{"id":466,"date":"2014-05-23T05:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-23T05:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/?guid=7c4fbe9bef5783655ae6f201638deb55"},"modified":"2014-05-23T05:10:25","modified_gmt":"2014-05-23T05:10:25","slug":"gemshows-local-rock-gem-mineral-club-shows-june-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/2014\/05\/23\/gemshows-local-rock-gem-mineral-club-shows-june-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"#GemShows – Local Rock, Gem & Mineral Club Shows – June 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"
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6-7\u2014<\/strong>PRICE, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>8th Annual Castle Country Rock, Fossil & Mineral Show; Patrick Braun; Carbon County Events Center; 310 S. Fairgrounds Rd.; Daily 10-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Patrick Braun, PO Box 236, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 384-2211 or (435) 381-5192<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8\u2014<\/strong>BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park; 9205 198th Ave. E; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Nancy LeMay, PVGMC c\/o Club Show, PO Box 134, Puyallup, WA 98371, (253) 952-6216; e-mail: bees2knees@att.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8\u2014<\/strong>COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining and Industry; 225 North Gate Blvd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free; Colorado Snowmass Snow Mastodon Project exhibit, mining museum admission included, minerals, gems, fossils, petrified wood, custom jewelry, kids’ gold panning and face painting; contact Kim Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814, (719) 360-9665; e-mail: Runninboar@hotmail.com; Web site: www.csms.us and www.wmmi.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8\u2014<\/strong>DOSWELL, VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, students (16 and under) free with adult; 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry, loose stones, beads, findings, pearls, mineral specimens, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasusresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8\u2014<\/strong>FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Coconino Lapidary Club; Silver Saddle Outdoor Market; corner of Rte. 89N and Silver Saddle Rd.; Daily 9-4; free admission; rough, finished, jewelry, fossils, raffles; contact Becky Cox, 6666 Snowflake Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 380-6657; e-mail: bcox@fusd1.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8\u2014<\/strong>LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society; Sonora High School; Upper & Lower Commons, 401 S. Palm St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 8-8:30, Sun. 9-6; admission $1; La Habra Community Fair: dealers, geode cutting, Route 66 Gold Panners, demonstrations, kids’ area, craft fair, AKC Dog Show, Car Shows, FFA animal auction; contact Nancy Bird, 1001 W. Lambert Rd., Spc. 18, La Habra, CA 90631-1378, (562) 697-0636; e-mail: nancyjbird@verizon.net; Web site: www.nocgms.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7\u2014<\/strong>DELTA, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center; 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry Masinton, 24662 Sorrento Ln., Cedaredge, CO 81413, (970) 856-3861; e-mail: masinton@tds.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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7\u2014<\/strong>KENT, CONNECTICUT:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Museum of Mining & Mineral Science; 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; contact John Pawloski, 42 Squash Hollow Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, (860) 354-0296; e-mail: j.a.pawloski@att.net; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7\u2014<\/strong>MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Spring Mineralfest Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show; Pennsylvania Earth Science Assn.; Macungie Memorial Park; 50 N. Poplar St.; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children (under 12) free; tailgating, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, collectors, gold panning and sluicing lessons, hourly door prizes; contact Vincent Olsovsky, 531 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Expo and Event Center; Kathleen and Government Way, 1 block off Hwy. 95; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free with adult; contact Mike Burton, (208) 772-9347; e-mail: mycroftmkiv@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Glendora GEMS; Goddard Middle School; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auction, find us on Facebook; contact Bonnie Bidwell, 1010 E. Mountain View, Glendora, CA 91741, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 S. Main St.; Sat. 8-6; adults $3; contact Kris Kister, 1813 Arthur Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034, (817) 545-7239; e-mail: Krisk@kirstnerphotogrhy.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>MANSFIELD, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Richland County Fairgrounds; 750 N. Home Rd., Arts and Crafts Bldg.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and children (6-16) $3; Opals Agates Amethyst: 11 dealers, silent auctions, speakers, geode breaking, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, museum-quality agate displays; contact Tom Kottyan, (419) 562-1152; Web site: www.RLLS.WEBS.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>MARION, KENTUCKY:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Fohs Hall; 201 N. Walker St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, children’s activities, silent auctions, door prizes, Indian artifact display, day digs, night dig, jewelry making classes; contact Tina Walker, 205 N. Walker St., PO Box 391, Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; e-mail: beclement@att.net; Web site: www.clementmineralmuseum.