{"id":65,"date":"2010-05-29T20:35:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-29T20:35:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2010-05-29T20:56:47","modified_gmt":"2010-05-29T20:56:47","slug":"june-2010-gem-mineral-shows-get-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/2010\/05\/29\/june-2010-gem-mineral-shows-get-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2010: Gem & Mineral Shows – Get Outside!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>4-5–PRICE, UTAH:<\/span><\/b> 4th annual show, “Castle Country Rock, Fossil & Mineral Show”; Braun Lapidary, CEU Silversmith [Lapidary & Wire Wrapping Classes]; Jennifer Leavitt Student Center, College of Eastern Utah, 536 North 300 East; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, metal detectors, equipment, beads, displays, door prizes; contact Patrick Braun, P.O. Box 236, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 384-2211; e-mail: pbraun@cskyw.net<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>4-6–LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:<\/span><\/b> Business-to-business gem trade show; Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Pacific Ballroom, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; contact G&LW, P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879-8832; e-mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>4-6–PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON:<\/span><\/b> Show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Fruitland Grange, 112th St. and 86th Ave. E; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; contact Mark Baumann, (253) 756-8636; e-mail: djbmeb@earthlink.net<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>4-6–SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>4-6–TULSA, OKLAHOMA: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square\/Central Park Hall, 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>4-6–WAUSEON, OHIO:<\/span><\/b> Show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County (Ohio) Fair Grounds, 8514 SR 108, Ohio Turnpike Exit 34; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; MSHA mine safety class Sat., ($30 includes book), soapstone carving class ($15 includes soapstone), beaded jewelry class, demonstrations (cabochon cutting and polishing, flint knapping, silver casting), micro mounts and sand, fluorescent minerals, wire wrapping, spool knitting, faceting, glass fusing, kids’ grab bags, silent auctions, door prizes, raffle; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: www.angelfire.com\/mac\/rock-club\/<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5–DELTA, COLORADO<\/span><\/b>: Show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry W. Masinton, (970) 856-3861<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5–MURFREESBORO, ARKANSAS: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Crater Gem & Mineral Show”; Crater of Diamonds State Park; 209 State Park Rd.; Sat. 8-4; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, diamond search area adults $7, children $4); contact Margi Jenks, 209 State Park Rd., Murfreesboro, AR 71958, (870) 285-3116; e-mail: margaret.jenks@arkansas.gov; Web site: www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5-6–BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA:<\/span><\/b> 37th annual show, “Tannehill Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show”; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, seniors and ages 6-12 $2, kids under 6 free; door prizes, children’s activities, educational exhibits, demonstrations; contact Gene Blackerby, 155 Hwy. 69, Chelsea, AL 35043, (205) 807-6777; e-mail: gene@lapidaryclub.com; Web site: http:\/\/lapidaryclub.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5-6–COEUR d’ALENE, IDAHO:<\/span><\/b> Show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai Co. Fairgrounds and Event Center, Kathleen and Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Warren Price, P.O. Box 1643, Hayden, ID 83835; e-mail: genuniegems@gmail.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5-6–MARION, KENTUCKY<\/span><\/b>: Show; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Fohs Hall, Walker St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; mineral digs, museum tours, vendors, speakers, silent auctions, door prizes, children’s activities; contact Tina Walker, P.O. Box 391, Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; e-mail: beclement@kynet.biz; Web site: http:\/\/clementmineralmuseum.org<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5-6–VIROQUA, WISCONSIN<\/span><\/b>: Show; Coulee Rock Club, Viroqua Rotary; Viroqua Jr. High School Gym, 100 Blackhawk Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Gary Krause, 606 E. Court St., Viroqua, WI 54665, (608) 637-2574; e-mail: garyjkrause@yahoo.com; Web site: www.garysrockshop.net<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>6–FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Sheraton – Cypress Creek, 555 NW 62nd St.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>5-6–GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> Show; Glendora GEMS; Goddard Middle School; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Bonnie Bidwell, 1010 E. Mountain View, Glendora, CA 91741, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: ybidwell2@aol.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>8–TAMPA, FLORIDA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Clarion, 2701 E. Fowler Ave.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>10–JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center (Ballroom), 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>10-12–PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:<\/span><\/b> 13th annual swap and sale; Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society; Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Hwy. 