5-7\u2014<\/strong>FAIRFIELD, IOWA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Art & Convention Center; 200 N. Main St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1; jewelry, geodes, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, lapidary supplies, displays, lectures; contact Betty Morris, 618 N. Lincoln St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641, (641) 233-1300; e-mail: elizabethmorris@outlook.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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5-7\u2014<\/strong>GREENFIELD, INDIANA:<\/span> <\/span>38th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; 500 Earth Sciences; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds; 620 N. Apple; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers and swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays; contact Cheryl Hamilton, 3507 Luewan Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46235, (317) 897-6639; e-mail: clhamilton1951@gmail.com; Web site: 500earthsciencesclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7\u2014<\/strong>ORLANDO, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Florida National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, children free; contact Paul Hayes, 1400 Sawyerwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32836, (407) 816-1229; e-mail: phayes3@cfl.rr.com; Web site: www<\/span>.<\/span>cfmgs<\/span>.<\/span>org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7\u2014<\/strong>TOLEDO, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Great Hall; 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3.50, children (under 12), active military with ID, and Scouts in uniform free; exhibits, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, scholarship raffle, free kids’ mineral kits, dealers, club sales; contact Stephen Shimatzki, 107 Florentine Dr., Holland, OH 43528, (567) 868-8794; e-mail: sjs132@gmail.com; Web site: www<\/span>.<\/span>rockyreader<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7\u2014<\/strong>WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Education Bldg., Dixie Classic Fair Grounds; 27th St., Gate 9; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children (through grade 12) free with adult admisson; Saturday presentation on North Carolina meteorites, exhibits, gold panning, geode cutting, grab bags; contact W.A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: Mariona1@yadtel.net; Web site:www<\/span>.<\/span>forsythgemclub<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7\u2014<\/strong>HAMPTON, VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; Hampton Roads Convention Center-Exhibit Hall A; 1610 Coliseum Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children (12 and under) free; beads, gemstones; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www<\/span>.<\/span>beadshows<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7\u2014<\/strong>NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School; 388 Danbury Rd. (Route 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; hourly raffle; contact Dan McAuliffe, (845) 279-6415; e-mail: mstrmac29@comcast.net; Web site: danburymineralogicalsociety<\/span>.<\/span>weebly<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7\u2014<\/strong>SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual rock swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse grounds; Hwy. 59 North; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Gem Wash, Sat. auction; contact Dave Leininger, 14029 White Oak Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 721-1579; e-mail: hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-9\u2014<\/strong>GOLDEN, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Inaugural show; Fine Mineral Shows; Denver Marriott West; 1717 Denver West Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-5; free admission; more than 50 dealers; contact Dave Waisman, (509) 998-5987; e-mail: info@finemineralshow.com; Web site: www.finemineralshow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-14\u2014<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos, LLP; Denver Coliseum; 4600 Humboldt St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; two floors, almost 100 tents; contact Heather Grana, 235 First St., Keyport, NJ 07735; e-mail: Heather@EonsExpos.com; Web site: www.ColiseumShow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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7-14\u2014<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Daily 10-6; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers; 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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12-14\u2014<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Denver Gem & Mineral Show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; The Denver Mart – Expo Hall (formally the Denver Merchandise Mart); 451 E. 58th Ave., I-25 Exit 215; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children accompanied by an adult free; “Agate”: nearly 200 dealers, speakers, demonstrations, shuttle to satellite shows, free gem and mineral identification, door prizes, “Mr. Bones”, kids\u2019 activities and gold panning; contact Robert Berry, Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, c\/o Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205-5798, (303) 638-5000; e-mail:www.info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>HOLLAND, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>45th Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil and Jewelry Show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center; 150 W. 8th St.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students free with adult; Birthstones – “Everyone’s a Gem”: 12 dealers, special exhibits, lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, kids’ games, club sales, silent auction; contact Jodi and Steve Miller, 4420 Oak Hollow Ct., Hamilton, MI 49419, (269) 751-2808; e-mail: sjmillerman@yahoo.com; Web site: www.tulipcity.