Mineral Shows are happening all across the world, even around YOUR TOWN! We list all
the gem and mineral shows across America and we update the show calendar every few months with the most complete list of rock gem & mineral shows online!
We weed out all the shows that are mostly just bead and jewelry shows, the shows listed below are for people looking to go to a real gem and mineral show!
September 10-12--FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA: 6th annual show, "Wildcat Gem Fest"; Wildcat Gem & Mineral Society; Humboldt Co. Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, raffles, kids' games, demonstrations, classes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, silent auction; contact Mike Martin/The Stonery, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553, (707) 499-6194; e-mail: micknorma@directv.net
September 10-12--GREENFIELD, INDIANA: 34th annual show, "Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; 500 Earth Sciences Club of Indianapolis; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Apple St.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, silent auctions, door prizes, kids' activities, demonstrations, educational displays and programs, special fossil exhibit by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis; 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/index.htm
September 10-12--MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Monroeville Convention Center, South Hall, 209 Mall Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
September 10-12--TOLEDO, OHIO: 39th annual show and sale; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free; free kids' mineral kits and games, exhibits, demonstrations, mini classes, Touch & Feel Area, scholarship raffle, silent auction, club sales, more than 20 dealers, beads, jewelry, gems, precious metals, fossils, minerals, carvings, gem trees, tools, equipment; contact Jerri Heer, 247 Decatur, Toledo, OH 43609, (419) 531-8124; e-mail: jheerx6@aol.com; Web site: www.rockyreader.com
September 10-12--WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 39th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Educational Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate #9; 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 11--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: "Indian Nations Artifact & Fossil Show"; Bill Breckinridge and Harvey Shell; Oral Roberts University, Mabee Center, 81st and Lewis Ave.; Sat. 8-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; contact Harvey Shell or Bill Breckinridge, (918) 284-8216; e-mail: billbreckinridge2003@yahoo.com
September 11-12--DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Woman's Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Fred Dexling, (562) 425-0192; e-mail: mdexling@verizon.net
September 11-12--FAIRFIELD, IOWA: The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main & Briggs; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children under 6 free; children's activities, demonstrations; contact Betty Morris, 618 N. Lincoln St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com; Web site: sacandfoxlapidaryclub.com
September 11-12--POWNAL, VERMONT: 47th annual show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7, one mile north of the old Green Mountain Race Track; adults $4, children 15 and under free with adult; minerals, gems, jewelry, gifts, children's fish pond, prizes; contact Larry Michon, P.O. Box 297, North Adams, MA 01247, or (413) 663-8430
September 11-12--RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 50th annual show, "Gold 'N' Opportunities"; Richmond Gem & Mineral Club; Richmond Arts & Cultural Center; 7700 Minoru Gate; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, club boutique table, member show cases, kids' corner; contact Livia Waterson, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9
September 11-12--ROSEBURG, OREGON: "Rough to Gems"; 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, display cases, demonstrators, knapping, UV mineral exhibit, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffle, door prizes, gold panning, kids' rock hunt; contact Bob Sampson, 752 Cooper Creek Rd., Sutherlin, OR 97479, (541) 459-1755; e-mail: davenmow@q.com
September 11-12--SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse, Hwy. 43N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; auction, kids' gem wash, silent auctions, grab bags; contact Dave Leininger, (479) 787-5619; e-mail: hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org
September 11-12--WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: "Walla Walla Gem & Mineral Show"; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fair Ground, Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, opal, petrified wood, jasper, agate, sunstone, wire wrapping, faceted gems, slabs, rough, jewelry, silent auction, demonstrations, kids' section; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: warrenrood@yahoo.com
September 15-19--DENVER, COLORADO: "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to shows at the Merchandise Mart; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
September 15-19--DENVER, COLORADO: "Denver Coliseum Mineral Show"; Eons Expositions; Denver Coliseum, 1900 44th St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 130 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, meteorites, gems, artisan jewelry, gold, services, equipment, displays; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (719) 886-7046; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ColiseumShow.com
September 15-19--DENVER COLORADO: "Denver Expo 2010"; T.E.P. Gem Show; National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street Wed. 10-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; open to the public, free shuttles to other shows; contact Al Sargent, T.E.P. Gem Show, P.O. Box 2902, Tucson, AZ 85702, (520) 883-6447; e-mail: TEPGemShow@cs.com; Web site: www.tucsonelectricparkgemshow.com
September 17-19--COOS BAY, OREGON: "South Coast Rock & Gem Fest 2010"; Far West Lapidary and Gem Society; 4th St. parking lot, across from Outdoor-In, downtown; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, rockhound sales, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, rough and finished rocks, tumbled rock, geodes, faceted stones, cabochons, thunder eggs; contact Rocky Pribble, P.O. Box 251, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (541) 572-8301
September 17-19--DENVER, COLORADO: "Colorado Fossil Expo"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
September 17-19--DENVER, COLORADO: 43rd annual show, "Denver Gem and Mineral Show"; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. (I-25, Exit 215); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children free with adult; runs concurrent with the Colorado Fossil Expo, exhibits, dealer displays, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, jewelry, demonstrations, speakers, "Minerals of Creede/Mineral County"; contact Emily Epstein, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: emilye@sprynet.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com
September 17-19--ENID, OKLAHOMA: Enid Gem & Mineral Society; Oak Wood Mall, 4125 Owen K. Garriot (Hwy. 412); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; contact Billy E. Wood, (580) 234-5344
