Gem & Mineral Shows and Events

May 2-5-SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA

2nd Annual Spring Grassy Creek Gem & Mineral Show; Parkway Fire and Rescue Fire Dept.; PFRFD; 129 66 Hwy. 226 S; Thu. 8-6, Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-5; free admission; 30 dealers, gemstones, mineral specimens, jewelry, beads, fossils; contact Donna Collis, 12966 Hwy. 226 S, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, (828) 765-5519; e-mail: collisdonna@yahoo.com

May 3-5-BISHOP, CALIFORNIA

Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society; Robinson Bldg.; Sierra St. and Fair Dr.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, field trip, children's activities, door prizes, drawing; contact Steve Mobley, Lone Pine, CA 93545, (760) 793-6025; e-mail: steve@littlebearsteve.com

May 3-5-KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN

Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Kalamazoo Expo Center; Kalamazoo Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adult; "Mighty Michiganders: Brachiopods to Mastodons"; wire wrapping, gem faceting, lapidary, slate carving, silversmithing, cabochon making, kids' games, geode cracking, displays, silent auctions, specimen table, rocks, crystals, gems, minerals, gold panning; contact Jerry VanNocker, 1301 E. Armour Ln., Battle Creek, MI 49014, (269) 979-3348; e-mail: jerry@travelinginspain.com; Web site: www.kalamazoorockclub.org

May 3-5-MCPHERSON, KANSAS

McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds; 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, hourly door prizes, fluorescent mineral display, free rock identification, kids'-spin-and-win; contact Kim Vasper, (620) 241-7732; e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com; Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/mcphersongemandmineralclub/home

May 3-5-NORCROSS (ATLANTA), GEORGIA

Albany Coin & Jewelry Co. LLC; The North Atlanta Trade Center; 1700 Jeurgens Ct.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; 0.00; rocks, fossils, minerals, wire wrapped stones, crystals, jewelry, coins, currency, gold, silver, copper; contact Audrey Warren, PO Box 70936, Albany, GA 31708, (229) 886-2455; e-mail: sowegacoins@mchsi.com

May 3-5-OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

EGI Shows; Oklahoma State Fair Park, Expo Hall #3; 3001 General Pershing Blvd.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free; contact John Soo, 13337 South St. #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 494-4546; e-mail: egi168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com

May 3-5-SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

Rock Rollers of Spokane; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center; N.604 Havana, at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; 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 Mike Shaw, (509) 251-1574; e-mail: mikeshawmoose@yahoo.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com

May 4-ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Annual rock and gem swap meet; Arlington Gem & Mineral; Arlington Clubhouse; 1408 Gibbons Rd.; Sat. 8-1; free admission; faceting rough and equipment, rock swap, rocks, equipment, rough, cabs, gems, related items; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065, (214) 335-9452; e-mail: jlspinks@sbcglobal.net; Web site: agemclub.com

May 4-5-ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center; 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; silent auctions, Wheel of Fortune, children's jewelry making, demonstrations, display cases, dealers, lapidary, tools, fossils; contact John Walker, (503) 703-9465; e-mail: john_walker@juno.com; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org

May 4-5-BRAINERD, MINNESOTA

11th Annual Cuyuna Agate & Mineral Show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds; 2000 SE 13th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agates, jewelry, fossils, minerals, indoor and outdoor dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, kids' activities, Wizard of Rocks, door prizes, buy-sell-trade; contact Sharon Smith, 2630 Beauty Lake Rd. SW, Nisswa, MN 56468, (218) 343-7037; e-mail: sharon@agatesrock.com; Web site: www.cuyunarockclub.org

May 4-5-CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club; Cardel Place, East Arena; 11950 Country Village Link NE, Canada; Sat. 9-6; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 6) free; The World of Turquoise: displays, demonstrations, dealers, silent auction; hourly door prizes, children's activities; contact Trudy Martin, 110 Lissington Dr. SW, Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 5E3, (403) 287-1570; e-mail: martintm@shaw.ca; Web site: www.crlc.ca

