June 12-13--REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA:
New Ulm Gem & Mineral Club; Redwood Area Community Center, 901 Cook St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-6; in conjunction with the Minnesota Inventors Congress; contact Russ Swigart, 36493 320th St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283, (507) 644-3604

June 12-14--PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:
12th annual swap and sale; Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society, Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Club; 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

June 13--KENT, CONNECTICUT:
7th annual rock swap and sale; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association museum grounds, 1 mile north of Kent on Rte. 7; Sat. 9-4; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, tour the new wing of the mining museum; contact John Pawloski,(860) 927-0050; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com

June 13-14--BUTTE, MONTANA:
S Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 496-4395

June 13--CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:
2nd annual Geode Festival; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; Salvation Army (Fellowship Hall), 4056 N. Pulaski, at Irving Park Rd.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; geode cracking (yours or ours), geode sales (whole or cracked), geode ID, geode exhibits; contact Craig Heinze, 1131 Hampton Harbor, Schaumburg, IL 60193-4219, (847) 584-8637; e-mail: cheinze@flash.net; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org

June 13-14--CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA:
San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Veterans Memorial Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary rough, jade, meteorites, moldavite, beads, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, crystals, micro-mounts; contact Michael Lyons, 1200 Camino Del Roble, Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net

June 19-21--NEWPORT, OREGON:
"We're Rockin' the Coast in Newport!"; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 N.E. 3rd St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, students $1, kids under 6 free; dealers, demonstrators, kids' activities, door prizes, raffle prizes; contact Juli Dahl, (541) 563-7495; e-mail: jdahl2@peak.org

June 20-21--GEORGETOWN, INDIANA:
Treasure hunting; Down 'n Dirty Diggers, Hoosier Hills Treasure Hunters; Mike's Metal Detector Shop, 9350 Indian Bluff Rd. NE; metal detecting, raffles, prizes, registration required, call for schedule and fees; contact Mike Byrn, (812) 366-3558; byrn@hughes.net; or Chad Beesley, (812) 966-2137

June 19-21--CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO:
Road Runner Gem & Mineral Club; Living Desert Zoo and State Park, north on U.S. Hwy. 285; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibitors, silent auction, door prizes, Wheel of Fortune, displays, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park admission extra; contact Cathy Hamilton, 308 N. Lake, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (575) 885-8572; e-mail: cfhamil@leaco.net

June 19-21--NEWPORT, OREGON:
"We're Rockin' the Coast in Newport!"; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 N.E. 3rd St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, students $1, kids under 6 free; dealers, demonstrators, kids' activities, door prizes, raffle prizes; contact Juli Dahl, (541) 563-7495; e-mail: jdahl2@peak.org

June 19-21--SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS:
Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; $100 shopping spree drawing each day; contact Kateri Rose, (509) 690-7644; Web site: www.myspace.com/beadjamboree

June 19-21--SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO:
5th annual show; Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum; Palace of the Governors Courtyard, downtown plaza; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Carlotta Boettcher, (505) 476-5112; e-mail: carlotta.boettcher@state.nm.us

June 20--COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO:
"Rock Fair at WMMI"; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd.; Sat. 9-3; adults $5, children $2; outdoor rock show, mining museum exhibits, vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lectures, demonstrations, gold panning, metal detecting, children's area; contact Ronald "Yam" Yamiolkoski, (719) 488-5526; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us

June 20-21--RIVERTON, WYOMING:
"Wyoming, A River of Gems"; Riverton Mineral & Gem Society; Fremont County Fairgrounds, Armory, 900 S. Federal Blvd.; Sat. 9-8, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children under 12 free; dealers, gems, fossils, jewlery, rocks, beads, spheres, lectures, kids' games, wheel games, mineral identification, display cases, silent auctions, raffles; contact Rex Rogers, 1010 Mary Anne, Riverton, WY 82501, (307) 856-9544; e-mail: rogerspg@msn.com; Web site: www.rivertongemclub.com