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14\u2014<\/strong>SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>COLOGNE, NEW JERSEY:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Cape-Atlantic Rockhounds; Clubhouse; 2641 Cologne Ave., off Route #30; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; outdoor event, rain or shine; contact Billie Brockhum, (609) 879-1179<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Gem Club; Zembo Shrine; Third St. and Division St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; dealers, jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, fossils, children’s activities, prizes, educational exhibits; contact Betsy Oberheim, PO Box 6271, Central PA Rock & Mineral Club, Harrisburg, PA 17112, (717) 469-2243; e-mail: aoberheim3@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Prehistoric Enterprises; Mylan Park; 500 Mylan Park Ln., Ruby Commnity Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; displays, minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, artifacts, projectile points, geode cutting, lapidary, demonstrations, science shows, rock and fossil ID, hourly door prizes, grand prize, life-size Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton, fossil dig, free rock or fossil for children under 12 (accompanied by an adult); contact Ray Garton, PO Box 200, Barrackville, WV 26559, (304) 282-2306; e-mail: garton@prehistoricplanet.com; Web site: www.prehistoricstore.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; Eagles Hall; 515 Curran Hwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children free; gems, minerals, jewelry, crystals, fossils, hourly giveaways, grand door prize, geode cracking, mineral panning for younger children; contact Larry Michon, 385 W. Main St., North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 446-1893; e-mail: LMICHON@RCN.COM<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; David L. Lawrence Convention Center-Hall D; 1000 Fort Dusquesne Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2-off 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, gemstone chain, findings; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association; Vern Burton Community Hall; 308 E. 4th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Jennie Bourassa, PO Box 98, Sequim, WA 98382, (360) 681-0372; Web site: www.sequimrocks.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>45th annual Wonders of the Earth Show; Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough; Don Montgomery Community Centre; 2467 Eglinton Ave. East, Canada; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children $1; dealers, displays, demonstrations, auctions ; contact Jennifer Campbell, (416) 282-5319; Web site:www.scarbgemclub.ca<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14\u2014<\/strong>WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds; 363 Orchard St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children free; dealers, displays, silent auction, childrens’ activities, hourly raffle drawings, demonstrations; contact Lisa Stearns, PO Box 603, Waitsburg, WA 99361, (509) 386-0584; e-mail: lisa_sundin1@hotmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple; 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; more than 40 dealers, exhibits, NASA moon rock, demonstrations, workshops, hourly door prizes, silent auctions, juniors’ learning section; contact Jason Hamilton, 7141 Natal Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254, (904) 294-4744; e-mail: jgms-show@hotmail.com; Web site: www.jaxgemandmineral.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>LINCOLN, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Shelter House, behind Casey’s; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Ted Bolich, (660) 890-4983; Web site: www.Mozarkite.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Richmond Raceway Complex; 600 E. Laburnum Ave.; 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, minerals, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs on site; Virginia rock and mineral and dinosaur bone display by the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21\u2014<\/strong>SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20\u2014<\/strong>TULSA, OKLAHOMA:<\/span> <\/span>10th annual show; Indian Nations Artifact & Fossil Shows; Oral Roberts University Mabee Center; 81st and S. Lewis; Sat. 8-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; contact Harvey Shell, 4320 W. 43rd St., Tulsa, OK 74104, (918) 446-9278; e-mail: roxanna4@att.net; Web site:INAFshow.wordpress.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20\u2014<\/strong>TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>15th annual show; Robert Lynch; Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres, rock-related jewelry; contact Robert Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com; Web site: www.agatecity.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Travis County Expo Center; 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, gemstones, vintage, glass and lampwork, pearls, Swarovski Elements, crystals, gold and silver findings, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds; 120 Fair Ln., southwest corner of Hwy. 411 and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Diann Thurston, PO Box 704, Longview, WA 98632, (503) 728-4274<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>CHICO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds; 2357 Fair St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children (16 and under) free; free fossils for kids, dealers, opals, rough rock, crystals, fossils, jewelry, minerals, demonstrations, wire wrapping, jewelry making, flint knapping, Scout merit badge area, raffle, silent auction, door prizes, kids’ Wheel of Fortune, grab bags, treasure hunt; contact John Scott, 1288 Glenwood Ave., Chico, CA 95926, (530) 343-3491; e-mail: jweazel@sbcglobal.net; Web site:www.featherriverrocks.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>HOWELL, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Services Center; 9525 Highland Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children 50 cents; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 787-6586; e-mail: camber459@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center; 1801 N.E. 