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>MCCALLA, ALABAMA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Historical Ironworks State Park; 12632 Confederate Pkwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; park admission $3; contact Gene Blackerby, (205) 807-6777; e-mail: black2200@att.net; Web site: www.lapidaryclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>MONROE, NEW YORK:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Orange County Mineral Society; Museum Village; 1010 Rte. 17M ; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children free; Mastodon display, local mineral collection, new fluorescent mineral display; contact George Gardianos, PO Box 173, Westtown, NY 10998, (845) 683-1167; e-mail: gggard@optonline.net; Web site: orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Rock Swap & Gem Fair; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Missouri Institute of Natural Science; 2327 W. Farm Road #190; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, rough, slabs, cabs, handcrafted jewelry, gem and mineral ID, auction Sat.; see us on Facebook; contact Larry Lillich, 2340 W. Dearborn St., Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 882-8449; e-mail: llillich@mchsi.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8\u2014<\/strong>STAFFORD, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; The Stafford Centre; 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; vintage, gemstone, glass, lampwork and polymer beads, silver and gold findings, pearls, Swarovski Elements, crystals, tools, books, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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13-15\u2014<\/strong>PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Outdoor Rock Swap\/Show; Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society, Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Missouri Mines Historic Site; 4000 State Hwy. 32, 1.5 miles west of US Hwy. 67; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, rock jewelry and crafts, demonstrations, Historic Site Mining & Mineral Museum, auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, PO Box 758, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 760-0488 or (573) 431-6226; e-mail: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Web site: www.facebook.com\/events\/249573655204794\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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14\u2014<\/strong>GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Greensboro Day School; 5401 Lawndale Dr.; Sat. 10-6; adults $4, students $2, children (under 5) free; gemstones, minerals, jewelry, geode cutting, demonstrations, books, door prizes; contact KB Montgomery, 4810 Sweetbriar Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455, (336) 286-5052; e-mail: kbmonty@triad.rr.com; Web site: www.ggmc-rockhounds.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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14\u2014<\/strong>SKOKIE, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>3rd Annual Rock Swap; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium; 8013 Laramie; Sat. 1-5; free admission (children must be accompanied by an adult); rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, crystals, slabs, cabochons, lapidary treasures, club sales, kids’ activities, Geo Juniors’ magic show of minerals; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15\u2014<\/strong>BUTTE, MONTANA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Butte Civic Center Annex; 1340 Harrison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; 15 dealers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, more than 20 exhibits, silent auction, kids’ area; contact Joe Slouber, PO Box 4492, Butte, MT 59702, (406) 494-3034<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15\u2014<\/strong>CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club; Timberline Gym; 1681 S. Dogwood St., Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; rock displays, club displays, lapidary demonstrations, paleontology display, “ask an expert” table, dealers, jewellery, rocks, slabs, cabs, kids’ corner, soapstone carving, gold panning, door prizes, silent auction, secondhand lapidary equipment sales; contact Janet Burkholder, 1757 S. Alder St., Campbell River, BC, Canada V9W 7J1, (250) 923-1740; e-mail: info@ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com; Web site: www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15\u2014<\/strong>CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:<\/span> <\/span>24th RockFest; Tellus Science Museum; Tellus Science Museum; 100 Tells Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors $12, students and children $10; indoor and outdoor show, nearly 30 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, mineral and fossil identification, rock bingo, kids’ activities, free for museum members; contact Mary Vinson, (770) 606-5700 ext. 402; e-mail: maryv@tellusmuseum.org; Web site: www.tellusmuseum.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15\u2014<\/strong>CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>54th Annual Cayucos Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall; 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free door prize, free drawing, 13 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, jade, crystals, meteorites, beads, lapidary and jewelry-making supplies; contact Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: http:\/\/slogem.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15\u2014<\/strong>NEWPORT, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Yaquina View Elementary School – Multipurpose Room; 351 SE Harney St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (12 and under) free with adult, active military, police (volunteers), and Scouts in uniform free with proper ID; dealers, demonstrations, displays of cut, shaped and polished rocks, gems, fossils, geology, lapidary, silent auction; contact K. Myers, PO Box 714, Newport, OR 97365, (541) 264-5908; e-mail: books4agates@yahoo.com; Web site: www.coastagates.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15\u2014<\/strong>SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $8, children (under 12) free; 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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19-22\u2014<\/strong>PRINEVILLE, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Prineville Rockhound Club; Crook County Fairgrounds; S. Main St.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; field trips, dealers inside and outside; contact Rebecca Buss, (541) 968-2156<\/span><\/p>\n