September 17-19--HILLSBORO, OREGON: 30th annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Ave., Hwy. 26 Shute Rd. exit; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Josh Heater, (971) 570-5456; e-mail: jfrankray@hotmail.com
September 17-19--HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: "Rockhounding: A Green Hobby"; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, students 50 cents; more than 50 club member, museum and college displays, "green" demonstrations, Petoskey stone polishing, kids' games, touch display, fluorescent mineral display, lapidary demonstrations, silent auction, club sales, children's silent auction, 8 dealers, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary equipment, contact Rebecca Cistaro, 1162 Wintergreen Dr., Holland, MI 49424, (616) 393-9307; e-mail: r4squares@charter.net; Web site: www.tulipcity.org
September 17-19--LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Missouri; Lincoln City Park; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; beading, public digs for Mozarkite; contact Ted Bollick, 1201 S. St., Clinton, MO 64735, (660) 890-4983; e-mail: kayshaver405@wmconnect.com; Web site: www.mozarkite.com
September 17-19--TIMONIUM, MARYLAND: MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition Halls, 2200 York Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
September 18--TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: 11th annual show, "Agate City Rock Show"; Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave. (Hwy. 61); Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com; Web site: www.agatecity.com
September 18-19--CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; spin table, gem dig, country store, magnetic sand, gold panning, rock cutting, silent auction, live auction Sat., demonstrations, door prizes, scholarship raffle, black light display, dealers; contact Fran Wolff, P.O. Box 1492, Kalama, WA 98625, (360) 560-2987; e-mail: fwolff@comcast.net
September 18-19--CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA: "Falls Fossil Festival"; Indiana Society for Paleontology; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; vendors, fossils, minerals, books, jewelry, polished stones, guided Devonian fossil bed hikes, Silurian and Devonian fossil collecting piles, Cave-in-Rock mineral collecting pile, children's craft activities, guest speakers, fossil and rock ID, fossil park and museum brochures; 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 18-19--HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 45th annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Zembo Auditorium, 2810 N. 3rd St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under and youth Scouts in uniform free; Scouting programs, educational displays and talks; contact RJ Harris, 1109 Gunstock Ln., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, (717) 795-0922; e-mail: webmaster@rockandmineral.org; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org
September 18-19--HARTLAND, MICHIGAN: Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Old Hartland High School, 9525 Highland Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students 50 cents, children free; dealers, demonstrators, flint knapping, children's games, wire wrapping, show cases; contact Chuck Amberger, 20815 Dixboro, South Lyon, MI 48178, (248) 446-0818; e-mail: camber2@sbcglobal.net
September 18-19--PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: 19th annual show, "Rockhound Roundup"; Santa Lucia Rockhounds, Pioneer Park, 2010 Riverside Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, raffle prizes, silent auction, demonstrations, youth activities, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, crystals, beads, carvings, lapidary equipment; contact Kim Patrick Noyes, 7343 El Camino Real #301, Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com
September 18-19--REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: 44th annual show, "Harvest of Gems"; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Community Activity Bldg., 1400 Roosevelt Ave.; Sat/ 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids' activities, dealers, member displays, silent auction, earth science room; contact Carol Corden, P.O. Box 1245, Redwood City, CA 94064, (650) 248-7155; e-mail: ccorden@earthlink.net; Web site: http://sgms.driftmine.com
September 18-19--RHINEBECK, NEW YORK: 41st annual show and sale, "The Hidden Beauty of Stone"; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free with adult; 30-plus dealers, minerals, gemstones, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, 6 free rocks for kids, exhibits, fluorescent booth, lapidary demonstrations, wholesaler; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; Web site: www.mhvgms.org
September 18-19--SCARBOROUGH, TORONTO, CANADA: 42nd annual show, "Wonders of the Earth"; Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough; Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children $1; dealers, jewelry, minerals, fossils, displays, lapidary demonstrations, live auction, silent auction, kids' auction, door prizes, kids' quarry; contact GMCS, (416) 282-5319; Web site: www.scarbgemclub.ca
September18-19 2010, Stockton, CA Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club Scottish Rite Masonic Center 33 W. Alpine Ave. Hours: 10-5 Daily (209) 946-0113 Email: footsey1@yahoo.com Website: http://www.stocktonlapidary.com
September 24-26--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; displays; contact Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216, (940) 737-9867; e-mail: Jgms_show@hotmail.com
September 24-26--JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 12th annual show, "Rock-a-thon"; TriState Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin Museum Complex, 504 Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; demonstrations, door prizes, dealers; contact Chris Wiseman, P.O. Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net
September 24-26--OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
September 24-26--SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: "OBMS Tail Gate Gem & Mineral Show"; Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Western Regional Little League Ball Park, 6707 Little League Dr.; Fri. 9-dusk, Sat. 9-dusk, Sun. 9-dusk; free admission; rocks, jewelry, tools, lapidary display, education, kids' event, kids' club, silent auction, raffle, workshop; contact Shane Ripley, 205 W. Benedict #8, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 557-3605; e-mail: OBMS_PR@yahoo.com; Web site: http://obmsrocks.yolasite.com
September 25-26--FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 54th annual show; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; contact Lee Lowell, (973) 827-6671
September 25-26--MISSOULA, MONTANA: "Big Sky Rocks"; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby's Reserve Street Inn, 4825 N. Reserve St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 543-3667
September 25-26: West Friendship, MD 46th Annual Atlantic Coast Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show hosted by the Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore. Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD.