June 25-28--PRINEVILLE, OREGON:
64th annual show, "Prineville Rock Hound Pow Wow"; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Association; Crook County Fairgrounds; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, field trips, displays, auction, obsidian, jade, petrified wood, agate, jasper, thunder eggs, faceting rough; contact Rebecca Buss, (541) 546-9473; e-mail: rebecca@rebeccasrecreations.com; Web site: www.prinevillerockhoundpowwow.org

June 26-28--BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA:
44th annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, from the junction with IN 37, go south on IN 45S for 1.2 miles, then right (west) on Airport Road for 0.7 mile; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding 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; www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

June 26-28--CLACKAMAS, OREGON:
Faceting conference; Columbia Willamette Faceters Guild; Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; Fri., 5-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Terry Olson or Haden Olson, (503) 631-3132; e-mail: mangriff@ccwebster.net; Web site: www.facetersguild.com

June 27-28--RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA:
29th annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Rapid City Civic Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; exhibits, displays, demonstrations, dealers, silent auction; contact Deb Radomski, (605) 343-7850

June 27-28--LAKE OZARK, MISSOURI:
Osage Rock & Mineral Club; 8th annual show; The Country Club Hotel and Spa, 301 Carol Rd.; Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gemstones, jewelry, meteorites, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids' games, prizes; contact Roger Varvel, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: rvarvel@fidnet.com

July 1-5--CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON:
"All American Pow Wow"; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; American Forest Teanaway Campground; Fri. 8-9, Sat. 8-9, Sun. 8-3; tailgating, rock swapping, digging for agates, crystals, dadeite, Ellensburg blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th Ave. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com

July 1-5--MADRAS, OREGON:
All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Jefferson County Fair Grounds; free admission; field trips, dig for agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood, 75 vendors, rough rock, finished jewelry, auction Fri. night; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net

July 2-5--SISTERS, OREGON:
"Sisters Round-Up of Gems"; Jen Miller; Sisters Elementary School, 611 E. Cascade, off Hwy. 20; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; demonstrations, Oregon State gemstones, gift items, beads, jewelry; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows

July 3-5--FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO:
San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; Farmington Civic Center, Arlington St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, rocks, gems, minerals, Farmington Freedom Days; contact Mickie Calvert, P.O. Box 1482, Farmington, NM 87499, (505) 632-8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net

July 10-12--DURANGO, COLORADO:
56th show; Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club; La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Joanna Baker, P.O. Box 955, Durango, CO 81302, (970) 385-6850; e-mail: info@durangorocks.org

July 10-12--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA:
1st annual show, "San Francisco Fine Mineral Show"; Dave Waisman; Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; natural, uncut, semiprecious mineral pieces, displays, sales, open to the public; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203, (509) 998-5987; e-mail: SVLDave@aol.com; Web site: www.FineMineralShow.com

July 11-12--BETHEL, MAINE:
48th annual show, "Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show"; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association; Telstar Regional High School, Rte. 26; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; dealers from Maine and across the U.S., specimens, jewelry, gem rough, museum-quality displays, fluorescent booth; contact Hugh Chapman, 14 Depot St., Gilead, ME 04217, (207) 836-2987; e-mail: oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail.com; Web site: www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com

July 11-12--CASPER, WYOMING:
62nd annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 800 N. Poplar St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults (12 and up) $3, seniors (65+) free, children (11 and under) free; contact Stephane Anderson-Rott, PO. Box 123, Mills, WY 82644, (307) 333-5162; e-mail: cina31373@aol.com

July 11-12--CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA:
48th annual Fiesta of Gems, "The Wonderful World of Amber"; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Rotunda, 4117 Overland Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly prizes, grand prize, exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, jewelry, stones, books, tools, minerals, fossils; contact Robert Thirlaway, 28602 Mt. Whitney Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, (310) 213-7677; e-mail: thirlawr@gmail.com; Web site: www.CulverCityRocks.org/fiesta.htm