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27-29\u2014<\/strong>BEDFORD, INDIANA:<\/span> <\/span>49th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds; southwest of Bedford; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding and prospecting supplies, 4-H project and science project materials, free demonstrations; contact Gary Fuquay, 6102 W. US Hwy. 50, Medora, IN 47260, (812) 498-4062; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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27-29\u2014<\/strong>ELDON, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>13th Annual Gem, Jewelry, Rock, Mineral & Fossil Show; Osage Rock & Mineral Club; Eldon Community Center; 309 E. 2nd St., between 2nd St. and Mill St.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-3; free admission; gemstones, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids’ games and prizes, fluorescent mineral display, find us on Facebook; contact Steve Rudloff, 2407 Lakewood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: ormc2014show@centurylink.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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27-29\u2014<\/strong>RIALTO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; San Bernardino, OrangeBelt Mineralogical Society; 105 S. Palm Ave.; corner of W. 1st St. and S. Palm Ave., tailgate across the street from Rialto City Hall; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; rocks, rough and slabs, gems, jewelry, minerals, beads, fossils, petrified wood, opals, agates, wire wrapping on site; contact Ken Gard or Jessica, (909) 624-1782 or (909) 887-5507; e-mail: kengard@roadrunner.com; Web site: obmsrocks.yolasite.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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28-29\u2014<\/strong>CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium; 4117 Overland Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Fiesta of Gems”: more than 30 gem and mineral dealers, minerals, gems, slabs, cabochons, beads, jewelry findings, club member exhibits, gem and mineral works of art, jewelry pieces, private collections, jewelry-making classes; contact Janice Metz, (310) 850-4398; e-mail: janicemtz@yahoo.com; Web site: www.CulverCityRocks.org\/fiesta.htm<\/span><\/p>\n

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28-29\u2014<\/strong>GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE:<\/span> <\/span>50th Anniversary Gilsum Rock Swap; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Elementary School & Community Center; 640 Rte. 10N; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; free admission; more than 65 dealers, swappers, distributors, wholesalers and collectors, beryl, quartz crystals, semiprecious stones, gemstone jewelry, rocks, minerals, displays, rough specimens, fossils, collector pieces, handcrafted jewelry, mineral panning ; contact Rob Mitchell, PO Box 76, Gilsum, NH 03448, (603) 357-9636; e-mail: gilsumrocks@gmail.com; Web site: www.gilsum.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-7—<\/strong>PRICE, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>8th Annual Castle Country Rock, Fossil & Mineral Show; Patrick Braun; Carbon County Events Center; 310 S. Fairgrounds Rd.; Daily 10-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Patrick Braun, PO Box 236, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 384-2211 or (435) 381-5192<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8—<\/strong>BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park; 9205 198th Ave. E; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Nancy LeMay, PVGMC c\/o Club Show, PO Box 134, Puyallup, WA 98371, (253) 952-6216; e-mail: bees2knees@att.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8—<\/strong>COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining and Industry; 225 North Gate Blvd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free; Colorado Snowmass Snow Mastodon Project exhibit, mining museum admission included, minerals, gems, fossils, petrified wood, custom jewelry, kids’ gold panning and face painting; contact Kim Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814, (719) 360-9665; e-mail: Runninboar@hotmail.com; Web site: www.csms.us and www.wmmi.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8—<\/strong>DOSWELL, VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, students (16 and under) free with adult; 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry, loose stones, beads, findings, pearls, mineral specimens, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasusresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8—<\/strong>FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Coconino Lapidary Club; Silver Saddle Outdoor Market; corner of Rte. 89N and Silver Saddle Rd.; Daily 9-4; free admission; rough, finished, jewelry, fossils, raffles; contact Becky Cox, 6666 Snowflake Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 380-6657; e-mail: bcox@fusd1.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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6-8—<\/strong>LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society; Sonora High School; Upper & Lower Commons, 401 S. Palm St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 8-8:30, Sun. 9-6; admission $1; La Habra Community Fair: dealers, geode cutting, Route 66 Gold Panners, demonstrations, kids’ area, craft fair, AKC Dog Show, Car Shows, FFA animal auction; contact Nancy Bird, 1001 W. Lambert Rd., Spc. 18, La Habra, CA 90631-1378, (562) 697-0636; e-mail: nancyjbird@verizon.net; Web site: www.nocgms.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7—<\/strong>DELTA, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center; 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry Masinton, 24662 Sorrento Ln., Cedaredge, CO 81413, (970) 856-3861; e-mail: masinton@tds.