September 25-26--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: 51st show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, senior $2.50, children free with adult; exhibits, kids' stuff, grab bags, door prizes, wheel of fortune, demonstrations (fossil impressions, sphere making, silver jewelry making, grinding and polishing gemstones); contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 657-1933; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.org
September 25-26--OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: 39th annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Rd. Y; Winnebago County Fair Grounds; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students with ID $1, children under 12 free; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, jewelry, more than 80 vendors, private collections, Weis Earth Science Museum exhibits, kids' rock polishing and painting, take-home specimen kits, grab bags; contact Bob Fox, (920) 235-4669; e-mail: oesc-webmaster@hotmail.com; Web site: www.oesclub.com
September 25-26---SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA: 45th annual show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; South Sioux City Senior Center, 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun.10-4; adults $1.50, students (12 and older) 50 cents, children under 12 free; exhibits, four dealers, agates, rough and polished specimens, gems, beads, geodes, minerals, superb faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, displays, Siouxland dinosaur hunters' exhibits; contact Bob Powell, (712) 378-2775
September 25-26--TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN: Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $2, children free with adult; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, jewelry making, rock cutting and polishing, kids' area; contact Cynthia Vaughn, (231) 276-6150; e-mail: Maple2b@aol.com
September 28-3--IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 SE Lincoln Rd., Hwy. 70 S. bypass; Tue. 9-5, Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; contact Doris Perkins, 405 SE Ave. G, Idabel, OK 74745, (580) 286-3133; e-mail: rperkins8236@sbcglobal.net
October 1-3--ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: "Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show"; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Fri. 9:30-4:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; jewelry, crystals, fossils, rocks, more than 30 dealers, free seminars; contact Robert Hall Originals, P.O. Box 29, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: rockshow@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com
October 1-3--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 12th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, 500 Earth Science Club display, silversmithing demonstrations and classes, lampwork bead demonstrations, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com
October 1–3: Elkridge, MD - Annual Desautels Micromount Symposium hosted by the Baltimore Mineral Society. MHA Conference Center, Elkridge, MD. Registration and information:
October 1–3: Dallas, NC - 33rd Annual Gem, Mineral & Faceters Show sponsored by the Gaston Gem, Mineral & Faceters Club. Gaston County Park, Dallas, NC
October 1-3--SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS: MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
October 2-3--GREELEY, COLORADO: Rock & Mineral Society of Weld County; Greeley Senior Center, 1010 6th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; jewelry, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, raffle, demonstrations, rough and polished rocks; contact Melanie DeHart, (970) 352-8149; e-mail: hamlethouse@yahoo.com
October 2-3--JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 tables, more than 20 dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids' dig, mineral identification; contact Pat Kissire, 4900 Sparks Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210, (501) 821-2346; e-mail: pkissire@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.centralarrockhound.org
October 2-3--JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 38th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, minerals, rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, demonstrations (wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting); contact Robert Schweitzer, (920) 674-2544
October 2-3--LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 20th annual show and sale; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents, or $3 per family, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales and exhibits, Kentucky agate, door prizes, kids' quarry, silent auctions; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: KYROCK2010Kentucky@yahoo.com; or Lamon Flynn (606) 726-9237; e-mail: flyrebec@aol.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com
October 2-3--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 55th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kutsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us
October 2-3: SPRINGFIELD, IL, Annual Show, Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society, Illinois Bldg, Illinois State Fair Grounds, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 10:00-5:00, Contact John Washburn, 107 Deer Creek Rd, Rochester, IL 62563,(217) 498-7713, jrwashburn2@att.net
October 2-3--OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 3rd annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Oroville Rock Club, Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, vendors, rough material, cabochons, handmade cabinets, tools, books, tumblers, wire wrappers, Wheel of Fortune, grab bags, polished rocks, raffles, door prizes, 2nd Annual World Rock Tumbling Championship; contact Connie Rossetto, P.O. Box 5772, Oroville, CA 95966, (530) 589-1840; e-mail: Crossetto@aol.com; Web site: www.orovillerocks.com
October 2-3--WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: 43rd annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun 12-5; admission $1; eight dealers, gems, minerals, cutting material, jewelry, beads, door prizes; contact Roland Stetler, (540) 463-6098; e-mail: Kenneystetler@embarqmail.com
October 3--FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: "Fall Festival of Gems"; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, geode cracking, gem identification, Wheel of Fortune, vendors, gems, mineral, fossils, meteorites, raffle prizes, museum; contact Mary Fong Walker, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: fgms@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.FGMS.org
October 7-9--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: "Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival"; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, quartz crystals, kids' crystal digging contest; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com
October 7-9--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 22nd Annual World's Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 9-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $80 ($95 late registration); meet other miners, keep all you find, maybe even win a prize; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com
October 8-10--BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 19th annual show, "Big Sur Jade Festival"; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley School PTO; Pacific Valley School, Hwy. One, opposite Sand Dollar Beach in Los Padres National Forest; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jade, jewelry, sculpture, raffle; contact Kirk Brock, (831) 659-3857 or 831-402-1143; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com
October 8-10--HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: 42nd annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., South Hall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children under 5 free; contact Tony Smith, 3624 Grizzard Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, (256) 603-3095; e-mail: tsmith@erc-incorporated.com; Web Site: www.huntsvillegms.org
October 8-10--MOAB, UTAH: 51st annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 5 miles south of Moab on Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, demonstrations, spin wheel, displays, door prizes, field trips; contact Jerry Hansen, P.O. Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com
October 8-10--ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI: MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; St. Charles Convention Center, South Hall, 1 Convention Center Plaza; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