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2-off 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, gemstone chain, findings; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21\u2014<\/strong>POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Gold’s Gym; 258 Titusville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children free; \u201dProspecting for Mineral Treasure in New York\u201d: 6 free rocks for kids, 28 dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, jewelry, beads, tools, books, mineral displays from Vassar College Geology Museum, New York State Institute of Mineralogy, Gunnison Mineral Museum, and club members, fluorescent mineral display, lapidary demonstrations, 3rd Annual Mineral Photography exhibit; contact Carolyn Reynard, 110 College Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, (845) 471-1224; e-mail: sunstone33@verizon.net; Web site: www.mhvgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-27\u2014<\/strong>HURRICANE, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>Southern Utah Rock and Gem Show; Eric Funk; Washington County Regional Park; 5500 West 700 South; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; dealers, rocks, gems, faceted stones, fossils, minerals, geodes, crystals, petrified wood, silent auction; contact Eric Funk, PO Box 537, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 609-0136; e-mail: Eric_funk@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds; 630 Trinity Rd., Canada; Fri. 9:30-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $8, children (under 12) free; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, Canada N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: inquiry@ancastergemshow.com; Web site: www.ancastergemshow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>BEREA, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; GemStreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds; 174 Eastland Rd., (use Bagley Rd. entrance); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads; contact Jane K. Smith, PO Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: Janestrieter1946@gmail.com; Web site: gemstreetusa.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>JOPLIN, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>16th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin Museum Complex; 504 Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; free admission; door prizes; contact Chris Wiseman, PO Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Ocean City Convention Center; 4001 Coastal Highway; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, students (16 and under) free with adult; 14K and sterling silver, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, loose stones, beads, findings, pearls, minerals, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs on site ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>SANDY, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28\u2014<\/strong>TOOELE, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show and sale; Tooele Gem & Mineral Society; Dow James Bldg.; 400 North 400 West; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gems, hourly door prizes, grab bags, silent auctions, Wheel of Fortune, displays, dealers, demonstrations, in conjunction with the Festival of the Old West – Mountain Man Rendezvous; contact Colleen Edwards, PO Box 348, Tooele, UT 84074, (435) 882-5752; e-mail: TooeleGemAndMineral@gmail.com; Web site: www.tooelegem.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>BILLINGS, MONTANA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center; 1223 Mullowney Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; contact Doug True, 2622 Broadwater, Billings, MT 59103-4610, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils12@yahoo.com; Web site:www.billingsgemclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; Durham Convention Center-Jr Ballrooms; 301 W. Morgan St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2-off 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, gemstone chain, findings; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY:<\/span> <\/span>58th Annual Franklin – Sterling Show; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School; 50 Washington St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $7, students $4; minerals, gems, fluorescent displays; contact Patricia Seger, 22 Palomino Trail, Vernon, NJ 07462, (973) 827-0160; e-mail: pesolutions.mineral@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY:<\/span> <\/span>24th Annual Gem Mineral Jewelry Show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory; 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, families $5, children $1, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales, exhibits, Kentucky agate, fluorescent display, hourly prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Web site:www.lexingtonrockclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds; 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free with adult; 15 dealers, jewelry, cut and uncut gemstones, beads, crystals, rough and polished rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, more than 50 guest and member gem, mineral, and fossil displays, demonstrations, jewelry making, sphere making, rock grinding, polishing, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 372-1311; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN:<\/span> <\/span>Oshkosh 43rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center; 500 E. County Road Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students $1 with ID, children (under 12) free; 25 dealers, mineral specimens, geodes, fossils, jewelry, lapidary material, home decor, member, dealer and museum displays, demonstrators, silver work, gem faceting, lapidary, beading, children\u2019s area, rock polishing, rock painting, jewelry making, fluorescent rock display; contact Ann Voges, (920) 725-1640; e-mail: hankemps@milwpc.com; Web site: www.facebook.com\/pages\/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club\/202088083155987<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28\u2014<\/strong>SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; S. Sioux City Senior Citizens Center; 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, four dealers, gems, agates, rough and polished specimens, beads, geodes, minerals, faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, displays, artifacts; contact Bob Powell, 406 Brandon, Kingsley, IA 51028, (712) 378 2775; e-mail: bobphyl.powell@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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5-7—<\/strong>FAIRFIELD, IOWA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Art & Convention Center; 200 N. Main St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1; jewelry, geodes, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, lapidary supplies, displays, lectures; contact Betty Morris, 618 N. Lincoln St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641, (641) 233-1300; e-mail: elizabethmorris@outlook.