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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7—<\/strong>KENT, CONNECTICUT:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Museum of Mining & Mineral Science; 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; contact John Pawloski, 42 Squash Hollow Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, (860) 354-0296; e-mail: j.a.pawloski@att.net; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7—<\/strong>MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Spring Mineralfest Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show; Pennsylvania Earth Science Assn.; Macungie Memorial Park; 50 N. Poplar St.; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children (under 12) free; tailgating, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, collectors, gold panning and sluicing lessons, hourly door prizes; contact Vincent Olsovsky, 531 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Expo and Event Center; Kathleen and Government Way, 1 block off Hwy. 95; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free with adult; contact Mike Burton, (208) 772-9347; e-mail: mycroftmkiv@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Glendora GEMS; Goddard Middle School; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auction, find us on Facebook; contact Bonnie Bidwell, 1010 E. Mountain View, Glendora, CA 91741, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 S. Main St.; Sat. 8-6; adults $3; contact Kris Kister, 1813 Arthur Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034, (817) 545-7239; e-mail: Krisk@kirstnerphotogrhy.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>MANSFIELD, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Richland County Fairgrounds; 750 N. Home Rd., Arts and Crafts Bldg.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and children (6-16) $3; Opals Agates Amethyst: 11 dealers, silent auctions, speakers, geode breaking, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, museum-quality agate displays; contact Tom Kottyan, (419) 562-1152; Web site: www.RLLS.WEBS.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>MARION, KENTUCKY:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Fohs Hall; 201 N. Walker St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, children’s activities, silent auctions, door prizes, Indian artifact display, day digs, night dig, jewelry making classes; contact Tina Walker, 205 N. Walker St., PO Box 391, Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; e-mail: beclement@att.net; Web site: www.clementmineralmuseum.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>MCCALLA, ALABAMA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Historical Ironworks State Park; 12632 Confederate Pkwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; park admission $3; contact Gene Blackerby, (205) 807-6777; e-mail: black2200@att.net; Web site: www.lapidaryclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>MONROE, NEW YORK:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Orange County Mineral Society; Museum Village; 1010 Rte. 17M ; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children free; Mastodon display, local mineral collection, new fluorescent mineral display; contact George Gardianos, PO Box 173, Westtown, NY 10998, (845) 683-1167; e-mail: gggard@optonline.net; Web site: orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Rock Swap & Gem Fair; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Missouri Institute of Natural Science; 2327 W. Farm Road #190; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, rough, slabs, cabs, handcrafted jewelry, gem and mineral ID, auction Sat.; see us on Facebook; contact Larry Lillich, 2340 W. Dearborn St., Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 882-8449; e-mail: llillich@mchsi.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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7-8—<\/strong>STAFFORD, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; The Stafford Centre; 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; vintage, gemstone, glass, lampwork and polymer beads, silver and gold findings, pearls, Swarovski Elements, crystals, tools, books, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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13-15—<\/strong>PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Outdoor Rock Swap\/Show; Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society, Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Missouri Mines Historic Site; 4000 State Hwy. 32, 1.5 miles west of US Hwy. 67; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, rock jewelry and crafts, demonstrations, Historic Site Mining & Mineral Museum, auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, PO Box 758, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 760-0488 or (573) 431-6226; e-mail: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Web site: www.facebook.com\/events\/249573655204794\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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14—<\/strong>GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Greensboro Day School; 5401 Lawndale Dr.; Sat. 10-6; adults $4, students $2, children (under 5) free; gemstones, minerals, jewelry, geode cutting, demonstrations, books, door prizes; contact KB Montgomery, 4810 Sweetbriar Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455, (336) 286-5052; e-mail: kbmonty@triad.rr.com; Web site: www.ggmc-rockhounds.