2-3\u2014MIAMI, FLORIDA:<\/strong>\u00a0Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Mahi Shriners, 1480 NW North River Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/div>\n
2-3\u2014PARIS, ONTARIO, CANADA:<\/strong>\u00a039th annual show; Brantford Lapidary & Mineral Society; Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, stone, lapidary equipment, supplies, fine jewelry, supplies, beads, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, \u201cMine for Gems\u201d display; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ONT, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: robert@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.brantfordlapidarymineral.ca<\/div>\n
2-3\u2014PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cMineral Treasures and Fossil Fair\u201d; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 $1, uniformed Scouts free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, Fossil Dig, Kid\u2019s Corner, door prizes, Scouting merit badge information; contact Douglas Klieger, 26 Cabot Ct., Wayne, PA 19087, (610) 644-2492; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net; Web site: http:\/\/pms.moonfruit.com<\/div>\n
2-3\u2014POCATELLO, IDAHO:<\/strong>\u00a054th annual show; South East Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Bannock County Fairgrounds, Commercial Bldg.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Kevin B. Taylor, 246 Washington Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201, (208) 232-4269<\/div>\n
2-3\u2014SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Spring show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Community Bldg., Mt. Olive Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students $1, children free; contact Charlotte Leininger, (479) 721-3882; e-mail: TheSwankyStone@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org<\/div>\n
3\u2014BOISE, IDAHO:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rings & Things; Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport, 2645 Airport Way; Sun. 11-3; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com\/Show\/index.html<\/div>\n
7-9\u2014WYOMING, MICHIGAN:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cUnburied Ancient Treasures\u201d; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Town Center, 972 28th St., 0.25 mile west of US 131; Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-8; free admission; Science Museum of Minnesota display, museum-quality exhibits, mineral and fossil identification, club sales, children\u2019s collectibles, demonstrations, dealers, micromounts, crystals, stone beads, carvings, meteorites, jewelry, specimens; contact Don Van Dyke, 4296 Oakview, Hudsonville, MI 49426, (616) 669-6932; e-mail: donvandyke@tm.net; Web site: http:\/\/indian?moundsrockclub.com\/index.htm<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cShades of Jade\u201d; B.C. Lapidary Society; Ag-Rec Bldg., CFV Fairgrounds, 32470 Haida Dr.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $2, children under 6 or Boy Scouts and Girl Guides with ID free with adult; displays and demonstrations by jade sculptor Deborah Wilson; contact Jennifer Moore, (604) 328-9766; e-mail: Jenmac02@telus.net<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014EUREKA, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a010th annual wholesale and retail show, \u201cLost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead and Mineral Show\u201d; Kasey Enterprises; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students $1.50 (free on Fri.), children 12 and under free with adult; minerals, gemstones, crystals, beads, pearls, gold nuggets, fine jewelry, gold and quartz, fossils, tools, door prizes; contact Diana, Kasey Enterprises, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519-2927, (707) 839-1358; e-mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014OGDEN, UTAH:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center, Weber County Fairgrounds,<\/strong>\u00a01000 N. 1200 W.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $2, children free; Mr. Bones, demonstrators, dealers; Cindy Blanchard, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: cindy@creativemetals.com; Web site: http:\/\/goldenspikegem.org<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014SPOKANE, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a052nd annual show; Rock Rollers Club; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, North 604 Havana at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children 12 and under free; more than 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimens, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary supplies and demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize; contact Gerry Pfeiffer, (509) 294-1927; e-mail: pfeiffer@webband.com<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014TACOMA, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Wholesale and retail show;\u00a0Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome\/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. \u201cD\u201d St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $7, children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/div>\n
8-10\u2014VISTA, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Annual show; San Diego County Council; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; free admission; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, slabs, jewelry, raffle; contact Ray Pearce, (760) 726-7570<\/div>\n
