Last updated December 1, 2008
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DECEMBER 2008:
5-7--EL PASO, TEXAS: Show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students $3, seniors $2, children under 12 free with adult; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, silver jewelry, tools and equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, (915) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com
5-7--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale, "Gemstreet USA"; Strieter Productions Inc.; Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38 St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7 (three days), seniors and students $5 (three days), children under 12 free; 10-Year Anniversary bracelet drawing, vendors, jewelry, minerals, fossils, gemstones, beads, jewelry-making supplies, hourly door prizes; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: janestrietersmith@ohiocoxmail.com; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
5-7--MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: 38th annual show; Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society; Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Dr.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; Students' Day Fri., door prizes; contact Jane Barkley, 740 N. Georgetown Dr., Montgomery, AL 36109, (334) 277-2722; e-mail: janieb740@yahoo.com; Web site: www.montgomerygemandmineralsociety.org
5-7--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; seminar on "How and Where to Pan for Gold," certified gemologist and appraiser on duty; contact Gerald Fisher, 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: highsierrainvestments.net
5-7--SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: 34th annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Slovene American Club, 13383 County Line Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, teens $1, children 12 and under free; minerals, gemstones, fossils, demonstrations, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary equipment, gem and mineral auction, Aaron's Breastplate replica, famous diamond replicas; contact Jerry Johnson, 387 Martina Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609, (352) 688-7810; e-mail: Hisnibs@earthlink.net
6-7--ARCATA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The 3rd Northwest Crystal Ball"; The Northwest Crystal Conservatory; The Portugese Hall, 1185 11th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $2, children free; contact Jeffrey Wigginton, 3144 Broadway, Suite 4159, Eureka, CA 95501; e-mail: rift1976@yahoo.com
12-14--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
12-14--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; free seminar on "How and Where to Pan for Gold," certified gemologist and appraiser on duty; contact Gerald Fisher, 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: highsierrainvestments.net
12-14--LONGMONT, COLORADO: Annual show; Flatirons Mineral Club; Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Bldg., 9595 Nelson Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children free with paid adult; 15 dealers, gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, lapidary equipment, exhibits, demonstrations, speakers, classes in wire-wrap, bead-stringing, silversmithing, kids' gold panning, scavenger hunt, mineral identification game, and dig site; in conjunction with the Boulder Model Railroad Club Annual Show Dec. 13-14; contact John Hurst, 2863 Nebrina Pl., Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 443-7885; e-mail: john.hurst2@comcast.net; Web site: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/
12-15--SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show, "Gemstreet USA"; Strieter Productions Inc.; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7 (three days), seniors and students $5 (three days), children under 12 free; 10-Year Anniversary bracelet drawing, vendors, jewelry, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry-making supplies, books and videos, hourly door prizes; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: janestrietersmith@ohiocoxmail.com; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
13-14--NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: 28th annual show, "Earth Treasures"; Tennessee State Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (12-17) $1, children 12 and under free; more than 30 dealers, jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, collectibles, tools, equipment, silent auction, demonstrations, door prizes; contact John Stanley, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: jstanley@picagroup.com; or Steve Henegar, (615) 896-1472; e-mail: stevehenegar@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.mtgms.com
13-14--NORCROSS, GEORGIA: Show, "North Atlanta Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show"; Mammoth Rock Shows LLC; North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct.; Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, under 16 free; more than 45 dealers, grand drawing Sun., fossils, gemstones, jewelry, beads, rough rock, lapidary tools, mineral specimens; contact Richard & Janice Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com
13-14--SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WISCONSIN: 4th annual show; The Glacial Drifters Geologic Society; Municipal Bldg., 375 Buffalo St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students $1, 12 and under free; jewelry, minerals, rocks, fossils; contact Kevin, (920) 980-6413; e-mail: Earthprospect@verizon.net; or Richard, (920) 207-4405; e-mail: Richgall@yahoo.com
19-21--GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA: 36th show; Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Greensboro Coliseum, 1425 W. Lee St.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, seniors $1, children free; geode cutting, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, free geodes; contact Joe Maguire, 3501 Geovanni Way, Greensboro, NC 27410, (336) 288-7452; e-mail: joe.maguire@tac.com; Web site: www.GGMC-rockhounds.com
19-21--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
19-21--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "New Jewelry, Gem, Bead,& Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; free seminar on "How and Where to Pan for Gold," certified gemologist and appraiser on duty; contact Jerry Fisher, 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: highsierrainvestments.net
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JANUARY 2009:
2-4--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
2-11--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Show, "Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show"; Tyson Wells Enterprises Inc.; Tyson Wells Show Grounds, 100 W. Kuehn St.; 9-5 daily; free admission; contact Kym Scott, P.O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6364; e-mail: tysonwells@tds.net; Web site: www.tysonwells.com
3-4--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 30th show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
9-11--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
9-11--MESA, ARIZONA: Show, "Flagg Gem & Mineral Show"; Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum Foundation; Mesa Community College, northeast corner of US 60 and Dobson Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free activities and samples for children and teachers, more than 80 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, special displays, including the famous Peralta Stones; contact Ray Grant, (480) 814-9086; e-mail: raycyn@cox.net
9-11--POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; LA Fairgrounds Fairplex, Bldg. 5, 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold-panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net
9-11--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 187th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
10-11--DELAND, FLORIDA: 38th annual show and sale; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds, Tommy Lawrence Bldg., 11 miles west of Daytona on I-4, Deland exit #118; adults $4, children 12 and under free; more than 40 southeastern U.S. exhibitors, lapidary arts exhibits, gemstone faceting, children's table, hourly door prizes, silent auction, turquoise; contact Mike Cunningham, 236 Deportivo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32086, (904) 797-6862; e-mail: Cunningm80@msn.com; www.tomokagms.com
16-18--BRADENTON, FLORIDA: 18th show; Frank Cox Productions; Bradenton Auditorium, 100 10th St. W (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
16-18--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
16-18--LARGO, FLORIDA: 33rd annual show and sale; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Dr., off E. Bay Dr., one block east of Seminole Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; cut gems, silver and gold jewelry, inlay work, intarsia, wire wrap, beading cabochons, mineral eggs, rocks, minerals; contact Hugh Sheffield, 2440 Southshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, (727) 894-2440
16-25--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Show, "Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama"; Tyson Wells Enterprises Inc.; Tyson Wells Show Grounds, 100 W. Kuehn St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5, Mon. 9-5, Tue. 9-5; free admission; contact, Kym Scott, P.O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6364; e-mail: tysonwells@tds.net; Web site: www.tysonwells.com
17-18--DELAND, FLORIDA: 38th annual show and sale; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Mike Cunningham, 236 Deportivo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32086, (904) 797-6862; e-mail: Cunningm80@msn.com; Web site www.Tomokagms.org
17-18--FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Show, "Hill Country Gem & Mineral Show"; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Hwy. 16 S, Lady Bird Johnson Park; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; free hourly door prizes, raffle drawings, child-friendly demonstrations, displays, merchandise; contact John Crone, 716 Agave Ct., Fredericksburg, TX 78624; e-mail: jcrone@austin.rr.com; Web site: www.fredericksburgrockhounds.org
23-25--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Bakersfield Convention Center, 515 Truxtum Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold-panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net
23-25--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
24-25--VENICE, FLORIDA: 35th annual show; Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil & Gem Club; Venice Community Center, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; contact Ralph and Eileen Marble, (941) 922-2135
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2009:
30-1--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
31-1--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 18th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds, U.S. 98 (15th St.) and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary arts, wire wrapping, silversmithing; contact Al Zar, c/o Ruth Alldredge, Publicity, 316 Cherry St. #38, Panama City, FL 32401, (850) 784-0740; e-mail: Aquezpie@aol.com
31-14--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; The InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada, and The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd., and Quality Inn, 1025 E. Benson Highway, and Ramada Ltd., 665 N. Freeway; 10-6 daily; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle bus to other shows, Artists' Gallery at the InnSuites Hotel; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
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FEBRUARY 2009:
2-9--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; 3340 E. Michigan, next to the Holidome and Gem Mall; Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
13-15--FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: 49th show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 100 10th St. W. (downtown); Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
13-15--MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: 32nd annual show, "Symphony of Gemstones"; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Fri. 1–6, Sat. 105, Sun. 10-5; admission $3; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact LaVerne Dewey, 2175 Heron Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952, (321) 453-5594; e-mail: bdewey@cfl.rr.com
13-15--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
13-15--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
13-22--INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fairgrounds, Gem & Mineral Bldg., 46-350 Arabica St.; 10-10 daily; county fair and National Date Festival; contact Bert Grisham, (951) 849-1674
14-15--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: 44th annual show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 S.E. Jerome St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: rock9@whidbey.net
20-21--ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Treasures of the Earth 2009"; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, active military with ID and spouse, Scouts in uniform, and children 12 and under free; lapidary demonstrations, dealers, faceted stones, lapidary tools, findings, hand-made jewelry, rocks, beads, supplies, opals, fossils, minerals; contact Ellen Bauer, 130 Viking Way, Pittsburg, CA 94565, (925) 458-2539; e-mail: ebauer_lapidary@yahoo.com; Web site: http://antiochlapidaryclub.tripod.com
20-22--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
21--AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA: 5th annual show and sale; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; Auburndale Beach Club, 321 Ramsgate Rd., on Lake Ariana; Sat. 10-5; free admission; children's Sand Box, demonstrations, raffle, silent auction; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net
21-22--ALBANY, NEW YORK: 16th annual James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral, and Fossil show and sale; New York State Academy of Mineralogy, Capital District Mineral Club; 4th floor, Museum at the Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $6, includes New York State Flower Show; more than 20 mineral and fossil dealers, geological lectures, staff on hand to identify minerals and fossils; contact Michael Hawkins, Geology Collections Manager, (518) 486 2911 or (518) 473 7154; e-mail: mhawkins@mail.nysed.gov
