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2–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:<\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Mission Valley Resort Hotel, 875 Hotel Circle S.; Tue. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>3–BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave.; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>5-7–ANCHORAGE, ALASKA:<\/b> 9th annual show; Chugach Gem & Mineral Society, Alaska Miners Association; Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 2nd Floor, 401 E. 6th Ave.; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; displays, demonstrations, vendors, rocks, minerals, jewelry, books, kids’ activities; contact Anita Williams, (907) 345-2541; e-mail: awilliam@alaska.net<\/p>\n

<\/span>5-7–BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA:<\/b> Annual show, “Rock-A-Rama”; Braggin’ Rock Club; High Desert Park, Jacie St.; free admission; minerals, lapidary supplies, displays, fossils, rough slabs, crystals, beads, tailgaters welcome; contact Phyllis, (623) 374-5451<\/p>\n

<\/span>5-7–EUGENE, OREGON:<\/b> Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center\/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>5-7–EUREKA, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: 56th annual show; Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, kids’ games, live demonstrations (lapidary, jewelry making, lampwork beads, flint knapping); contact Steven V. Johnson, (707) 476-8393; e-mail: humboldtcaveman@att.net<\/p>\n

<\/span>5-7–GOLDEN, COLORADO:<\/b> Annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Exhibition Hall, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, beads, carvings; Pat Tucci, GEOdyssey LLC, P.O. Box 16339, Golden, CO 80402, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com; Web site: www.geodyssey-rocks.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6–SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things, San Mateo Co. Event Center (Event Center Meeting Pavilion), 2495 S. Delaware St.; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6–TUCSON, ARIZONA<\/b>: 9th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny V. Harmsen, (520) 323-9154<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–AMARILLO, TEXAS:<\/b> Annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $2; jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, metal detectors, working demonstrations; contact Roy or Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151, Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: finfran@midplains.coop<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: 43rd annual show; American Opal Society; White House\/West Wing Event Center, Hobby City, 1238 S. Beach Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 15 free; opal and gem dealers from the USA and Australia, rough and cut opals, gemstones, jewelry, supplies, raffle, free seminars, free gem cutting and jewelry making demonstrations; contact Pete Goetz, (714) 530-3530, e-mail: mpg1022@aol.com; Web site: http:\/\/opalsociety.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–BREWER, MAINE:<\/b> Show; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, Wilson St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations, children’s activities; contact Lance Shope, 38 Sunset Strip, Brewer, ME 04412, (207) 989-3342: e-mail: lshope67@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–CONCORD, CALIFORNIA:<\/b> 51st anniversary show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd. (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, 20 percent discount at Web site, under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; fluorescent room displays, 21 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, youth activities, silent auction, prizes, raffle, woolly mammoth skull, giant jade, giant cave bear, giant auction; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: bob@ccmgs.org; Web site: http:\/\/ccmgs.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: <\/b>Annual fall show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; raffles, displays, demonstrators, sales; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/b> Show, “Gemarama 2010”; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, Bus. Rte. 30 and Rte. 202; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students $6, seniors $5, children $1, see Web site for discount; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, lapidary supplies, demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary arts, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, silent auction; contact Jim Johnston, (215) 542-7753; e-mail: information@lapidary.org; Web site: www.lapidary.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT:<\/b> Annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $6, children under 12 $1; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, mini-mine, displays, geode cracking; contact Edward Mattson, 11 Soudview St., Port Chester, NY 10573, (914) 935-8893; e-mail: mineralwood@optonline.net<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA:<\/b> Show, “Rock ‘N’ Gem Roundup”; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; petrified wood seminars by Walt Wright, dinosaur programs by Richard Wade; children’s area with interactive games, silent auction, Country Store, more than 25 vendors, more than 30 lapidary displays; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W, Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 406-0143; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA<\/b>: Show, “Parade of Gems”; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; contact Don McLamb, (321) 723-2592; email: fdjmc@aol.com; Web site: www.canaveral-mgs.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–MIDLAND, MICHIGAN:<\/b> Show and sale; Mid Michigan Gemcraft & Mineral Society; Midland Resort Hotel Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, Scout patches, photo op. with T. rex skull, demonstrations, presentations; contact Deb Acord, 55 Star Rd., Sanford, MI 48657, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred1@aol.com; Web site: http:\/\/midlandrockclub.com\/<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–MIDLAND, TEXAS:<\/b> 48th annual show; Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St., corner of Wall and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (6-18) $1, children 5 and under free; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Craig Tellinghuisen, (432) 697-7668; e-mail: mgmstx@gmail.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: 55th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905<\/p>\n

