﻿{"id":482,"date":"2015-01-04T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/?guid=a70d77cafd400f73d84096690434c5b1"},"modified":"2015-01-04T18:00:21","modified_gmt":"2015-01-04T18:00:21","slug":"gemshows-january-2015-gem-mineral-shows-retail-and-wholesale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/2015\/01\/04\/gemshows-january-2015-gem-mineral-shows-retail-and-wholesale\/","title":{"rendered":"#Gemshows  January 2015 Gem &amp; Mineral Shows Retail and Wholesale"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ewxxh54YLpc\/VKl_jtbruYI\/AAAAAAAAxHs\/KzSJznIwd-4\/s1600\/100_0889.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ewxxh54YLpc\/VKl_jtbruYI\/AAAAAAAAxHs\/KzSJznIwd-4\/s1600\/100_0889.JPG\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">9-11<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>HILLSBORO, OREGON:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 NE 34th Ave; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; Admission $7, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer\u2019s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">9-11<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>LARGO, FLORIDA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Pinellas Geological Society, Largo Cultural Center; 105 Central Park Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1.50; drawing, silent auction; contact Leona Sheffield, 2440 S. Shore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, (727) 709-3236; e-mail: nwilkin@sjvcc.org<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">9-11<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>MESA, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation, Mesa Community College; 1833 W Southern Avenue; Daily 9:00am-5:00pm; Free; 43rd Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show. Jan 9-11 at Mesa Community College southwest parking lot. Corner of Dobson Road and US 60. Free admission and parking. Over 100 vendors, club booths and displays. The largest show in the Phoenix area. Free activities for kids. Peralta Stones display.; contact Dana Slaughter, 2952 E Silverbell Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (602) 312-9791; e-mail: dsminerals@aol.com; Web site: flaggshow.info<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">16-18<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; $7, free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer\u2019s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">16-18<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>GLOBE, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">58th Annual Show; Gila County Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Gila County Fairgrounds; 3 miles northeast of junction U.S. 60; Fri. 9-5; adults $3, students and children free; more than 40 specimen display cases, children&#8217;s fossil and mineral specimen dig, fossil program; contact Jodi Brewster, (623) 810-9780; Web site: gilagem.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">17-17<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>ARLINGTON, TEXAS:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Faceting swap meet; Arlington Gem and Mineral, Arlington Club Hous; 1408 Gibbons, behind the mosque; Sat. 8 am-3 pm; FREE; 4th Annual Swap meet for all things faceting. Inside and tables supplied. Rough, machines, cut stones etc. No cabs. Faceting only. Pot Luck at noon. Contact Jack Spinks at 469-515-6358 for more info if needed. ; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065, (469) 515-6358; e-mail: jlspinks@sbcglobal.net<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">17-18<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>EXETER, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Tule Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Veteran&#8217;s Memorial Bldg.; 324 N. Kaweah\/Hwy. 65; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; showcases, dealers, demonstrations, children&#8217;s activities, near Sequoia National Park; contact Bill Bingaman, PO Box 265, Three Rivers, CA 93271, (559) 741-6381; e-mail: Bandgbing@aol.com; Web site: Tulegem.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">17-18<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>YACHATS, OREGON:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Yachats Chamber of Commerce, Yachats Commons; 4th and Hwy. 101; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, fossils, minerals, jewelry; contact Donna Hirschman, PO Box 550, Yachats, OR 97498, (541) 270-3777; e-mail: iamhrsch@yahoo.com; Web site: www.yachatsagatefestival.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">23-25<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; Admission $7, Children free (ages 1-11); Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer\u2019s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">23-25<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TYLER, TEXAS:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; East Texas Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Rose Garden Center; 420 S. Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children $1, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, decorator items, geodes, demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, wire wrapping, silent auction, kids&#8217; spinning wheel, fluorescent mineral display, hourly door prizes, grand prizes; contact Keith Harmon, 9116 US Hwy. 84 West, Rusk, TX 75785, (903) 795-3860; e-mail: keithharmon19@yahoo.