October 8-10--WARREN, MICHIGAN: "Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show"; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Expo Center, Bldg. P, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., at Hayes; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $8, seniors (62+) $5, children (5-17) $4; museum and university exhibits, private collector displays, educational displays, more than 50 dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, carvings, fossils, lapidary supplies, beads, fossil dig, gold panning, gemstone hunt, silent auction, lectures, demonstrations, free mineral identification; contact Carol Werner, 3401 Briar Hill, Hartland, MI 48353, (248) 887-3906; e-mail: briarhillwerner@comcast.net; Web site: www.michmin.org
October 8-10--WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: 4th annual show and sale; Exclusive Inspirations; East Gate Hall, Marathon Park; 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary supplies, experts; contact Jennifer Damrow, 1709 Prairie Rd., Madison, WI 53711, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: Jennifer@exclusiveinspirations.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspiraitons.com
October 9-10--FORT WORTH, TEXAS: "LMRA Rockfest Fort Worth"; Lockheed Martin Recreation Assn.; LMRA Trinity River Park, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, flint, gems, minerals; contact Steve Shearin, 860 Stafford Station Dr., Saginaw, TX 76131, (817) 777-1997; e-mail: steve.l.shearin@lmco.com
October 9-10--GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: "Earth Treasurers 2010"; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall, 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; rock and mineral exhibits, special petrified wood display, display cases, hourly prizes, mineral identification, children's games, raffles, door prizes; adults $2, children free; contact Kim Moore, (530) 470-0388, or Joyce Emerson, (503) 559-2595
October 9-10--MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 36th annual show, "Rocktoberfest"; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; door prizes, exhibits, raffle, demonstrators, dealers; contact Bill Moser, (425) 238-8222; e-mail: bill-jj@comcast.net; or George Haage, (425) 339-2272; e-mail: haag@gte.net
October 9-10--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: "Fossil Fair"; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, students $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, educational exhibits, children's dig pit, raffles, silent auctions, vendors, books, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com
October 9-10--PAYSON, ARIZONA: 13th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, children's (and adults') education center, spinning wheel, silent auction; contact Barry or Margaret Jones, (928) 476-3513 or (928) 970-0857
October 9-10--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com
October 9-10--SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 36th annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, dealers, jewelry, gems, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Maudie Bailey, P.O. Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, (520) 378-6291; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com
October 9-10--TOPEKA, KANSAS: 54th annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Kansas Expocentre AG Hall, 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (13-17) $1; children under 13 free; special displays, 4-H displays, dealers, lapidary equipment and supplies, rock, jewelry, beads, supplies, demonstrators; contact Millie Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St., Topeka, KS 66611, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: Rock2Plate@aol.com
October 9-10--TRONA, CALIFORNIA: 69th annual show, "Gem-O-Rama 2010"; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLGMS Lapidary and Show Bldg., 13337 Main St. (at Trona Rd.); Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; 21 dealers, 50 exhibits, geode cutting and sales, demonstrations, door prizes, kids' games, field trip supplies, field trip video presentation, 3 field trips to Searles Dry Lake; contact SLGMS, PO Box 966, Trona, CA 93592-0966; or Jim Fairchild; e-mail: jbfairchild@iwvisp.com
October 9-10--VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, gems, jewelry, slabs, specimens, fossils, tools, books, gem identification, demonstrations, displays, wheel of fortune, raffle; contact Fred Wilson, (760) 433-8446, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395
15-17--COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall C, 400 N. High St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
October 15-17--FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 49th annual show and sale; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children free; 12 dealers, club displays, silent auction, door prizes, fluorescent display, kids' games, touch 'n' feel table, demonstrators; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com
October 15-17--KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: 20th annual show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Travis A. Paris, 5604 Malmsbury Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921, (865) 691-8228; e-mail: nuggetnose@comcast.net; Web site: www.discoveret.org/kgms
October 15-17--SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 53rd annual show; The Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway St. (I-5 Exit 195A, right on Gateway St.); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, door prizes, raffle, spin the wheel; contact Bob Smith, PO Box 312, Springfield, OR 97478, (541) 741-0060, or John Randall, (541) 683-2661
October 15-17--VICTORIA, TEXAS: Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; contact Patty Shay, 306 W. Houston, Refugio, TX 78377, (361) 526-2936; e-mail: pshay4@yahoo.com; Web site: www.victoriagemandmineral.com
October 16--ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA: Great South Gems & Minerals Inc.; 38 Bond Dr.; Sat. 10-6; free admission; about 25 dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Ray Hill, (770) 474-8290
October 16--WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 12th annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, displays, demonstrations, silent auction, crafts, Future Rockhounds of America booth, kids' activities; contact Mary-Beth Pio, (818) 349-2943; e-mail: info@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org
October 16-17--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; displays, exhibits, demonstrations, raffle, kids' activities, dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, minerals, collectibles, polished stones, supplies; contact Kelly O'Leary, P.O. Box 1130, Palo Cedro, CA 96073, (530) 722-7133; e-mail: steve@applyaline.com; Web site: www.shastagemandmineral.com
October 16-17--BILLINGS, MONTANA: Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mulloweny Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Lynn Edwards, 93 Cache Dr., Billings, MT 59102, (406) 855-3675
October 16-17--BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 38th annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, raffle, free children's games and activities; contact David Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org
October 16-17--CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual fall show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr., next to Cayucos Pier; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, gems, mineral, fossils, crystals, meteorites, beads, slabs, carvings, lapidary equipment, door prizes, drawing; contact Mike Lyons, 7343 El Camino Real #301, Atascadero, CA 93422; (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net; Web site: http://slogem.org
October 16-17--CLIO, MICHIGAN: 43rd annual show & sale; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr. (off Vienna Rd., M57); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (6-18) $1.50, Scouts in uniform free; mineral and crafters' displays, lapidary demonstrations, children's tables and activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough, door prizes, raffle; contact Ed Hearn, (810) 687-2339; e-mail: edleo324@att.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org