May 4-5-CINCINNATI, OHIO

Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Gardens; 2250 E. Seymour Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults and seniors $9, children $3; education center, games, geode cracking, demonstrations, swap area, Scout merit badge assistance, gold panning, lectures, free mineral or fossil collection for kids, 70 displays, free mineral, fossil and gemstone ID, show theme Copper and Zinc Minerals and Fossil Plants; contact Terry Huizing, 5341 Thrasher Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-7142; e-mail: tehuizing@fuse.net; Web site: www.geofair.com

May 4-5-KINGMAN, ARIZONA

43rd Annual Rock & Gem Show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Kingman Academy of Learning; 3420 N. Burbank; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; displays, dealers, fire agate, gems, fossils, minerals, rough, slabs, cabs, jewelry, raffle, door prizes, silent auction, children's activities; contact Mary Gann, PO Box 3992, Kingman, AZ 86402, (928) 757-8121; e-mail: quadpol@aol.com; Web site: www.gemstoners.org

May 4-5-MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN

40th Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse; 1401 E. Becker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations, speakers, kids' activities, silent auctions, donations accepted for scholarships; contact Cynthia Kelman, 1403 N. Broadway Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449, (715) 387-8782; e-mail: kelman@tznet.com; Web site: www.fromtherockroom.com

May 4-5-NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society; Charleston Area Convention Center; 5000 International Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; in conjunction with the North Charleston Arts Festival; contact Karen Havenstein, 518 Woodland Shores Rd., Charleston, SC 29412; e-mail: webmaster@lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org; Web site: lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org

May 4-5-PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA

San Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park & Museum; 2010 Parkside Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, drawing, silent auction, kids' activities; contact Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail; Web site: www.slrockhounds.org

May 4-5-PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA

10th Annual Treasures of the Earth Mineralogical Society of Northeast Pennsylvania; St. Joseph's Oblate Seminary; 1880 Rte. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3 (bring this announcement for $1 off), children (under 12) and Scouts and military in uniform free; minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, gems, free kids' activities, Dinoland, door prizes, exhibits, classes, demonstrations; contact George Walko, PA, (800) 473-3602; e-mail: lwilliams@excaliburinsmgmt.com

May 4-5-TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds; Rte. 1 N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (discount flier online), seniors $3, children (under 12) free; exhibits, hourly door prizes, mineral and fossil identification, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, geode cracking/cutting, gold panning, mineral sifting, spin-a-gem game; contact Michele or Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; e-mail: nsrmc@verizon.net; Web site: www.nahant.com/nsrmc

May 4-5-WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

9th annual FM Minerals; Washington County Fair Grounds; 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children and veterans free; dealers, gemstones, fossils, metaphysical things, wire wrapping, bullion copper and silver, gemstone mounting, door prizes; contact FM Minerals, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankowirewrapping@gmail.com

May 4-5-YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA

Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Scherer Center; 12202 First St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, kids' activities, silent auction, raffle, 18 dealers, beads, jewelry, rough rock, books, in conjunction with the Yucaipa Arts and Crafts Fair; contact Lee Peterson, 31059 Nice Ave., Mentone, CA 92359, (909) 794-0731; e-mail: res09ayd@verizon.net; Web site: http://yvgms.org

May 9-11-LOGAN, UTAH

Cache Rock & Gem Club; Bridgerland Applied Technology College West Campus; 1000 West 1400 North; Thu. 10-8, Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-6; free admission; rough and polished rocks, slabs, gems, jewelry, fossils, demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, flint knapping, displays, jewelry, minerals, silent auctions, raffle, children's activities; contact Gary Warren, (435) 720-1775; e-mail: rock_hunter1@hotmail.com; Web site: http://cachegeologicalsociety.yolasite.com/

May 10-12-COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club; Central Missouri Events Center; 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 11) free; demonstrations, mineral exhibits, rock ID, Kidz Mine, kids' activities; contact Robert McConnell, 1601 N. Earthland Rd., Columbia, MO 65202, (573) 445-5415

May 10-12-FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Franklin Chamber of Commerce; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; rough and cut gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, door prizes, demonstrations, jewelry repair on site; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com

May 10-12-MARIETTA, GEORGIA

Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center; 548 Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; demonstrations, door prizes, auction Sat.; contact Tom Batcha, (678) 407-4224; e-mail: mayshow@gamineral.org; Web site: www.gamineral.org