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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14—<\/strong>SKOKIE, ILLINOIS:<\/span> <\/span>3rd Annual Rock Swap; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium; 8013 Laramie; Sat. 1-5; free admission (children must be accompanied by an adult); rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, crystals, slabs, cabochons, lapidary treasures, club sales, kids’ activities, Geo Juniors’ magic show of minerals; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15—<\/strong>BUTTE, MONTANA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Butte Civic Center Annex; 1340 Harrison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; 15 dealers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, more than 20 exhibits, silent auction, kids’ area; contact Joe Slouber, PO Box 4492, Butte, MT 59702, (406) 494-3034<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15—<\/strong>CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club; Timberline Gym; 1681 S. Dogwood St., Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; rock displays, club displays, lapidary demonstrations, paleontology display, “ask an expert” table, dealers, jewellery, rocks, slabs, cabs, kids’ corner, soapstone carving, gold panning, door prizes, silent auction, secondhand lapidary equipment sales; contact Janet Burkholder, 1757 S. Alder St., Campbell River, BC, Canada V9W 7J1, (250) 923-1740; e-mail: info@ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com; Web site: www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15—<\/strong>CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:<\/span> <\/span>24th RockFest; Tellus Science Museum; Tellus Science Museum; 100 Tells Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors $12, students and children $10; indoor and outdoor show, nearly 30 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, mineral and fossil identification, rock bingo, kids’ activities, free for museum members; contact Mary Vinson, (770) 606-5700 ext. 402; e-mail: maryv@tellusmuseum.org; Web site: www.tellusmuseum.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15—<\/strong>CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>54th Annual Cayucos Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall; 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free door prize, free drawing, 13 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, jade, crystals, meteorites, beads, lapidary and jewelry-making supplies; contact Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: http:\/\/slogem.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15—<\/strong>NEWPORT, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Yaquina View Elementary School – Multipurpose Room; 351 SE Harney St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (12 and under) free with adult, active military, police (volunteers), and Scouts in uniform free with proper ID; dealers, demonstrations, displays of cut, shaped and polished rocks, gems, fossils, geology, lapidary, silent auction; contact K. Myers, PO Box 714, Newport, OR 97365, (541) 264-5908; e-mail: books4agates@yahoo.com; Web site: www.coastagates.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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14-15—<\/strong>SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $8, children (under 12) free; 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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19-22—<\/strong>PRINEVILLE, OREGON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Prineville Rockhound Club; Crook County Fairgrounds; S. Main St.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; field trips, dealers inside and outside; contact Rebecca Buss, (541) 968-2156<\/span><\/p>\n

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27-29—<\/strong>BEDFORD, INDIANA:<\/span> <\/span>49th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds; southwest of Bedford; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding and prospecting supplies, 4-H project and science project materials, free demonstrations; contact Gary Fuquay, 6102 W. US Hwy. 50, Medora, IN 47260, (812) 498-4062; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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27-29—<\/strong>ELDON, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>13th Annual Gem, Jewelry, Rock, Mineral & Fossil Show; Osage Rock & Mineral Club; Eldon Community Center; 309 E. 2nd St., between 2nd St. and Mill St.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-3; free admission; gemstones, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids’ games and prizes, fluorescent mineral display, find us on Facebook; contact Steve Rudloff, 2407 Lakewood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: ormc2014show@centurylink.net<\/span><\/p>\n

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27-29—<\/strong>RIALTO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; San Bernardino, OrangeBelt Mineralogical Society; 105 S. Palm Ave.; corner of W. 1st St. and S. Palm Ave., tailgate across the street from Rialto City Hall; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; rocks, rough and slabs, gems, jewelry, minerals, beads, fossils, petrified wood, opals, agates, wire wrapping on site; contact Ken Gard or Jessica, (909) 624-1782 or (909) 887-5507; e-mail: kengard@roadrunner.com; Web site: obmsrocks.yolasite.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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28-29—<\/strong>CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium; 4117 Overland Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Fiesta of Gems”: more than 30 gem and mineral dealers, minerals, gems, slabs, cabochons, beads, jewelry findings, club member exhibits, gem and mineral works of art, jewelry pieces, private collections, jewelry-making classes; contact Janice Metz, (310) 850-4398; e-mail: janicemtz@yahoo.com; Web site: www.CulverCityRocks.org\/fiesta.htm<\/span><\/p>\n

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28-29—<\/strong>GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE:<\/span> <\/span>50th Anniversary Gilsum Rock Swap; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Elementary School & Community Center; 640 Rte. 10N; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; free admission; more than 65 dealers, swappers, distributors, wholesalers and collectors, beryl, quartz crystals, semiprecious stones, gemstone jewelry, rocks, minerals, displays, rough specimens, fossils, collector pieces, handcrafted jewelry, mineral panning ; contact Rob Mitchell, PO Box 76, Gilsum, NH 03448, (603) 357-9636; e-mail: gilsumrocks@gmail.com; Web site: www.gilsum.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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