<\/span>6-7–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: <\/b>Show, “The GemDiego Show”; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; The Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment and supplies, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chainmaking, intarsia, spheremaking, gemstone identification, Junior Booth, Club Booth; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: rhbobhancock@cs.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>7–EVANSTON, ILLINOIS:<\/b> Show, “Ayla’s Wonderful World of Beads”; Ayla’s Originals; Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave.; Sun. 10-4; adults $3 ($2 with Web site coupon); vendors, freshwater pearls, gemstones, art glass, sterling silver, seed beads, findings, beading supplies; contact Ayla Pizzo, 1511 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, (847) 328-4040; e-mail: info@aylasoriginals.com; Web site: www.aylasoriginals.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>7–McCLELLAN (SACRAMENTO) CALIFORNIA:<\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Garden Pavilion, 5640 Dudley Blvd.; Sun. 11-3; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–EDISON, NEW JERSEY<\/b>: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; New Jersey Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center, Hall D, 97 Sunfield Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–HAMBURG, NEW YORK:<\/b> Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Erie County Fairgrounds, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–HUMBLE, TEXAS<\/b>: 57th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, working exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral exhibit, swap area, more than 40 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, spheres, meteorites; contact Rick Rexroad, HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; e-mail: rlrexroad@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.hgms.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE:<\/b> 1st annual fall show; Prehistoric Exhibits; 321 Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; special fossil exhibits, full-scale T. rex skeleton, geology, fossil and archaeology lectures, door prizes, mineral and gem identification; contact Jerry Jacene, (423) 765-9633; e-mail: jjacene@hotmail.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: <\/b>Show; KYANA Geological Society; Resurrection Lutheran Church gym, 4205 Gardiner View Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free admission; local and national dealers, minerals, fossils, hand-crafted jewelry, slabs, geodes, polished gemstones, lapidary supplies, door prizes, kids’ starter collections, demonstrations and activities; contact Mike Whitehouse, (502) 905-4988; e-mail: kyanashowchair@gmail.com; Web site: www.kyanageo.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/b> Show; Morganton Parks and Recreation; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, students $2; door prizes, interactive gem mining booth; contact Gary Leonhardt, 300 Collett St., P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680; (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us; Web site: www.ci.morganton.nc.us<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–POMONA, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: Show, “West Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; **THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED**<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON:<\/b> 6th annual show, “South Sound Gem, Opal & Mineral Show”; Boeing Employee Mineralogical Society, Northwest Opal Association; Washington State Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S and 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Lyle Jorgensen, (425) 483-0557; e-mail: mechanix@comcast.net<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: Show, “Golden Harvest Of Gems, Mineral, and Jewelry Show”; Sacramento Mineral Society; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (6-12) $1; dealers, rock slabs, beads, findings, fossils, gold and silver jewelry, mineral specimens, rock carvings, gemstones, jade, indian, meteorites, tools, wire wrapping, kids’ activities; contact Sacramento Mineral Society, P.O. Box 160544, Sacramento, CA 95816, or Tarance Beguhl; e-mail: tarance@sacramentomineralsociety.org; Web site: www.sacramentomineralsociety.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: <\/b>Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (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<\/p>\n

<\/span>12-14–TACOMA, WASHINGTON:<\/b> Show, “Gem Faire”; Tacoma Dome\/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. “D” St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>13–RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:<\/b> 19th annual fall rock swap; Richmond Gem & Mineral Society; Ridge Baptist Church Meeting Hall, 1515 East Ridge Rd.; Sat. 9-3; free admission; swap and purchase mineral specimens, fossils, shells, gems, lapidary specimens; contact Carl Miller, (804) 310-8762; e-mail: kobold1@erols.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>13–VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA:<\/b> Show, “Christmas Gift show and sale”; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Veterans Memorial Bldg., 420 Admiral Callaghan Ln.; Sat. 9-5; admission $1; beads, jewelry, minerals, jade, crystals, gems, door prizes, club member sales, lapidary crafts, silver casting work, beading; contact Dan Wolke, P.O. Box 706, Vallejo, CA 94590, (707) 334-2950; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.iwired.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>13-14–FREEPORT, ILLINOIS:<\/b> Show, “Holiday Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show 2010”; North West Illinois Rock Club; Highland Community College Student\/Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; five speakers, demonstrators, kids’ games, club displays; contact Brian Green, P.O. Box 396, Warren, IL 61087; e-mail: bgreen57@hotmail.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>13-14–LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA<\/b>: 41st annual show; Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society; Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave.; free admission; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; more than 30 display cases, handcrafted jewelry, mineral and fossil collections, educational displays, hands-on activities, kids’ games and prizes, demonstrations, cutting and polishing gemstones, silversmithing, dealers, tools, findings, rock slabs, finished jewelry, door prizes, raffle prizes; contact C.J. Stone, (928) 505-2865; Web site: http:\/\/lakehavasugms.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>13-14–NEW YORK, NEW YORK: <\/b>Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn – Midtown, 440 W. 57th St.; adults $6, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gemstones, unique jewelry, fossils, meteorites, lectures, displays, free children’s minerals; contact Tony Nikischer, (914) 739-1134<\/p>\n