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7—<\/strong>GREENFIELD, INDIANA:<\/span> <\/span>38th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; 500 Earth Sciences; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds; 620 N. Apple; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers and swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays; contact Cheryl Hamilton, 3507 Luewan Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46235, (317) 897-6639; e-mail: clhamilton1951@gmail.com; Web site: 500earthsciencesclub.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7—<\/strong>ORLANDO, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Florida National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, children free; contact Paul Hayes, 1400 Sawyerwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32836, (407) 816-1229; e-mail: phayes3@cfl.rr.com; Web site: www<\/span>.<\/span>cfmgs<\/span>.<\/span>org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7—<\/strong>TOLEDO, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Great Hall; 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3.50, children (under 12), active military with ID, and Scouts in uniform free; exhibits, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, scholarship raffle, free kids’ mineral kits, dealers, club sales; contact Stephen Shimatzki, 107 Florentine Dr., Holland, OH 43528, (567) 868-8794; e-mail: sjs132@gmail.com; Web site: www<\/span>.<\/span>rockyreader<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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5-7—<\/strong>WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Education Bldg., Dixie Classic Fair Grounds; 27th St., Gate 9; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children (through grade 12) free with adult admisson; Saturday presentation on North Carolina meteorites, exhibits, gold panning, geode cutting, grab bags; contact W.A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: Mariona1@yadtel.net; Web site:www<\/span>.<\/span>forsythgemclub<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>HAMPTON, VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; Hampton Roads Convention Center-Exhibit Hall A; 1610 Coliseum Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children (12 and under) free; beads, gemstones; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www<\/span>.<\/span>beadshows<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School; 388 Danbury Rd. (Route 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; hourly raffle; contact Dan McAuliffe, (845) 279-6415; e-mail: mstrmac29@comcast.net; Web site: danburymineralogicalsociety<\/span>.<\/span>weebly<\/span>.<\/span>com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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6-7—<\/strong>SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual rock swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse grounds; Hwy. 59 North; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Gem Wash, Sat. auction; contact Dave Leininger, 14029 White Oak Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 721-1579; e-mail: hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-9—<\/strong>GOLDEN, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Inaugural show; Fine Mineral Shows; Denver Marriott West; 1717 Denver West Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-5; free admission; more than 50 dealers; contact Dave Waisman, (509) 998-5987; e-mail: info@finemineralshow.com; Web site: www.finemineralshow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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6-14—<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos, LLP; Denver Coliseum; 4600 Humboldt St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; two floors, almost 100 tents; contact Heather Grana, 235 First St., Keyport, NJ 07735; e-mail: Heather@EonsExpos.com; Web site: www.ColiseumShow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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7-14—<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Daily 10-6; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers; 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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12-14—<\/strong>DENVER, COLORADO:<\/span> <\/span>Denver Gem & Mineral Show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; The Denver Mart – Expo Hall (formally the Denver Merchandise Mart); 451 E. 58th Ave., I-25 Exit 215; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children accompanied by an adult free; “Agate”: nearly 200 dealers, speakers, demonstrations, shuttle to satellite shows, free gem and mineral identification, door prizes, “Mr. Bones”, kids’ activities and gold panning; contact Robert Berry, Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, c\/o Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205-5798, (303) 638-5000; e-mail:www.info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>HOLLAND, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>45th Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil and Jewelry Show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center; 150 W. 8th St.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students free with adult; Birthstones – “Everyone’s a Gem”: 12 dealers, special exhibits, lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, kids’ games, club sales, silent auction; contact Jodi and Steve Miller, 4420 Oak Hollow Ct., Hamilton, MI 49419, (269) 751-2808; e-mail: sjmillerman@yahoo.com; Web site: www.tulipcity.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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12-14—<\/strong>SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>COLOGNE, NEW JERSEY:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Cape-Atlantic Rockhounds; Clubhouse; 2641 Cologne Ave., off Route #30; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; outdoor event, rain or shine; contact Billie Brockhum, (609) 879-1179<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Gem Club; Zembo Shrine; Third St. and Division St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; dealers, jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, fossils, children’s activities, prizes, educational exhibits; contact Betsy Oberheim, PO Box 6271, Central PA Rock & Mineral Club, Harrisburg, PA 17112, (717) 469-2243; e-mail: aoberheim3@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Prehistoric Enterprises; Mylan Park; 500 Mylan Park Ln., Ruby Commnity Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; displays, minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, artifacts, projectile points, geode cutting, lapidary, demonstrations, science shows, rock and fossil ID, hourly door prizes, grand prize, life-size Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton, fossil dig, free rock or fossil for children under 12 (accompanied by an adult); contact Ray Garton, PO Box 200, Barrackville, WV 26559, (304) 282-2306; e-mail: garton@prehistoricplanet.com; Web site: www.prehistoricstore.