PO Box 70936, Albany, GA 31708, (229) 886-2455; e-mail: sowegacoins@mchsi.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>VISTA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; San Diego County Council; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Fri. 9-?; free admission; jewelry, books, slabs, cabs, new and used equipment, rough material, lapidary-related items; contact Ray Pearce, 753 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 726-7570; e-mail: raysrocks@cox.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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13—<\/strong>NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual Swap Meet; Central Arkansas Gem Mineral & Geology Society; Burns Park; Elder Johnson Pavillion, Military Dr.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; bring your own tables or tailgate, buy, sell or trade, rocks, minerals, fossils; contact Mike Austen, 14604 Honey Bear Dr., Little Rock, AR 72223, (501) 868-4553; e-mail: steelpony@aol.com; Web site: centralarrockhound.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>ABILENE, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center; N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1.50; contact Linda Walker, PO Box 206, Hawley, TX 79525, (325) 537-4557; e-mail: linewalk@juno.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Veterans Community Center; 156 Back River Rd.; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors $3, children (under 12) free; silent auction, dealers, kids’ corner, fluorescent mineral room, finished jewelry, gemstones; contact Curry Lashua, 8 Forest Ave., Rochester, NH 03868, (603) 332-3813; e-mail: poshparrot@metrocast.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>HELENA, MONTANA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center; corner of Neill Ave. and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free with adult; more than 20 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, equipment dealers, displays, wire wrap demonstrations, fluorescent mineral display, children’s ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags; contact Gary Parisi, PO Box 736, Helena, MT 59624, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com; Web site: helenamineralsociety.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>48th Annual Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral; Idaho Falls Recreation Center; B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Jim Bosley, (208) 520-1819; e-mail: jbosley@cableone.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>MARION, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Pavilion of the City of Marion; 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (18 and under) free; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, shell crafts, fluorescent shows, silent auctions; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: chontofalsky@att.net; Web site: www.siesclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds; 5007 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; guest speakers, dealers, silent auctions, raffle; contact Nikki West, 4166 Sullivan Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338, (209) 742-4234; e-mail: nwest2006@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>PARADISE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Paradise Gem & Mineral; Elks Lodge; 6309 Clark Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors (65+) $1, children (16 and under) free; Jade of Northern California; contact Manuel Garcia, 5659 Foster Rd., Paradise, CA 95969, (530) 877-7324; e-mail: mmpg@att.net; Web site: paradisegem.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Bldg.; 110 N. Mt. Olive St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $2, children free with adult; “Arkansas Crystals”: dealers, rough rock, slabs, cabochons, fossils, finished jewelry, door prizes, silent auction, grab bags, kids’ Treasure Chest and Gem Wash, educational display cases, collections, demonstrations, lapidary, wire jewelry, flintknapping; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; e-mail: delanec3@earthlink.net; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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14—<\/strong>WATERLOO, IOWA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts; 225 Commercial St.; Sun. 11-5; free admission (donations accepted); activities and booths for adults and kids, demonstrations, speakers, silent auction; contact Dave Malm, 1715 Drury Ln., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, (319) 266-6433; e-mail: davidmalm@cfu.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-20—<\/strong>REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Minnesota Inventors Congress; Redwood Area Community Center; 901 Cook St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $5; demonstrations, exhibits, geode breaking, door prizes, grab bags, rough rock, jewelry; contact Allan Hacker, PO Box 37, Morgan, MN 56266, (507) 249-3811<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>DECATUR, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>61st Annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Macon County Fairgrounds; 3700 Westlawn Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (3-day admission), children free; dealers, jewelry, rough and finished gemstones, lapidary, beads, findings, mineral specimens, , demonstrators, faceting, wire wrapping, beading, jewelry repair, silent auctions, Kids Corner, fossil dig, 4H and Scout booths Sat.; contact Regina Kapta, 1483 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL 62521, (217) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@comcast.net; Web site: cigmc.earthinsync.com\/<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; 70 local and regional dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary supplies, metaphysical supplies, decorator items; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>RICKREALL, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds; 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Etheleen Flippo, (503) 623-4247; e-mail: reflippoo@hotmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center; Lorch Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations, “hands-on” booth for kids; contact Mike Schoenfuss, 2545 W. Taylor Creek Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701; e-mail: mschoenfuss@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Mississippi Trade Mart; 1207 Mississippi St., Mississippi Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 6) free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, Ethiopian opal, Oregon sunstone, loose and mounted gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough rocks, coins, discounted gold and silver, jewelry repair, stone setting, ring sizing, gold and silver findings, tools, drawings, auctions, kids’ and adults’ panning, on-site gold and silver buying; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds; 1500 S. Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, displays, kids’ corner, door prizes, silent auction; contact Mary Lou Omstead, (509) 783-2798; e-mail: mlofbo@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>LUBBOCK, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>55th annual show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students (6-12) $2, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free; 17 dealers, rocks, minerals, gems, silver, beads, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, junior activities, spin a wheel, door prizes, demonstrations, personal displays; contact Walt Beneze, TX, (806) 797-5832; e-mail: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>NEWBURY PARK, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Conejo Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Park Community Center; 190 Reino Rd., at Borchard Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, sales, gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, youth activities, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, silent auction, door prizes; contact Robert Sankovich, 1961 Havenwood Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 494-7734; e-mail: rmsorca@adelphia.net; Web site: www.cgamc.