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">24-25<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Panama City Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Central Panhandle Fairgrounds; 2230 E. 15th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; hourly silent auctions, door prizes, grand prize; contact Steven Shipton, 5113 E. 13th Ct., Panama City, FL 32404, (850) 867-0586; e-mail: shipton3@comcast.net<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">29-15<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos, 22nd Street Mega-Tent; 600 W. 22nd St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; meet the cast of the TV show &#8220;Prospectors&#8221;, who will be at the show selling their finds; contact Heather Grana, 235 First St., Keyport, NJ 07735; e-mail: Heather@EonsExpos.com; Web site: www.EonsExpos.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">29-15<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Eons Expos, LLLP, 22nd Street Show Tent; 600 W 22nd Street; Daily 9-6; Admission Free, Children Free; An 18-day show inside a huge 60,000 square foot climate controlled tent. Free parking. 200 booths. A Top Five show in Tucson based on table count. Wholesale and retail. We curate an even mix of fossil, mineral, gemstone, and jewelry dealers.; contact Lowell Carhart, 80 Roslyn Forest Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (804) 291-6357; e-mail: LowellCarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www.22ndStreetShow.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">30-1<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Monterey County Fairgrounds; 2004 Fairground Rd; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; Admission Free, Children Free; Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer\u2019s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">30-15<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Annual show; Marana Miner&#8217;s Co-op, The Rock Show; 6107 N. Travel Center Dr.; Daily 9-6; free admission; www.facebook.com\/pages\/Tucson-Miners-Co-op-The-Rock-Show\/313811585410623?ref=hl; contact Rachel Ford-Dingfield, (720) 495-8362; e-mail: kaipuravida@gmail.com; Web site: http:\/\/tucsonrockgemmineralshow.com\/<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">31-14<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, Hotel Tucson City Center\/InnSuites; 475 N. Granada Ave; Daily 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Admission Free; Gallery of Artists, Fossil Hall, Dinosaur replicas in the courtyard. Over 300 vendors in one location.; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">31-14<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC, Ramada Ltd; 665 N Freeway; Daily 10 am-6 pm; Admission Free; Final Saturday show closes at 5 pm.; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ShowDatesListMonth\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">31-14<strong class=\"ShowDatesLineBold\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u2014<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC, Mineral &amp; Fossil Marketplace; 1333 N Oracle; Daily 10 am-6 pm; Admission Free; Show closes at 5 pm on final Saturday; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><br \/><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"ShowDatesLineDisplay\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Show Info via Rock &amp; Gem Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ewxxh54YLpc\/VKl_jtbruYI\/AAAAAAAAxHs\/KzSJznIwd-4\/s1600\/100_0889.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ewxxh54YLpc\/VKl_jtbruYI\/AAAAAAAAxHs\/KzSJznIwd-4\/s1600\/100_0889.JPG\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span>9-11<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>HILLSBORO, OREGON:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 NE 34th Ave; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; Admission $7, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer&rsquo;s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>9-11<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>LARGO, FLORIDA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Pinellas Geological Society, Largo Cultural Center; 105 Central Park Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1.50; drawing, silent auction; contact Leona Sheffield, 2440 S. Shore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, (727) 709-3236; e-mail: nwilkin@sjvcc.org<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>9-11<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>MESA, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation, Mesa Community College; 1833 W Southern Avenue; Daily 9:00am-5:00pm; Free; 43rd Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show. Jan 9-11 at Mesa Community College southwest parking lot. Corner of Dobson Road and US 60. Free admission and parking. Over 100 vendors, club booths and displays. The largest show in the Phoenix area. Free activities for kids. Peralta Stones display.; contact Dana Slaughter, 2952 E Silverbell Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (602) 312-9791; e-mail: dsminerals@aol.com; Web site: flaggshow.info<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>16-18<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; $7, free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer&rsquo;s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>16-18<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>GLOBE, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>58th Annual Show; Gila County Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Gila County Fairgrounds; 3 miles northeast of junction U.S. 60; Fri. 9-5; adults $3, students and children free; more than 40 specimen display cases, children&#8217;s fossil and mineral specimen dig, fossil program; contact Jodi Brewster, (623) 810-9780; Web site: gilagem.