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; Eagles Hall; 515 Curran Hwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children free; gems, minerals, jewelry, crystals, fossils, hourly giveaways, grand door prize, geode cracking, mineral panning for younger children; contact Larry Michon, 385 W. Main St., North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 446-1893; e-mail: LMICHON@RCN.COM<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; David L. Lawrence Convention Center-Hall D; 1000 Fort Dusquesne Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2-off 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, gemstone chain, findings; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association; Vern Burton Community Hall; 308 E. 4th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Jennie Bourassa, PO Box 98, Sequim, WA 98382, (360) 681-0372; Web site: www.sequimrocks.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>45th annual Wonders of the Earth Show; Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough; Don Montgomery Community Centre; 2467 Eglinton Ave. East, Canada; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children $1; dealers, displays, demonstrations, auctions ; contact Jennifer Campbell, (416) 282-5319; Web site:www.scarbgemclub.ca<\/span><\/p>\n
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13-14—<\/strong>WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds; 363 Orchard St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children free; dealers, displays, silent auction, childrens’ activities, hourly raffle drawings, demonstrations; contact Lisa Stearns, PO Box 603, Waitsburg, WA 99361, (509) 386-0584; e-mail: lisa_sundin1@hotmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple; 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; more than 40 dealers, exhibits, NASA moon rock, demonstrations, workshops, hourly door prizes, silent auctions, juniors’ learning section; contact Jason Hamilton, 7141 Natal Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254, (904) 294-4744; e-mail: jgms-show@hotmail.com; Web site: www.jaxgemandmineral.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>LINCOLN, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Shelter House, behind Casey’s; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Ted Bolich, (660) 890-4983; Web site: www.Mozarkite.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Richmond Raceway Complex; 600 E. Laburnum Ave.; 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, minerals, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs on site; Virginia rock and mineral and dinosaur bone display by the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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19-21—<\/strong>SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20—<\/strong>TULSA, OKLAHOMA:<\/span> <\/span>10th annual show; Indian Nations Artifact & Fossil Shows; Oral Roberts University Mabee Center; 81st and S. Lewis; Sat. 8-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; contact Harvey Shell, 4320 W. 43rd St., Tulsa, OK 74104, (918) 446-9278; e-mail: roxanna4@att.net; Web site:INAFshow.wordpress.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20—<\/strong>TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA:<\/span> <\/span>15th annual show; Robert Lynch; Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres, rock-related jewelry; contact Robert Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com; Web site: www.agatecity.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Travis County Expo Center; 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, gemstones, vintage, glass and lampwork, pearls, Swarovski Elements, crystals, gold and silver findings, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds; 120 Fair Ln., southwest corner of Hwy. 411 and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Diann Thurston, PO Box 704, Longview, WA 98632, (503) 728-4274<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>CHICO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds; 2357 Fair St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children (16 and under) free; free fossils for kids, dealers, opals, rough rock, crystals, fossils, jewelry, minerals, demonstrations, wire wrapping, jewelry making, flint knapping, Scout merit badge area, raffle, silent auction, door prizes, kids’ Wheel of Fortune, grab bags, treasure hunt; contact John Scott, 1288 Glenwood Ave., Chico, CA 95926, (530) 343-3491; e-mail: jweazel@sbcglobal.net; Web site:www.featherriverrocks.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>HOWELL, MICHIGAN:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Services Center; 9525 Highland Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children 50 cents; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 787-6586; e-mail: camber459@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center; 1801 N.E. 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2-off 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, gemstone chain, findings; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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20-21—<\/strong>POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK:<\/span> <\/span>Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Gold’s Gym; 258 Titusville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children free; ”Prospecting for Mineral Treasure in New York”: 6 free rocks for kids, 28 dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, jewelry, beads, tools, books, mineral displays from Vassar College Geology Museum, New York State Institute of Mineralogy, Gunnison Mineral Museum, and club members, fluorescent mineral display, lapidary demonstrations, 3rd Annual Mineral Photography exhibit; contact Carolyn Reynard, 110 College Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, (845) 471-1224; e-mail: sunstone33@verizon.net; Web site: www.mhvgms.org<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-27—<\/strong>HURRICANE, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>Southern Utah Rock and Gem Show; Eric Funk; Washington County Regional Park; 5500 West 700 South; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; dealers, rocks, gems, faceted stones, fossils, minerals, geodes, crystals, petrified wood, silent auction; contact Eric Funk, PO Box 537, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 609-0136; e-mail: Eric_funk@yahoo.