October 16-17--COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: "Great Lakes, Great Rocks!"; The Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 61, Grange Blvd. exit; Sat. 10-5, Sat. 10-4; adults $2, children $1, families $5; exhibits, dealers, tailgate sales, programs, demonstrations, kids' corner, agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads; contact Rita, (651) 457-4285, or Sandy Fuller; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
October 16-17--DES MOINES, IOWA: Des Moines Lapidary Society; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children 12 and under free; minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, children's activities; contact Steven Cunningham, 6752 SE 32nd Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515) 262-4578; e-mail: steverv@mchsi.com
October 16-17--HONOLULU, HAWAII: Hui Pohaku O Hawaii (Hawaii Rock & Mineral Society); Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 11-7, Sun. 11-7; free admission; learn about fossils and minerals, club members will help you identify your minerals; contact Markus Faigle, P.O. Box 62223, Honolulu, HI 96839, (808) 239-5958; e-mail: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/HI_Rock_Mineral_Society.html
October 16-17--JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Fulton County Mineral Club; Moose Lodge, 109 S. Comrie Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; contact Paul Cornell, (518) 725-7076; e-mail: pllenroc@frontiernet.net
October 16-17--LEWISTON, IDAHO: 44th annual show, "Gifts from the Earth!"; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; dealers, rough rock, fine jewelry, displays, demonstrations, kids' corner, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize; contact Rick Westerholm, 813 Bryden Dr., Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 746-2101; contact Rick Westerholm, P.O. Box 365, Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 746-2101; e-mail: rkwester@cableone.net; Web site: http://hellscanyongemclub.com/
October 16-17--PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: "All That Glitters"; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free; more than 40 dealers, case displays, special petrified wood exhibit, demonstrations, kids' activities, silent auction, presentations, prizes; contact Karen Newlin, 4232 Gailey Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682, (530) 676-1643; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org
October 16-17--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Sonoma County Veterans Memorial Bldg., 1351 Maple Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, coupon on Web site; contact Debbie Granat, (707) 542-1651; or Erica Tanner; e-mail: santarosarockshow@hotmail.com; Web site: www.srmgs.org
October 16-17--SEDONA, ARIZONA: Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School Cafeteria, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; guest speakers, slide shows, Kids' Corner, displays, demonstrations, raffle, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Gayle Macklin, P.O. Box 3932, Sedona, AZ 86340, (928) 399-9588; e-mail: gayleis@gmail.com
October 16-17--SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 43rd annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3.50, youth 50 cents, children under 12 free; public auction Sat.; contact Eddie Maples, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: OMGandMS@gmail.com
October 16-17--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
October 16-17--SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 37th show and sale; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, South Charleston Lions Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd., next to McDonald's; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 12 and under free; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, metaphysical stuff, kids' corner, lapidary demonstrations, wire-wrapping; contact Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com
October 21-23--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 9th annual show, "Harrisonburg Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds - Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; silversmiths and goldsmiths create original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones or crystals, make repairs, wire sculpture, wire wrap, bead stringing, bead and mineral dealers; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
October 22-24--AUSTIN, TEXAS: "Gem Capers 2010"; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (all three days), seniors $4, children 13-18 $1, 6-12 50 cents, 5 and under free; more than 30 vendors, displays, Rock Food Table, touch table of rocks and fossils, demonstrations of cabbing, wire wrapping, faceting, polymer clay, fossil cleaning, kids' day Fri., Wheel of Fortune, Gem Mine, jewelry making, rocks that glow in the dark, grand prize; contact Brian Wetzig, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: ShowChairman@AustinGemAndMineral.org; Web site: www.GemCapers.com
October 22-24--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 8th annual Harrisonburg Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; silversmiths and goldsmiths create original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones or crystals or make repairs while you wait, wire sculpture, wire wrap, bead stringing, bead and mineral dealers; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
October 22-24--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 9th annual show, "GeoFest"; Indiana State Museum; 650 W. Washington St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4, group rates available; dealers, regional clubs, and adult and kids' activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org
October 22-24--MASON, MICHIGAN: 45th annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1; door prizes, raffle, flint knapping, Petoskey stone polishing, gold panning; contact Lyle Laylin, 204 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906, (517) 485-7908; e-mail: lyle18@gmail.com; Web site: www.michrocks.org
October October 23-24 2010, Los Altos, CA
Peninsula Gem & Geology Society
Los Altos Youth Center
1 North San Antonio Road
Hours: 10-5 both days
Website: http://pggs.org/
October 23-24--BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Marjorie McKinley, P.O. Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009-1851; e-mail: Bellevuerockclub@comcast.net
October 23-24--GURNEE, ILLINOIS: "Lake County Gem & Mineral Show"; Key Lime Cove Water Resort; 1700 Nations Dr.; Sat.10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, silver jewelry, opals, gemstones, jewelry, wire-wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com
October 23-24--RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA: 51st annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; International Independent Showmen's Club, 6915 Riverview Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $4, children under 5 free with adult; touch table, classes; contact Greg Stephenson, P.O. Box 89146, Tampa, FL 33689, (813) 626-3593; e-mail: gstephe4@tampabay.rr.com
October 23-24--ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: 41st annual show; Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section, Rochester Lapidary Society; Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, displays, kids' activities, minerals, beads, mineral carvings, crystals, fossils, jewelry, hourly drawing, raffle; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show
October 23-24--CANBY, OREGON: 46th annual show, "Harvest of Gems in 2010"; Clackamette Mineral & Gem; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Main Pavilion Bldg., 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, demonstrations, kids' korner, fluorescent show, displays, dealers, silent auction; contact Bea Settle, (503) 631-3128, Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com
October 23-24--CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: "Gemboree"; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center; 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $5, students and seniors $4, children $1; lapidary demonstrations, art and educational displays, gem identification, geode cracking, gem mine, make-and-take projects for children, dealers, door prizes, silent auction; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: etjrtryon@juno.com; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org
October 23-24--WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: "Dinosaurs & Crystals"; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; Community College of Rhode Island - Knight Campus, Rte. 113, 400 East Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children under 10 years free; dealers, minerals, fossils, fine gems, jewelry, educational exhibits, silent auction, kids' corner, door prizes, grand prize, "Mister Dinosaur"; contact Tony Cesana, 85 St. Paul St., North Smithfield, RI 02896, (401) 766-9076; e-mail: a_cesana@cox.net; Web site: www.rimh.us