9\u2014LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Annual swap; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Sat. 9-5; Burns Park, Elder Johnson Pavilion, I-40 exit 150 (Military Dr.) north, take the first road to the west; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils; contact Mike Austen, (501) 868-4553; e-mail: steelpony@aol.com<\/div>\n
9\u2014SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rings & Things; Seattle Center Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com\/Show\/index.html<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014ABILENE, TEXAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1.50; geode cracking, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary demonstrations, findings, beads, tools, supplies, rough; contact Betty Scarborough, 422 CR 606, Tuscola, TX 79562, (325) 668-2374; e-mail: waltswife1029@yahoo.com; Web site: www.txol.net\/rockclub<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a050th anniversary show, \u201cA \u2018Golden\u2019 Family Affair\u201d; Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffle, exhibits, rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, door prizes, silent auction, lapidary, gold panning, black light, gem cutting, demonstrations, kids\u2019 activities; contact Wes Gannaway, (360) 384-4209; e-mail: debnwes@comcast.net<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014CANTON, ILLINOIS:<\/strong>\u00a051st annual show; Fulton County Rockhounders; Wallace Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Steven Holley, (309) 231-8861; e-mail: ilfossil@hotmail.com; or Deb Coursey, (309) 368-8451; e-mail: courseyfarms@gmail.com<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS:<\/strong>\u00a046th annual show; Des Plaines Vallery Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children under 12 free; dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, Kids\u2019 Room, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, raffles, silent auction; contact Frank Lavin, 9942 Montrose Ave., Schiller Park, IL 60176, (815) 298-9178; e-mail: nival42@hotmail.com; Web site: www.desplainesgeologyclub.org<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014DOTHAN, ALABAMA:<\/strong>\u00a04th annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park, James Grant Recreation Center gym, 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, silent auction, mineral display, flintknapping demonstration; contact Arnie Lambert, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE:<\/strong>\u00a05th annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Veterans Community Center, 156 Back River Rd.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-3; adults $3, seniors $2, children 12 and under free; silent auction, dealers, kids\u2019 corner, fluorescent mineral room, finished jewelry, gemstones; contact Earl Packard, 20 Anita St., Rochester, NH 03867, (603) 332-3988; e-mail: espmineral@myfairpoint.com; Web site: http:\/\/senhmineralclub.org\/<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK:<\/strong>\u00a042nd annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; dealers, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, exhibits, door prizes, ultraviolet display; contact Al Conklin, 187 Forest Hill Rd., Apalachin, NY 13732, (607) 625-4140; e-mail: allanconklin@aol.com<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014KINGMAN, ARIZONA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale; Mohave County Gemstoners; Kingman Academy of Learning, 3420 N Burbank; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; rough rock, slabs, cabs, jewelry, wire wrapping, silver and gold smithing, lapidary and jewelry fabrication equipment and supplies, demonstrations, raffles, prizes, children\u2019s activities, educational information, displays, crafts, fossils, minerals, silent auction, door prizes, cash raffle prizes; contact Mary Gann, PO Box 3992, Kingman, AZ 86402: e-mail: quadpol@aol.com; Web site: www.gemstoners.org<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014MARION, ILLINOIS:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Williamson County Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, ages 18 and under free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary, shells, silent auctions, door prizes, fluorescent demonstrations; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: chontofalsky@att.net<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a011th annual show, \u201cMountains of Minerals\u201d; California State Mining & Mineral Museum; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 49, 2 mi. south of Mariposa; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, mineral specimens, jewelry, lapidary, mineral exhibits, demonstrations, children\u2019s activities, speakers, raffles, silent auctions; contact Randy J. Bolt, (209) 742-7625; e-mail: rockmuseum@sti.net<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014PARADISE, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale, \u201cParadise of Gems\u201d; Paradise Gem & Mineral Club; Elk Lodge 6309 Clark Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors $1, under 16 free; contact Manuel Garcia, 5659 Foster Rd., Paradise, CA 95969, (530) 877-7324; e-mail: mmpg@earthlink.net; Web site: www.Paradisegem.org<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014RICHARDSON, TEXAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gemstones, pearls, glass, lampwork, PMC, findings, silver, tools, books; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Richmond Raceway Complex, Colonial Bldg., 600 E. Laburnum Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Saturday $5, Sunday $4, children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com<\/div>\n