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary; contact Lloyd E. Marler, (573) 431-2951, or Missouri Mines State Historic Site, P.O. box 492, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 431-6226<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>11-12–REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA:<\/span><\/b> Show and sale; New Ulm Gem & Mineral Club, Minnesota Inventors Congress; Redwood Area Community Center, 901 Cook St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-6; club displays, grab bags, jewelry, rocks, amethyst, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Ruth Hacker, P.O. Box 37, Morgan, MN 56266, (507) 249-3811<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>11-13–ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>11-13–HOUSTON, TEXAS:<\/span><\/b> Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Reliant Center at Reliant Park, 1 Reliant Park; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>11-13–OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS: <\/span><\/b>Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>11-13–RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span><\/b> Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>12–KENT, CONNECTICUT<\/span><\/b>: 8th annual show; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Danbury Mineralogical Society; museum grounds, 1 mile north of Kent on Rte. 7; Sat. 9-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, buy and trade, new mining museum exhibits; contact Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, (860) 927-0050; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>12–NORCROSS (ATLANTA), GEORGIA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Select – Peachtree Corners, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>12–SKOKIE, ILLINOIS:<\/span><\/b> 3rd annual show, “Geode Fest”; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ – Gymnasium, 8013 Laramie Ave.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; geodes from Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Mexico, Brazil, etc., geode cracking, dealers, educational exhibits, mineral inclusion identification; contact Craig Heinze, (847) 584-8637; e-mail: cheinze@flash.net; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>12-13–BARTO, PENNSYLVANIA: <\/span><\/b>3rd annual show, “Pennsylvania Prospector Mineral and Fossil Show”; Joshua Sloan; Jake’s Flea Market, 1380 Rte. 100; Sat. 7-1, Sun. 7-1; free admission; free mineral samples and identification for kids and teachers; contact Joshua Sloan, P.O. Box 118, Bally, PA 19503, (484) 241-5490; e-mail: josh@paprospector.com; Web site: http:\/\/PaProspector.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>12-13–CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rockfest”; Tellus Science Museum; 100 Tellus Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $12, seniors $10, students and children $8, museum members free; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, children’s activities, mineral identification, demonstrations; contact Michelle Pate, 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120, (770) 606-5711; e-mail: michellep@tellusmuseum.org; Web site: www.tellusmuseum.org<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>12-13–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>13–CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Renaissance Suites Hotel (Terrace Ballroom), 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.; Sun. 2-6; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>14–DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Hilton Durham, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., near Duke University; Mon. 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>15–SPOKANE, WASHINGTON:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn – Richmond Central, 3207 North Blvd.; 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>16–McLEAN, VIRGINIA<\/span><\/b>: Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Best Western Tysons Westpark Hotel (Tyson’s 1 and 2), 8401 Westpark Dr.; Wed. 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>17–TIMONIUM, MARYLAND:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Timonium, 9615 Deereco Rd.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>18-20–ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Asheville Gem Fest”; Colburn Earth Science Museum; Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center, 2 S. Pack Square; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; kids’ activities, silent auction; contact Felicity Green, Colburn Earth Science Museum, P.O. Box 1617, Asheville, NC 28802, (828) 254-7162; e-mail: museum.colburn@gmail.com; Web site: www.colburnmuseum.org<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>18-20–NEWPORT, OREGON:<\/span><\/b> 47th annual show, “Rock’n the Coast”; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Yaquina View Elementary School, Multipurpose Room, 351 S.E. Harney St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; dealers, demonstrations, displays, agate, jasper, gems, fossils; contact K. Myers, (541) 265-2514<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>18-20–SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center\/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>18-20–SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>18-20–WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> AFMS\/CFMS show, “Hidden Treasures”; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; So. California University of Health Sciences, 16200 E. Amber Valley Rd. (www.scuhs.edu); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 14 free; speakers, field trips, display cases, raffle, kids’ room, demonstrations, vendors, supplies, jewelry, beads, fossils, gems; contact Don Warthen, (626) 330-8974; e-mail: odwarthen@verizon.net; Web site: www.nocgms.