October 29-31--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 3rd annual Fall Martinsville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W (across from Liberty Fair Mall); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, U.S. goldsmiths and silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, grand prize, classes, Rockingham County Mineral Club sluice; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com
October 30--FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: 21st annual fluorescent mineral show, "Ultraviolation"; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-4; adults $2, children free; contact Chuck O'Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com
October 30-31--EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 44th annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; contact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618
October 30-31--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Freeport Recreation Center; 130 E. Merrick Rd., Meadowbrook Pkwy. exit M9 west; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, hourly door prize, save 50 cents with this ad; contact Ralph Gose, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com
October 30-31--LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: "Rock and Gem Roundup"; El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gemstones, arts, crafts, beads, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, junior activities, raffles; contact Patrick Smock, 10852 S. Samuel Rd., Hereford, AZ 85615, (619) 719-3444; e-mail: cprpsm@yahoo.com
November 5-7--BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: "Rock-A-Rama"; Braggin' Rock Club; High Desert Park, Jacie St.; free admission; minerals, lapidary supplies, displays, fossils, rough slabs, crystals, beads, tailgaters welcome; contact Phyllis, (623) 374-5451
November 5-7--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 56th annual show; Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, kids' games, live demonstrations (lapidary, jewelry making, lampwork beads, flint knapping); contact Steven V. Johnson, (707) 476-8393; e-mail: humboldtcaveman@att.net
November 5-7--GOLDEN, COLORADO: Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Exhibition Hall, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, beads, carvings; Pat Tucci, GEOdyssey LLC, P.O. Box 16339, Golden, CO 80402, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com; Web site: www.geodyssey-rocks.com
November 6--TUCSON, ARIZONA: 9th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny V. Harmsen, (520) 323-9154
November 6: TAYLOR, MI, Annual Auction, Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society, Democratic Club of Taylor, 23400 Wick Rd, Sat 6:00 -10:00, Contact Cindy & Lou Talley, 30994 Dover, Garden City, MI 48135 (734) 525-1684, cindylou0202@yahoo.com
November 6: BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, Annual Auction, Michigan Mineralogical Society, Cranbrook Institue of Science Auditorium, 39221 N Woodward Av, Mon 6:30, Contact: Mildred Hurt, 1211 E Maxlow, Hazel Park, MI 48030, (248) 398-6693, georgematyas@att.net
November 6-7--AMARILLO, TEXAS: Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $2; jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, metal detectors, working demonstrations; contact Roy or Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151, Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: finfran@midplains.coop
November 6-7--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 43rd annual show; American Opal Society; White House/West Wing Event Center, Hobby City, 1238 S. Beach Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 15 free; opal and gem dealers from the USA and Australia, rough and cut opals, gemstones, jewelry, supplies, raffle, free seminars, free gem cutting and jewelry making demonstrations; contact Pete Goetz, (714) 530-3530, e-mail: mpg1022@aol.com; Web site: http://opalsociety.org
November 6-7--CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: 51st anniversary show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd. (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, 20 percent discount at Web site, under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; fluorescent room displays, 21 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, youth activities, silent auction, prizes, raffle, woolly mammoth skull, giant jade, giant cave bear, giant auction; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: bob@ccmgs.org; Web site: http://ccmgs.org
November 6-7--EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; raffles, displays, demonstrators, sales; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
November 6-7--EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: "Gemarama 2010"; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, Bus. Rte. 30 and Rte. 202; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students $6, seniors $5, children $1, see Web site for discount; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, lapidary supplies, demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary arts, exhibits, children's activities, door prizes, silent auction; contact Jim Johnston, (215) 542-7753; e-mail: information@lapidary.org; Web site: www.lapidary.org
November 6-7--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: "Rock 'N' Gem Roundup"; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; petrified wood seminars by Walt Wright, dinosaur programs by Richard Wade; children's area with interactive games, silent auction, Country Store, more than 25 vendors, more than 30 lapidary displays; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W, Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 406-0143; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com
November 6-7--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: "Parade of Gems"; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; contact Don McLamb, (321) 723-2592; email: fdjmc@aol.com; Web site: www.canaveral-mgs.com
November 6-7--MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: Mid Michigan Gemcraft & Mineral Society; Midland Resort Hotel Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, Scout patches, photo op. with T. rex skull, demonstrations, presentations; contact Deb Acord, 55 Star Rd., Sanford, MI 48657, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred1@aol.com; Web site: http://midlandrockclub.com/
November 6-7--MIDLAND, TEXAS: 48th annual show; Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St., corner of Wall and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (6-18) $1, children 5 and under free; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids' corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Craig Tellinghuisen, (432) 697-7668; e-mail: mgmstx@gmail.com
November 6-7--RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905
November 6-7--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: "The GemDiego Show"; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; The Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 10 5, Sun. 10 4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment and supplies, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chainmaking, intarsia, spheremaking, gemstone identification, Junior Booth, Club Booth; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: rhbobhancock@cs.com
November 12-14--EDISON, NEW JERSEY: MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show; New Jersey Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center, Hall D, 97 Sunfield Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; loose diamonds, colored gemstones, contemporary, antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium and beaded jewelry, beading supplies, mineral specimens, gift items; contact Debbie Williams, 270 E. Hunt Hwy., Suite 16, #323, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (480) 458-7600; e-mail: debbie@malicjewels.com; Web site: www.malicjewels.com
November 12-14--HUMBLE, TEXAS: 57th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, working exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral exhibit, swap area, more than 40 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, spheres, meteorites; contact Rick Rexroad, HGMS Clubhouse, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; e-mail: rlrexroad@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.hgms.org