9-10\u2014WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN:<\/strong>\u00a049th annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 50 cents; demonstrations, displays, sales; contact Richard Rosenberger, (262) 691-3130; e-mail: rosenber.w@sbcglobal.net<\/div>\n
10\u2014MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rings & Things; Best Western Cotton Tree Inn, 2300 Market St.; Sun. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com\/Show\/index.html<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014ALPINE, TEXAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cAlpine Agate Festival\u201d; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Alpine Civic Center, Hwy. 90W and 13th St. N; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; South Central Federation convention, grand prize, door prizes, silent auctions, field trips, kids\u2019 corner, demo dealers; contact Mary Brogan, P.O. Box 1111, Alpine, TX 79831, (432) 386-2340; e-mail: marybrogan@rocketmail.com; Web site: www.cdgmc.org<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014RICKREALL, OREGON:<\/strong>\u00a056th annual show; Willamette Agate Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; contact Kristi Edwards, (541) 738-6811; e-mail: edwardskk@gmail.com<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN:<\/strong>\u00a0Annual show; Macomb\/Mt Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society; Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, students $1, children free; dealers, lectures, display area, demonstrations, raffle, kids\u2019 area, raffle; contact Jacq Swain, 44314 Macomb Industrial Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48036, (313) 469-7868; e-mail: jacswain018@aol.com<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. ; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass,\u00a0children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a056th annual show, \u201cThe Art of Stone\u201d; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free, coupon on Web site; 50 dealers, kids\u2019 area, demonstrations, speakers, fluorescent display, gold panning, displays; contact Marc Mullaney, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: info@scvgms.org; Web site: www.scvgms.org<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014SARASOTA, FLORIDA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com<\/div>\n
15-17\u2014WICHITA, KANSAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale, \u201cWorld of Wonders\u201d; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.; adults $5, ages 12-17 $1, children under 12 free with adult; gemstone jewelry, gems, crystals, beads, agates, polished stones, fossils, rocks, minerals, children\u2019s programs; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e-mail: gandpmaggard@wildblue.net<\/div>\n
16\u2014BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rings & Things; Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE; Sat. 11-3; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com\/Show\/index.html<\/div>\n
16\u2014WOODBURY, MINNESOTA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; St. Croix Valley Rock Hounds; Valley Creek Mall, 175 Weir Dr.; Sat. 9-3; free admission; educational show, no vendors, rock and mineral identification; contact Bill Cordua, (715) 425-3139; e-mail: william.s.cordua@uwrf.edu<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale; Blossomland Gem & Mineral Society; Orchards Mall, 1800 Pipestone Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; special presentations on gem faceting and gold panning in Michigan; contact Nancy Wolff, 2816 Thayer Dr., St. Joseph, MI 49085, (269) 983-4900; nancyswolff@hotmail.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014COLUMBUS, OHIO:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cMany Facets of Quartz\u201d; Columbus Rock & Mineral Society, Licking County Rock & Mineral Society; Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7 (2-day pass $12), ages 6-16 $3, under 6, Scouts in uniform, and 4-H free; 27 retail dealers, demonstrations, educational and display exhibits, ID booth, demonstrations, swap area, silent auction, speakers, children\u2019s games, free specimens for children, gold panning; contact Ken Harsh, (614) 433-9778 e-mail: Karmakenha@aol.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN:<\/strong>\u00a048th annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, Lorch Ave., corner of Hwy. 93 and I94; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations, hands-on booth for kids; contact Mike Schoenfess, (715) 456-0664<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014FREEPORT, NEW YORK:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale; Ralph Gose; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, seniors $4, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, beads, meteorites, hand-crafted gold and silver jewelry; contact Ralph Gose, PO Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-1872; e-mail: ralph_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Web site: kaleidoscopegemshows.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO:<\/strong>\u00a046th annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; Idaho Falls Recreation Center, Memorial St. and B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; contact Kevin Landon, (208) 357-3847; e-mail: sklandon@bridgemail.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children 14 and under free; door prizes, exhibits, dealers, fluorescent display, Kids\u2019 Korner, silent auction, geode cracker, demonstrations, gold panning, cabbing, faceting, intarsia, sphere making, wire wrapping; contact Dom Cataldo, P.O. Box 6652, Kennewick, WA 99336; e-mail: dac@bioguardtech.