July 11-12--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA:
Har Mar Summer Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com

July 11-12--SYRACUSE, NEW YORK:
43rd annual show; The Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Verizon Center of Progress Bldg., State Fairgrounds, I-690; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, kids under 12 free, coupon on Web site; more than 50 retail and wholesale dealers, rough, minerals, gems, beads, beading supplies, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, exhibits, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, grand prizes, kids' activities; contact Carlotta Brown, (315) 458-4636; Web site: www.gmss.us

July 17-18--MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN:
41st annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School Commons Area, Hwy. 70 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, jewelry, findings, minerals, gemstones, beads, cabochons, fossils, carvings, artwork, silent auctions, children's activities, demonstrations, displays; contact Ron Zimmer, 9280 Timberline Dr., Minocqua, WI 54548, (715) 358-7870; e-mail: rzimmer@ldf.k12.wi.us

July 17-19--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA:
15th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital and behind the fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

July 17-19--REEDSPORT, OREGON:
Annual Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, spin the wheel, silent auction, door prizes, displays, raffle; contact Bill Hendrickson, (541) 271-6816, or Bruce Moon, (541) 271-0166; e-mail: bamoonman7@msn.com

July 18-19--ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA:
40th annual show; Gem City Rock & Mineral Society; JMC Arena, 423 W. 38th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, children under 12 free; dealers, displays, door prizes, children's activities (Mini-Mine, Discovery Blocks, Egg Carton Mineral Collections); contact Bob Gallivan, 427 Colleen Dr., Erie, PA 16505, (814) 454-6770; e-mail: gallivan@lycos.com; Web site: www.gemcityrockclub.org/show.htm

July 18-19--MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA:
40th annual show, "Agate Days"; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club; Moose Lake High School, 413 Birch Ave., gym and parking lot; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, Lake Superior agate, cutting material, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, equipment, rough-rock tailgaters, door prizes, field trip information, Agate Stampede Sat.; contact Allan Hyopponen, (218) 525-7766; e-mail: finnspec@charter.net

July 18-19--NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE:
45th annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Community Center, downtown; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction Sat.; contact Bob York, (603) 356-4424; e-mail: quartzhunter@aol.com

July 22-25--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA:
44th annual show, "Macon County Gemboree"; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., US Hwy. 441S; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: franklin-chamber.com

July 22-26--MANSFIELD, OHIO:
49th annual show, "Fossils: A Walk Through Geologic Time"; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Kingwood Center, 900 Park Ave. W; Wed. 10-5, Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, club mineral and jewelry sales, no dealers, silent auction Sat.; contact Jay Medici, P.O. Box 56, Sparta, OH 43350, (419) 768-9128; e-mail: jmedici@bright.net

July 25-26--FREDERIC, WISCONSIN:
42nd annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School, Hwy. 35 North; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fluorescents, fossils, Lake Superior agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net

July 25-26--KALISPELL, MONTANA:
Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Red Lion Hotel - Center Mall, 20 N. Main.; Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5; dealers, displays, silent auction, kids' activities, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Sandy Dahl, P.O. Box 5541, Kalispell, MT 59903; e-mail: dahlsl@centurytel.net

July 25-26--SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT:
30th annual show, "Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 adults, $2 seniors and students 6-16, children under 6 free with adult; dealers, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, children's activities, silent auction, door prizes, handicapped accessible; contact Kathy Howe, (802) 656-4118; e-mail: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org

July 25-26--TENINO, WASHINGTON:
15th annual show, "Rock & Gem Rendez-Vous"; Washington Agate & Mineral Society (WAMS), Tenino Rock Cruisers; Parkside Elementary School, Stage St. S, I-5 Exit 88; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; contact Daniel DeBoer, 5107 Brenner Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502; e-mail: Keylock1@Live.com