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>19–ESSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Wyndham, 46 Industrial Hwy.; 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>19-20–BUTTE, MONTANA:<\/span><\/b> Annual show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave. (exit 127 North); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; 15 dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, displays, demonstrators; contact Pete Knudsen, P.O. Box 4492, Butte, MT 59702, (406) 496-4395<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>19-20–CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> 46th annual show; Cayucos Gem & Mineral Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, slabs, minerals, fossils, gems, carvings, lapidary epuipment, drawing; contact Mike Lyons,(805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>19-20–GEORGETOWN, INDIANA:<\/span><\/b> 9th annual Open Treasure Hunt; Down’n Dirty Diggers, Mike’s Metal Detectors, Hoosier Hills Treasure Hunters Club; entry $60 ($70 after 6\/1); two days of metal detecting, silver, token prizes, free kids’ (ages 7-12) hunt; contact Michael Byrn, 9350 Indian Bluff Rd., Georgetown, IN 47122, (812) 366-3558; e-mail: byrn@hughes.net<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>19-20–POWELL, WYOMING:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Wyoming Wonders”; Shoshone Rock Club, Cody ’59ers; Park County Fairgrounds, 655 5th St.; Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, ages 12-18 $1, children 5th grade and under free with adult; contact Jane R. Neale, (307) 754-3285, Mary Ann Northrup, (307) 754-4472, or Art Schatz, (307) 548-7258<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>20–HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rte. 10 W; Sun. 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>21–NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn North Haven, Emerald Ballroom 1, 201 Washington Ave.; Mon. 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>24–ROCHESTER, NEW YORK:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rings & Things BeadTour”; Rings & Things; Monroe Community College, Brighton Campus, Bldg. #3, Monroe A & B, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-5; 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><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>24-27–PRINEVILLE, OREGON: <\/span><\/b>Show, “Prineville Rockhound Show and Pow Wow”; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Association; Crook County Fair Grounds, 1280 S. Main; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; auction, field trips; contact Rich Knight, 1709 SW Hunter Rd., Prineville, OR 97754, (541) 447-5298; e-mail: richknightr@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>25-27–BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA:<\/span><\/b> 45th annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, from IN 37, go south on IN 45S for 1.2 miles, then right (west) on Airport Rd. for 0.7 mile; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment, supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E. 250 N., Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>25-27–NOVI, MICHIGAN: <\/span><\/b>Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>25-27–SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:<\/span><\/b> Show; International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc.; Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall & Northwest Rooms, 305 Mercer St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $8; open to the public, professional jewelers, artists; contact International Gem & Jewelry Show Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 294-1640l; e-mail: info@intergem.net; Web site: www.InterGem.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>25-27–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Gem Faire”; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>26-27–COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Rock Fair at WMMI”; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, children $2; vendors, rocks, minerals, jewelry, children’s area, rock, mineral and fossil identification, speakers, demonstrations, gold panning, metal detecting; contact Ronald “Yam” Yamiolkoski, (719) 488-5526; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>26-27–GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE:<\/span><\/b> Show, “Gilsum Rock Swap and Mineral Show”; Town of Gilsum; Gilsum Elementary School, Rte. 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers, buy, sell or swap, beryl, quartz crystals, semiprecious stones, rocks, minerals, displays (specimens, fossils, hand-crafted jewelry); contact Rob Mitchell, Gilsum Recreation Committee, P.O. Box 76, Gilsum, NH 03448, (603) 357-9636; e-mail: gilsumrocks@gmail.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>26-27–OSAGE BEACH, MISSOURI:<\/span><\/b> 9th annual show; Osage Rock & Mineral Club; The Inn At Grand Glaize, 5142 Hwy. 54; Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; gemstones, jewelry, meteorites, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids’ games, prizes; adults $2, seniors (60+) and kids 10 and younger $1; Scouts in uniform free, families $5 maximum; contact ORMC, (417) 532-4367, or Roger Varvel; e-mail: rvarvel@fidnet.com<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>26-27–RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA:<\/span><\/b> 30th anniversary show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, 444 N. Mt. Rushmore Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, informational programs; contact Jamie Brezina, (605) 415-6283, or Deb Radomski, (605) 343-7850; Web site: www.wdgms.org<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>26-27–STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA:<\/span><\/b> Nittany Gem & Mineral Show; Nittany Mineralogical Society; Mt. Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, seniors and students $2, children 12 and under free with adult; expert speakers, hands-on activities, demonstrations, displays, Pennsylvania mineral specimen contest, club silent auctions with kids’ sections, field trips; contact David Glick, 209 Spring Lea Dr., State College, PA 16801; e-mail: xidg@verizon.net; Web site: www.ems.psu.edu\/nms\/
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>30-4–MADRAS, OREGON<\/span><\/b>: 61st show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Jefferson County Fairgrounds; free admission; swap tables, door prizes, rock toss, auction, members-only field trips daily, more than 70 vendors, jewelry, faceted gemstones, minerals, fossils, crystals, findings, equipment; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSource: Rock and Gem Magazine – <\/span><\/span>Event Listings<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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