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY:<\/strong>\u00a0Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Louisville Executive Hotel & Suites, Grande Belle Hall, 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014NEWBURY PARK, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; 37th annual show, \u201cPageant of a Thousand Gems\u201d; Conejo Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Park Community Center, 190 Reino Rd., corner of Reino Rd. and Borchard Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club member exhibits and sales, gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, youth activities, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations; silent auction, door prizes; contact Richard or Mary Pat Weber, 4290 Misty Meadow St., Moorpark, CA 93021, (805)529-2524; e-mail: rewnews@sbcglobal.net; Web site: wwwcgmc.org<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014PORTLAND, MAINE:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale; Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society; University of Southern Maine, Sullivan Gymnasium, 96 Falmouth St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free; gold panning, gem cutting, microscope table, silent auctions, kids\u2019 mini-mine and spin table, door prizes, grand prize; contact Chad Cramer, (207) 324-8610; e-mail: rocks0102@myfairpoint.net; Web site: mainemineralclub.org<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014WACO, TEXAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Annual show; Waco Gem & Mineral Club; Texas State Technical College, Industrial Tech. Bldg., Crest Dr., off I-35, north of Waco; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (both days); contact Karen Wood, 2315 Colcord, Waco, TX 76707, (254) 755-7274; e-mail: kwood@hot.rr.com; Web site: www.wacogemandmineral.org<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cContra Costa Crystal Fair\u201d; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com<\/div>\n
16-17\u2014YAKIMA, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a050th annual show, \u201cParade of Gems\u201d; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Yakima National Guard Armory, 2501 Airport Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, kids 12 and under free with adult, military free with uniform and military ID; dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, junior activities, grab bag, door prizes, raffle, spin-a-wheel; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 55 W. Washington Ave. #89, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401 or (509) 910-3484; e-mail: marthms@q.com<\/div>\n
17\u2014TIGARD, OREGON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rings & Things; Embassy Suites Hotel \u2013 Washington Square, 9000 SW Washington Square Rd.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com\/Show\/index.html<\/div>\n
17\u2014WATERLOO, IOWA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cGeodes: Iowa\u2019s Rolling Stones\u201d; Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center For The Arts, 225 Commercial St.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; demonstrations, silversmithing, rock tumbling, sphere making, faceting, cab making, silent auction, special displays, dealers, crystals, agates, geodes, fossils, handcrafted jewelry, minerals, fossil plaster casting, pebble pit, fish pond; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; e-mail: davidmalm@cfu.net<\/div>\n
22-24\u2014DECATUR, ILLINOIS:<\/strong>\u00a059th annual show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Macon County Fair Grounds, 3700 Westlawn Ave.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors (59+) $2, children under 15 and Scouts or Armed Forces in uniform free; school groups and home schoolers admitted free Sat. 9-3; exhibitors, dealers, demonstrators, Running Water Sluice, door prizes, exhibits, silent auctions; contact Tony Kapta, (217) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@comcast.net; or Larry Albro, (217) 520-3394<\/div>\n
22-24\u2014DENVER, COLORADO:<\/strong>\u00a02011 spring wholesale\/retail show, \u201cColorado Mineral & Fossil Show\u201d; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn \u2013 Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com<\/div>\n
22-24\u2014GRANTS PASS, OREGON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children free; dealers, silent auction, door prizes, displays, demonstrations, kids\u2019 games; contact Mary Blankeship, P.O. Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528, (541) 862-2989; e-mail: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com; Web site: www.roguegemandgeology.com<\/div>\n
23\u2014MISSOULA, MONTANA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Rings & Things; Ruby\u2019s Inn & Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve St.; Sun. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com\/Show\/index.html<\/div>\n
23-24\u2014CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale, \u201cGemboree: A Celebration of Spring\u201d; Akron Mineral Society, Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children $1; vendors, door prizes, silent auction, lapidary demonstrations, Gem Mine, make-and-take crafts for children, Easter Egg display; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lapidaryclubofohio.org<\/div>\n
23-24\u2014ELMA, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show, \u201cEarth\u2019s Treasures\u201d; Grays Harbor Gem & Geology Society; Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma\/McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Gary Emberly, 624 Fairmont Place, Aberdeen, WA 98520, (360) 533-6196; e-mail: Melissa624@hotmail.com<\/div>\n