July 26--BANCROFT, ONTARIO, CANADA:
"Mineral Capital Gem & Mineral Show"; Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club; Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St.; Sun. 10-4; adults $2, under 18 free; dealers, live and silent auctions, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Al Burnett, R.R.1, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0; e-mail: alrocks16@yahoo.ca

July 30-2--BILLINGS, MONTANA:
AFMS/NFMS show and convention; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Holiday Inn Trade Center, 5500 Midland Rd.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2 days $8, 4 days $15), children under 12 free with adult; more than 35 dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, educational displays, moon rock, dinosaurs, Yogo sapphires, cave bear, silent auctions, live auction, a full week of field trips after the show; contact Doug True, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils@yahoo.com; Web site: www.amfed.org/nfms/nfmsshow

July 31-2--CREEDE, COLORADO:
8th annual show; Rare Things; Underground Mining Museum, N. Canyon Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, local rocks, jewelry, programs; contact Jenny Inge, P.O. Box 371, Creede, CO 81130, (719) 658-2376; e-mail: rarethingsgallery@yahoo.com

July 31-2--PRESCOTT, ARIZONA:
Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Activity Center, 3700 Willow Creek Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; rough rock, slabs, cabochons, jewelry, findings, mineral specimens; contact Pam Jackson, P.O. Box 345, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, (928) 636-9188; e-mail: lpjack65@cableone.net; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org

August 1-2--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:
55th annual show, "Jade"; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, jade carving, precious metal clay modeling, bead stringing, chain maille weaving, faceting; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (451) 564-4230; e-mail: publicity@show.sfgms.org; Web site: www.sfgms.org

August 6-9--BUENA VISTA, COLORADO:
26th annual show; Contin-tail; Rodeo Grounds, Rodeo Rd. and Gregory Dr.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 130 vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, fluorescent light display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 833-2939; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org

August 7-9--DALTON, GEORGIA:
18th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd,. Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

August 7-9--WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS:
"East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gold panning, large wholesale section, air-conditioned hall, Gail and Jim Spann collection; adults $6, 12 and under free with adult, parking $5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

August 8-9--BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA:
Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Fraternal Order of Police Baton Rouge Lodge Number One, 10777 Greenwell Springs Rd.; adults $3, children $2; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Paul Broussard, (225) 687-3864 or (225) 939-3293; e-mail: paul_broussard@msn.com

August 8-9--EDMONDS, WASHINGTON:
Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rock for kids; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com

August 8-9--LAKEVIEW, OREGON:
"Tallman Rock Chippers Rock Roundup"; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; displays, dealers, demonstrations, activities for kids, field trips; contact Johane Deidrich, 244 N. M St., Lakeview, OR 97630, (541) 947-3237, or or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesoregon@yahoo.com

August 8-9--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:
"The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

August 14-16--BRIDGETON, MISSOURI:
16th annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Greater Saint Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children free with adult; dealers, Youth Booth, exhibits, demonstrations, artifacts, special exhibits; contact Robert Morse, 135 Knox St., Troy, MO 63379, (636)462-4423; e-mail: rmorse@centurytel.net

August 14-16--CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:
"Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn, I-75 and 411 NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

August 14-16--LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO:
Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; 37380 U.S. Hwy. 24, next to post office; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact John Rakowski, P.O. Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: president@LGGMClub.org; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org

August 14-16--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA:
12th annual show and sale, "Gem Miner's Jubilee"; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com

August 14-16--SEASIDE, OREGON:
"Seaside Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show"; Jean Miller; 415 1st. Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free strand of pearls to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Sun.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com

August 15-16--BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA:
ARK-LA-TEX Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, two-day admission $5, children 12 and under free; live demonstrations, youth activities, more than 20 dealers; contact Charles Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: cwsejohns@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.larockclub.com

August 15-16--RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN:
Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University Barron County Campus, 1800 College Dr., Student Union Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fossils, agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net