November 12-14--KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE: Prehistoric Exhibits; 321 Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; special fossil exhibits, full-scale T. rex skeleton, geology, fossil and archaeology lectures, door prizes, mineral and gem identification; contact Jerry Jacene, (423) 765-9633; e-mail: jjacene@hotmail.com
November 12-14--LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: KYANA Geological Society; Resurrection Lutheran Church gym, 4205 Gardiner View Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free admission; local and national dealers, minerals, fossils, hand-crafted jewelry, slabs, geodes, polished gemstones, lapidary supplies, door prizes, kids' starter collections, demonstrations and activities; contact Mike Whitehouse, (502) 905-4988; e-mail: kyanashowchair@gmail.com; Web site: www.kyanageo.org
November 12-14--MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: Morganton Parks and Recreation; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, students $2; door prizes, interactive gem mining booth; contact Gary Leonhardt, 300 Collett St., P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680; (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us; Web site: www.ci.morganton.nc.us
November 12-14--POMONA, CALIFORNIA: "West Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; the Fairplex in Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, parking $9; exhibits, guest lecturers, 100 wholesale and retail dealers; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax: (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
November 12-14--PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: 6th annual show, "South Sound Gem, Opal & Mineral Show"; Boeing Employee Mineralogical Society, Northwest Opal Association; Washington State Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S and 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Lyle Jorgensen, (425) 483-0557; e-mail: mechanix@comcast.net
November 12-14--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: "Golden Harvest Of Gems, Mineral, and Jewelry Show"; Sacramento Mineral Society; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (6-12) $1; dealers, rock slabs, beads, findings, fossils, gold and silver jewelry, mineral specimens, rock carvings, gemstones, jade, indian, meteorites, tools, wire wrapping, kids' activities; contact Sacramento Mineral Society, P.O. Box 160544, Sacramento, CA 95816, or Tarance Beguhl; e-mail: tarance@sacramentomineralsociety.org; Web site: www.sacramentomineralsociety.org
November 13--RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: 19th annual fall rock swap; Richmond Gem & Mineral Society; Ridge Baptist Church Meeting Hall, 1515 East Ridge Rd.; Sat. 9-3; free admission; swap and purchase mineral specimens, fossils, shells, gems, lapidary specimens; contact Carl Miller, (804) 310-8762; e-mail: kobold1@erols.com
November 13--VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: "Christmas Gift show and sale"; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Veterans Memorial Bldg., 420 Admiral Callaghan Ln.; Sat. 9-5; admission $1; beads, jewelry, minerals, jade, crystals, gems, door prizes, club member sales, lapidary crafts, silver casting work, beading; contact Dan Wolke, P.O. Box 706, Vallejo, CA 94590, (707) 334-2950; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.iwired.org
November 13-14--FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: "Holiday Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show 2010"; North West Illinois Rock Club; Highland Community College Student/Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; five speakers, demonstrators, kids' games, club displays; contact Brian Green, P.O. Box 396, Warren, IL 61087; e-mail: bgreen57@hotmail.com
November 13-14--LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: 41st annual show; Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society; Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave.; free admission; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; more than 30 display cases, handcrafted jewelry, mineral and fossil collections, educational displays, hands-on activities, kids' games and prizes, demonstrations, cutting and polishing gemstones, silversmithing, dealers, tools, findings, rock slabs, finished jewelry, door prizes, raffle prizes; contact C.J. Stone, (928) 505-2865; Web site: http://lakehavasugms.org
November 13-14--NEW YORK, NEW YORK: New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn - Midtown, 440 W. 57th St.; adults $6, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gemstones, unique jewelry, fossils, meteorites, lectures, displays, free children's minerals; contact Tony Nikischer, (914) 739-1134
November 13-14--SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: "Treasures of the Earth"; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly door prizes, dealers, demonstrations, children's activities; contact Vi Jones, (360) 424-8340; e-mail: rocks1x1vi.george@verizon.net
November 13-14--YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: 19th annual show, "Festival of Gems and Minerals"; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Franklin Hall, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; contact Inez Berg; e-mail: inez_brg@Yahoo.com; or Eric Anspaugh, (916) 567-9750
November 19-21--MARIETTA, GEORGIA: 25th annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gemstones, crystals, fossils, beads, jewelry, jewelry supplies, door prizes; contact Toby Stewart, 2587 Kenwood Dr., Duluth, GA 30096, (678) 315-8009; e-mail: toby_stewart@hotmail.com; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org
November 19-21: ST LOUIS, MO, 53rd Annual Show, St Louis Mineral & Gem Society, Holiday Inn Viking Conference Center, 10709 Watson Rd, (I44 & Lindbergh), Contact: Melissa Perucca, 1307 Mystic Seaport, Fenton, MO 63026, (314) 861-3865, peruccam@aol.com
November 20--CLACKAMAS, OREGON: 37th annual auction; Columbia-Willamette Faceters' Guild; Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; preview 5:30, auction 7-10; contact Gail Lough, (971) 678-2862; e-mail: glough7@gmail.com
November 20-21--BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: "2010 Fall Festival of Gems"; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; The President's Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays, junior events, silent auction, raffle prizes, dealers, demonstrations; contact Jim McClure, (253) 265-3011; e-mail: pogy2@centurytel.net
November 20-21--FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: 19th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union Bldg. II, Rte. 123 and Braddock Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $3, teens (13-17) $3, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free, GMU students with valid ID free; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids' mini-mines and fossil dig, silent auction Sun.; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com; Web site: www.novamineralclub.org/
November 20-21--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: "Gem Miner's Holiday Festival"; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
November 20-21--MADISON, WISCONSIN: "Rockin' Madison 50 Years"; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free; flintknapping and rock carving demonstrations, panning for gold and sapphires; contact Nevin Franke, Burnie's Rock Shop, 901 E. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 251-2601; e-mail: burniesrockshop@gmail.com; Web site: www.madisonrockclub.org
November November 20-21 2010, Oxnard, CA
Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way
Hours: Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-5
Frank Bouich (805) 271-0538
Email: show_info@oxnardgem.com
Website: www.oxnardgem.com
November 20-21--WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 43rd annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children free; gem mining, fossil dig, exhibits, demonstration area, hourly door prizes, scholarship fundraiser; contact Barbara Ringhiser, (561) 588-5458; e-mail: bar5678@aol.com
November 26-28--CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA: Alex Kuznetsov; Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st St. SW; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-5; adults $7, seniors and students $5, children free; lectures, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Alex Kuznetsov, (403) 202-1971; e-mail: calgarygemshow@gmail.com; Web site: www.calgarygemshow.com