<\/span>13-14–SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON:<\/b> Show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly door prizes, dealers, demonstrations, children’s activities; contact Vi Jones, (360) 424-8340; e-mail: rocks1x1vi.george@verizon.net<\/p>\n

<\/span>13-14–YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: <\/b>19th annual show, “Festival of Gems and Minerals”; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Franklin Hall, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; contact Inez Berg; e-mail: inez_brg@Yahoo.com; or Eric Anspaugh, (916) 567-9750<\/p>\n

<\/span>19-21–MARIETTA, GEORGIA:<\/b> 25th annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gemstones, crystals, fossils, beads, jewelry, jewelry supplies, door prizes; contact Mary Ingram, (770) 427-1108; e-mail: mandmingram@gmail.com; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>19-21–PORTLAND, OREGON<\/b>: Show, “Gem Faire”; Oregon Convention Center\/Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>20–CLACKAMAS, OREGON:<\/b> 37th annual auction; Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild; Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; preview 5:30, auction 7-10; contact Gail Lough, (971) 678-2862; e-mail: glough7@gmail.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>20-21–BREMERTON, WASHINGTON:<\/b> Show, “2010 Fall Festival of Gems”; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; The President’s Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays, junior events, silent auction, raffle prizes, dealers, demonstrations; contact Jim McClure, (253) 265-3011; e-mail: pogy2@centurytel.net<\/p>\n

<\/span>20-21–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA<\/b>: 19th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union Bldg. II, Rte. 123 and Braddock Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $3, teens (13-17) $3, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free, GMU students with valid ID free; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ mini-mines and fossil dig, silent auction Sun.; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com; Web site: www.novamineralclub.org\/<\/p>\n

<\/span>20-21–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/b> Show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Holiday Festival”; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>20-21–MADISON, WISCONSIN:<\/b> Show, “Rockin’ Madison 50 Years”; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free; flintknapping and rock carving demonstrations, panning for gold and sapphires; contact Nevin Franke, Burnie’s Rock Shop, 901 E. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 251-2601; e-mail: burniesrockshop@gmail.com; Web site: www.madisonrockclub.org

<\/span>20-21–WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:<\/b> 43rd annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children free; gem mining, fossil dig, exhibits, demonstration area, hourly door prizes, scholarship fundraiser; contact Barbara Ringhiser, (561) 588-5458; e-mail: bar5678@aol.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-28–CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA:<\/b> Show; Alex Kuznetsov; Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st St. SW; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-5; adults $7, seniors and students $5, children free; lectures, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Alex Kuznetsov, (403) 202-1971; e-mail: calgarygemshow@gmail.com; Web site: www.calgarygemshow.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-28–COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA:<\/b> 43rd annual show; Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free, military and dependants free Sun.; 24 retail vendors, jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geode cutting, club member collection exhibits, lapidary demonstrations; contact Susan Shrader, P.O. Box 633, Columbia, SC 29060, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; Web site: www.cgams.org<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-28–LYNDEN, WASHINGTON<\/b>: Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; NW Washington Fair & Events Center, 1775 Front St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-28–MOBILE, ALABAMA<\/b>: Annual show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Zeigler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 26618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: Rockhoundjs@aol.com; Web site: www.mobilerockandgem@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-28–SALEM, VIRGINIA: <\/b>31st annual show; Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; door prizes, grand prize; contact Jeff McFalls, 1031 Broadhill Dr., Vinton, VA 24179; e-mail: rocky@rvmgs.com; Web site: www.rvmgs.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-28–ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA<\/b>: Show; 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<\/p>\n

<\/span>27-28–MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: Show, “Gem Faire”; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span>27-28–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA<\/b>: Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; 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<\/p>\n

<\/span>27-28–WICKENBURG, ARIZONA<\/b>: Show, “Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Show”; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 40 vendors, gems, minerals, jewelry, door prizes, grab bags, spinning wheel, raffle; contact Beth Myerson, P.O. Box 20375, Wickenburg, AZ 85358, (928) 684-0380; e-mail: myerbd@gmail.com
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<\/span><\/div>\nSource: Rock and Gem Magazine Website<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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