August 21-22--TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA:
Swap and sale; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. First St.; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-5; free admission; children's booths, educational exhibits ang displays, auction; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net

August 21-23--PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI:
33rd annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Civic Center, Espy Ave.; contact Margaret Johnston, (228) 467-1457; e-mail: mmjms@bellsouth.net

August 22-23--CANTON, NEW YORK:
43rd annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman's Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org; Web site: www.stlawrenceco.com

August 22-23--MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS:
Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children's events, mineral, fossil, hand-made jewelry; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org

August 22-23--PEORIA, ILLINOIS:
Peoria Academy of Science Geology Section; Ramada and Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Drive.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, silent auction, fluorescent display, exhibits, flume, fossil cleaning, the T-Rex SUE, ISGS material identification; contact Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: www.pasgeology.com

August 28-30--SOUTH BEND, INDIANA:
46th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd. (at Jackson Rd.); Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 6-12 $1, under 6 free; dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids' Korner, silent auction; contact Kathy Miller, (574) 291-0332, or Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail crullb2@sbcglobal.net

August 29-30--CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE:
46th annual show, "Capital Mineral Club Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival"; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., 1,500 feet east of I-93 Exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fosils, jewelry, carvings, displays, free kids' minerals; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org

August 29-30--FREEPORT, NEW YORK:
Village of Freeport; Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com

September 4-7--FORT BRAGG, CALIFORNIA:
48th annual show; Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Town Hall, Main and Laurel; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; free admission; contact Don McDonell, 643 N. McPherson, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707) 964-3116

September 5-6--ARLINGTON, TEXAS:
51st annual show, "Nature's Kaleidoscope"; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1100 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and children $3; dealers, jewelry, beads, gems, minerals, fossils, Kids' Korner, Rock Food Table, professional gem identification, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, ; contact Karen Cessna, 1408 Gibbins Rd., Arlington, TX 76011, (817) 277-2286; e-mail: cessnak@ont.com; Web site: www.agemclub.org

September 5-6--AUGUSTA, MAINE:
20th annual show; Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club; National Guard Armory, Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, door prizes, demonstrations, cabbing, lapidary, fluorescent display, mineral displays, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, kids' mineral mine; contact KRMC, (207) 873-6270

September 5-7--CANBY, OREGON:
"Willamette Valley Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show"; Jean Mill; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, off Hwy. 99 E; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-4; free admission; free pearl pendant to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Mon., 75 outside booths; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com

September 5-7--SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO:
26th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Silver City Recreation Center, 11th St. and Gold St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers from the U.S., Mexico and Asia, free daily field trips, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, raffles; contact L. Lett, (575) 538-3216; e-mail: show09@stockmanfamily.net; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/

September 11-13--FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA:
5th annual show, "Wildcat Gem Fest"; Wildcat Gem Society; Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffles, demonstrations, classes, silent auctions, world-class exhibits; contact Mike Martin, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553, (707) 943-1575; e-mail: micknorma@directv.net

September 11-13--GREENFIELD, INDIANA:
33rd annual show, "Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show"; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County Fairgrounds, 602 N. Apple St.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auctions, door prizes, kids' activities, demonstrations, educational displays and Programs, special Children's Museum of Indianapolis fossil exhibit, Dealers, swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary items; contact Don Mahoney, 17914 Juniper Rd., Argos, IN 46501, (574) 892-5264; e-mail: DLMCNACLU@aol.com; Web site: www.geology.iupui.edu/Outreach/500_earth_sciences/show.htm

September 11-13--WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA:
38th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Coliseum Annex Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate #9 from 27th St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W. A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net

September 12-13--CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON:
All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Teanaway Campground (free dry camping with outhouses only); membership required for field trips (individual $7.50, family $15); dig for agates, crystals, jadeite, jasper, blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net