May 11-BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club, Central Penn Rock & Mineral Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd.; Sat. 8-3; adults and seniors $1, students and children free; outdoor swap and sale; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 532-7204; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org

May 11-12-BOZEMAN, MONTANA

Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fairgrounds; 901 N. Black; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; contact Dan Carter, Box 11001, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 599-6063

May 11-12-RENO, NEVADA

48th Annual Jackpot of Gems Show; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center; 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors and students (6-12) $4, children (under 6) free; more than 60 exhibits, 20 dealers, demonstrations, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, geodes, books, raffles; contact Melissa Petersen, RGMS, 480 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89431; Web site: www.renorockhounds.com

May 17-19-JOPLIN, MISSOURI

7th Annual Spring Rock Swap; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Schifferdecker Park; 7th and Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; outdoor show, door prizes; contact Chris Wiseman, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net

May 17-19-MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA

23rd Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; National Guard Armory; 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W, across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6; free admission; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

May 17-19-SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

LLD Productions Inc.; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport; 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 80 local, regional and international dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary and metaphysical supplies; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

May 17-19-SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH

Wasatch Gem Society of Utah, Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Salt Lake County Equestrian Park & Events Center; 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2; door prizes, wheel of fortune, rock grab bags, silent auctions, show displays, demonstrations; contact April Robinson, (801) 599-6587; e-mail: april@thrivepress.com; Web site: www.wasatchgemsociety.com

May 17-19-SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN

Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society; Southgate Arena; 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students $1, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Rich Williams, 4730 Bridal Run, Apt. 2 B, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, (734) 330-4784; e-mail: Richwill48@gmail.com

May 18-19-CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Society; Archer Complex - Bldg. M; south side of I-80 at Exit 370, 6 miles east of Cheyenne; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; exhibits, jewelry, fossils, petrified wood, grab bags, fluorescent minerals, dealers, beads, rock sphere making, faceting demonstration, New Zealand minerals, gold panning, silent auction; contact Bob King, (307) 632-2702

May 18-19-HAMILTON, MONTANA

Bitterroot Gem & Mineral Society; First Interstate Center; Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, familiers (4 or more) $10, seniors, students and children $3; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Mike McConnell, (406) 777-0536; e-mail: micker1949@yahoo.com

May 18-19-HERMISTON, OREGON

Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Club; Hermiston Community Center; 415 S. Hwy. 395; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (over 15) $2; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 922-5091 or (541) 571-2593; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net

May 18-19-WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Bldg. - Hart Park; 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3 each, 2 for $5, children free; more than 20 dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children's activities, exhibits, displays, presentations; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com; Web site: www.wisgeologicalsociety.com

May 24-26-SALEM, VIRGINIA

22nd Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center; 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

May 25-26-FORT WORTH, TEXAS

62nd Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club; Amon Carter Exhibits Bldg., Will Rogers Memorial Center; 3401 W. Lancaster; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors, students and military $4, children (under 16) free; "Timeless Treasures", more than 25 dealers, exhibits, kids' games, hourly door prizes, grand prize, silent auction; contact Steve Hilliard, PO Box 418, Decatur, TX 76234, (817) 925-5760; e-mail: fwgmc@embarqmail.com; Web site: fortworthgemandmineralclub.org

May 25-26-PINETOP, ARIZONA

White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club; Hon-Dah Resort/Conference Center; junction of Hwy. 260 and Hwy. 73, enter off Hwy. 73; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (16 and under) free; demonstrations, speakers, kids' activities, silent auction, raffles, fluorescents, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Rick Olson, 8276 Tahoe Pl., Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 251-0949; e-mail: walkaround@earthlink.net; Web site: whitemtngmc@gmail.com

May 25-27-JUNCTION CITY, CALIFORNIA

31st Annual Bigfoot Gemboree; Trinity Gem & Mineral Society; North Fork Grange Hall; 131 Dutch Creek Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, rock products, raffle, drawings, demonstrations, exhibits, children's activities, indoor dealers, outdoor tailgaters; contact Lucy DeMaris, c/o TG&MS, PO Box 159, Weaverville, CA 96093-0159, (530) 623-1183; e-mail: TrinityGemAndMineral@Peoplepc.com