21-22--EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 56th annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Fritz Mack, P.O. Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 232-0809
21-22--PASADENA, TEXAS: Show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children free; contact Al Pennington, (281) 481-1591; e-mail: clgms2009@hotmail.com; Web site: www.hawkwindnovels.com/page2.html
21-22--PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: 47th annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral Society; Ollie Liner Center, south I-27; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1; dealers, demonstrators, door prizes, silent auction, kids' wheel; contact Mildred Matlock, 701 Zephyr, Plainview, TX 79072, (806) 293-3476, (806) 293-3476; e-mail: jmmatlock@suddenlink.net
21-22--WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. (Hwy. 29); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
27-28--NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "GEMboree"; The Del Air Rockhounds; United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9:30, Sat. 10-5; free admission; educational activities, demonstrations, games, exhibits, beads, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, silent auction, tools, books, boutique, plants; contact Julie Marin, (818) 886-7190; e-mail: DelAirRockhounds@gmail.com; Web site: http://delairrockhounds.blogspot.com
27-29--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
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FEBRUARY-MARCH 2009:
27-1--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
28-1--BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho Glenwood & Chinden; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact Charlie Smith, P.O. Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83711, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: info@idahogemclub.com; Web site: www.idahogemclub.com
28-1--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
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MARCH 2009:
6-8--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
6-8--HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $6 (3 day pass), children under 12 free with adult; more than 40 dealers, 8 lapidary demonstrators, fluorescent rock exhibit; rare ice age fossils, live auction, door prizes, movie, $1 off admission with Web site flier; contact Larry Ham, P.O. Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 887-9007; e-mail: showchair@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org
6-8--LARGO, FLORIDA: 40th annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Minnreg Bldg., 6340126th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $4, children under 6 free; continuous working demonstrations, bead stringing, wire craft, gem cutting, door prizes, exhibits; contact Bill Schmidt, 3939 Porpoise Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, (727) 822-8279; e-mail: sujagems@aol.com; Web site: www.sgams.com
6-8--RICHMOND, INDIANA: 36th annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Rd.; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; contact John LaMont, (765) 647-4894 or (765) 647-4503
6-8--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 188th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
7-8--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: 40th annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fair Barn; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrators; contact Jerald Wilson, 707 Tulane, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-4662
7-8--CALDWELL, IDAHO: Show, "Gems Are Fine for 2009"; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, displays, black light, silent auction table, wheel of gems, sand dig, rock bags, grand prize, demonstrators, door prizes; contact Tom Rogers, 208-465-5529; e-mail: lmr_tmr@safelink.net; Web site: www.owyheerocks.com
7-8--ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East Kingco Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, Northwest gems, jewelry, rocks, beads, artisans, demonstrations, silent auction, kids' games and activities, door prizes, raffle; contact Norma Kikkert, 7820 NE 195th St., Kenmore, WA 98028, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: eastkingco@gmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/eastkingco
7-8--KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual Show, "Wonderful World of Jasper"; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath Co. Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Amanda Newnham, (541) 892-8364; e-mail: dusstyrocks@aol.com; or G. Carlson, (541) 882-8276
7-8--NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 46th annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical and Community College, I-95 exit 4B, Churchmans Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, juniors $3, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, museum and university displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, children's booth, club booth; contact Gene Hartstein, (302) 234-4488; gene@fossilnut.com; or Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: wurion@aol.com; Web site: www.delminsociety.net
7-8--ROBSTOWN (CORPUS CHRISTI), TEXAS: 47th annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Club; Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, U.S. 77 and Rte. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; minerals, fossils, jewelry, kids' wheel, silent auction, door prizes, dealers and demonstrations; contact Jerrold Simpson, (361) 851-8788
7-8--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show, "Fossil Fest 2009"; Tampa Bay Fossil Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, I-4 Exit 7; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; fossils, artifacts, gems, minerals, shells, exhibits, "How to" seminars, kids' games, Fossil Mine, raffles, door prizes, silent auction; contact Barbara Fite, P.O. Box 1766, Lutz, FL 33548, (813) 977-0892; e-mail: bfite1@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.tampabayfossilclub.com
7-8--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 47th annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, silent auctions, children's activities; contact Andy Anderson, (805) 987-0043; e-mail: vgms_editor@roadrunner.com; Web site: www.vgms.org
13-15--AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: 21st annual show, "Aiken-Augusta Gem & Mineral Show"; Aiken Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society, Augusta Gem & Mineral Society; Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; contact Herman Kunis, 4433 Pierwood Way, Evans, GA 30809, (706) 855-7357; e-mail contact a-a.gmf.show@att.net
13-15--CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: 13th annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
13-15--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, "Nature's Design"; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fair Complex, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children under 12 free; door prizes, raffle, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, display cases, club sales, Rock Critters, Spin the Wheel, Grab Bags; contact Rose Jackson, 2525 Douglas St., Forest Grove, OR 97116; e-mail: jeweledrose@comcast.net; Web site: www.tvgc.org
13-15--OGDEN, UTAH: 58th annual show, "2009 Gemstone Junction;" Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Union Station, 2500 Wall Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult; more than 25 dealers, more than 30 display cases, dinosaur bones, fossils, minerals, jewelry, beads, faceted stones, geodes, petrified wood, lapidary tools and equipment, demonstrations, rock bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes, silent auction; contact Richard Gabel, P.O. Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84412-2835, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org
13-15--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 50th anniversary show, "Gold"; Rock Rollers Club; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, N. 604 Havana, at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children 12 and under free; more than 40 dealers, 80 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimen, handcrafted jewelry, supplies, lapidary demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize; contact Leigh Klettke, (509) 299-6662
14-15--MACOMB, ILLINOIS: 29th annual show; The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs; Western Illinois University, Student Union Ballroom, Murray St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, rock, mineral, fossil and artifact identification, activities for kids, Spin & Win game, door prizes, live and recorded programs, lapidary demonstrations, earth science displays, fluorescent mineral display, geode cracking, grand door prize; contact Dennis Bomke, (217) 546-4096; e-mail: dbomke@comcast.net
14-15--SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show, "Tournament of Gems"; Pasadena Lapidary Society; San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; member displays, demonstrations, dealers; contact Drew Wilson, (626) 298-1534
14-15--SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: 63rd annual show; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5: Spreckels Veterans Hall, 5th St. and Llano St.; displays, beads, finished jewelry, rough rock, fluorescent display, kids' activities, demonstrations, free hourly door prize, raffle, dealers, silent auction, minerals, fossils, lapidary; contact Ernie deFever, (831) 422-3422, or Karin Salomon; e-mail: kcbakes27@sbcglobal.net; Web site: Salinasrockandgem.com
14-15--TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Treasures from the Earth"; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; vendors, 80 educational exhibits, 20 demonstrations, fine jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, tools, large children's area with free activities, fluorescent tent, silent auction, speakers: Bob Jones, Dr, Alan Schaffert, Walter Wright, Richard Wade, David K. Lynch; contact Bud & Terry McMillin, P.O. Box 1263, Modesto, CA 95350; (209) 524-3494; e-mail: terry.mcmillin@yahoo.com; Web site: www.turlockgemshow.com
14-15--TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Boys and Girls Club, 999 Frontier Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Harold Waggoner, 3439 N 3300 E, Kimberly, ID 83341, (208) 423-9668; e-mail: rmetts@cableone.net
20-22--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 41st annual show, "Treasures of the Earth Show"; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; School Arts/Flower Bldgs., New Mexico State Fair Grounds (EXPO-NM); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1 (Fri.) and $3 (Sat. and Sun.), kids under 13 free; more than 35 dealers, mineral displays, demonstrations, door prizes, kids' booth, silent auctions; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: hpf5@qwest.net
20-22--ROME, GEORGIA: Show, "Valley and Ridge Gem & Mineral Show"; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; The Forum, Tribune St. at Third St., downtown; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Tim Biggart, (706) 232-7143; e-mail: tbiggart@berry.edu
20-22--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
20-22--SPANISH FORK, UTAH: 50th annual show, "Spring Parade of Gems"; Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Don Bagshaw, 210 S 400 E, Salem, UT 84653, (801) 423-2538; e-mail: baojiazhi1@msn.com
21-22--CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: 46th show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; adults $2, students (12-18) 50 cents, youth groups and children under 12 free (with adults); programs, demonstrations, Pebble Pit for kids, silent auctions, displays, 20 dealers, special exhibit theme "Crystals"; contact Leslie Blin, 505 5th Ave., Marion, IA 52302, (319) 377-3339; bblin@bser.com
21-22--SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: 48th show, "Fiesta of Gems"; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors and military $3, students $2, children 50 cents; minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, lapidary, exhibits, silent auction; contact Robert Bowie, 1324 Kings Point Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133; e-mail: krbotx@gvtc.com; Web site: www.swgemandmineral.org
21-22--VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale, "Spring Bling"; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Elks Lodge, 2850 Redwood Pkwy., at the intersection of Redwood Pkwy. and Admiral Callahan Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, ages 12-18 $2, children under 12 free; beads, jade, fossils, meteorites, opals, rough rock, slabs, door prizes, silent auction, "Wheel of Fortune"; contact Phyllis Malicki, (707) 745-3255; (707) 745-3255; e-mail: vgms01@yahoo.com; Web site: www.iwired.org
27-29--EUGENE, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
27-29--FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: 48th annual show, "Nature's Treasures"; Fort Collins Rockhounds; Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, $5/weekend, seniors $3, students (under 18) $1, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, 7 gem and mineral dealers; contact Dave Halliburton, P.O. Box 482, Fort Collins, CO 80522, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: showchairman@fortcollinsrockhounds.org; Web site: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org
27-29--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 11th annual spring 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 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free, $3 parking; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
27-29--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 1898th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
28-29--ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show and sale, "Jump for the Gold!"; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras "Frog Town USA" fairgrounds, Hwy 49; Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–4; admission $3; shuttle service to Mark Twain Hall, dealers, minerals, rocks, jewelry, findings, beads, lapidary supplies, raffles, silent auction, kids' area; contact Tak Iwata, (209) 928-5579; Web site: http://Calaverasgemandmineral.org