September 12-13--FAIRFIELD, IOWA:
14th annual show, "Ancient Footprints In The Sand"; The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main St. and Briggs Ave.; Sat. 9-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children up to 18 25 cents; contact Betty Morris, (319) 385-9584; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com

September 12-13--MADRAS, OREGON:
All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.; Wed. 8-9:30, Thu. 8-9:30, Fri. 8-9:30, Sat. 8-9:30, Sun. 8-5; free admission, membership required for field trips; camping, daily field trips (agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood), kids' rock toss/scramble, rock swapping, guest speakers, live band, bingo with door prizes, auction, dealers, rough rock, findings, finished jewelry, equipment; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th St. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com

September 12-13--NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT:
59th annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Danbury Rd.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $4.50, seniors and full-time students with ID $3, kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, gold panning, exhibits, grab bags; contact Pat Hackett, (860) 355-9799; e-mail: prhackett@charter.net; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org

September 12-13--POWNAL, VERMONT:
Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free with adult, group rates; minerals, gems, jewelry, children's fish pond, door prizes; contact Cindy Lee Hancock, 45 Spring St., Apt. 103, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 664-4115

September 12-13--ROSEBURG, OREGON:
"Rock Round-Up"; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers, rough, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, equipment, books, displays, demonstrators, UV mineral exhibit, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffles, door prizes, gold panning, kids' rock hunt; contact David Snyder, (541) 679-7553; e-mail: dwilliams@mcsi.net

September 12-13--SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS:
Annual fall swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse, Hwy. 43, just north of Siloam Springs; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids' gem wash, auction; contact Dave Leininger, (479) 263-1324; e-mail: Hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org

September 12-13--VISTA, CALIFORNIA:
Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, books, equipment, beads, jewelry, rough materials, demonstrators, cases, free gem identification; contact Fred Wilson, (760) 433-8446, Cherie Wilson, (760) 941-7073, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395

September 12-13--WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON:
Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fair Ground Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: wrood@coffeycomm.com

September 16-20--DENVER, COLORADO:
"Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show - Fall"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle bus to Merchandise Mart; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

September 16-20--DENVER, COLORADO:
Wholesale and retail show, "The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, and Gem Show"; Eons Expositions, LLC; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; more than 100 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (719) 886-7046; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: http://eons-expos.com/

September 16-20--DENVER, COLORADO:
Wholesale and retail show, "Denver Expo Gem Mineral Fossil & Bead Show"; Tucson Electric Park Gem Show; National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission, open to the public; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Al Sargent, P.O. Box 2902, Tucson, AZ 85702, (520) 883-6447; e-mail: tepgemshow@hotmail.com; Web site: www.TucsonElectricParkGemShow.com

September 18-19--PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA:
18th annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park and Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave.;, south of Mid-State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle prizes, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations, games; contact Rich Smithen, P.O. Box 481, San Miguel, CA 93451, (805) 467-2966; e-mail: jonme2@wildblue.net

September 18-20--DENVER, COLORADO:
42nd annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show, "Fossils - Windows to the Past"; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students (13-17) $4, children free with adult; museum and competitive displays, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lectures, hobby demonstrations, free gold panning, hands-on activities, Colorado Fossil Expo, more than 130 dealers; contact Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com

September 18-20--DENVER, COLORADO:
"Colorado Fossil Expo"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show, one ticket covers both shows; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

September 18-20--ENID, OKLAHOMA:
Enid Gem & Mineral Society; 4125 W. Owen K. Garriot Rd., 1705 S. Johnson St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Billy Wood, 1705 S. Johnson St., Enid, OK 73703, (580) 234-5344; e-mail: baronladislaus@att.net

September 18-20--HILLSBORO, OREGON:
29th annual Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show, "A Rockhound Revival"; Hillsboro Fair Complex, across from Hillsboro Airport; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Russ Snook, (503) 648-3989; e-mail: dmsnook28@yahoo.com