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>17-17<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>ARLINGTON, TEXAS:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Faceting swap meet; Arlington Gem and Mineral, Arlington Club Hous; 1408 Gibbons, behind the mosque; Sat. 8 am-3 pm; FREE; 4th Annual Swap meet for all things faceting. Inside and tables supplied. Rough, machines, cut stones etc. No cabs. Faceting only. Pot Luck at noon. Contact Jack Spinks at 469-515-6358 for more info if needed. ; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065, (469) 515-6358; e-mail: jlspinks@sbcglobal.net<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>17-18<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>EXETER, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Tule Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Veteran&#8217;s Memorial Bldg.; 324 N. Kaweah\/Hwy. 65; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; showcases, dealers, demonstrations, children&#8217;s activities, near Sequoia National Park; contact Bill Bingaman, PO Box 265, Three Rivers, CA 93271, (559) 741-6381; e-mail: Bandgbing@aol.com; Web site: Tulegem.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>17-18<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>YACHATS, OREGON:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Yachats Chamber of Commerce, Yachats Commons; 4th and Hwy. 101; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, fossils, minerals, jewelry; contact Donna Hirschman, PO Box 550, Yachats, OR 97498, (541) 270-3777; e-mail: iamhrsch@yahoo.com; Web site: www.yachatsagatefestival.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>23-25<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; Admission $7, Children free (ages 1-11); Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer&rsquo;s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>23-25<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TYLER, TEXAS:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; East Texas Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Rose Garden Center; 420 S. Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children $1, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, decorator items, geodes, demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, wire wrapping, silent auction, kids&#8217; spinning wheel, fluorescent mineral display, hourly door prizes, grand prizes; contact Keith Harmon, 9116 US Hwy. 84 West, Rusk, TX 75785, (903) 795-3860; e-mail: keithharmon19@yahoo.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>24-25<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Panama City Gem &amp; Mineral Society, Central Panhandle Fairgrounds; 2230 E. 15th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; hourly silent auctions, door prizes, grand prize; contact Steven Shipton, 5113 E. 13th Ct., Panama City, FL 32404, (850) 867-0586; e-mail: shipton3@comcast.net<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>29-15<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos, 22nd Street Mega-Tent; 600 W. 22nd St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; meet the cast of the TV show &#8220;Prospectors&#8221;, who will be at the show selling their finds; contact Heather Grana, 235 First St., Keyport, NJ 07735; e-mail: Heather@EonsExpos.com; Web site: www.EonsExpos.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>29-15<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Eons Expos, LLLP, 22nd Street Show Tent; 600 W 22nd Street; Daily 9-6; Admission Free, Children Free; An 18-day show inside a huge 60,000 square foot climate controlled tent. Free parking. 200 booths. A Top Five show in Tucson based on table count. Wholesale and retail. We curate an even mix of fossil, mineral, gemstone, and jewelry dealers.; contact Lowell Carhart, 80 Roslyn Forest Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (804) 291-6357; e-mail: LowellCarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www.22ndStreetShow.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>30-1<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Monterey County Fairgrounds; 2004 Fairground Rd; Fri. Noon-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm; Admission Free, Children Free; Fine jewelry, precious &amp; semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold &amp; silver, pearls, minerals &amp; much more at manufacturer&rsquo;s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair &amp; cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http:\/\/www.gemfaire.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>30-15<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Annual show; Marana Miner&#8217;s Co-op, The Rock Show; 6107 N. Travel Center Dr.; Daily 9-6; free admission; www.facebook.com\/pages\/Tucson-Miners-Co-op-The-Rock-Show\/313811585410623?ref=hl; contact Rachel Ford-Dingfield, (720) 495-8362; e-mail: kaipuravida@gmail.com; Web site: http:\/\/tucsonrockgemmineralshow.com\/<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>31-14<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, Hotel Tucson City Center\/InnSuites; 475 N. Granada Ave; Daily 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Admission Free; Gallery of Artists, Fossil Hall, Dinosaur replicas in the courtyard. Over 300 vendors in one location.; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>31-14<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC, Ramada Ltd; 665 N Freeway; Daily 10 am-6 pm; Admission Free; Final Saturday show closes at 5 pm.; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span>31-14<strong>&mdash;<\/strong>TUCSON, ARIZONA:<\/span>&nbsp;<span>Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC, Mineral &amp; Fossil Marketplace; 1333 N Oracle; Daily 10 am-6 pm; Admission Free; Show closes at 5 pm on final Saturday; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><span>Show Info via Rock &amp; Gem Magazine<\/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\/482"}],"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=482"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":483,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482\/revisions\/483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}