May 31-2-BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON

Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park; 9205 198th Ave. E.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Nancy LeMay, PVGMC, PO Box 134, Puyallup, WA 98371, (253) 987-6751; e-mail: info@puyallupgemcub.org

May 31-2-VENTURA, CALIFORNIA

76th Annual Show & Convention; California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (3-day pass $12), seniors $4 (3-day pass $10), students (age 13-17) $3, children (under 12) free with adult; "California Rocks", displays, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County exhibit, competition exhibits, speakers, ongoing jewelry-making demonstrations, raffles, silent auctions, more than 50 dealers, children's activities, dinosaurs; contact Rob Sankovich, 1961 Havenwood Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 494-7734; e-mail: rmsorca@adelphia.net; Web site: www.cfms2013.com

May 31-2-WAUSEON, OHIO

State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds; Junior Fair Bldg., 8514 SR 108; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; dealers, jewelry, gemstones, beads, fossils, findings, geode cracking, educational demonstrations, children's activities, dynamic displays, silent auction, MSHA Mine Safety Class, soapstone carving classes; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: http:/stateline.freewebspace.com/

June 1-DELTA, COLORADO

Delta County Rock Wranglers; Bill Heddles Rec. Centerr; 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry Masinton, 24662 Sorrento Ln., Cedaredge, CO 81413, (970) 856-3861

June 1-2-COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO

North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds; 4056 N. Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2; contact Bev Bockman, (208) 773-5384; e-mail: bockbb@aol.com

June 1-2-EVERETT, WASHINGTON

Everett Rock & Gem Club; Everett Community College; Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations; contact Fritz Mack, PO Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 232-0809

June 1-2-HONOLULU, HAWAII

Rock & Mineral Society of Hawaii; Honolulu Museum of Art School; Linekona Bldg., 1111 Victoria St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; sales, minerals, mineral jewelry, gemstones, beads, gem identification, gem and mineral displays, lapidary demonstrations, Hawaiian minerals display (quartz, calcite, opal, agate); contact Markus Faigle, PO Box 62223, Honolulu, HI 96822; e-mail: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/Hui_pohaku/Spring-Hawaii-Mineral-Show.html

June 1-2-MARION, KENTUCKY

Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Fohs Hall; 201 N. Walker St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission (donations accepted); dealers, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, free children's activities, museum tours, day and night digs, wire wrapping jewelry class; contact Tina Walker, PO Box 391, 205 N. Walker St., Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; e-mail: beclement@att.net; Web site: www.clementmineralmuseum.org

June 1-2-MC CALLA, ALABAMA

Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Historical Ironworks State Park; 12632 Conferderate Pkwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults (12 and up) $3, seniors (62 and up) $2, children (6-11) $1, under 5 free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, slabs, faceted jewelry, specimens, jewelry, club demonstrations, kids' area; contact Gene Blackerby, (205) 807-6777; e-mail: GeneBlackerby@lapidaryclub.com; Web site: www.lapidaryclub.com

June 1-2-VIROQUA, WISCONSIN

Coulee Rock Club; Viroqua Middle School Gym; 100 Blackhawk Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; donation requested; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelery, silent auction, free drawings, mineral ID demonstration; contact Gary Krause, 606 E. Court, Viroqua, WI 54665, (608) 637-2574; e-mail: garykrause6438@gmail.com; Web site: www.garysrockshop.com

June 1-2-WYMORE, NEBRASKA

North Central Kansas Rock & Gem Club; Arbor State Park; 9th and M St.; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Martin Weber, 1551 Yankee Rd., Barnes, KS 66933, (785) 763-4316; e-mail: mrtnwbr@yahoo.com

June 5-9-FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA

Coconino Lapidary Club, Silver Saddle Outdoor Market; Silver Saddle Outdoor Market; corner of Rte. 89 N and Silver Saddle Rd.; Daily 9-4; free admission; contact Becky Cox, 6666 North Snowflake Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 380-6657; e-mail: bcox@fusd1.org