23-24\u2014JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI:<\/strong>\u00a0Show and sale, \u201cGreater Southern Event\u201d; Mobile Rock & Mineral Society, Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Nature\u2019s Society of Majestic Arts; Trademart Bldg., Mississippi Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, crystals, rare coins, rough and cut stones, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, stone carvings, loose precious stones, pearls, gem and gold mining, knapping, faceting, opals, jewelry repairs, demonstrators; contact Sharon McClanhan or Stan Bennett, (601) 898-0407; e-mail: stan@tompkinsdesigngrp.com<\/div>\n
23-24\u2014MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE:<\/strong>\u00a032nd show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under $2, Scouts free; dealers, exhibits, kids\u2019 area, speakers; contact W.C. McDaniel, (901) 274-7706; e-mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.The EarthWideOpen.com<\/div>\n
23-24\u2014TROY, OHIO:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, North End Activity Bldg., County Road 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; dealers, specimens, gems, jewelry, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, door prizes, free rock for children, mineral identification, children\u2019s activities; contact Gene Davis, (937) 667-4160<\/div>\n
29-1\u2013IRVINE, KENTUCKY:\u00a0<\/strong>4th annual show; City of Irvine, Mountain Mushroom Festival Committee, Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club; Estill County School\u2019s Central Office, 253 Main St.; Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Kentucky agate display, fossil and mineral sales, Kentucky agate field trips (register online), 21st Annual Mountain Mushroom Festival; contact Jane Volk, 3133 Dale Hollow Dr., Lexington, KY 40515, (859) 263-9879; e-mail :Jane.volk@insightbb.com; Web site: http:\/\/mountainmushroomfestival.org\/<\/span><\/h3>\n
29-1\u2014SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds\/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $7, children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; special exhibit, gold panning, jewelry making for kids, silent auction, gemstones, hobby supplies, books, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Beth Pelfrey, (714) 774-2754; e-mail: martin.swiderski@jacobs.com; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org<\/div>\n
30\u20131\u2014CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA:<\/strong>\u00a020th annual show; Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society; North Charleston Convention Center Complex Exhibit Hall A, 5001 Coliseum Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Karen Havenstein, 518 Woodland Shores Dr., Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 795-2956; e-mail: fossils@comcast.net<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY:<\/strong>\u00a039th annual show and swap; New Jersey Earth Science Assn., Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; Franklin School, 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 14 free with adult; contact Sterling Hill Mining Museum, (973) 209-7212<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Howard Johnson, 1815 W. Mercury Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014LUBBOCK, TEXAS:<\/strong>\u00a053rd annual gem and mineral show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (13+) $4, seniors (65+) $3, ages 6-12 $2, under 6 free with adult; wire-wrapped stones, precious stones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rough rock, dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, hourly door prizes, silent auction, grand prizes; contact Archie Scott, 2709 Belvedere Rd., Levelland, TX 79336, (806) 894-1584; e-mail: archie.scott73@yahoo.com<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN:<\/strong>\u00a038th annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; displays, dealers, demonstrations, kids\u2019 activities, silent auctions; contact Cynthia Kelman, 1403 N. Broadway Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449, (715) 387-8782; e-mail: kelman@tznet.com; Web site: www.fromtherockroom.com<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014MEDFORD, OREGON:<\/strong>\u00a056th annual show, \u201cDiamonds Are Forever\u201d; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, children\u2019s activities, door prizes; contact Janet Fields, 378 Dexter Way, Grants Pass, OR 97527, (541) 476-8937, or Sandy Roney, 1431 Elaine Way, Medford, OR 97501, (541) 734-0838; e-mail: msroney@prodial.us<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:<\/strong>\u00a0Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org<\/div>\n
30-1\u2014TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS:<\/strong>\u00a0Wholesale and retail show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, Trade Bldg. and Coolidge Hall, Rte. 1 N.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $3, children under 12 free, coupon on Web site; retail and wholesale dealers, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, lapidary and jewelry supplies, mineral identification, demonstrations, displays, children\u2019s gold panning, geode cutting, mineral sifting, spin-a-gem; contact Michele Weisberg, 29 Justin St., Lexington, MA 02420; e-mail: nsrmc@verizon.net; Web site: www.nahant.com\/nsrmc<\/div>\n
30-5\u2014JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, gemstones, pearls, PMC, seed beads, vintage beads and buttons, glass, lampwork, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net<\/div>\n
Source: \u00a0Rock & Gem Magazine\u00a0http:\/\/rockngem.com\/showdates\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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