November 26-28--COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: 43rd annual show; Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free, military and dependants free Sun.; 24 retail vendors, jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geode cutting, club member collection exhibits, lapidary demonstrations; contact Susan Shrader, P.O. Box 633, Columbia, SC 29060, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; Web site: www.cgams.org
November 26-28--MOBILE, ALABAMA: Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Zeigler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 26618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: Rockhoundjs@aol.com; Web site: www.mobilerockandgem@yahoo.com
November 26-28--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 31st annual show; Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; door prizes, grand prize; contact Jeff McFalls, 1031 Broadhill Dr., Vinton, VA 24179; e-mail: rocky@rvmgs.com; Web site: www.rvmgs.com
November 27-28--WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: "Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Show"; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 40 vendors, gems, minerals, jewelry, door prizes, grab bags, spinning wheel, raffle; contact Beth Myerson, P.O. Box 20375, Wickenburg, AZ 85358, (928) 684-0380; e-mail: myerbd@gmail.com5-7--BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: "Rock-A-Rama"; Braggin' Rock Club; High Desert Park, Jacie St.; free admission; minerals, lapidary supplies, displays, fossils, rough slabs, crystals, beads, tailgaters welcome; contact Phyllis, (623) 374-5451
December 3-5--EL PASO, TEXAS: El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, books, equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, (877) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com
December 3-5--HUACHUCA CITY, ARIZONA: 2nd annual show, "Miner's Mania Gem Show"; Tombstone Gem Show; Tombstone Territories RV Resort, 2111 E. Hwy. 82; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Arizona lapidary artists, miners and collectors, many local minerals, Arizona mining history displays, prizes, special raffle; contact Betty Krug, P.O. Box 414, Tombstone, AZ 85638, (520) 457-9505; e-mail: rockwranglers@gmail.com; Web site: www.tombstonegemshow.info
December 3-5--SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: 36th annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Slovene American Club, 13383 County Line Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $1, children 12 and under free; minerals, gemstones, fossils demonstrations, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary equipment, gem and mineral auction, Aaron's Breastplate and Famous Diamonds of the World replicas; contact Ralph Barber, (352) 200-6852; e-mail: barbersbloomers@hotmail.com
December 10-12--NORCROSS, GEORGIA: "North Atlanta Gem Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show"; Mammoth Rock Shows LLC; North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, under 16 free; gemstones, minerals, rough rock, lapidary supplies, beads, wire wrap, jewelry, museum-quality collectibles, hourly gift certificate drawing, grand door prize; contact Richard or Janice Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com
December 11-12--NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: "Earth Treasures"; Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society; Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg., Nolensville Rd. and Smith Ave. (less than 1 mile off I-65 exit 81); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children free; demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize, more than 30 dealers, beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gemstones, jewelry, tools, supplies, minerals, fossils, stone carvings; contact John Stanley, 2828 Donna Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: jstanley@picagroup.com; Web site: www.MTGMS.org
January 1-31--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: /u> "Desert Gardens International Gem & Mineral Show"; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St. (I-10 Exit 17, south side); 9-6 daily; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net
January 14-16--GLOBE, ARIZONA: /u>54th annual show; Gila Co. Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fair Grounds, 3 mi. north of US 60-70 Junction; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; live demonstrations, door prizes, displays, minerals, jewelry; contact Val Lathem, (602) 466-3060; e-mail: val65@cox.net
January 14-16--LARGO, FLORIDA:/u> 35th annual show and sale; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Dr., one block east of Seminole Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; club displays and sales, cut gems, silver and gold jewelry, wire wrapping, beading, cabochons, mineral eggs, rocks, minerals; contact Hugh Sheffield, (727) 894-2440
January 15-16 2011, Exeter, CA/u> Tule Gem & Mineral Society Exter Memorial Bldg. 324 N Kaweah (Hwy 65), Exter Hours: Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 10-4 Marshall Havner (559) 562-4133 Charles Reed (559) 784-6394 Webpage: tulegem.org
January 15-16--FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS:/u> 42nd annual show, "Hill Country Gem & Mineral Show"; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Jeff Smith, 208 Castle Pines Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028, (830) 895-9630; e-mail: jeffbrenda@windstreram.net; Web site: www.fredericksburgrockhounds.org
January 28-30--REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA:/u> Annual symposium; Mineralogical Society of Southern California Micromounters; San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree; giveaway tables, mineral sales, silent and live auctions, speakers, field trip; contact Eugene Reynolds, (714) 697-4435, or Dr. Robert Housley; e-mail: rhousley@its.caltech.edu; or Gene Reynolds; e-mail: garquartzman@hotmail.com
January 29-30--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA:/u> 20th annual show, "Panama City Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds, American Legion Bldg., US Hwy. 98 (15th St.) and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary arts, wire wrapping, exhibits; contact Joseph Schings, 224 Collinfurst Square, Panama City, FL 32404, (850) 871-1846; e-mail: mojo3002@comcast.net
February 1-28--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA:/u> "Desert Gardens International Gem & Mineral Show"; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St. (I-10 Exit 17, south side); 9-6 daily; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net
February 12-13--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON:/u> 46th annual show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: rock9@whidbey.net
February 18-27--INDIO, CALIFORNIA:/u> "Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival"; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, Gem & Mineral Bldg., 46-350 Arabia St.; 10-10 daily; adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children free; 16 dealers, 108 lapidary display cases, lapidary demonstrations, geode cutting and sales; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N. 8th St., Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net
February 25-26, 2011, Northridge, CA/u>
Del-Air Rockhounds
Northridge United Methodist Church
9650 Reseda Blvd.
46-350 Arabia Street
Hours: Fri. 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Sat. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Chris S. Ward
Email: chris_ward678@yahoo.com
Website: delairrockhounds.blogspot.com
February 25-27--NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: /u>Annual show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (3-day pass), coupon on Web site; children under 12 free with adult; rare Ice Age fossils, fluorescent rock display, 48 display cases, 40 dealers, eight lapidary demonstrations, rocks, minerals, jewelry, gemstones, fossils, faceted stones, beads, petrified wood, lapidary equipment, jewelry making supplies, kids' Spinning Wheel, live auction, door prizes; contact Larry Ham, P.O. Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 887-9007; e-mail: showchair@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org
February 26-27--BOISE, IDAHO: /u> Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Charlie Smith, P.O. Box 8443, Boise, ID 83707, (208) 628-4002
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