June 7-9-COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining and Industry; 225 North Gate Blvd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $5 (includes museum entry), children free; special meteorite exhibit, meteorite dealers, operating antique steam engine and stamp mill, kids' area, gold panning, silent auction, minerals, gemstones, jewelry; contact Kim Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814, (719) 360-9665; e-mail: runninboar@hotmail.com

June 7-9-HINES, OREGON

31st Annual Family Event; Hines VFD; Hines City Parks; Hwy. 20W; Daily 8-8; free admission; "Obsidian Days"; contact City of Hines, PO Box 336, HInes, OR 97738, (541) 573-2251; Web site: www.hinesoregon.com

June 8-KENT, CONNECTICUT

11th Annual swap and sell; Danbury Mineralogical Society, The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum; 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd., Route 7; Sat. 9-4; free admission; sale and trade, rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact John Pawloski, 42 Squash Hollow Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, (860) 354-0296; e-mail: j.a.pawloski@att.net; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com

June 8-SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

2nd Annual Rock Swap; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymnasium; 8013 Laramie, across from the public library on Oakton; Sat. 1-5; free admission; kids' activities, rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, cutting materials, cabochons, books, tools; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org

June 8-9-CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club; Timberline Secondary Gymnasium; 1681 S. Dogwood St., Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with parent; contact Janet Burkholder, 1757 S. Alder St., Campbell River, BC, Canada V9W7J1, (250) 923-1740; e-mail: jangor@telus.net; Web site: www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com

June 8-9-CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA

23rd Annual RockFest; Tellus Science Museum; Tellus Science Museum; 100 Tellus Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors $12, students and children $10; retail show, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Mary Vinson, (770) 606-5700 ext. 402; e-mail: maryv@tellusmuseum.org; Web site: www.tellusmuseum.org

June 8-9-GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA

Glendora Gem Club; Goddard Middle School Gymnasium; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; more than 12 dealers, geodes cut on the spot, lapidary displays; contact Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 893-9602

June 8-9-KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN

Rockhouse Seminar; Michigan Geology & Gemcraft Society; Rood Hall, Western Michigan University; W. Michigan Ave. and Rankin Ave., east of Howard St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $15 per day, students $5 per day; hands-on workshops, demonstrations, lectures, faceting, lapidary, wire wrapping, beading, gem trees, silversmithing; contact Don Brown, 32832 Illinois, Livonia, MI 48150, (734) 421-8159; e-mail: info@mgags.org; Web site: www.mgags.org

June 8-9-LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA

North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society; La Habra Community Center; 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, rocks, minerals, tools; contact Loretta Ogden, 20904 Trigger Ln., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, (909) 598-2456; e-mail: fbriktr1 @aol.com; Web site: nocgms.org

June 8-9-MANSFIELD, OHIO

Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Richland County Fairgrounds, Arts and Crafts Bldg. ; 750 N. Home Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and ages 6 to 16 $3, Scouts in uniform and children under 6 free; "Dinosaurs: They Ruled the Mesozoic": displays, T-Rex skull, dinosaur bones, eggs, dinosaur-related objects, 11 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact Michael McCullough, 9317 Cheshire Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074, (740) 965-1078; e-mail: mikemcc18@embarqmail.com; Web site: http://rlls.webs.com/

June 8-9-MONROE, NEW YORK

Orange County Mineral Society; Museum Village; 1010 Rt. 17M; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 6) free; displays, Mastodon skeleton, local minerals, fluorescent minerals, lectures, kids' games; contact George Gardianos, PO Box 173 , 5 Quaker Ridge Rd., Westtown, NY 10998, (845) 683-1167; e-mail: gggard@optonline.net; Web site: orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com

June 8-9-PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN

Glacial Drifters Geologic Society; Sheboygan County Fairgrounds; 229 Fairview Dr.; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; swapping, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Kevin Ponzio, PO Box 44, Plymouth, WI 53073, (920) 980-6413; e-mail: Earthprospect@frontier.com

June 14-16-PARK HILLS, MISSOURI

16th Annual Missouri Mines Rock Swap; Mineral Area Gem Mineral Society; Missouri Mines Historic Site at St. Joe State Park; Hwy. 32, 1.5 miles west of US Hwy. 67; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Boneta Hensley, Missouri Mines Historic Site, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 760-0488; e-mail: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/events/451012824958811/