28-29--HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "Western Mass Mineral & Jewlery Show"; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Holiday Inn at Ingleside, 245 Whiting Farms Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children under 12 free; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, fossils, lapidary, live demonstrations, free exhibits; contact Helen Rodak, (413) 586-6691; e-mail: info@cvmineralclub.org; Web site: www.cvmineralclub.org
28-29--LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Show, "Gembalaya"; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, programs, dealers, youth activities; Charles Wooldridge, Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club, P.O. Box 5342, Lincoln, NE 68505, (402) 416-3233; e-mail: mamamar@windstream.net; Web site: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org
28-29--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fair Grounds, 4630 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free; silent auction, door prizes, faceting and cabbing demonstrations, silent auctions, sluice mining, cave mining, appraisals, hourly door prizes; contact John Piziak, 16534 Avenida Del Largo, Winter Garden, FL 34787, (407) 239-9165; e-mail: JOHNPIZIAK@embarqmail.com; Web site: www.thumblicker.com
28-29--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 47th annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors (60+) $4, children 12 and under free; more than 30 indoor and outdoor vendors, crystals, gold, geode cracking, beads, gemstones, fossils, polished stones, handcrafted jewelry, opal, world-class mineral specimens, tourmaline, sunstones, amber, mineral identification, "Kids' Junction," demonstrations, silent auctions, 40+ exhibits, raffles, lapidary shop open house, "Rookie Rock Rollers" information; contact Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114; or e-mail: g16marie@ftcnet.net; Web site: www.rockrollers.com
28-29--SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 40th annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Vol. Fire Hall, 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children under 8 free; Carnegie Museum exhibits, mineral auctions, kids' mini mine, fluorescent presentation, lapidary demonstrations, dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Hazel Remaley, 3298 Centerville Rd., Gillett, PA 16925, (570) 888-7544; e-mail: northridge5@verizon.net; Web site: www.che-hanna.org
28-29--SWEET HOME, OREGON: 61st annual show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; 1641 Long St.; Sat.10-6, Sun.10-4; featuring thunder eggs; contact Dee David, (541) 367-4895; ced@centurytel.net
28-29--TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: 60th annual show, "Nature's Treasures"; Torrance Recreational Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, children's workshops, slabs, rough, tumbled stones, jewelry, lapidary items; contact Larry Hoskinson or Leslie Neff, (310) 318-2170; Web site: www.palosverdes.com/sblap/
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3-5--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; 6th annual show, "Rock and Gem Rendezvous 2009"; San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 S. P St.; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor/outdoor show, rocks, gems, fossils, beads, lapidary supplies, hourly drawings, silent auction, spinning wheel, raffle; contact Lew Helfrich, (661) 323-2663; e-mail: lewsrocks@bak.rr.com
3-5--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 8th annual show, "Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; Kasey Enterprises; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students free Fri., half-price Sat. and Sun., children 12 and under free with adult; wholesale and retail vendors, minerals, gemstones, crystals, beads, pearls, gold nuggets, fine jewelry, gold, quartz, fossils, tools, hourly door prizes; contact Kasey Enterprises, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519-2927, (707) 839-1358; e-mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net
3-5--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
3-5--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 31st show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
4-5--CANTON, OHIO: Show, "A 'Flintastic' Weekend"; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave N.W.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; collectors' displays, dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, finished jewelry, lapidary arts, supplies, mineral identification, children's games, silent auction, door prizes; contact Dave Behringer, 2930 Mason St. SW, Massillon, OH 44646, (330) 830-1578; e-mail: darojreg@att.net
4-5--MARION, ILLINOIS: Show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Williamson County Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, shells, lapidary, fluorescent displays, silent auctions, door prizes; contact Mike Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: mchontofalsky1019@charter.net; Web site: http://thebuzz.semissourian.com/main.wsi?group_id=232
4-5--MEDFORD, OREGON: 54th annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children's activities, door prizes; contact Tricia Caulkins, 926 Hopkins Rd., Central Point, OR 97502, (541) 821-0883
4-5--PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair"; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children $1, Uniformed Scouts free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, kids' Fossil Dig and free mineral specimens, door prizes, Scouting Merit Badge information; contact Karenne Snow, (609) 953-1987; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net; Web site: www.PMS.moonfruit.com
4-5--POCATELLO, IDAHO: 52nd annual show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Commercial Bldg., Bannock County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Marty Rakatansky, (208) 233-0538, or Kevin Taylor, (208) 232-4269
10-12--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. "D" St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
11-12--BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: 48th show; Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, door prizes, club sales, silent auction, raffle, demonstrations, exhibits, kids' activities; contact Wes Gannaway, (360) 384-4209; e-mail: debnwes@comcast.net
17-19--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 4th annual spring show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Charlottesville National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
17-19--ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN: Show, "Crystal Reflections"; Mt. Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society; Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, students $1, children under 12, police, firemen, and active military with proper ID free; lectures, more than 40 display cases, lapidary demonstrations, Tin Can Auction, raffle, kids' grab bags, ID table, activities; contact Ron Rolfe, 42729 Fortner Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48313, (586) 726-1578; e-mail: ymrolfe@comcast.net; Web site: www.orgsites.com/mi/michigan-club/index.html
17-19--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
17-19--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 190th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
18-19--HELENA, MONTANA: 61st show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center, corner of Neill Ave. and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children 12 and under free with adult; more than 20 dealers, beads, rough and faceted gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, books, fossils, equipment, silent auction, hourly door prizes, raffle, demonstrations, children's ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags; contact Gary Parisi, P.O. Box 736, Helena, MT 59624, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com; Web site: helenamineralsociety.org
18-19--IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 44th annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; City Recreation Center, Memorial Dr. and B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Steve or Jeanne Hammond, 994 W. Center, Blackfoot, ID 83221, (208) 782-1917; e-mail: rock_hounds@msn.com
18-19--KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Westland, (509) 735-9678
18-19--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster High School, 44701 32nd St. W; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, tailgaters, raffle drawing, silent auction; contact Jules Ficke, (661) 943-5157; e-mail: av_gem@yahoo.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/av_gem
24-26--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show-Spring"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
24-26--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5 (weekend pass); contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
24-26--WICHITA, KANSAS: 56th annual show, "Great Plains Treasures"; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, ages 12-17 $1, children under 12 free with adult; Great Plains fossils, Kansas meteorites, dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, jewelry; contact Lyle Koerper, (316) 722-7115; Web site: www. wgmsks.org
25-26--ELMA, WASHINGTON: 41st annual show, "Earth's Treasures"; Grays Harbor Gem & Geology; Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact, Gary Emberly, (360) 533-6196; e-mail: melissa624@hotmail.com
25-26--MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Show, "Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show"; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter, Expo Center, West Pavilion and A-wing, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, exhibits, kids' area; adults $5, children 12 and under $2, Scouts free; contact W.C. McDaniel, (901) 274-7706; e-mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.TheEarthWideOpen.com
25-26--TROY, OHIO: 26th annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, Duke Lundgard Bldg., County Rd. 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $1; dealers, gems, specimens, jewelry, rough, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, raffle, children's activities; contact Donna Kuszpa, (937) 435-8297, or Tom Dilsworth, (937) 602-1929
25-26--WACO, TEXAS: Show; Waco Gem & Mineral Club; Heart of Texas Fairgrounds, Bosque Ave.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and children $1; contact Kay Coleman, 118 County Road 540, Fairfield, TX 75840, (903) 389-8311; e-mail: rkcole8@peoplepc.com
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MAY 2009:
1-3--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 17th annual show, "Gem, Mineral & Fossil Days"; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Bldg., 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; door prizes, displays, collections, kids' spin-and-win game, free rock identification, Sat. evening rock auction; contact Jim Nutter, 1611 Jody Ln., McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-2433; e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com
2-3--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 50th anniversary show; The Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, dealers, club member displays, door prizes, gold panning with Route 66 Gold Miners, silent auctions; contact Clarke Benich, 18661 Silver Maple Way, N. Tustin, CA 92705, (714) 639-9927; e-mail: clarkebenich@yahoo.com; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org
2-3--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Treasures Of The Earth Gem Show"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Oblates of St Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children free; free classes, demonstrations, kids' activities, UV display, door prizes, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geo supplies, raffles; contact Joseph Savokinas, P.O. Box 1152, Pittston, PA 18640, (570) 883-2784; e-mail: joe88earth@yahoo.com
2-3--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
2-3--WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Greater Pittsburgh Area Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewelry Show"; F.M. Fossils; Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; select dealers, loose gems, minerals, fossils, finished jewelry, beads, bench jeweler, wire-wrapper; contact F.M. Minerals, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com
8-10--ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Show, "Mothers Day Gem and Mineral Show"; Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, P.O. Box 15011; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; demonstrations, exhibits, auction 2 p.m. Sat.; contact Kim Cochran, P.O. Box 15011, Atlanta, GA 30333, (770) 979-8331; e-mail: Mayshow@gamineral.org; Web site: www.gamineral.org
8-10--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire—OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr. Gem Faire hours: Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Admission $5 weekend pass. For more info, contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300 or e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
9-10--BOZEMAN, MONTANA: 50th annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fair Grounds, Black St. and Tamarack St., exit I-90 at N. 7th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dan Carter, (406) 586 4552, or Doug Ellis, (406) 266-4452; e-mail: opalcrusher@hotmail.com
9-10--HANNA CITY, ILLINOIS: Show, "Rock and Reptile Show"; Edwards River Earth Science Club; Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; ages 13 and up $5.50, ages 4 to 12 $3.50, children 3 and under free; demonstrations (sphere making, scrimshaw), fluorescent booth, reptile exhibits (snakes, turtles, lizards); contact Lyle E. Kugler, 612 S.E. 3rd St., Aledo, IL 61231, (309) 582-7364; e-mail: lekugler@frontiernet.net
15-17--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Spring"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 120 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
15-17--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Cal Expo/Bldg. A, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
15-17--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 191st show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