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA:<\/span> <\/span>Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds; 630 Trinity Rd., Canada; Fri. 9:30-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $8, children (under 12) free; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, Canada N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: inquiry@ancastergemshow.com; Web site: www.ancastergemshow.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>BEREA, OHIO:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; GemStreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds; 174 Eastland Rd., (use Bagley Rd. entrance); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads; contact Jane K. Smith, PO Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: Janestrieter1946@gmail.com; Web site: gemstreetusa.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>JOPLIN, MISSOURI:<\/span> <\/span>16th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin Museum Complex; 504 Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; free admission; door prizes; contact Chris Wiseman, PO Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Treasures of the Earth Inc.; Ocean City Convention Center; 4001 Coastal Highway; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, students (16 and under) free with adult; 14K and sterling silver, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, loose stones, beads, findings, pearls, minerals, crystals, lapidary supplies, jewelers, wire wrappers, jewelry design and repairs on site ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804) 285-4281; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>SANDY, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (ages 0-11) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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26-28—<\/strong>TOOELE, UTAH:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show and sale; Tooele Gem & Mineral Society; Dow James Bldg.; 400 North 400 West; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gems, hourly door prizes, grab bags, silent auctions, Wheel of Fortune, displays, dealers, demonstrations, in conjunction with the Festival of the Old West – Mountain Man Rendezvous; contact Colleen Edwards, PO Box 348, Tooele, UT 84074, (435) 882-5752; e-mail: TooeleGemAndMineral@gmail.com; Web site: www.tooelegem.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>BILLINGS, MONTANA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center; 1223 Mullowney Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; contact Doug True, 2622 Broadwater, Billings, MT 59103-4610, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils12@yahoo.com; Web site:www.billingsgemclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span> <\/span>Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead Shows; Durham Convention Center-Jr Ballrooms; 301 W. Morgan St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2-off 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, gemstone chain, findings; contact Chris Murray, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: contact.beadshows@gmail.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY:<\/span> <\/span>58th Annual Franklin – Sterling Show; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School; 50 Washington St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $7, students $4; minerals, gems, fluorescent displays; contact Patricia Seger, 22 Palomino Trail, Vernon, NJ 07462, (973) 827-0160; e-mail: pesolutions.mineral@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY:<\/span> <\/span>24th Annual Gem Mineral Jewelry Show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory; 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, families $5, children $1, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales, exhibits, Kentucky agate, fluorescent display, hourly prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Web site:www.lexingtonrockclub.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:<\/span> <\/span>Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds; 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free with adult; 15 dealers, jewelry, cut and uncut gemstones, beads, crystals, rough and polished rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, more than 50 guest and member gem, mineral, and fossil displays, demonstrations, jewelry making, sphere making, rock grinding, polishing, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 372-1311; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.com<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN:<\/span> <\/span>Oshkosh 43rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center; 500 E. County Road Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students $1 with ID, children (under 12) free; 25 dealers, mineral specimens, geodes, fossils, jewelry, lapidary material, home decor, member, dealer and museum displays, demonstrators, silver work, gem faceting, lapidary, beading, children’s area, rock polishing, rock painting, jewelry making, fluorescent rock display; contact Ann Voges, (920) 725-1640; e-mail: hankemps@milwpc.com; Web site: www.facebook.com\/pages\/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club\/202088083155987<\/span><\/p>\n
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27-28—<\/strong>SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA:<\/span> <\/span>Retail show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; S. Sioux City Senior Citizens Center; 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, four dealers, gems, agates, rough and polished specimens, beads, geodes, minerals, faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, displays, artifacts; contact Bob Powell, 406 Brandon, Kingsley, IA 51028, (712) 378 2775; e-mail: bobphyl.powell@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}