September 18-20--LINCOLN, MISSOURI:
50th annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; dig-your-own mozarkite, displays, silent auction; contact Linville Harms, (660) 827-4143, or Larry Twenter, (660) 826-1324

September 19-20--CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA:
"Falls Fossil Festival"; Falls of the Ohio Foundation; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; fossils, minerals, lapidary, books, rock ID, fossil park and museum brochures, children's activity tent, guest speakers (details on Web site), mineral and fossil collecting piles, guided hikes on world-famous Devonian fossil beds; contact Alan Goldstein, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129, (812) 280-9970; e-mail: agoldstein@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.fallsoftheohio.org

September 19-20--HARTLAND, MICHIGAN:
36th annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd. (M-59), 1 mile west of U.S. 23; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 50 cents; gold, silver, pearls, fossils, crystals, club table, children's table, lapidary exhibits, demonstrations, faceting, polishing, wire craft, spheres; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 446-0818, or Marve Martin, (517) 521-3135

September 19-20--JACKSON, CALIFORNIA:
9th annual Tailgate Gemboree; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, Sat. night auctions, surface mine tours, gold panning; contact Debbie Bunn, P.O. Box 255702, Sacramento, CA 95670, (916) 929-6665;e-mail:fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html

September 19-20--REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA:
43rd annual show, "Harvest of Gems"; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood City Community Activity Bldg., 1400 Roosevelt Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults free; displays, dealers, glass bead making, kids' cab polishing, silent auction; contact Carol Corden, (650) 248-7155; e-mail: ccorden@earthlink.net; Web site: http://sgms.driftmine.com/

September 19-20--RHINEBECK, NEW YORK:
40th annual show and sale, "The Rocks of the Hudson Valley"; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, Scouts in uniform and children 12 and under free with adult; more than 30 dealers, lapidary demonstrations, minerals, gems, jewelry, free rocks for kids, fossils, beads, tools, books, fluorescent minerals, exhibits, lapidary rough, wire wrapped gems, wholesaler, Earth Science Scavenger Hunt, New York State Museum and Vassar College Museum of Geology exhibits; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; Web site: www.geocities.com/nyrockhounds

September 19-20--STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA:
"Earth's Treasures Gem Show"; Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club; Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 33 W. Alpine Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with adult; lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, 40 exhibits, silent auction, kids' activities, $1 off coupon on Web site; contact Nettie Meissner, P.O. Box 357, Lathrop, CA 95330, (209) 858-2263; e-mail: footsey1@yahoo.com; Web site: www.stocktonlapidary.com

September 26-27--DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA:
Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Woman's Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, raffle, grab bags; contact Nancy Bird, (562) 697-0636; e-mail: nancyjbird@verison.net

September 26-27--FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY:
53rd annual show, "Franklin-Sterling Hill Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show"; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; Sat. 7:30-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $7, children $4; contact Lee Lowell, (973) 827-6671; e-mail: fmm1954@earthlink.net

September 26-27--MISSOULA, MONTANA:
15th annual show, "GOLD: Fifty Years of Rockhounding"; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby's Reserve Street Inn, 4825 N. Reserve; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59081, (406) 543-3667

September 26-27--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:
50th annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; contact Sky Paxton, (831) 262-2492; e-mail: sky@familystones.net; or Janis Rovetti, (831) 657-1933; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.org

September 26-27--NEWARK, DELAWARE:
"The Newark Gem and Jewelry Show"; Gem Show Expo Productions; 908 Janice Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Nico, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com

September 26-27--OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN:
"Prehistoric Time Returns to Oshkosh"; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center, 625 E. County Rd. "Y"; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, students free with ID, children under 12 free; Weis Earth Science Museum "Teeth Thru Time", more than 80 vendor tables, free kids' events sponsored by Jewelers Mutual Insurance, exhibits, silent auctions, speakers, demonstrations, club sales; contact Robert Fox, (920) 235-4669; e-mail: foxbooks@northnet.net