16--DANBURY, WISCONSIN: Annual agate swap meet; Stone Hinge Rock Shop; free tailgating; Lake Superior agates, minerals, fossils, rough rock; contact Ella or Mike, (715) 655-4315
16-17--HERMISTON, OREGON: Annual show; Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society; Hermiston Conference Center, Hwy. 395 S.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 922-5091; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net
16-17--ORANGE, CONNECTICUT: 36th annual show; The New Haven Mineral Club; Amity Reg. Jr. High School, Sheffield Rd., off Rte. 34; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-5; adults $4, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, exhibits, dealers, door prizes, lectures, demonstrations; contact Lisa Alter, (203) 215-6150
16-17--WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: 52nd annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adult $3, 2 for $5, accompanied children under 16 free; 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
16-17--YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 16 dealers, gems, rocks, children's rock Bingo, Spin the Wheel, demonstrations, wire wrapping, beading, sphere making, rock polishing, silent auction; contact William P. Jochimsen, 35525 Ivy Ave., Yucaipa, CA 92399, (909) 790-1475; e-mail: bjm2285@aol.com; Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/yucaipagem
22-24--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 18th annual spring show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $4 (good all 3 days), children under age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
29-31--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 19th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes, sluice operated by the Rockingham County (NC) Mineral Club; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
29-31--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
30-31--GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Glendora GEMS; 859 E. Sierra Madre Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com
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JUNE 2009:
5-6--PRICE, UTAH: Show; Castle Country Rock, Fossil & Mineral Club; J. Leavitt Student Center - C.E.U, 526 North 300 East; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, metal detectors, equipment, displays, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Patrick Braun, P.O. Box 236, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 384-2211; e-mail: pbraun@etv.net
5-7--PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Fruitland Grange, 112th St. and 86th Ave. E; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; contact Brett Lawrence, 10413 Delwood Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498; e-mail: bandslawrence@comcast.net
5-7--RENO, NEVADA: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Holiday Inn, 1000 E. Sixth St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
5-7--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square/Exchange Center 1, 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
5-7--WAUSEON, OHIO: Show, "Rocks: Their Myths and Legends"; 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, displays, demonstrations, silent auctions, children's activities, classes in mine safety, soapstone carving, beaded jewelry; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: www.angelfire.com/mac/rock-club/
5-7--WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rockatomics Rockhound Roundup"; The Foundation of Pierce College, Rockatomics Gem & Mineral Society; Pierce College, Victory Blvd. and Mason St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, tailgate selling, dealers; contact Linda Ralph, (818) 887-9791; e-mail: show@Rockatomics.org; Web site: www.Rockatomics.org
6--DELTA, COLORADO: Show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry W. Masinton, (970) 856-3861
6-7--BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA: 36th annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact J.B. Blackerby, 155 Hwy. 69, Chelsa, AL 35043, (205) 678-6564; black2200@aol.com
6-7--COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Rock Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, corner of Kathleen and Government Way, one block east of Hwy. 95; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bev Bockman, (208) 773-5384; e-mail: bockbb@aol.com
6-7--LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Jubilee of Gems"; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, City of La Habra; La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, youth activities, gold panning, geode cutting; contact Richard Schirer, 14602 Calpella St., La Mirada, CA 90638, (562) 944-9445; e-mail: rich477@ca.rr.com
6-7--MARION, KENTUCKY: Show, "Ben E. Clement Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show"; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Fohs Hall, N. Walker St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; dealers, silent auction, door prizes, children's activities, museum tour, fluorescent mineral display, guest speakers, KY Geological Society booth, digs at old mine sites; contact Tina Walker, P.O. Box 391, Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; e-mail: beclement@kynet.biz; Web site: clementmineralmuseum.org
6-7--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
6-7--VIROQUA, WISCONSIN: Show, "Viroqua Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show"; Coulee Rock Club, Viroqua Rotary; Viroqua Jr. High School Gym, 100 Blackhawk Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; displays, silent auction, door prizes, Fishing for Fossils pond; contact Gary Krause, 606 E. Court St., Viroqua, WI 54665, (608) 632-0973; e-mail: garyjkrause@yahoo.com
7--FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Embassy Suites – Fort Lauderdale (Ballroom), 1100 S.E. 17th St. Cswy.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
9--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Clarion, 2701 E. Fowler Ave.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
10--ALTAMONTE SPRINGS (ORLANDO), FLORIDA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel (Ballroom), 230 W. SR 436; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
11--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center, Ballroom, 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.; Thu. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
12-13--REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA: Show and sale; New Ulm Gem & Mineral Club; Redwood Area Community Center, 901 Cook St.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-6; in conjunction with the Minnesota Inventors Congress; contact Russ Swigart, 36493 320th St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283, (507) 644-3604
12-14--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro N.E.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
12-14--EUGENE, OREGON: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Hilton Eugene & Conference Center, 66 E. 6th Ave.; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
12-14--PARK HILLS, MISSOURI: 12th annual swap and sale; Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society, Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Club; Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Hwy. 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary; contact Lloyd E. Marler, (573) 431-2951, or Missouri Mines State Historic Site, P.O. Box 492, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 431-6226
12-14--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; state fairgrounds, Blue Ridge at Hillsborough St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
12-14--VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
13--CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 2nd annual Geode Festival; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; Salvation Army (Fellowship Hall), 4056 N. Pulaski, at Irving Park Rd.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; geode cracking (yours or ours), geode sales (whole or cracked), geode ID, geode exhibits; contact Craig Heinze, 1131 Hampton Harbor, Schaumburg, IL 60193-4219, (847) 584-8637; e-mail: cheinze@flash.net; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org
13--KENT, CONNECTICUT: 7th annual rock swap and sale; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Danbury Mineralogical Society; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association museum grounds, 1 mile north of Kent on Rte. 7; Sat. 9-4; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, tour the new wing of the mining museum; contact John Pawloski,(860) 927-0050; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com
13--NORCROSS (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Select - Peachtree Corners (Ballroom), 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW, , GA 30071; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
13-14--BUTTE, MONTANA: Show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 496-4395
13-14--CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Veterans Memorial Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary rough, jade, meteorites, moldavite, beads, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, crystals, micro-mounts; contact Michael Lyons, 1200 Camino Del Roble, Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net
14--CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Renaissance Suites Hotel (Terrace Ballroom), 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.; Sun. 2-6; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
15--DURHAM (RALEIGH), NORTH CAROLINA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton Durham - Near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Rd.; Mon. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
16--RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Comfort Inn (Washington Room), 3200 W. Broad St.; Tue. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
17--McLEAN, VIRGINIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Wed. 2-6; Best Western Tysons Westpark Hotel (Tyson's 1 and 2), 8401 Westpark Dr., Mclean, VA 22102; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
18--WHITE MARSH (BALTIMORE), MARYLAND: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn-White Marsh (Campbell Ballroom), 5015 Campbell Blvd.; Thu. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
19-21--BOISE, IDAHO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
19-21--CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Road Runner Gem & Mineral Club; Living Desert Zoo and State Park, north on U.S. Hwy. 285; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibitors, silent auction, door prizes, Wheel of Fortune, displays, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park admission extra; contact Cathy Hamilton, 308 N. Lake, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (575) 885-8572; e-mail: cfhamil@leaco.net
19-21--NEWPORT, OREGON: Annual show, "We're Rockin' the Coast in Newport!"; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 N.E. 3rd St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, students $1, kids under 6 free; dealers, demonstrators, kids' activities, door prizes, raffle prizes; contact Juli Dahl, (541) 563-7495; e-mail: jdahl2@peak.org
19-21--SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; $100 shopping spree drawing each day; contact Kateri Rose, (509) 690-7644; Web site: www.myspace.com/beadjamboree
19-21--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
19-21--SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: 5th annual show; Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum; Palace of the Governors Courtyard, downtown plaza; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Carlotta Boettcher, (505) 476-5112; e-mail: carlotta.boettcher@state.nm.us
20--COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Show, "Rock Fair at WMMI"; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd.; Sat. 9-3; adults $5, children $2; outdoor rock show, mining museum exhibits, vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lectures, demonstrations, gold panning, metal detecting, children's area; contact Ronald "Yam" Yamiolkoski, (719) 488-5526; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us
20--TREVOSE (PHILADELPHIA), PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Radisson Hotel of Philadelphia NE (Walnut Ballroom), 2400 Old Lincoln Hwy.; Sat. 10-2; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
20-21--GEORGETOWN, INDIANA: Treasure hunting; Down 'n Dirty Diggers, Hoosier Hills Treasure Hunters; Mike's Metal Detector Shop, 9350 Indian Bluff Rd. NE; metal detecting, raffles, prizes, registration required, call for schedule and fees; contact Mike Byrn, (812) 366-3558; byrn@hughes.net; or Chad Beesley, (812) 966-2137
20-21--RIVERTON, WYOMING: Show, "Wyoming, A River of Gems"; Riverton Mineral & Gem Society; Fremont County Fairgrounds, Armory, 900 S. Federal Blvd.; Sat. 9-8, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children under 12 free; dealers, gems, fossils, jewlery, rocks, beads, spheres, lectures, kids' games, wheel games, mineral identification, display cases, silent auctions, raffles; contact Rex Rogers, 1010 Mary Anne, Riverton, WY 82501, (307) 856-9544; e-mail: rogerspg@msn.com; Web site: www.rivertongemclub.com
21--EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rt. 10 W; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
22--NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn New Haven (Emerald Ballroom 1), 201 Washington Ave.; Mon. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
23--BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.; Tue. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
25--ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Monroe Community College (Brighton Campus, Bldg. #3, Monroe A & B), R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
25-28--PRINEVILLE, OREGON: 64th annual show, "Prineville Rock Hound Pow Wow"; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Association; Crook County Fairgrounds; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, field trips, displays, auction, obsidian, jade, petrified wood, agate, jasper, thunder eggs, faceting rough; contact Rebecca Buss, (541) 546-9473; e-mail: rebecca@rebeccasrecreations.com; Web site: www.prinevillerockhoundpowwow.org
26-28--BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 44th annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, from the junction with IN 37, go south on IN 45S for 1.2 miles, then right (west) on Airport Road for 0.7 mile; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org
26-28--CLACKAMAS, OREGON: Faceting conference; Columbia Willamette Faceters Guild; Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; Fri., 5-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Terry Olson or Haden Olson, (503) 631-3132; e-mail: mangriff@ccwebster.net; Web site: www.facetersguild.com
26-28--GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
26-28--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
27-28--LAKE OZARK, MISSOURI: Osage Rock & Mineral Club; 8th annual show; The Country Club Hotel and Spa, 301 Carol Rd.; Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gemstones, jewelry, meteorites, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids' games, prizes; contact Roger Varvel, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: rvarvel@fidnet.com
27-28--RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: 29th annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Rapid City Civic Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; exhibits, displays, demonstrations, dealers, silent auction; contact Deb Radomski, (605) 343-7850
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JULY 2009:
1-5--CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON: Show, "All American Pow Wow"; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; American Forest Teanaway Campground; Fri. 8-9, Sat. 8-9, Sun. 8-3; tailgating, rock swapping, digging for agates, crystals, dadeite, Ellensburg blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th Ave. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com
1-5--MADRAS, OREGON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Jefferson County Fair Grounds; free admission; field trips, dig for agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood, 75 vendors, rough rock, finished jewelry, auction Fri. night; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net
2-5--SISTERS, OREGON: Show, "Sisters Round-Up of Gems"; Jen Miller; Sisters Elementary School, 611 E. Cascade, off Hwy. 20; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; demonstrations, Oregon State gemstones, gift items, beads, jewelry; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows
3-5--FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; Farmington Civic Center, Arlington St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, rocks, gems, minerals, Farmington Freedom Days; contact Mickie Calvert, P.O. Box 1482, Farmington, NM 87499, (505) 632-8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net
3-5--FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 22nd annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, Expo Road, I-64 Exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
10-12--DURANGO, COLORADO: 56th show; Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club; La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Joanna Baker, P.O. Box 955, Durango, CO 81302, (970) 385-6850; e-mail: info@durangorocks.org
10-12--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
10-12--SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
11-12--BETHEL, MAINE: 48th annual show, "Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show"; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association; Telstar Regional High School, Rte. 26; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; dealers from Maine and across the U.S., specimens, jewelry, gem rough, museum-quality displays, fluorescent booth; contact Hugh Chapman, 14 Depot St., Gilead, ME 04217, (207) 836-2987; e-mail: oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail.com; Web site: www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com
11-12--CASPER, WYOMING: 62nd annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 800 N. Poplar St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults (12 and up) $3, seniors (65+) free, children (11 and under) free; contact Stephane Anderson-Rott, PO. Box 123, Mills, WY 82644, (307) 333-5162; e-mail: cina31373@aol.com
11-12--CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: 48th annual Fiesta of Gems, "The Wonderful World of Amber"; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Rotunda, 4117 Overland Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly prizes, grand prize, exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, jewelry, stones, books, tools, minerals, fossils; contact Robert Thirlaway, 28602 Mt. Whitney Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, (310) 213-7677; e-mail: thirlawr@gmail.com; Web site: www.CulverCityRocks.org/fiesta.htm
11-12--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Har Mar Summer Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com
11-12--SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; The Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Verizon Center of Progress Bldg., State Fairgrounds, I-690; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, kids under 12 free, coupon on Web site; more than 50 retail and wholesale dealers, rough, minerals, gems, beads, beading supplies, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, exhibits, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, grand prizes, kids' activities; contact Carlotta Brown, (315) 458-4636; Web site: www.gmss.us
17-18--MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: 41st annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School Commons Area, Hwy. 70 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, jewelry, findings, minerals, gemstones, beads, cabochons, fossils, carvings, artwork, silent auctions, children's activities, demonstrations, displays; contact Ron Zimmer, 9280 Timberline Dr., Minocqua, WI 54548, (715) 358-7870; e-mail: rzimmer@ldf.k12.wi.us
17-19--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 15th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital and behind the fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
17-19--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38 St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
17-19--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
17-19--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; state fairgrounds, Blue Ridge at Hillsborough St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
17-19--REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, spin the wheel, silent auction, door prizes, displays, raffle; contact Bill Hendrickson, (541) 271-6816, or Bruce Moon, (541) 271-0166; e-mail: bamoonman7@msn.com
18-19--MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: 40th annual show, "Agate Days"; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club; Moose Lake High School, 413 Birch Ave., gym and parking lot; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, Lake Superior agate, cutting material, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, equipment, rough-rock tailgaters, door prizes, field trip information, Agate Stampede Sat.; contact Allan Hyopponen, (218) 525-7766; e-mail: finnspec@charter.net
18-19--NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 45th annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Community Center, downtown; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction Sat.; contact Bob York, (603) 356-4424; e-mail: quartzhunter@aol.com
22-25--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 44th annual show, "Macon County Gemboree"; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., US Hwy. 441S; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: franklin-chamber.com
25-26--FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 42nd annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School, Hwy. 35 North; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fluorescents, fossils, Lake Superior agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net
25-26--KALISPELL, MONTANA: Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Red Lion Hotel - Center Mall, 20 N. Main.; Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5; dealers, displays, silent auction, kids' activities, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Sandy Dahl, P.O. Box 5541, Kalispell, MT 59903; e-mail: dahlsl@centurytel.net
25-26--SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT: 30th annual show, "Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 adults, $2 seniors and students 6-16, children under 6 free with adult; dealers, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, children's activities, silent auction, door prizes, handicapped accessible; contact Kathy Howe, (802) 656-4118; e-mail: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org
25-26--TENINO, WASHINGTON: 15th annual show, "Rock & Gem Rendez-Vous"; Washington Agate & Mineral Society (WAMS), Tenino Rock Cruisers; Parkside Elementary School, Stage St. S, I-5 Exit 88; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; contact Daniel DeBoer, 5107 Brenner Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502; e-mail: Keylock1@Live.com
26--BANCROFT, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, "Mineral Capital Gem & Mineral Show"; Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club; Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St.; Sun. 10-4; adults $2, under 18 free; dealers, live and silent auctions, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Al Burnett, R.R.1, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0; e-mail: alrocks16@yahoo.ca
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JULY-AUGUST 2009:
30-2--BILLINGS, MONTANA: AFMS/NFMS show and convention; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Holiday Inn Trade Center, 5500 Midland Rd.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2 days $8, 4 days $15), children under 12 free with adult; more than 35 dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, educational displays, moon rock, dinosaurs, Yogo sapphires, cave bear, silent auctions, live auction, a full week of field trips after the show; contact Doug True, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils@yahoo.com; Web site: www.amfed.org/nfms/nfmsshow
31-2--CREEDE, COLORADO: 8th annual show; Rare Things; Underground Mining Museum, N. Canyon Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, local rocks, jewelry, programs; contact Jenny Inge, P.O. Box 371, Creede, CO 81130, (719) 658-2376; e-mail: rarethingsgallery@yahoo.com
31-2--PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Activity Center, 3700 Willow Creek Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; rough rock, slabs, cabochons, jewelry, findings, mineral specimens; contact Pam Jackson, P.O. Box 345, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, (928) 636-9188; e-mail: lpjack65@cableone.net; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org
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AUGUST 2009:
1-2--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show, "Jade"; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, jade carving, precious metal clay modeling, bead stringing, chain maille weaving, faceting; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (451) 564-4230; e-mail: publicity@show.sfgms.org; Web site: www.sfgms.org
6-9--BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 26th annual show; Contin-tail; Rodeo Grounds, Rodeo Rd. and Gregory Dr.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 130 vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, fluorescent light display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 833-2939; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org
7-9--DALTON, GEORGIA: 18th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd,. Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
7-9--WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gold panning, large wholesale section, air-conditioned hall, Gail and Jim Spann collection; adults $6, 12 and under free with adult, parking $5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
8-9--BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA: Annual show; Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Fraternal Order of Police Baton Rouge Lodge Number One, 10777 Greenwell Springs Rd.; adults $3, children $2; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Paul Broussard, (225) 687-3864 or (225) 939-3293; e-mail: paul_broussard@msn.com
8-9--EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual sale; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rock for kids; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
8-9--LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Show, "Tallman Rock Chippers Rock Roundup"; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; displays, dealers, demonstrations, activities for kids, field trips; contact Johane Deidrich, 244 N. M St., Lakeview, OR 97630, (541) 947-3237, or or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesoregon@yahoo.com
8-9--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, "Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show"; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660
8-9--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
14-16--CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, "Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn, I-75 and 411 NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
14-16--LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; 37380 U.S. Hwy. 24, next to post office; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact John Rakowski, P.O. Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: president@LGGMClub.org; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org
14-16--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 12th annual show and sale, "Gem Miner's Jubilee"; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
14-16--SEASIDE, OREGON: Show, "Seaside Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show"; Jean Miller; 415 1st. Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free strand of pearls to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Sun.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com
14-16--VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show, "Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show"; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Community Center, 2266 14th Ave. (corner of 23rd St. and 14th Ave., downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660
15-16--RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University Barron County Campus, 1800 College Dr., Student Union Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fossils, agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net
21-22--JEFFERSONVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "The Greater Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Bead Show"; Gem Show Expo Productions; 900 S. Trooper Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $3, children free with adult; dealers, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals; contact Nico, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com
21-22--TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Swap and sale; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. First St.; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-5; free admission; children's booths, educational exhibits ang displays, auction; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net
21-23--HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
21-23--PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: 33rd annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Civic Center, Espy Ave.; contact Margaret Johnston, (228) 467-1457; e-mail: mmjms@bellsouth.net
21-23--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 192nd show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
22-23--CANTON, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman's Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org; Web site: www.stlawrenceco.com
22-23--COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Veteran's Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, free gift; beads, findings, wires, fibers, tools, cabochons, display items; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
22-23--MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children's events, mineral, fossil, hand-made jewelry; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org
22-23--PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show; Peoria Academy of Science Geology Section; Ramada and Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Drive.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, silent auction, fluorescent display, exhibits, flume, fossil cleaning, the T-Rex SUE, ISGS material identification; contact Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: www.pasgeology.com
28-30--SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 46th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd. (at Jackson Rd.); Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 6-12 $1, under 6 free; dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids' Korner, silent auction; contact Kathy Miller, (574) 291-0332, or Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail crullb2@sbcglobal.net
29-30--CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 46th annual show, "Capital Mineral Club Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival"; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., 1,500 feet east of I-93 Exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fosils, jewelry, carvings, displays, free kids' minerals; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org
29-30--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com
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SEPTEMBER 2009:
4-7--FORT BRAGG, CALIFORNIA: Show; 48th annual show; Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Town Hall, Main and Laurel; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; free admission; contact Don McDonell, 643 N. McPherson, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707) 964-3116
5-6--ARLINGTON, TEXAS: 51st annual show, "Nature's Kaleidoscope"; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1100 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and children $3; dealers, jewelry, beads, gems, minerals, fossils, Kids' Korner, Rock Food Table, professional gem identification, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, ; contact Karen Cessna, 1408 Gibbins Rd., Arlington, TX 76011, (817) 277-2286; e-mail: cessnak@ont.com; Web site: www.agemclub.org
5-6--AUGUSTA, MAINE: 20th annual show; Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club; National Guard Armory, Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, door prizes, demonstrations, cabbing, lapidary, fluorescent display, mineral displays, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, kids' mineral mine; contact KRMC, (207) 873-6270
5-7--CANBY, OREGON: Show, "Willamette Valley Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show"; Jean Mill; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, off Hwy. 99 E; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-4; free admission; free pearl pendant to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Mon., 75 outside booths; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com
5-7--SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 26th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Silver City Recreation Center, 11th St. and Gold St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers from the U.S., Mexico and Asia, free daily field trips, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, raffles; contact L. Lett, (575) 538-3216; e-mail: show09@stockmanfamily.net; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/
11-13--FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA: 5th annual show, "Wildcat Gem Fest"; Wildcat Gem Society; Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffles, demonstrations, classes, silent auctions, world-class exhibits; contact Mike Martin, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553, (707) 943-1575; e-mail: micknorma@directv.net
11-13--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
11-13--WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 38th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Coliseum Annex Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate #9 from 27th St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W. A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net
12-13--CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Teanaway Campground (free dry camping with outhouses only); membership required for field trips (individual $7.50, family $15); dig for agates, crystals, jadeite, jasper, blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net
12-13--FAIRFIELD, IOWA: 14th annual show, "Ancient Footprints In The Sand"; The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main St. and Briggs Ave.; Sat. 9-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children up to 18 25 cents; contact Betty Morris, (319) 385-9584; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com
12-13--MADRAS, OREGON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.; Wed. 8-9:30, Thu. 8-9:30, Fri. 8-9:30, Sat. 8-9:30, Sun. 8-5; free admission, membership required for field trips; camping, daily field trips (agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood), kids' rock toss/scramble, rock swapping, guest speakers, live band, bingo with door prizes, auction, dealers, rough rock, findings, finished jewelry, equipment; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th St. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com
12-13--POWNAL, VERMONT: Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free with adult, group rates; minerals, gems, jewelry, children's fish pond, door prizes; contact Cindy Lee Hancock, 45 Spring St., Apt. 103, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 664-4115
12-13--ROSEBURG, OREGON: Show, "Rock Round-Up"; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers, rough, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, equipment, books, displays, demonstrators, UV mineral exhibit, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffles, door prizes, gold panning, kids' rock hunt; contact David Snyder, (541) 679-7553; e-mail: dwilliams@mcsi.net
12-13--SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual fall swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse, Hwy. 43, just north of Siloam Springs; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids' gem wash, auction; contact Dave Leininger, (479) 263-1324; e-mail: Hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org
12-13--VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, books, equipment, beads, jewelry, rough materials, demonstrators, cases, free gem identification; contact Fred Wilson, (760) 433-8446, Cherie Wilson, (760) 941-7073, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395
12-13--WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Show; Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fair Ground Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: wrood@coffeycomm.com
13--BLOOMINGTON (MINNEAPOLIS), MINNESOTA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton, Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (Ballrooms A,B,C & D), 3800 American Blvd E; Sun. 12-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
15--GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Suamico Ale House, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
16--MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport (Ballroom), 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
16-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show - Fall"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle bus to Merchandise Mart; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
16-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show, "The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, and Gem Show"; Eons Expositions, LLC; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; more than 100 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (719) 886-7046; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: http://eons-expos.com/
17--SCHILLER PARK (CHICAGO), ILLINOIS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O'Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
17-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Crown Plaza, DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
18-19--PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park and Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave.;, south of Mid-State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle prizes, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations, games; contact Rich Smithen, P.O. Box 481, San Miguel, CA 93451, (805) 467-2966; e-mail: jonme2@wildblue.net
18-20--DENVER, COLORADO: 42nd annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show, "Fossils - Windows to the Past"; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students (13-17) $4, children free with adult; museum and competitive displays, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lectures, hobby demonstrations, free gold panning, hands-on activities, Colorado Fossil Expo, more than 130 dealers; contact Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com
18-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Fossil Expo"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show, one ticket covers both shows; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
18-20--ENID, OKLAHOMA: Show; Enid Gem & Mineral Socitey; Garfield County Fairgrounds Hoover Blvd., 310 Oxford; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1; contact Billy Wood, 1705 S. Johnson St., Enid, OK 73703, (580) 234-5344; e-mail: baronladislaus@att.net
18-20--LINCOLN, MISSOURI: 50th annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; dig-your-own mozarkite, displays, silent auction; contact Linville Harms, (660) 827-4143, or Larry Twenter, (660) 826-1324
19--GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Grand Inn & Conference Center (Stars Room), 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
19-20--CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA: Show, "Falls Fossil Festival"; Falls of the Ohio Foundation; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; fossils, minerals, lapidary, books, rock ID, fossil park and museum brochures, children's activity tent, guest speakers (details on Web site), mineral and fossil collecting piles, guided hikes on world-famous Devonian fossil beds; contact Alan Goldstein, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129, (812) 280-9970; e-mail: agoldstein@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.fallsoftheohio.org
19-20--HARTLAND, MICHIGAN: 36th annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd. (M-59), 1 mile west of U.S. 23; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 50 cents; gold, silver, pearls, fossils, crystals, club table, children's table, lapidary exhibits, demonstrations, faceting, polishing, wire craft, spheres; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 446-0818, or Marve Martin, (517) 521-3135
19-20--JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual Tailgate Gemboree; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, Sat. night auctions, surface mine tours, gold panning; contact Debbie Bunn, P.O. Box 255702, Sacramento, CA 95670, (916) 929-6665;e-mail:fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html
19-20--REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: 43rd annual show, "Harvest of Gems"; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood City Community Activity Bldg., 1400 Roosevelt Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults free; displays, dealers, glass bead making, kids' cab polishing, silent auction; contact Carol Corden, (650) 248-7155; e-mail: ccorden@earthlink.net; Web site: http://sgms.driftmine.com/
19-20--RHINEBECK, NEW YORK: 40th annual show and sale, "The Rocks of the Hudson Valley"; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, Scouts in uniform and children 12 and under free with adult; more than 30 dealers, lapidary demonstrations, minerals, gems, jewelry, free rocks for kids, fossils, beads, tools, books, fluorescent minerals, exhibits, lapidary rough, wire wrapped gems, wholesaler, Earth Science Scavenger Hunt, New York State Museum and Vassar College Museum of Geology exhibits; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; Web site: www.geocities.com/nyrockhounds
19-20--SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, free gift; beads, findings, wires, fibers, tools, cabochons, display items; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com.
20--LIVONIA (DETROIT), MICHIGAN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Radisson, 17123 Laurel Park Dr N.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
22--INDEPENDENCE (CLEVELAND), OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Sheraton Independence, 5300 Rockside Rd.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
24--WEST HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-5.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
25-27--CLEVELAND, OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Bagley Rd. entrance, 0.5 mile west of I-71 and Bagley Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
26--BURLINGTON (BOSTON), MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
26-27--FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 53rd annual show, "Franklin-Sterling Hill Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show"; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; contact Lee Lowell, (973) 827-6671
26-27--MISSOULA, MONTANA: 15th annual show, "GOLD: Fifty Years of Rockhounding"; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby's Reserve Street Inn, 4825 N. Reserve; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59081, (406) 543-3667
26-27--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: 50th annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; contact Sky Paxton, (831) 262-2492; e-mail: sky@familystones.net; or Janis Rovetti, (831) 657-1933; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.org
26-27--NEWARK, DELAWARE: Show, "The Newark Gem and Jewelry Show"; Gem Show Expo Productions; 908 Janice Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Nico, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com
27--NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn New Haven (Emerald Ballroom 1), 201 Washington Ave.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
28--EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rt. 10 W; Mon. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
29--ESSINGTON (PHILADELPHIA), PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn Airport (Ballroom B, C & D), 76 Industrial Hwy.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
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30-4--IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Annual show and sale: McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 S.E. Lincoln Rd.; free admission; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Cephis Hall, (580) 494-6612
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OCTOBER 2009:
1--PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Thu. 2-6; Holiday Inn - Greentree Pittsburgh Central (Grand Ballroom), 401 Holiday Dr.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
1-5--MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Jewelry trade show; Jewelers International Showcase; Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; jewelry trade only, no general public, adults free, under 16 not admitted; jewelry manufacturers from around the world exhibit in 1,500 booths; contact Michael G. Breslow, 6421 Congress Ave., Ste. 105, Boca Raton, FL 33487, (561) 998-0205; e-mail: jisshow@aol.com; Web site: www.jisshow.com
2--COLUMBUS, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Columbus Worthington, 7007 N. High St.; Fri. 2-6; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
2-4--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 11th annual fall 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 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free, $3 parking; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
2-4--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 193rd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (3 days), under 16 free; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
2-4--SEQUIM, WASHINGTON: Show, "Earth's Treasures"; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Society; Boys & Girls Club of Olympic Peninsula, 400 W. Fir St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3:30; free admission; contact Foster Thompson, (360) 670-1405 or (360) 681-7981, or Sonia Zachman, (360) 452-8588
3--CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Cintas Center, Xavier University (James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center), 1624 Herald Ave.; Sat. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
3--WORCESTER, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Skippack Gem & Jewelry Show"; Gem Show Expo; 3017 Skippack Pike; Sat. 10-6; adults $3, children 12 and under free; dealers, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, coincides with The Skippack Days Art and Craft Show; contact Nico, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: gemshow@rock.com; Web site: http://gemshow.webs.com/
3-4--ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, "Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show"; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; crystals, minerals, cut stones, wire wrapping, beads, beading supplies, lapidary supplies, the latest in jewelry designs; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: rockshow@roberthalloriginals.com
3-4--GREELEY, COLORADO: Show; Weld County Rock & Mineral Society; Greeley Senior Activity Center, 1010 6th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-4; free admission; children's games, demonstrations, rough and polished rocks, drawings, grab bags, minerals, dealers, fossils, jewelry; contact Melanie DeHart, 410 21 Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, (970) 352-8149; e-mail: hamlethouse@yahoo.com
3-4--LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 19th annual show and sale; Rockhounds of Central 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, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, blacklight display, kids' quarry; contact Kay Fisher, 1905 Port Royal Ct., Lexington, KY 40504, (859) 537-1776; e-mail: kkay19@aol.com; Web site: lexingtonrockclub.com
3-4--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 54th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us
4--FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Fall Festival Of Gems"; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society & Museum, 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, raffle, silent auction, wheel of fortune, gem ID, gold panning, geode cracking, museum and gift shop open; contact Mary Fong-Walker, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: ikonmining@gmail.com; Web site: www.FGMS.org
4--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 E. 21st St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
8-10--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual World championship Quartz Crystals Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 8-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $75/$90; keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe even win a prize, an international event; 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
9-11--MOAB, UTAH: 50th annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, field trips, raffle, spin wheel; contact Jerry Hansen, P.O. Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532, (435) 259-3393; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com; Web site: moabrockclub.net
9-11--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; children's dig Sat., fun for all, crystals, crystals and more crystals; 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
10--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley (Ballroom), 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sat. 11-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
10-11--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 18th annual fossil and mineral show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, silent auctions, supplies, books, educational material, children's dig pit, Scout activities; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: Floridafossilhunters.com
10-11--PAYSON, ARIZONA: 12th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center - Bingo Hall, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; discount tickets available at Payson Chamber of Commerce, Payson Library, Parks & Recreation Office; contact Barry Jones, (928) 476-3513
10-11--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Har Mar Fall Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cz.com
10-11--SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 35th annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave., 1 block east of Buffalo Soldier Trail; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, gems, jewelry, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Ingrid Baillie, P.O. Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, (520) 459-3718; e-mail: ibaillie@cox.net
10-11--TEMPLE, TEXAS: Show; South Central Federation, Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Frank Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. Third St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; faceting demonstrations, grab bags, treasure wheel, silent auction, displays; contact Leslie O. Connally, 875 N. Wheat Rd., Belton, TX 76513, (254) 939-7015; e-mail: lconnally@clearwire.net
16-18--FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 48th 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 (55+) $2, students $1, children under 12 free; dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, displays, working exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, kids' games; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815l e-mail: YamanakaM@cs.com
16-18--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 20th annual show, "Leaf Lookers Gemboree"; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., US Hwy. 441S; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12–5; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: franklin-chamber.com
16-18--NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
16-18--PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "The Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Gift Show"; Gem Show Expo Productions; 3417 Spruce St.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adult; gems, jewelry, beads, gifts; contact Nicholas, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com
17--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Seattle Center, San Juan Rooms; Sat. 2-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
17-18--BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 37th annual show/EFMLS Annual Convention; 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, grand door prize, free children's games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.Bristolgem.org
17-18--CLIO, MICHIGAN: 42nd annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr., off Vienna Rd./M-57; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 6-18 $1.50, under 6 free with adult, Scouts in uniform free; displays, lapidary demonstrations, children's activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough, door prizes, raffle; contact Ed Hearn, , (810) 687-2339; e-mail: edleo324@comcast.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org
17-18--COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 61 Grange Blvd. exit; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1, families $5; dealers, tailgate sales, agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, exhibits, demonstrations, kids' corner; contact Rita, (651) 457-4285, or Sandy Fuller; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
17-18--JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Show; Fulton County Mineral Club; Johnstown Moose Lodge, 109 Comrie Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults and seniors $2, students and children free; contact Paul Cornell, 122 Skunk Hollow Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078, (518) 725-7076; e-mail: pllenroc@frontiernet.net
17-18--LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rockhound Roundup"; El Cajon Valley Gems & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12684 Mapleview Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, jewelry, beads, findings, rough and faceted gemstones, arts and crafts, kids' games, equipment; contact Carolyn Boland, 10950 Vista Camino, Lakeside, CA 92040, (619) 561-7498; e-mail: bobpeggyb99@aol.com; Web site: www.ecvgms.com
17-18--SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 42nd show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Exposition Center, 635 St. Louis St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 50 cents; dealers, educational displays, door prizes, working demonstrations, gem auction; contact Floyd Carpenter, 1942 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 823-3800; e-mail: ttc65@sbcglobal.net
17-18--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
18--MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Best Western Cotton Tree Inn (Cascade Ballroom), 2300 Market St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
23-25--AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (13-18) $1; children (12 and under) 50 cents; more than 30 dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, meteorites, art demonstrations, "Youth Education Day," door prizes; contact Brian Wetzig, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: general@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.austingemandmineral.org
23-25--GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show; Lake County Gem & Mineral Club; Gurnee Holiday Inn, across from Gurnee Mills; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry, cabochons, kids' games, door prizes; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-3440; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com
23-25--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 7th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, U.S. Hwy. 11 between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com
23-25--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 8th annual show, "GeoFest"; Indiana State Museum; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4; dealers, regional clubs, kids' activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org
24--BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Bellevue Community College (Cafeteria), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE; Sat. 11-3; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
24-25--CANBY, OREGON: Show, "Nature's Beauty in Stone 2009"; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Pavilion Bldg., 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Rick Mauer, 9878 SW Alsea Dr., Tualatin, OR 97013, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com
24-25--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com
24-25--HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK: 37th annual show, "Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show"; Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section, Rochester Lapidary Society; Minett Hall, Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, corner of E. Henrietta Rd. and Calkins Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, jewelry, beads, minerals, mineral carvings, fossils, demonstrations, gemstone faceting, cabochon making, jewelry making, fossil preparation, member displays, minerals, fossils, jewelry, door prizes, kids' activities, starter mineral collection, sluice, soapstone carving, mineral bingo; contact Paul Dudley, 140 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, (585) 385-2368; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show
24-25--TAMPA, FLORIDA: 50th annual show and sale; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $4, children under 5 free with adult; contact Tony Carrino, 3124 Partridge Point Trail, Valrico, FL 33596, (813) 482-7774; e-mail: tcarrino@verizon.net; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com
25--TIGARD (PORTLAND), OREGON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Embassy Suites Hotel - Washington Square (Embassy Ballroom), 9000 SW Washington Square Rd.; Sun. 12-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
28--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Salt Lake City Community College – Miller Campus (Karen Gail Miller Conference Center - Deercreek, Lone Peak, Copper, Rose, Cottonwood, and Wasatch Rooms), 9750 S 300 W; Wed. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
30--HENDERSON (LAS VEGAS), NEVADA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Fri. 12-4; Henderson Convention Center (Ballroom A/B), 200 S. Water St.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
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30-1--LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
31-1--STUART, FLORIDA: 31st annual show; St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club; Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy. (A1A); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free, discount coupon on Web site; jewelry, gemstones, beads, minerals, rough, demonstrations, drawing; contact Norm Holbert, 455 SW Balfour Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953, (772) 873-0787; e-mail: normholbert@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.slcrockandgem.org
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NOVEMBER 2009:
1--SCOTTSDALE (PHOENIX), ARIZONA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale (Conference Center), 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
3--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Mission Valley Resort Hotel (Ballroom), 875 Hotel Circle S; Tue. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
4--BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave.; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
6-8--GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show; Lake County Gem & Mineral Club; Gurnee Holiday Inn, across from Gurnee Mills; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geodes cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry, cabochons, kids' games, door prizes; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-3440; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com
6-8--OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Kansas City Market Center, Atrium, 6800 W. 115th; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
6-8--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 194th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr., (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
7--SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Sat. 12-4; San Mateo Co. Expo Center (Expo Center Meeting Pavilion), 2495 S. Delaware St.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
7-8 LITCHFIELD, ARIZONA: Litchfield Fine Art Show Litchfield, AZ- Wigwam Blvd 9-5. Website: Anasazi Creations
7-8--AMARILLO, TEXAS: Show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, wheel of fortune, silent auction, 43-pound sapphire display; contact Dee Hawkins, 108 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101, (806) 681-0960
7-8--CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: 50th 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, youth under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; 19 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, fluorescent displays, silent auction, prizes, youth activities, 5,000-pound polished jade rock, 65 million-year-old ice age cave bear, woolly mammoth skull, discount coupons via e-mail; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, e-mail: show2009@ccmgs.org; Web site: http://ccmgs.org
7-8--EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual fall show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; display cases, demonstrators, kids' games, club sales, no dealers, raffles; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
7-8--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rock 'N' Gem Roundup"; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dinosaur programs, field trip Sun., silent auction, lapidary displays, Country Store, raffle, more than 25 dealers; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W; Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 943-1861; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegems.org
7-8--NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Fall Show; New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn Midtown, 440 W. 57th St., between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; lectures, mineral specimens, fossils, faceted stones, cabochons, beads, finished jewelry; contact Excalibur Mineral Corp., 1000 N. Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: tony@excaliburmineral.com
7-8--OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Show, "River of Gems"; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fairpark, 3001 General Pershing Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $6, children 12 and under and Boy/Girl Scouts/Campfire members in uniform free with adult; museum and member exhibits, dealers, minerals, cabochons, faceted stones, findings, demonstrations, wirewrapping, silversmithing, knapping; contact Arlene Burkhalter, 1267 Kingbird Ln., Choctaw, OK 73020, (405) 732-0808; e-mail: maburkhalter@cox.net
8--McCLELLAN (SACRAMENTO), CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Lion's Gate Hotel Sacramento (Garden Pavilion), 3410 Wover St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/
13-15--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Fall"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com
13-15--HAMBURG (BUFFALO), NEW YORK: Show; GemStreet USA; Fairgrounds at Hamburg, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
13-15--HUMBLE, TEXAS: 56th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, gems, minerals, fossils, fluorescent rocks display; demonstrations, jewelry making, beading, lapidary, children's activities, Scout Merit badge program, famous "Dino Dig", jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Patty Scott, 14906 Summerland Circle, Cypress, TX 77429, (281) 373-1578; e-mail: nigels_mom@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.hgms.org
13-15--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
13-15--MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: Holiday show; Morganton Parks and Recreation Department; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, students and children $2; dealers, exhibits, minerals, gems, jewelry, door prizes, free gem mining interactive booth for students; contact Gary W. Leonhardt, P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us
13-15--PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Show; Northwest Opal Association and Boeing Employees Mineralogical Society; Expo Hall Puyallup Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S and 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, kids under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, door prizes, raffle prizes, kids' activity center, demonstrations, silent auction, exhibits, contact Char Jorgensen, (425) 483-0557; e-mail: cdedbd1@comcast.net
13-15--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Expo Square, Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
20-22--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com
21-22--OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: 40th annual show, "Galaxy of Gems Expo"; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 70 display cases, kids' games, "Pebble Pup" quiz, lapidary demonstrations, silent auction, gems, minerals, American opals, fossils, stone beads, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, books; contact Norb Kinsler, (805) 644-6450; e-mail: show_info@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com
21-22--WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 43rd annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; Americraft Expo Center, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children under 12 free; gem mining, fossil dig, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, Chinese auction; contact Barbara Ringhiser, (561) 588-5458; e-mail: bar5678@aol.com; or Ellen Jean, (931) 372-8236; e-mail: ellenjean24@aol.com; Web site: www.gemandmineral.cc
27-29--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 14th annual Thanksgiving show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum Ballroom, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
28-29--PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "The Holiday Gem Jewelry and Gift Show"; Gem Show Expo Productions; 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adult; gems, jewelry, minerals, beads, gifts; contact Nicholas, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474; (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com
28-29--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
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DECEMBER 2009:
4-6--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38 St., Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
4-6--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com
4-6--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 34th annual Christmas show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com
5-6--BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show; Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society; Cora Harper Community Center, 841 S. Barstow Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; classes, dealers, demonstrations, displays, grab bags, silent auction, wheel-of-fortune; contact Gene Haines, (760) 256-0595; e-mail: email@mdgms.org; Web site: www.mdgms.org
11-13--NORCROSS, GEORGIA: Show, "North Atlanta Gem, Mineral, Fossils, & 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; fossils, gemstones, minerals, rough rock, lapidary supplies, beads, jewelry, door prizes, 8-foot-tall prehistoric cave bear exhibit; contact Richard Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com
11-13--SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com
12-13--DERIDDER, LOUISIANA: Show; DeRidder Gem & Mineral Society; Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Hall, 610 West Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, military free with current ID Sun., children under 12 free; door prizes, jewelry, gems, cabs, wire wrapping, Louisiana opal, silent auction, hands-on instructions in flint knapping, cab making, gem faceting; contact Adam Valin, (337) 585-3693; e-mail: avalin1@bellsouth.net
19-20--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660
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