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Monongahela Rockhounds; West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Co.; #4 Skyview Hall, 660 Noble Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Bret Howard, (724) 327-8618; Web site: www.monongahelarockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mt. Clemens\/Macomb Gem & Lapidary Society; Roseville Recreation Center; 18185 Sycamore; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, seniors $1, students and children free; lectures on dinosaurs, meteorites and fossils, dealers, demonstrations, lapidary, beading, chain making, faceting, mineral ID, wire wrapping, silver casting, auctions, information, kids’ area; contact Jacqueline Swain, 44314 Macomb Industrial Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48036, (313) 469-7868; e-mail: jacswain018@aol.com; Web site: www.mcgls.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>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<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (discount coupon on web site), children (under 12) free; dealers, kids’ educational area, Scout badge programs, demonstrations, flint knapper, gold panning, guest speakers, door prizes, personal displays; contact Frank Mullaney, 5705 Begonia Dr., San Jose, CA 95124-3565, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: info@scvgms.org; Web site: www.scvgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 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<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>YAKIMA, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>52nd Annual Parade of Gems; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Washington National Guard Amory; 2501 Airport Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3.50, students $2, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, junior activities, grab bag, door prizes, raffle, spin a wheel; contact Marti Sondgeroth, (509) 248-6401; e-mail: marthms@q.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>GRANTS PASS, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds; 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children (11 and under) free; dealers, silent auction, door prizes, displays, demonstrations, raffle prizes, kids’ games; contact Mary Blankenship, PO Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528, (541) 862-2989; e-mail: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com; Web site: www.roguegemandgeology.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>IRVINE, KENTUCKY:<\/span> <\/span>6th Annual Kentucky Agate, Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show; Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club; Estill County Central School Gym; 253 Main St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Kentucky agate exhibits and sales, slabs, cabs, rough and cut gems, fossils, minerals, beads, handcrafted and fine jewelry, demonstrations, agate field trips, Mountain Mushroom Festival, morel mushroom market, antique show; contact Jane Volk, 3133 Dale Hollow Dr., Lexington, KY 40515, (859) 263-9879; e-mail: bggamc@insightbb.com; Web site: http:\/\/bggamc.intuitwebsites.com\/mountain-mushroom-festival.html<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>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 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-29—<\/strong>WICHITA, KANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center; 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children free; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e-mail: gandpmaggard@wildblue.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Blossomland Gem & Mineral Society; Orchard Mall; 1800 Pipestone Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; demonstrations, gem faceting, silversmithing, jewelry making, rock and gem crafts, gold panning, dealers; contact Larry Kiernan, 208 E. Sycamore St., Three Oaks, MI 49128, (269) 756-9080; e-mail: tire309@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>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 over 14 $4, students 7 to 13 $1, children (6 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; lapidary arts displays, 30 dealers, minerals, rocks, gemstones, jewelry, We will have lapidary demonstrations, gem ID, geode cracking, silent auction, gem mine, children’s activities; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: lapidaryclubofohio.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>DOTHAN, ALABAMA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park (James Grant Rec. Center Gym); 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, silent auction, mineral display, flint knapping demonstraion; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net; Web site: www.wiregrassrockhounds.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>ELMA, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Grays Harbor Geology & Gem Society; Grays Harbor County Fair Grounds; 43 Elma-McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Grays Harbor Gem & Geology Earth Treasures; contact Gary Emberley, (360) 533-6196; e-mail: melissa624@hotmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY:<\/span> <\/span>42nd annual show; New Jersey Earth Science Assn., Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society; Washington School; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; outdoor swap, auction, indoor mineral dealers, fluorescent minerals, gems, meteorites, fossils, daylight and fluorescent exhibits; contact Russell Brarens, 515 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846-2442, (732) 469-1047; e-mail: RNB515@aol.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE:<\/span> <\/span>34th Annual Show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter; 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $2; 275 dealer tables, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ Rockzone, Gem Dig, Geode Bowling, Rocks Around the Clock, Rock Toss, free hands-on and educational activities; contact James Butchko, (901) 743-0058; e-mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.theearthwideopen.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>ORLANDO, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, children free; demonstrations, 30-minute auctions, kids table, sluice mining for gems, hourly door prizes, dealers, gems, minerals, beads, metaphysical stones, fossils, Scout merit badges, demonstrations, cutting cabochons, faceting gems, wire wrapping, flint knapping, metal work; contact Paul Hayes, 1400 Sawyerwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 816-1229; e-mail: phayes3@cfl.rr.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Civic Center Auditorium; Center St. and Church St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 ($1 off coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; minerals, jewelry, jade, crystals, rocks, kids’ activities, fluorescent mineral display; contact Julia Cornblatt, (831) 687-0509; e-mail: scruzmgs@gmail.com; Web site: www.scgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple; 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Lyle and Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>TROY, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds; 650 N. County Road 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $1; mineral identification, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, children’s activities, gem sluicing, geode cracking; contact Gene Davis, PO Box 64, Tipp City, OH 45371, (937) 667-4160; e-mail: Manningsrockshop@live.com<\/span>

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