June 14-16-WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA

RockAtomics Gem & Mineral Society; Pierce College Farm Center; 20800 Victory Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; "RockHound Roundup"; dealers, demonstrations, gems, mineral specimens, beads, jewelry; contact William Rucker, (818) 428-7834; e-mail: rockhound@rockatomics.org; Web site: www.rockatomics.com

June 15-PLEASANT GARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA

Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Hagan-Stone Park; 5920 Hagan Stone Park Dr.; Sat. 9:30-6:30; free admission; contact Debbie Livingston, 608 Turkey Ridge Trail, Yanceyville, NC 27379, (336) 706-2285; e-mail: bbbdalivingston@aol.com; Web site: www.ggmc-rockhounds.com

June 15-16-NEWPORT, OREGON

50th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Yaquina View Elementary School multipurpose room; 351 SE Harney St., off Hwy. 20, turn south at the light; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (under 12) free; "Rock'n the Coast", dealers, demonstrators, displays, silent auction, door prizes; contact K. Myers, PO Box 293, Newport, OR 97365; e-mail: coastagates@gmail.com; Web site: www.coastagates.org/

June 15-16-RIVERTON, WYOMING

Riverton Mineral & Gem Society, Wyoming State Mineral & Gem Society; Fremont Center; Fremont County Fairgrounds, 1010 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; adults $2, fathers with children free (Sun.), children (under 12) free with parent; contact Alice Gustin, PO Box 1904, Riverton, WY 82501, (307) 856-3699; e-mail: riverton.wyoming.gemshow@gmail.com; Web site: www.rm-and-gs.org

June 15-16-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 38 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

June 20-23-PRINEVILLE, OREGON

Prineville Rockhound Club; Crook County Fairgrounds; S. Main; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; daily field trips, indoor and outdoor dealers; contact Rich Knight, (541) 390-0255

June 22-23-GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Elementary School; 640 Rte. 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4, Sun. -; free admission; more than 60 dealers, swappers, distributors, wholesalers, collectors, buy, sell, swap, beryl, quartz crystals, semiprecious stones, rocks, minerals, displays, panning for minerals, presentations on Herkimer diamonds and prospecting; contact Rob Mitchell, (603) 357-9636; e-mail: gilsumrocks@gmail.com; Web site: www.gilsum.org/rockswap

June 26-30-MADRAS, OREGON

All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Jefferson County Fairgrounds; 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.; Daily 9-6; free admission; more than 70 dealers, rough and polished rock, jewelry, fossils, minerals, rock equipment, crystals, daily field trips for club members; contact Joann Williamson, 11810 Bald Hill Rd. SE, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 458-7162; e-mail: peanutsandcb@fairpoint.net; Web site: www.allrockhoundspowwowclubofamerica.com

June 27-30-SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA

Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Western Regional Little League Baseball Park; 6707 Little league Dr.; Thu. 1-5, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, tools, books, crafts, raffle, mineral identification, geodes, crystals, arrowheads; contact Ken Gard, 205 W. Benedict #8, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 624-1782 or (909) 887-5507; e-mail: kengard@roadrunner.net; Web site: OBMSRocks.yolasite.com

June 27-30-SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA

Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Western Regional Little League Baseball Park; next to main office, 6707 Little League Dr.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; dealers, tailgate, rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, crafts, tools, raffle, mineral identification, geodes, crystals, books; contact Ken Gard, 205 W. Benedict #8, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 624-1782 or (909) 887-5507; e-mail: kengard@roadrunner.com; Web site: OBMSRocks.yolasite.com

June 28-30-FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA

26th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expo; Expo Rd., I-64 Exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

June 28-30-GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

EGI Show; Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 S. Main St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free; beads, fine jewelry, fine jade jewelry, real pearls, sterling silver jewelry, pewter findings, spacers, beading supplies, beading class; contact John Soo, 13337 South St. #633, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 494-4546; e-mail: egi168@hotmail.com; Web site: www.egishows.com

June 29-30-ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA

Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave. N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz